Dear TB Riley Families,
Next Year Intent Form
It is very important we have an accurate count of students who are expected to attend TBR next school year. This helps us to plan for appropriate staffing levels and minimizes the need to reorganize in September and either add or collapse homerooms.
If you know that you that your child will not be attending TBR next year we ask that you please let us know so we can designate them to the correct school. If you have applied to a program outside of CBE and are still waiting to hear back, please let us know this also. You will not lose your spot if you change your mind, but it helps us to plan accordingly in advance. If either of these situations apply, please fill out this form:
Next Year Intent Form:
https://forms.office.com/r/xBX7q2SAN8
Thank you for your attention to this. If your child is planning to attend next year, no action is required.
No School – Friday April 18 and Monday April 21
There is no school on Friday, April 18, 2025 due to Good Friday. In addition, there is no school on Monday, April 21, 2025 due to a school-wide PD Day for teachers. School will resume for all students on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Grade 7 Field Trip on April 16 – Fees in Powerschool
All Grade 7 students will attend the Telus Spark Field Trip on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. This field trip is mandatory and connected to curricular expectations. Refunds will not be issued for not attending as a personal choice. In addition, there are no alternative activities offered at the school during this day. If students attend school on this day, they are expected to attend the field trip.
Please ensure field trip forms are returned as soon as possible. A huge thank you to all of our parent volunteers supporting this important trip.
If families require financial assistance for this field trip please contact Mrs. Austin directly. No child will be denied the opportunity to attend due to financial constraints.
Yearbook Orders are Open!
The 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for purchase!
The cost this year will be $30. The last day to purchase will be May 10thand they will be delivered by the end of the year. Go to: https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/Order/ and use Thomas B Riley School Yearbook ID: 14110725.
Math 15 – Summer School Opportunity for Grade 9 Students
Registration is coming up soon for current Grade 9 students interested in enrolling in Math 15 as a Summer School course. This course is designed to be completed through an asynchronous learning platform during July and August, and requires student commitment and strong parental support.
Math 15 aims to boost student confidence and competence in mathematical areas such as operational understanding, applying multiple literacies, problem-solving, and effective communication. The course focuses on enhancing numeracy skills through extra practice on previously taught concepts to strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
If your student would like to register for the course, please email Mrs. Shah at dsshah@cbe.ab.ca before April 30, 2025, to express your interest. She will follow up with the details. Registration will officially take place the first few weeks of May.
Churchill Information
Hello Churchill designated Grade 9s and families,
For your calendars: Churchill High School 101 - Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. This is an event run by the club, Citizens of Churchill, and is student-led. Students will share helpful information with students and parents about the basics of high school, and share personal tips for success as well.
IB Program & Digital Pathways programs
We still have some space left for non-designated students looking to start grade 10 with us in September 2025 in both our IB program and our Digital Pathways program.
International Baccalaureate (IB):
If you are interested in IB and would like more information, please visit our website. If this is a program you would like to commit to, you can start by emailing us your January 2025 Grade 9 report card and student-completed Expression of Interest form. sirwinstonchurchill@cbe.ab.ca
Expression of interest: https://cbe.ab.ca/FormsManuals/International-Baccalaureate-Registration-Information-and-Expression-of-Interest.pdf
You can search your home address here to see if we are your designated IB School. (Choose IB under Program Options): https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/find-a-school/Pages/default.aspx
Upcoming Events this Week:
Monday:
- Musical Rehearsal – Room 19 (Drama Room) 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Grade 9 Sr. Badminton Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
Tuesday:
- Creative Writing Club 11:25am-12:00pm
- Model UN Practice – 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Grade 7 Jr. Badminton Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
Wednesday:
- Grade 7 Telus Spark Field Trip
- Musical Rehearsal – Room 19 (Drama Room) 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Grade 9 Sr. Badminton Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
Thursday:
- Grade 7 Study Hall 11:20am-12:00pm
- Pride Club 11:20am-12:00pm
- Model UN Team Practice – 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Grade 8 Inter. Badminton Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
- TBR Jazz Band 2:45pm-3:45pm
Friday:
- No School
- No School Monday April 21 either
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Austin
Principal, Thomas B. Riley School