Dear Parents, As you might already be aware, we have changed the clothing choice for today’s Anti-Bullying Awareness Spirit Day. Later in the year, we will have the opportunity to come dressed in pink t-shirts. For today, we invite staff and students to come dressed in ODD SOCKS. The mismatched sock look represents speaking up for others and respecting all […]
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Bake Sale and CHUM Toy Drive
Dear Allenby families and community, This year the ME to WE group is excited to creatively make an impact in our world. One of our first fundraisers will be a bake sale on Thursday, December 13, 2018, just a few weeks away! It will include a variety of baked goods, as well as a “guess the […]
Allenby Math Challenge
As with every month, our school-wide Monthly Math challenge/Défi du Mois for November elicited much creative reasoning and explanation of mathematical thinking through writing, diagrams, models, QR codes and use of video responses. In addition to the sample responses posted on our display board in the main entrance, teachers and educators are using an array of innovative […]
Getting to Know the Allenby Staff
NAME: Miri Spencer WHAT IS YOUR POSITION: Special Ed Support Teacher DID YOU KNOW: I taught in London, England for a year after graduating from the Faculty of Education? WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT ALLENBY: The Allenby community is fantastic—the staff, parents and students are welcoming and make working here very rewarding! SOMETHING YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME: You […]
Allenby Athletics: December 3-7
The Allenby Athletics schedule is subject to change. Please ensure that your child listens to the announcements for any changes to the online schedule. MONDAY 7:45 Girls Basketball 11:45 Boys Volleyball TUESDAY Girls Baskelball Semi Finals @ John Wanless 11:45 House League, Gr. 4 12:15 House League, Gr. 2 […]
Pizza Day—Nov. 30
No lunches to pack next Friday, November 30! It’s the last Friday of the month, and it’s pizza lunch! Parents are invited to come and feed the hungry crowd at 11:30 a.m. in the lunchroom. Remember to wear pink in recognition of Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week.
Winter Clothing Drive Ends Nov. 27
Thank you to those families who have donated gently loved children’s winter outerwear to the bins located outside of the office. Our winter clothing drive continues until November 27 (Giving Tuesday) for neighbouring students in need. There are young students at TDSB schools especially in need of snow mittens, gloves, warm coats, snow pants, and […]
Getting to Know the Allenby Staff
NAME: Rosanna Barbieri WHAT IS YOUR POSITION: iCubed Grade 1 & 2 Teacher and STEAM / MUSIC Kinder PREP Teacher DID YOU KNOW: Did you know that my first language is Italian and that I lived in Italy for three years as a little girl? WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT ALLENBY: I love the welcoming spirit at Allenby! I […]
Allenby Athletics: November 26–30
The Allenby Athletics schedule is subject to change. Please ensure that your child listens to the announcements for any changes to the online schedule. MONDAY 9:00–2:00 Boys Volleyball Tournament @ Allenby TUESDAY 11:45 House League, Gr. 4 12:15 House League, Gr. 2 WEDNESDAY 7:45 Girls Basketball […]
It’s Family Night Out!—November 22
Come join in on the fun, Our Art and Comedy Fest ticket sales have begun! Delight in the artwork Of our “Gallery of Smiles,” While the family funnies troupe has you rolling in the aisles! You’ll thrill to Isabella Doing tricks with her hoop, And lend your creativity to art we complete as a group. […]