Dear Thomas B. Riley families,
Term Change – Term 3
Term 3 begins on Tuesday! Please have your child check their Powerschool in advance. The school will provide new paper schedules for next week on Monday as well in their first period classes.
Report Cards viewable January 27, 2025
Report cards will be viewable in Powerschool on January 27, 2025. Please log in to view your child’s report card at this time. IPPs for students will be sent home on Friday. Please sign and return early next week.
TLC Open House –Wednesday January 29, 2025 @5:30pm
Thomas B. Riley School is holding an Open House for all current and future families who are interested in our TLC Program in 2025-26. We will be holding a formal presentation about the TLC Program at TBR in our school learning commons followed by an opportunity to answer questions and see parts of our school.
When: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Where: Learning Commons, Thomas B. Riley School, 3915 69 ST NW
If you have any questions please direct them to Mrs. Austin at taaustin@cbe.ab.ca
We look forward to seeing you there!
No School Friday
There is no school on Friday for students. This is a professional learning day for all staff.
Grade 8 Winsport Field Trip
All Grade 8s attending Winsport for a full day of skiing/snowboarding. Please ensure if your child is attending that they bring snowpants, jacket, and gloves. Students may bring their own helmet if they choose. All other ski or snowboarding equipment will be provided. Students are not permitted to bring any other equipment with them to school or on the hill.
Thank you to school council for their generous support of this field trip in keeping the cost to half of the original amount.
This is mandatory field trip as an extension of their school day and a part of their PE program curricular expectations. Students choosing not to attend must remain at home as no alternative arrangements are made at the school for the day. In addition, fees are calculated in advance based on all students attending. You are still responsible for the full field trip fee if your child is choosing not to attend. This was communicated to all students in advance and in previous weekly messages.
If cost is a factor, please contact Mrs. Austin in advance to discuss fee waivers. No child will be denied the opportunity to attend based on cost.
Well-Being Symposium
Students who have been selected as part of our Well-Being Team have been provided with information for attending the symposium on Monday. A reminder that transportation to and from this event is the responsibility of parents/guardians. Thank you to the students who are participating in Grade 7, 8, and 9. Thank you for representing our school in this important event and for the work of Mrs. Shah and Mr. T leading up to this day!
Volleyball Season Begins!
Our first volleyball game of the season is on Monday! We are pleased to begin the season and we know our athletes are pumped to get started. We look forward to an exciting new season.
Spectator Reminders for Volleyball
All CBE Middle Schools have set similar expectations for games that promote safety, respect and a positive experience for players, coaches, other spectators and the hosting school. The expectations are as follows:
- All students (spectators and athletes) must return home or be off school property in between the end of the school day at 2:30pm and game start at 4:00pm. There is no supervision at the school provided and students are not able to remain at school in between.
- Players who remain at the school must be under the direct supervision of the coach and not wandering in the school. This must be arranged in advance.
- For all Away games, students must have their personal parent or guardian accompany them to all games. They may not be supervised by someone who is not their parent/guardian.
- For all home games, students must be under the direct supervision of an adult for the entirety of the games.
- There are no in and out privileges for spectators. If you leave the building you should not re-enter
- All visitors must enter our building through the main doors only. Entrance through an alterative door may trigger security protocols and result in significant consequences for students letting others in the school. This would be a significant security risk for everyone in the building.
- Student spectators without parental supervision will be directed by the hosting school administration to leave the building immediately.
- All spectators are expected to cheer and support the players, coaches, referees, etc. in a positive manner.
- Disrespectful behaviour from students or spectators will be addressed by the hosting school administration as well as your home school administration as a follow up. The student and parent code of conduct applies at all times. Spectators may be asked to leave the school depending on the severity of the issue. Parents also may be asked not to return.
- Parents/guardians who bring younger children are responsible for direct supervision at all times. The rest of the school is closed and off limits. Please ensure children are not in the hallways or playing on the stage or with any school equipment.
Thank you for your attention to these. Students have been informed as well today during announcements. We thank you in advance for your ongoing support and look forward to the best year yet for our athletics teams! GO RAVENS!
Registration is Now OPEN for 2025-26
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 12, 2025 at noon. The school lottery for available spots will take place on February 13, 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
Robert Thirsk Open House
For all students designated to Robert Thirsk, there is an open house on Monday, January 27, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at their school.
Unfortunately, due to the many other field trips on this day, our school could not accommodate a school tour for designated students during the school day on Monday. All students and parents are encouraged to attend the Open House in the evening in lieu.
Bowness High School Open House
All students designated to Bowness High School, there is an Open House on Thursday, January 30, 2024 at their school from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Students and parents are encouraged to attend.
Upcoming Events this Week:
Monday:
- Grade 8 Winsport Field Trip – all Grade 8 students
- Well-Being Symposium at MRU
- Indigenous Club 11:25am-12:00pm
- Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice 2:30pm-3:45pm
- Musical Rehearsal 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Boys Volleyball Game QE@TBR (Home) Jr Team (4-5pm) Sr. Team (5-6pm)
- Robert Thirsk Open House 6pm-8pm (@Thirsk)
- Please view your child’s report card in Powerschool
Tuesday:
- First Day of Term 3
- Model UN Session – Rm 17 2:30pm-3:30pm
- Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Girls Volleyball Game QE@TBR (Home) Jr Team (4-5pm) Sr. Team (5-6pm)
Wednesday:
- Board Games Club in Rm 14– 11:30am-12:00pm
- Drama Club 11:30am-11:55am
- Dungeons and Dragons Club 11:30am-11:55pm in Room 1
- Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice 2:30pm-3:45pm
- Musical Rehearsal – 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Boys Volleyball Game @SJAM (Away) - Jr Team (4-5pm) Sr. Team (5-6pm)
- TLC Open House at TBR 5:30pm-6:30pm
Thursday:
- Fun Lunch - McDonalds
- Grade 7 Study Hall – 11:20am-12:00pm
- Pride Club – 11:20am-12:00pm
- Model UN Practice 11:30am-12:00am in Learning Commons
- Sr. Boys Volleyball Lunch Practice – 11:30am-12:00pm
- TBR Jazz Band – 2:30pm-3:45pm
- Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Girls Volleyball Game @SJAM (Away) - Jr Team (4-5pm) Sr. Team (5-6pm)
- Bowness High School Open House 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday:
- PD Day – No School for Students
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Austin
Principal, Thomas B. Riley School