Dear Thomas B. Riley Families,
It’s hard to believe this is my final weekly message of this school year! It has truly been a joy spending time with all of our amazing students this year and watching them grow and mature in so many ways. We hope you have an amazing summer break and look forward to seeing most of them return in the Fall! We wish all of our Grade 9s the best of luck as they enter high school next year.
Students Leaving Before End of Year
If your child will not be attending school up until the last day, it is imperative that you inform our main office of their last day and send an email to their homeroom teacher about collecting their things, cleaning out their locker and handing in their lock.
Please note that failure to hand in the lock that was assigned to them at the beginning of the year will result in a $12 fee for replacement which will be added to their Powerschool account.
Supply Lists for Next Year
Supply Lists for all grades for next year are now on our school website along with all other back to school information. Watch for a welcome back email in August with further details.
Back to School - Thomas B. Riley School
Grade 9 Farewell
A reminder that Grade 9 Farewell will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 8:45am. Doors will open to families at 8:30am.
Tickets for the event will be distributed to students on Monday. If your child will be away Monday please make arrangements to pick up the tickets at the main office. Students do not need a ticket to enter.
You will only be admitted entry to the event if you have a ticket that matches the name of the student and the ticket number assigned. We will be checking to ensure these match at the door. Do not give your tickets away to other families for use as they will not be permitted entry.
All extra requested tickets for step-families have been entered in a draw. If you have received an email it means you have won the opportunity for up to an additional two tickets. If you did not receive an email there are no additional tickets available due to fire code regulations.
Siblings who attend TB Riley are not able to attend the farewell unless you would like to use one of the two tickets you have been provided.
The farewell ceremony is expected to last about 1.5 hours. There will be opportunities to take pictures following the ceremony. We ask that all parents leave the school property by 11:20am. A reminder that students are not permitted to leave the school during the day, even during lunch, or they will not be permitted back for afternoon activities.
Reminder to Check Powerschool for any Outstanding Fees
A friendly reminder to please check Powerschool for any outstanding fees that are still owing for this school year. Timely payment helps us to budget the remainder of our funds for the duration of the school year and allows us to plan additional activities.
Transportation Schedule for the Last Day of School
This is a friendly reminder that the last day of school is Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 12pm. This will be a half day.
Please note that transportation will be provided according to the Friday early dismissal schedule.
Grade 9 Walking Trip Wednesday
All Grade 9 students will be attending a walking trip to Bowness park on Wednesday morning from 8:00am-11:20am. It is important students wear appropriate walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and protective clothing for all weather conditions.
Upcoming Events this Week:
Monday:
- Grade 9 Farewell Rehearsal 12:00pm-2:30pm
Tuesday:
- Grade 9 Farewell 8:45am-2:30pm
- Grade 9 Students must remain on campus for the full day and are not permitted to leave at lunch
Wednesday:
- Grade 9 Walking Trip to Bowness Park
- Locker Clean-out in afternoon for all grades
- Yearbook Signing end of day
Thursday:
- Sports Day 8:00am-12:00pm
- Early Dismissal at 12:00pm
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Austin
Principal, Thomas B. Riley School