Dear Thomas B. Riley Families,
Reminders of TLC Expectations
Uniforms
We have noticed a significant decline in students’ attending to their uniform requirements in our TLC program. As a reminder, Mondays are for formal wear and the rest of the week they are required to be in their full uniform. Students may wear hoodies only if they are wearing their correct uniform underneath. In addition, students must wear fully black shoes at all times with the exception of P.E.
If students are not able to comply with these uniform requirements, our first step will be to say that hoodies are no longer allowed to be worn Monday-Thursday.
Band Performances
Band is a mandatory part of our TLC Program. Students must be prepared to engage in band activities for the full duration of the school year if they are part of this program. In addition, all performances, including field trips and concerts are mandatory to attend.
Failure to actively engage in the Band Program fully will require a conversation about suitability for the TLC Program.
Coco Brooks Pick Up – Thursday May 22, 2024
If you ordered from our Coco Brooks fundraiser, pickup is this Wednesday after school in the church parking lot. Please ensure if you are unable to come at 2:30pm that you send someone in your place. As these are freezer foods, they will not be kept by the school and will spoil if not collected.
Spirit Day – Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23 is Drop Everything and Read Day. Students are asked to bring a school-appropriate book or magazine and carry it with them for the duration of the school day. When the music plays, students will stop what they are doing and read until the music comes back on.
School Council – Wednesday May 22, 2024 @6pm
Our next School Council meeting is this Wednesday at 6pm in the learning commons. We hope you can join us for some exciting updates about our school logo, and upcoming activities planned for June.
Math 15 registration – For Current Grade 9 Students ONLY – Registration is May 17-24
If students/families wish to register for this course please read the following instructions
- Some useful information about this course:
- Math 15 is a useful course to fill gaps in preparation for grade 10 math, it does not teach grade 10 math concepts
- Math 15 is a three credit course that will show up on the student’s high school transcript
- Students will gain access to this online course on June 25 but will not have access to teachers until July 2
- Every student must ensure they are able to access the Math 15 course shell (in Brightspace/D2L) by June 27th. If a student cannot access their course they should contact their home school first for assistance – check this when completing the ‘Essentials’ course
- The Math 15 course closes on July 25
- This course is an asynchronous course:
- This means there are no mandatory online meetings/classes with the teacher
- Teachers will be expected to offer an optional one hour per day synchronous meeting
- Communication with the teacher, through the D2L shell is critical to a student’s success
- Students can accelerate their learning and complete the course early
- D2L may not work outside of Canada
- The withdrawal deadline is July 11:
- Before June 28 students are asked to contact their home school administrator
- After June 28 the student needs to contact their Math 15 teacher in writing through their D2L Shell
- The student’s final course mark will show up on their high school transcript if they don’t withdraw by July 11
- Every student will be asked to complete ‘Essentials for Learning’ prior to beginning Math 15
- Essentials for Learning will show up as a shell in Brightspace/D2L
- Essentials for Learning is highly recommended for grade nine students
- Successful completion of Essentials for Learning will show up as a single credit on the student’s high school transcript
- Essentials for Learning will open on June 17 and close on July 9
Students can be registered using the Microsoft Form (a CBE employee can enter the information starting May 17 at 12:00 p.m. using the MS Form at this link Math 15 Registration Form).
- All students will receive a confirmation email during the week of June 3-7 – if they have not received confirmation by June 7, please have them contact CBe learn:
If students ask to be withdrawn prior to June 28 please submit their request for withdrawal on this form: Summer School 2024 Withdrawal Request Form
Registration starts on May 17 and it will close on May 24.
Save the Date – Grade 9 Farewell is June 25, 2024
Our Grade 9 Farewell Ceremony will be held on Tuesday June 25, 2024 beginning at 9:00am. Parents and families are welcome to attend. Mark your calendars!
Upcoming Events this Week:
Monday – No School
Tuesday – Sr. Badminton Tournament at Bowness High School from 4pm-8pm
Wednesday –Shrek Jr. Rehearsal; School Council at 6pm in LC
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Austin
Principal, Thomas B Riley School