Dear Thomas B Riley Families,
Gym Strip, Hoodies, and Hats
Both gym strip and hoodies will be available to purchase. Students can either check in at the office or parents can call the school to get the fee added to their PowerSchool account. Once the fee is paid, students will receive their items.
A link to the order form is here: TBR Order Form
Open House – Meet the Teacher Evening
Thomas B. Riley School will be holding an in-person Open House for Meet the Teacher night on Thursday September 25, 2024 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the school.
Grade team presentation for Grades 7, 8, and 9 will begin at 5:00pm. Other presentations from CTF teams and Phys. Ed will be held throughout the evening as well. See schedule below for specific presentation times and locations.
This is a “come and go” style open house where you can pop into the various presentations throughout the evening and stay to ask questions or speak to the teachers in between each time slot.
Schedule for the Evening:
5:00pm, 6:00pm - Grade Team Presentations (repeat presentation)
Location: Learning Commons (Grade 7)
Location: Room 17 – Upstairs (Grade 8)
Location: Room 8 - Downstairs (Grade 9)
5:30pm – CTF/Complementary Courses Presentation (Cafeteria)
6:30pm – Phys. Ed Presentation (Main gym)
6:00pm-7:00pm – CTF teachers in the following space for a tour:
- Mr. Irwin (Band Room)
- Mr. Vlielander (Construction Room)
- Ms. Prasad (Foods Room)
ALP/PLP Program Open House Information
Students who are new to our Paced Learning Program (PLP) and Adapted Learning Program (ALP) are invited to book an individual conference with Ms. Bonnie and Ms. Osman between 5:00pm-6:15pm. Please RSVP to your child’s teacher to book a time if you are new to the program. If your child attends our PLP or ALP program and they are a returning student, families and students are invited to participate in the larger open house presentations up until 6:15pm and then Rooms 5 and 6 will be open for a drop-in visit and touch-base with the teacher between 6:15pm and 7:00pm.
Updating Demographic Information – OVERDUE Sept 15
You will have received an email from CBE regarding updating your child’s demographic information in Powerschool. These forms used to be completed via paper copies and now are required to be completed annually online. All parents must review, complete or update their child’s forms through Powerschool by clicking on the School Engage tab.
This is now an overdue task. Please ensure it is done urgently. Otherwise our school staff will be following up directly with families.
Our School Survey
OurSCHOOL Student Survey Administration Thomas B Riley will be participating in an online school perception survey for students called the OurSCHOOL Student Survey. This anonymous survey is completely voluntary for all CBE students. CBE’s Education Plan prioritizes student voice and well-being in our decision-making processes. Responses from this survey are used at the system and school level to recognize and improve what is necessary for students to feel safe, welcome, and cared for when at school.
Grades 4-12 students provide feedback on: § sense of belonging § positive relationships § anxiety § feeling safe at school § life satisfaction § general health § orientation to well-being § goal-oriented § self-regulation § cultural awareness of others Additionally, Grades 6-12 students provide feedback on: § depression § self-esteem § cultural awareness of self. Demographic questions are also asked on this survey for norming purposes. These are: grade repeater, reasons for changing schools, disability or medical conditions that limits participation in school activities or learning.
Survey Administration Details: When: September 18, 2025-September 23, 2025 (absent students will be provided an opportunity to complete the survey when they return)
Where: During Humanities classes
If you have any questions please contact the main office.
Orange Shirt Day – Friday, September 26, 2025
Students are invited to wear orange shirts on Friday, September 26, 2025 in honour of Orange Shirt Day. You can read more about Orange Shirt Day here.
Orange Shirt Day 2025 is Tuesday, September 30 however, we will be honouring this day the Friday prior as there is no school on Sept. 29 or Sept. 30 for students.
Students will be engaging in learning experiences in their Humanities classes on September 26 throughout the day in recognition of this day.
No School – Monday, September 29, 2025 or Tuesday, September 30, 2025
There is no school on Monday or Tuesday the following week. Monday is a Professional Learning day for all school staff. Tuesday, September 30, 2024 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. There is no school for students or staff.
Photo Day – October 1, 2025
Lifetouch will be at TBR on this day to take individual pictures of all students.
Upcoming Events this Week:
Monday:
- Sr Boys Basketball Practice- 7:00am-7:45am
- Grade 7 Homework Club 11:20am-12:00pm in LC
- Boys Soccer Practice – 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Jr. Girls Basketball Practice – 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Girls Soccer Game AWAY@HDC - 4:30pm-5:30pm
- Cross Country Meet @Confederation Park at 4pm
Tuesday:
- Sr Girls Basketball Practice- 7:00am-7:45am
- Grade 9 Homework Club in Rm 8 - 11:20am-12:00pm
- Sr. Boys Basketball Practice - 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Boys Soccer Game @TBR (Our Lady of Assumption Field) @4:30pm-5:30pm
Wednesday:
- Practice Lockdown 9:30am
- Pride Club Rm 15 - 11:20am-12:00pm
- Sr. Girls Basketball Practice – 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Cross Country Practice – 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Girls Soccer Game AWAY@FEO - 4:30pm-5:30pm
- School Council Meeting @6pm at the school
Thursday:
- No Games Today
- Open House 5pm-7pm
Friday:
- Orange Shirt Day
Sincerely,
Tiffany Austin
Principal, Thomas B. Riley