Tonight marks the 26th year for Lip Sync. It has become quite a tradition for Allenby and it’s easy to understand why – the kids love it, it’s affordable and it’s crazy fun for all who attend! Even if your kids aren’t participating this year, I would highly recommend that you still bring them to […]
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Spirit Wear is Finally Here
We are busy sorting it as you read this! Look for your orders coming home today and tomorrow. Please contact Lindsay Goldberg with any questions or concerns.
Pizza Lunch and Spirit Day Tomorrow
This week Spirit Day theme is “Imagination”. 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 “honour” […]
APA Parent Speaker Series: Kids Have Stress Too!
Monday, March 6 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Allenby Library Anne Murray, Lead Trainer of The Psychology Foundation of Canada will give an interactive workshop for parents of JK to Grade 6 students that will provide an opportunity to recognize, reduce and manage the stress of your children. You will walk away with strategies that […]
Ward 8 Forum – March 7, 2017
The next Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence Forum, which will be a Joint Forum with Trustee Shelley Laskin, Trustee Gerri Gershon and Trustee Jennifer Arp will be held on Tuesday March 7, 2017, starting at 7pm at North Toronto Collegiate Institute. Agenda items include: 2017/2018 TDSB Budget Consultation with Carla Kisko, Associate Director, Finance & Operations New […]
Principal’s message
Dear Parents, Over the past week there have been many initiatives and events that have brought the spirit of Valentine’s Day alive at Alllenby. Our grade 5/6 class participated in “Random Acts of Kindness” week bringing smiles to staff and students alike while inspiring others to “pay it forward.” A grade 5 class created heart pins […]
Chair’s message
A few weeks ago I reported on a math workshop that I had attended with a few other parents, teachers and our administration. The session was engaging, informative and got me thinking differently about math. It was the first session of a three-part series funded by our Ward 8 Council. We are now looking forward […]
Councillor Greb’s Proposal to Reduce Speed on Avenue Road Needs Our Support
Councillor Carmichael Greb will be moving a motion to reduce the speed limit on Avenue Road from Lawrence to Eglinton on Wednesday, February 22 at North York Community Council at 10:30. Transportation services staff are recommending against the speed limit reduction, so we need the community’s support. Please send in your letters of support or […]
Lip Sync Tickets Now on Sale!
Come and cheer on our talented young performers on Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24 at 7 pm. So much for the family to enjoy — the show, bling boutique, photo booth and snack shack! Tickets, at $10.00 each, are available at the door or online now through Amilia. Volunteers needed! The show cannot run without […]
Allenby Community Baseball
Allenby Baseball is back for another season, and we need your help! We are looking for a parent volunteer to co-convene this year’s season. Knowledge of baseball is not at all necessary. You will be responsible for helping to assign teams and coaches, communicating with teams and coaches, ordering t-shirts, and most importantly, making sure […]