Dear Thomas B Riley Families,
PD Day Friday, January 30, 2026
There is no school for students on Friday (tomorrow). This is a professional learning day for all teachers in CBE.
Volleyball Game Change Thursday Feb 5 @GPV
GP Vanier has requested that we change the timing of the boys games on Feb 5 @GPV. The Jrs will play FIRST this day at 4:00pm. The Sr. team will play at 5:00pm. Please make a special note for this game only.
Zoo Field Trips on Monday and Tuesday
Grade 9 students are attending the Zoo field trip on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Monday’s Homerooms attending – 92, 93, 94
Tuesday’s Homerooms attending – 91, 95, 96
This field trip is mandatory to attend. Fees will not be waived for students choosing not to attend as field trip are an extension of the school day and part of curricular programming. In addition, the cost of field trips is based on all students attending.
Please ensure this form is signed and returned no later than tomorrow. It has been handed out multiple times to students. We are attaching it here for your convenience.
Parent Council Meeting in February
Our February school council meeting date has change to February 19, 2026 and will be online through zoom. A zoom link will be sent out the same week if you would like to join us at 6pm. There will be a presentation and survey on School Engagement, SDP, and Fees.
School Surveys
Grade 8 and 9 students are invited to participate in the CBE Student Survey. They will complete this in the next few weeks in class.
More information on the upcoming Alberta Education Survey for Grade 7 will be sent out shortly.
Save the Date: Parent Presentation February 17, 2026
The School Councils of Belvedere Parkway and Thomas B. Riley Schools have teamed up to offer a join presentation by Paul Davis for students and families on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Students at TBR will be invited to an assembly in the afternoon at 12:15pm-1:15pm
Parents and families of both schools are invited to attend a parent presentation at our school in the evening. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this highly anticipated event.
Where: Thomas B Riley School
Address: 3915 69 ST NW
Time: 6:00pm-7:15pm
Topics Include: Social media, smartphones, digital trails, cyberbullying, online gaming, online grooming and privacy
About the Presenter: Paul Davis is a well-known speaker with 34+ years of IT knowledge and expertise. Paul has presented to over a million students across Canada in the past fourteen years about cyber security and online safety. His message is incredibly important in this digital age and a must-hear presentation for all parents of pre-teens and teenagers.
Registration is Now OPEN for 2026-27
Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. If your child currently attends Thomas B. Riley School there is no further action required, unless you are planning to move schools or programs.
Are you moving school next year? Please let us know!
If you are planning to move schools, please let the office know as soon as possible so we can update their designated school. This is critical to ensuring we have an accurate registration count for next year to minimize the need to regroup homerooms in the Fall.
Are you interested in our TLC Program Next Year?
Our TLC program is now open for registration. If you would like to register for TLC next year, please complete an expression of interest form through School Engage no later than February 10, 2026 at noon. The school lottery for available spots will take place on February 11, 2025. however early registration will secure your registration. It is possible that enrollment in certain grades will be capped later in the Spring/Fall.
For more information on our TLC Program see our school webpage: https://thomasbriley.cbe.ab.ca/traditional-learning
The lottery process is outlined here: https://thomasbriley.cbe.ab.ca/lottery
Upcoming High School Open House Information
Winston Churchill High School
- Open House - February 10, 2026 SWC Grade 9 tours
Upcoming Events this Week:
Monday:
- Grade 9 Zoo Field Trip 8:00am-2:30pm (92, 93, 94)
- SWAT (Student Well-Being Action Team) 11:20am-12:00pm
- Grade 7 Student Leadership Meeting 1:00pm,.
- Boys Volleyball Practice (Jr and Sr) 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Girls Volleyball Game CI@TBR 4:00pm-6:00pm (Jr @4pm; Sr 5pm)
Tuesday:
- Grade 9 Zoo Field Trip 8:00am-2:30pm (91, 95, 96)
- Grade 9 Homework Club 11:30am-12:00pm
- Play rehearsal 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Boys Volleyball Game CI@TBR (Jr @4pm; Sr 5pm)
Wednesday:
- Term 3 Begins
- Yearbook Club 11:30am-12:00pm
- Pride Club 11:30am-12:00pm
- Boys Volleyball Practice (Jr and Sr) 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Girls Volleyball Game TBR@GPV 4:00pm-6:00pm (Sr @4pm; Jr 5pm)
Thursday:
- Girls Volleyball Practice (Jr and Sr) 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Play rehearsal 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Boys Volleyball Game TBR@SJAM (Jr @4pm; Sr 5pm)
Friday:
- Friday A
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Austin
Principal, Thomas B. Riley School