School Photo Day | Wednesday, September 16 

Students will have their individual school photos taken during the day. Please help your child arrive on time and ready to smile. More information about photo ordering will be shared by our photography provider. 

Meet the Teacher Night - Thursday, 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

We are excited to welcome families to Tom Baines School for Meet the Teacher Night this Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, learn about the classroom, and begin building connections for the school year. Students are encouraged to attend and act as tour guides for their families, sharing the spaces where they learn, collaborate, and grow each day. 

To help manage traffic throughout the school, families are asked to attend during the following time slot based on their last name: 

• 6:00-6:30 p.m.: A-H 
• 6:30-7:00 p.m.: I-P 
• 7:00-7:30 p.m.: Q-Z 

Please note that Meet the Teacher Night is intended as an informal opportunity to connect and become familiar with the school and classroom environment. As we are just beginning the school year, this is not the appropriate time to discuss individual student progress or specific learning concerns. Families wishing to discuss their child's needs in more detail are encouraged to contact their child's teacher to arrange a meeting at a later date. 

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday! 

Dress for the Weather Daily! 

As we move into the fall season, please help ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather. Students go outside for recess every day unless the temperature is minus 20°C or colder (including wind chill). Classes may also be outdoors for Physical Education and Outdoor Education and other learning activities throughout the year. 

Words of wisdom from Mr. Wishart, who spent part of his summer in Norway: "There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." A warm, waterproof jacket, appropriate footwear, and layers can make all the difference in helping students stay comfortable, active, and ready to learn outdoors. 

Thank you for helping your child arrive prepared for whatever Alberta weather brings our way! 

School Council AGM | Monday September 21 (7-9pm) 

All parents are invited to join us for our first School Council meeting of the year. The meeting will take in the Learning Commons on Monday September 17 at 7pm. Please join us to learn about how you can enrich the student experience at Tom Baines School.  

CBE Caregiver Series 

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join a live online series on supporting child and youth well-being. The series is hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with local experts from the Calgary community. 

Attached to this email is a poster with sessions designed to provide families with knowledge, tools, and strategies to help navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children and teens today. Along with the poster, additional session details are available on our corporate website: Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series. 

Annual Forms now Due 

Please log in to your myCBE parent account and fill out the annual forms.

Key Dates: 

Recurring Messages 

Contacting students or teachers 

To support a positive learning environment, phone calls will not be connected directly to students or teachers during class time. 

In the event of an emergency, please contact the office and explain the situation so staff can assist appropriately. Parents are also asked not to call or text their child during class time. Staff can be contacted by email and will respond outside of instructional hours. 

Cell Phone Use at Tom Baines 

In alignment with Alberta’s cellphone policy, middle school students are required to keep personal mobile devices (PMDs) in their lockers throughout the school day. PMDs may not be used during class time, breaks, or between classes unless authorized by school administration. This expectation supports a focused learning environment and encourages positive social interaction and engagement in school activities. 

Please note that PMDs include phones, tablets, laptops (unless approved by the school), gaming devices, smart watches (unless kept in Schooltime Mode throughout the day), and Bluetooth-connected devices such as headphones and earbuds. 

Student Pick-Up and Drop-Off 

In a change from previous years, the school parking lot, including the visitor parking lane, will be closed to vehicle traffic during student drop-off (8:30 to 9:00 a.m.) and pick-up (3:20 to 3:40 p.m.). 

With more than 800 students moving through this area each day, student safety is our top priority. We ask that families avoid entering these zones during these times. 

Parent Council AGM | September 21 at 7:00 p.m. 

All parents and guardians are invited to attend the School Council Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the school. 

This is a great opportunity to learn more about School Council, connect with other families, and help shape opportunities that support our students and school community. 

Whether you are interested in a formal role or simply want to share your ideas, we encourage you to join us. We welcome new voices and perspectives and would love to see you there. 

You can learn more about TBS Parent Council by visiting their Facebook page here. 

Volunteers 

The student experience at TBS is enriched by the many volunteers who support our school. Please visit this link to learn more about volunteering with the CBE. Parents and guardians can register as volunteers through the SchoolEngage tab in their MyCBE account. 

As part of the registration process, all volunteers must review the POPA requirements and acknowledge their agreement with the conditions outlined in the form. 

TBS Parent Council also maintains a list of potential volunteers. Once you have received CBE volunteer clearance, you can complete this form to provide your information directly to our volunteer coordinator and stay informed about volunteer opportunities throughout the year. 

If you require a paper copy of the Parent Council form, please let us know and we will send one home with your child.  

Yearbook Sales Live Now! 

Click here for the link to order your 2026-2027 yearbook. The 'back to school' special is on until October 23rd ($38 instead of $42). The final day to order the yearbook is February 26, 2027.  The yearbooks will be delivered on the last day of school (June 2027).