Dear Thomas B. Riley Families,
A Reminder about Respectful Communication
As we begin a new school year, our staff are thrilled to be back doing what they love and working with the amazing humans you are raising. We look forward to partnering with you as parents and guardians and welcome respectful dialogue about your child’s education. We ask that you are mindful that our staff is made up of mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, partners, sisters, brothers, grandparents, and friends.
We ask that all staff are treated with dignity and respect in every form of communication, whether in person, over the phone, or via email. We have a common goal to ensure your child is successful this year and it’s important to remember we are all on the same team. Thank you for your commitment to this and for contributing to a welcoming, caring, safe, and respectful working and learning environment for all.
School Council Meeting – Wednesday
We hope you are available to join us for our first school council meeting of the year! It will be held in person at Thomas B. Riley School in the school learning commons.
When: 6:00pm
Where: TB Riley Learning Commons
There are lots of ways to get involved and your support is critical to our school-wide community success!
School Council Roles Needed:
We need your help! The following roles are vacant:
- Fundraising Chair (Super Important!)
- Grants Coordinators
- Key Communicator
- Volunteer Coordinators
- Grade 9 Grad Committee
Please join us for our meeting on Wednesday, Sept 16 at 6pm if you are interested
Our next casino is fast approaching, and will be here in the blink of an eye!
Save the Date! Friday November 27 & Saturday November 28
Pure Casino Calgary
1420 Meridian Rd NE
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CA4A62AA2F5C61-65565049-casino
WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you are interested and able to volunteer, please pick a shift. No experience necessary; paid casino advisors will be there with us, all day, and teach us everything we need to know. Easy peasy work and fun!
If you are a night owl and able to work evenings and stay awake past 10pm…even better! Please grab a PM shift.
If you have a friend or family member that you’d like to work a shift with, signup for two shifts. You will just need to put their email address and their phone number in.
This is by far, the biggest fundraiser that TBR will have. We are only granted a casino by AGLC, once every 18 - 24 months. Our last casino was in 2023! TBR will receive between $70,000 - $80,000 from this one, two day event. To put that into perspective, a regular ‘good’ fundraiser raises less than $1,000.
One note - if you are able to work both days, it has to be the same job. You cannot signup for Banker one day and Count Room Staff the next day.
Student Health and Emergency Response Paperwork
If your child has health concerns or a need for medical accommodations while at school, you must fill out health forms to be kept in the office as applicable. These are available at the main office. If you require these forms you can also email thomasbriley@cbe.ab.ca.
If your child has an epi-pen or other medication that needs to be stored at the school, please fill out both documents, and send the medication in a Ziploc bag in its original prescription bottle, clearly labelled to the main office.
TLC Uniforms
As a reminder, all TLC students do require correct formal and informal uniforms. We will have a grace period up until today. Starting Monday, we will be following up directly with parents and students will be required to call home to bring appropriate uniform to school before they return to class.
A reminder that on Mondays, formal attire is required including black polishable shoes. On Tuesday-Thursday all-black runners are permitted. There should be no visible white or color on shoes at any time. Fridays are casual.
Healthy Hunger – A Message From our Coordinator
Healthy Hunger is now up and running and ready for you to place your orders. To sign up (if you haven't already), please go to www.healthyhunger.ca where you will find the registration link. You will see a drop down menu of schools - please ensure you select Thomas B. Riley School. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact at tbrileyfunlunch@gmail.com and I will do whatever I can to help!
Apple Fundraiser
Support Thomas B. Riley School Council by ordering fresh, delicious apples from Davison Orchards! 🍎
Choose from a variety of premium BC apples, including Honeycrisp, Okanagan Blend, Ambrosia, and Gala apples. Each box is 15lbs.
Order deadline: September 30th
Pickup date: October 23th
Payment can be made by cheque payable to the "TB Riley PAC Association", cash to the main office in a secure envelope labeled with the student's name and "Apple Fundraiser", or by e-transfer to TBRileycouncil@gmail.com (please indicate the password on the front of your order form).
Proceeds go directly toward supporting school programs and initiatives. Enjoy farm-fresh flavour while helping our school thrive! Thank you for your support!
Apple Fundraiser Flyer 2026.pdf
Upcoming Events this Week:
Monday:
- Jr Boys Basketball Tryout 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Girls Soccer Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Boys Soccer Game (Away) @Vincent Massey School 4:30pm-5:45pm
Tuesday:
- Cross Country Meet @West Confederation Park 4pm-6pm
- Boys Soccer Practice 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Jr. Girls Basketball Tryout 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Girls Soccer Game (Away) @Vincent Massey School 4:30pm-5:45pm
Wednesday:
- Jr/Sr Boys Basketball AM Practice 7:00am-7:45am
- Jr. Boys Basketball Tryout 2:45pm-3:45pm (if needed)
- Boys Soccer Game (Home) vs Griffith Woods @West Ridge School 4:30pm-5:45pm
- School Council Meeting 6pm @TBR
Thursday:
- Cross Country Team Practice @TBR 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Jr. Girls Basketball Tryout 2:45pm-3:45pm (if needed)
- Girls Soccer Game (Home) vs Griffith Woods @West Ridge School 4:30pm-5:45pm
Friday
- Terry Fox Run
- Friday C
Sincerely,
Tiffany Austin
Principal, Thomas B. Riley School