This morning the PART committee received the Architect’s report and TDSB’s recommendation regarding the feasibility of building 2 classrooms at Allenby. While the build is still the preferred option for Allenby and the TDSB, we also received and discussed new information on other options for accommodating FDK and increased enrolment. Based on the new information and discussions with TDSB staff, […]
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Reminder of Next PART Public Meeeting
This is a reminder of the PUBLIC PART meeting scheduled for April 16th from 7-9pm. It will be held at Lawrence Park Collegiate and child care is available with an RSVP to Ona Eng at 416-394-7275 by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 11. This meeting is intended for both parents of children enrolled at Allenby public school and members […]
Space Committee Presentation to Allenby Parents
On the March 17 APA meeting, the FDK/Space committee made their presentation concerning possible ways to deal for increased enrollment as a result of full day kindergarten beginning September 2014. Click here for a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.
Room Use Considerations
Click here to view notes on room usage regarding the lunch room and the multi-purpose music room.
Report of Allenby Daycare Board in Contemplation of FDK
Click here to view the Report of the Allenby Daycare Board of Directors Proposed Model in Contemplation of Full Day Kindergarten.
Results of FDK Vote from APA Meeting
As you know, at the March 27, 2013 APA meeting, the space committee reviewed with parents all possible scenarios to accommodate full day kindergarten and forecasted Allenby student growth. At the meeting, various potentially workable solutions were presented to Allenby parents. Parents were asked for input, by having a member of each household vote on […]
Principal’s Message in Preparation for Tonight’s APA Meeting
Dear Parents, Many of you will be coming to tonight’s meeting to hear more information about the PART process and to provide input to the PART Committee. Prior to the meeting, it will be helpful for you to have my update below. A sense of frustration has become palpable, as we are all wanting a solution, […]
Get the Facts on FDK and Let’s Make Decisions for Allenby
Allenby Families, Many of you may have received a flyer over the weekend or will in the next few days, urging you to come to the April 16th meeting to “Save your community”. It is important to know that this flyer was not sent by the Full Day Kindergarten (FDK)/Space Committee or the APA, but […]
PART Process Set to Begin
First, I would like to share that there has been a change in one of our PART Representatives. Lisa Spiegel, a parent with two children (grades 1 and 4) in French Immersion will take Stuart Baltman’s place. Lisa served on the Executive Committee as both Director of School Programs and as Co-Director of Community Awareness […]
FDK Update Post APA Meeting
At the APA meeting last week we spent a lot of time discussing FDK (Full-Day Kindergarten) and its impact on Allenby. We also reviewed the PART process. Thanks to everyone who came to the meeting. There were many insightful questions and comments, making for a very thorough discussion. To view the notes from the meeting […]