Rideau Vista Public School

Teacher Challenges

2009-03-09T16:03:00.000-07:00

The results are in and 5 teachers must follow through on their promise to complete a chosen consequence.

Mrs Porter's challenge raised $35.09. She has already put red streaks in her hair and is planning the big day where her students will have the chance to paint her. Anyone have any old painting clothes to lend her? I will add pictures later for everyone to enjoy!

Mrs Donnelly also met her goal by raising $27.30. She is planning her special Spa Day. I know for a fact that her students are excited and ready to give her all the "special" treatment she deserves. Another good photo oppurtunity- I will post it later. Check back!

Mme SS is off to JAIL! Her challenge raised $31.02. She will be locked up in the jail that was discovered behind an old wall at the Town Hall as a result of renovations. Her class will be there on "visitation day". The village of Westport is also looking forward to this day. Her picture will make headlines!

Last but not least are Mr Seed and Mr Mattice. They challenged the school to raise $100 and they would lip sync to a song in the gym dressed as women. Unfortunetely, their jar only raised $22.61. However, we felt so sorry for them that we decided to pool all the money from the jars that did not reach their goal and donate it to their cause. After all, we could not let all the hours of practice and a good dress go to waste. I PROMISE to post lots of pictures! Chack back again!

This concludes our DSE $500 Challenge. We had a blast and the kids were thrilled to hear that we raised approximately $2600 in just a few weeks.

Thanks for giving us the chance to have some fun and make some money for our playground!

Movie Day

2009-02-28T04:05:00.001-08:00

Movies, drinks and Popcorn....that was how Rideau Vista spent their Friday afternoon.

The students had the choice to either watch Madagascar 2 or HSM3 and we sold movie style freshly popped popcorn and drinks for $1.00 each.

Fun was had by everyone invoved and we raised another $187.00.

Thank once again for supporting our Playground fundraising!

One more challenge event to go next Friday- The infamous Teacher Challenges!

Check back to see the results!

Chuck The Chicken

2009-02-28T03:58:00.000-08:00

On Friday, Feb. 27th we held our Chuck The Chicken event. Students paid $1.00 for 3 throws of a rubber chicken. Everyone lined up in front of recycling bins and tried to throw the chickens into the bins. Everytime they were successful, their name went into a draw. Everyone encouraged each other and cheered each other on. Students from JK to teachers played. This event raised $132.00.

Alexis Lyons won Free Hot Lunches for the rest of the year.
Eric McCulloch won the chance to be either Principal or a Teacher for the day.

Congratulations to the winners and thanks for helping us raise more money for the Playground!

Toonie Toss

2009-02-20T13:39:00.000-08:00

There was a lot of excitement in the Rideau Vista gym today. The Toonie Toss was a success and everyone enjoyed themselves. Maddie Croke in Grade 3 was the winner of this event and she will receive a $50 gift card for EB Games. Her picture will be posted soon.

The event raised $268.00 for our playground. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Chuck the Chicken is next week for another chance to win a prize and Movie day is on Friday. I can smell the popcorn already.

Valentine's Day Grams

2009-02-13T13:20:00.001-08:00

Valentine's Day Grams were sold this week and delivered on Friday, Feb 13th. Another successful $500 Challenge Event. We raised $80.00 to put towards our playground and fitness park and enjoyed a little chocolate too.

Thank you to everyone who participated and to the organizers.

Boys and Girls Bathroom Visits

2009-02-13T13:16:00.000-08:00

Today, we offered guided tours of the boys and girls bathrooms for those who wished and had permission to participate. The challenge team came up with this crazy idea and the students at school loved it! This event helped us raise $26.00 to put towards our playground and fitness park. I think the boys are a little jealous because it as discovered that the girls have a decorated bathroom with scented hand soap, hand towels, a flower arrangement and a singing moose.

It is also Winter Wake up Week and today was PJ Day/Crazy Hat Day.

Thanks for participating and we hope all your curiosities have been put to rest. It was fun!

Valentine's Day Raffle Winner

2009-02-13T13:12:00.000-08:00

The winner of our Valentine's Day basket valued at $180.00 was Kate Noonan of Perth. Congratulations Kate!

A big thank you goes out to all the students, staff, families, friends and the community who supported our Valentine's Day basket fundraiser...you helped us raise approx. $1940.00. All this money will go towards our new playground and fitness park!

What a great start to our 5 week, $500 challenge!!!!

The Developing Social Entrepreneur Team

2009-02-10T07:26:00.000-08:00

Our $500 challenge has begun. Here is a picture of the team of students who have planned all the events over the next 5 weeks.

They are displaying the Raffle Box and the Valentine's Day Basket. Ticket sales are going well. The draw is on Friday, Feb 13th during the assembly. Thanks for supporting our Let Them Be Kids Project!

Rideau Vista $500 Challenge Events

2009-01-13T17:40:00.000-08:00

Rideau Vista is very excited to announce their $500 challenge events!

Week of Feb. 2nd to 6th

1. Valentine's Day Basket Raffle (valued at approx. $180.00)

Tickets will be sold for $2.00 each or 3 tickets for $5.00

If you are interested in purchasing any tickets email nicole.scott@ucdsb.on.ca

The draw will be held on Friday, Feb. 13th at 9:00 during the morning assembly.

2. Teacher Challenge Kick Off

Rideau Vista staff is up for the challenge as well. The staff members who wish to particpate will announce their "dare" and the price the students have to pay to see them complete it. (i.e. If you fill my jar with $50.00 by March 2nd, I will temporarily dye my hair blue!"

Week of Feb 9th to 13th

1. Valentine's Day grams

On Feb. 9th and 10th, students will be selling Valentine's Grams for $0.50 each. You can send a chocolate and message to a friend. Valentine's Day grams will be delivered on Feb. 13th.

2. Valentine's Day Basket Raffle

This will be held on Feb. 13th

3. Winter Wake Up Week

This week is a tradition at Rideau Vista. Thsi year we are adding a little element of excitement. By popular demand, we will be offering tours of the opposite sex's bathroom for a toonie.

Week of Feb. 16th to 20th

1. Toonie Toss

During the morning assembly on Feb. 20th, the students who bring in a toonie will have a chance to toss is at a target on the floor. The person closest to the middle of the target, wins a prize.

Week of Feb 23rd to 27th

1. Movie Day

On Friday, Feb. 27th, the school will watch a movie in the gym. We will not charge admission to the movie but tasty popcorn and drinks will be sold at the canteen.

Week of March 2nd to 6th

1. Chuck the Chicken

Another popular event where the students chuck a rubber chicken to win a prize.

2. Teacher Challenge Totals and Consequences!

On the last day of the challenge, we will announce the teachers who will have to follow through on their "dares". Many pictures will be posted...I promise!

Our School

2009-01-13T17:20:00.000-08:00

Rideau Vista School

Westport, Ont

Rideau Vista is up for the Challenge!

2009-01-12T14:05:00.001-08:00

The Rideau Vista Challenge Team has been meeting and we have some pretty great ideas in store for the LTBK Challenge. Once things are finalized, we will share our ideas. Keep checking back.