Dear Parents, This is a busy week at Allenby! In addition to speaking at Queen’s Park on Monday in collaboration with the APA in support of Bill 65 as it pertains to photo radar in school zones (read the APA Chair’s message for further details), Allenby staff are engaged in a number of professional development […]
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Chair’s Message
On Monday of this week, Principal O’Toole, David Heath (APA Safety Director) and I visited Queen’s Park to provide deputations on Bill 65, the Safer School Zones Act. Bill 65 proposes to amend the existing Highway Traffic Act to allow automated speed enforcement (photo radar) in school zones. Other amendments proposed by Bill 65 do not […]
2016/2017 APA Survey
If you haven’t yet, please take a few minutes to participate in this year’s APA Budget Survey. We are always looking for your feedback and ideas and this is your chance to anonymously tell us your thoughts and ideas! Click here to take the survey now.
Ward 8 Equity Forum
Registration is now open for the Enhancing Equity Ward Forums. These are collaborative, working sessions between staff, students, parents and communities to develop strategies and an action plan to improve equity in our schools. Sandra and I will be attending Ward 8’s Forum at John Polanyi on Monday May 15th from 6:30-8:30 pm, hosted by the Enhancing Equity Task […]
Ramping up the fun for FUN FAIR!
Prizes Urgently Needed. Help us stock our legendary prize room – the busiest attraction at the Fair. Unopened, duplicate toys and games in your closet? Unused gifts from birthdays past? Work for or know a business able to donate kid friendly items, candy or toys? The prize room needs your help! Appropriate items may be dropped off at […]
Supporting our Supporters!
The APA would like to recognize the many sponsors whose contributions add so much to our fundraising events. Our thanks to a few of the platinum level sponsors for Fun Fair 2017. In addition to their sponsorship The Healthy Butcher is offering the Allenby Community 10% off everything in the store for the month of June. See below for […]
RADTAGZ ARE BACK! New TAGZ launching!
Announcing our first RADTAGZ POP UP shop this Tuesday, May 2nd after school from 3:20 to 4:00 pm. Look for our table on the upper patio near the kindergarten exits. Bands are only $10.00 and include the Allenby main tag. Kindergarten sized bands available. Your child can personalize their band with additional tagz for only $4.00 each. NEW swimming […]
Interested in Fostering our Community Partnerships?
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help organize our participation in the Eglintion Way BIA’s Annual Scavenger Hunt. The BIA has asked us to partner with them in putting on their Scavenger Hunt, with a portion of fundraising proceeds benefiting Allenby. Responsibilities include liaising with the Eglinton Way BIA and recruiting volunteers to […]
Pizza Lunch and Spirit Day is Tomorrow
This week’s Spirit Day theme is “Wacky Hair”. We welcome all parents to come and experience the excitement of an Allenby Pizza Lunch! Meet new parents and reconnect with others while you help feed a fun and hungry crowd. We ask parent volunteers to meet in the lunchroom at 11:15 am. We rely on an […]
Lost & Found Last Call
Students, Parents and teachers, please ensure to come by, before end of day Friday April 28th, to collect your belongings, as we will be clearing out all winter wear for donation.