Dear Thomas B Riley Families,
No School Friday
There will be no school on Friday, April 24, 2026. This is a professional learning day for all school staff.
Save the Dates:
Open House for Parents – June 10 @6pm
Parents and future students of TBR are invited to attend our Open House at 6pm on June 10 at the school. The current Grade 7 teachers will walk you through what to expect in the first year of Junior High School and answer questions that arise. We will have an opportunity to tour the school and CTF spaces as well.
Future Grade 7 Open House for Students– June 11
Grade 7s from our four feeder schools will be attending our Open House for students only during the morning of Thursday, June 11, 2026. During this time, students will be provided with an overview of the school, a chance to tour our spaces, and an opportunity to ask questions. This Open House is led by our current Grade 7 students who are eager to share their experiences at our school this year.
Grade 9 Farewell – June 25
Our Grade 9 Farewell Ceremony will take place Thursday June 25, 2026 beginning at 9am until around 11am. Two tickets for guests will be available for each student in order to adhere to fire code regulations. More details to come in June.
Blue Grass Fundraiser Now Open
We're excited to share that our Blue Grass Fundraiser in now open!
With Spring 💐 just beginning, it's the perfect time to plan ahead and purchase some beautiful tomato plants, herbs, strawberry plants, and lovely planters. I can personally say from last year that the quality is truly wonderful.
The fundraiser runs until April 24th, and orders will be available the week of May 11th.
https://fundraising.bluegrassnursery.com/tbrileyschool/
Thank you for your support.
Yearbook Orders are Now Open!
Yearbook sales are now open! Get the 2025/2006 yearbook today. The cost this year will be $30.
Orders close on May 6th and they will be delivered by the end of the year. After that date you will be unable to get one so make sure you order your yearbook today!
Go to: https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/Order/ and use Thomas B Riley School Yearbook ID: 14110726.
Upcoming Events this Week:
Monday:
- Student Well-Being Action Team meeting 11:20am-12:00pm
- Grade 7 Homework Club 11:20am-12:00pm
- Grade 7 Assembly 12:00pm-12:30pm
- Play Rehearsal 2:45pm-3:45pm
Tuesday:
- Elder Visit to Bowness Park (Grade 7) – all day
- Grade 9 Homework Club 11:20am-12:00pm
- Play Rehearsal 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Grade 8 Badminton Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
Wednesday:
- Yearbook Club 11:30am-12:00pm
- Pride Club 11:30am-12:00pm
- ALP Walking Trip to Library 1:00pm-2:15pm
- Grade 7 Badminton Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
Thursday:
- Fire Drill
- Healthy Hunger – Waffles and Chix
- Grade 9 Farewell Mtg 11:30am-12:00pm
- Play Rehearsal 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Grade 9 Badminton Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
Friday:
- PD Day – no school
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Austin
Principal, Thomas B. Riley School