Dear Thomas B. Riley Families,

Thank you to all of you who attended our open house on Thursday, September 21, 2023. We had a wonderful turnout and it was lovely to see all of our students and families come together to celebrate the start up of a brand new school year. We would love to hear your feedback if you have any comments or suggestions on next year’s Open House.

No School Friday

There is no school for students or staff this Friday September 29, 2023 as it is a day in lieu for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 this year.

Orange Shirt Day – Wednesday September 27, 2023

Students are invited to wear orange shirts on Wednesday Sept. 27 in honor of Orange Shirt Day. You can read more about Orange Shirt Day here

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day Event - Sept. 30 - CBE students, staff and their families and friends are invited to join an event being hosted by the City of Calgary in partnership with the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District. The third annual ceremonial opening is taking place on Sept. 30 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Fort Calgary (750 9th Ave SE). This year's gathering will include a smudge tent, in-person Indigenous speakers and performers, an aerial salute ceremony, and other events. The events will also include an intertribal dance demonstration featuring Indigenous students from the CBE and CCSD. Participants are encouraged to wear orange. Following the YYC, CBE & CCSD event, all are invited to join the Pokaiks – The Children Commemorative Annual Walk and Gathering 2023. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. at City Hall (15-minute walk from Fort Calgary or 2-minute drive) and continue to Shaw Millenium Park (30-minute walk). The walk will be followed by drumming/dancing, Indigenous community speakers, artisan booths, and food sales.

Terry Fox Run - Thursday, September 28, 2023

Our Annual Terry Fox run will be held on Thursday, September 28 directly following lunch. Please ensure students come to school in comfortable clothes are a ready to run/walk in honor of Terry Fox and cancer awareness.

Homeroom teachers are also collecting Toonies for Terry! Please bring in any time this week in support of Cancer Research.

School Council Meeting – Wednesday September 27 at 6pm in the Learning Commons at TBR

Are you looking for an opportunity to be more involved in our school community, have input into important decisions regarding school spending, and meeting some amazing people along the way? Please consider being a part of our TBR School Council this year. We need you! We have several vacant positions on the School Council including the very important Treasurer Role. We are also in need of a Fundraising Coordinator and a Casino Coordinator as well in order to run a functional council this year. We would also love to have you come and be a part of the fun, even if you cannot commit to a role at this time. Our first meeting is Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:00pm at the school. We cannot do it without you!

OurSCHOOL Student Survey Administration

TBR will be participating in an online school perception survey for students called the OurSCHOOL Student Survey in the coming weeks. This anonymous survey is voluntary for all CBE students.  Please find the details of the survey implementation below.  

CBE’s Education Plan prioritizes student voice and well-being in our decision-making processes.  Responses from this survey are used at the system and school level to recognize and improve what is necessary for students to feel safe, welcome, and cared for when at school.

Grades 4-12 students provide feedback on sense of belonging, positive relationships, anxiety, feeling safe at school, life satisfaction, general health, orientation to well-being, goal-orientation, self-regulation and cultural awareness of others.

Additionally, Grades 6-12 students provide feedback on depression, self esteem and cultural awareness of self.

Demographic questions are also asked on this survey for norming purposes. These are:

Grades 4-12 general

• age, gender, Indigenous status, immigrant status, home language.

Grades 6-12 specific

• grade repeater, reasons for changing schools, disability or medical conditions that limits participation in school activities or learning.

If you have any questions or would like to gather more information about this survey please contact Mrs. Craig as our survey coordinator.

Athletics Updates:  

Monday:

Senior Girls Basketball Practice from 2:45pm-3:45pm

Girls Soccer Game SJAM@TBR at Our Lady of Assumption Field from 4:30pm-5:30pm

Cross Country City Finals are running in Confederation Park. All cross country running team members should be at Confederation Park by 4:15pm at the latest to walk the course.

Tuesday:

Senior Boys Basketball Practice from 2:45pm-3:45pm

Boys Soccer Game GPV@TBR at Our Lady of Assumption Field from 4:30pm-5:30pm

Wednesday:

Senior Girls Basketball Practice from 2:45pm-3:45pm

Girls Soccer Game TBR@CI (Away Game) – from 4:30pm-5:30pm

Thursday:

Senior Boys Basketball Practice from 2:45pm-3:45pm

Boys Soccer Game TBR@SJAM (Away Game) – from 4:30pm-5:30pm

 

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Tiffany Austin

Principal, Thomas B. Riley School