Dear Parents, As you open this newsletter (assuming of course that you excitedly open and read the weekly newsletter as it arrives in your inbox, which I am sure you do), I will be on Avenue Road. I will be joined by Toronto Police Services, hopefully Councillor Greb (based on City Council’s agenda), APA Representatives […]
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Chair’s Message
Thanks to all who attended last nights’ APA meeting. Allenby’s teacher librarian, Alanna Julian, spoke to parents about an online tool called “Academic Workspace” or “AW”. All students have access to AW using their 9 digit student number to log in. AW is full of resources and has a virtual library that can be used for […]
Sponsors Needed!
The Allenby Fun Fair committee is in need of new sponsors for our June 3rd Fair. Getting your company or product name on a ride, activity, booth or on our LEGENDARY PRIZE ROOM can provide great visibility within the Allenby community. Hundreds and hundreds of local families participate in the Fair every year. There are sponsorship opportunities available […]
Music at Allenby
The Allenby halls are alive with the sound of music! In addition to our music classes with Ms. Bannerman, Allenby students also participate in the following additional musical experiences: Primary Choir Junior Choir Chamber Choir Grade 5 Band Grade 5/6 Itinerant Strings program Grade 6 Itinerant Band program We are looking for fellow music-loving parents […]
Allenby Arts
Our Allenby Chamber Choir has been chosen by successful audition to perform in the 131st TDSB Spring Festival Concert at Massey Hall on Thursday, May 4. Outstanding choirs, orchestras, bands and ensembles have been selected from across the city of Toronto to celebrate musical excellence in our public schools. These 33 dedicated junior students have […]
ZodiActors at Allenby
Does your child love to SING, DANCE & ACT? Zodiactors is the perfect program for them! This Spring at Allenby, Zodiactors will be rehearsing “SIMBA’S CIRCLE OF LIFE” every Friday after school in the Allenby gym.The program runs Friday, March 31st – Friday, June 9th, with the show date on Sunday, June 11th at the Crescent School Theatre. […]
APA Baseball has returned!
The Allenby Parents’ Association sponsors a baseball league for Allenby students during the months of May and June. It’s a great, non-competitive and inexpensive ($25) way for children (and their parents) to get outside, be active with friends and enjoy the spring weather! The season runs from Tuesday May 16, 2017 to Thursday June 22, 2017. All players […]
Pizza Lunch and Spirit Day is Tomorrow
This week Spirit Day theme is “Time Warp”. 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 […]
Principal’s message
Dear Parents, I hope everyone enjoyed a lovely March Break with family and friends. If, like me, you were not able to travel somewhere warm, I hope that you found warmth by a fire, under a cozy blanket, etc. as the temperatures dropped once again over the break. The temperature fluctuations seem to be continuing […]
Chair’s Message
Please join us on Wednesday, March 29, at 7 pm in the school library, for our APA meeting. This month, Tracey O’Toole will be sharing 2017/2018 student enrollment projections, staff allocations and the process for creating the 2017/2018 staffing model. Alanna Julian, Allenby’s Teacher-Librarian will speak about Allenby’s Library Learning Commons and provide links and resources for […]