This week we debuted our new Allenby Drop Zone on St. Clements. Thank you to all parents for their cooperation and participation. Already, we have noticed a positive change in the flow of traffic, a reduction in congestion and students are getting to school on time and safely! We have also noticed that the minute one […]
TDSB Earth Hour 2017 is this Friday, March 24 from 2pm to 3pm. During Earth Hour, we will be using as little electricity as possible. Where possible, we will also be reducing our electricity usage over the weekend.
Plus nine one day and minus twelve the next? That can only mean that Spring is here! With Spring comes preparations for our annual Fun Fair. Mark your calendars and save the date of Saturday, June 3 from noon to 4:00 pm. We need your help! Are you looking for a great way to promote your […]
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. […]
A recent article in the North York Mirror highlighted the issue of high speeds on Avenue Road. Representatives from the school (including some of our grade 5’s) and the APA recently attended a North York council meeting in support of a proposal put forward by Councillor Carmichael Greb to reduce the speed limit on Avenue Road […]
The TDSB is undertaking a two part public consultation process where it will be sharing information and seeking advice from parents, students, staff and the broader community that will help the Board improve equity in Toronto’s public school system. The Board wants to know: What is working? What to protect, expand or spread for greater […]
Dear Parents, We have a very busy week leading up the break with a grade five and six ski trip and our yearly dance-a-thon. I know many families extend the break with trips around the globe. If your child will be leaving early or returning late I ask that you call the Safe Arrival Line […]
This week, Principal O’Toole received a note from Mike Colle, Eglinton Lawrence MPP, asking that we pass along information, and rally support for his Private Member’s Bill, the School Safety Zones Act, 2016. According to MPP Colle, the School Safety Zones Act proposes standardized lighting, signage and road markings that would enable motorists to easily identify when […]
Thank you to the 60 parents who attended the Speaker Series, “Kids Have Stress Too!” on Monday evening. If you could not attend, the Psychology Foundation of Canada has free resources here. Monday’s speaker, Anne Murray will be at the Parents as Partners Conference on April 1st. Her talk at this upcoming free event is […]
Allenby Baseball is back for another season. Registration will open after March Break and the season starts May 16th. Watch for more information coming through APA Reps.
