Dear Thomas B Riley Families,

Term 2 Start

Term 2 begins Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The Wednesday and Thursday of this week will be running as a regular Monday/Tuesday schedule instead of the reversed schedule. Because it is the beginning of the term we will start with Period 1 on Wednesday and Thursday.

We have also decided to have a brief Homeroom period for the first fifteen minutes of the day on Wednesday to mark the start of the new term. New schedules will be provided to students at this time. Their schedules are also viewable on their devices.

Report Cards Viewable Tuesday, January 30, 2024

All families will be able to view their child’s report card by logging into the PowerSchool Account on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. This report is only viewable for a certain window of time, so it is important you are checking it this week. Our students have been working very hard this last term and are proud of the many academic accomplishments they have made this year. The comments written by their teachers are a reflection of the hard work they have achieved and are personalized for each student.

Phone Policy at School

An important reminder for all parents that Thomas B Riley has a cell phone policy of “away for the day” in class. This means that cell phones must be stored in their locker and not come into the classroom unless they have express permission from their teacher for an exceptional reason. This is to protect student and staff privacy, maintain a productive learning environment, and ensure that students remain focused on their learning tasks while in the classroom. At this time, cell phones are permitted during the lunch break. We are asking for your support in this policy, as we will be following up directly with students and families if this policy is not followed. By working together, we can ensure all students are focused on their academic success during class time.

Student Count – Next Year

If your child will not be attending Thomas B Riley School next year in Grade 8 or 9, please email the office at thomasbriley@cbe.ab.ca as soon as possible. We will need to designate each student to the appropriate school in the Spring. In addition, an accurate projection of student numbers allows us to plan for the correct number of staff and has a significant impact on school resources. We appreciate your cooperation in letting us know in advance.

TLC Registration

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, 2024. Our school is not going through a lottery system this year, however, early registration will secure your registration. Enrollment in certain grades may be capped later in the Spring/Fall.

For more information see our school webpage: Thomas B. Riley School (cbe.ab.ca)

Upcoming Events this Week:

Monday –- Jr and Senior Girls Volleyball Practice @2:45pm-3:45 pm; Senior Boys Volleyball game @SPB 5:00 pm-6:00 pm; Robert Thirsk High School Open House for Families 6 pm

Tuesday – Shrek Jr Rehearsal @2:30pm-4:00 pm; Boys Volleyball Practice @2:45pm-3:45 pm; Sir Winston Churchill High School Open House 6 pm; Girls Volleyball Game @SPB (Jr – 4:00 pm-5:00 pm; St 5:00 pm-6:00 pm)

Wednesday - Shrek Jr Rehearsal @2:30pm-4:00pm; Jr and Sr Girls Volleyball Practice @2:45pm-3:45pm; Senior Boys Volleyball Game @QE 5:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday - Boys Volleyball Practice @2:45pm-3:45 pm; Girls Volleyball Game @QE (Jr – 4:00 pm-5:00 pm; St 5:00 pm-6:00 pm)

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

 

Tiffany Austin

Principal, Thomas B Riley School