Just a friendly reminder to call the attendance line at 416-393-9114 to report absences and lates. It is not enough to let your teacher know, and may result in you getting calls from the automated attendance system. Please say and spell your child’s name, classroom number, teacher and reason for absence. Thanks from the AVP […]
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Principal’s message
Dear Parents, I write this after being off for the last two days with the flu. Flu season is here again. In Canada, flu season tends to run between October and April. The Ontario government is encouraging Ontarians to avoid getting sick this flu season by getting their annual flu shot (something I sadly have […]
After 4 – Winter programs are coming soon!
The After 4 schedule has been finalized and programs are ready to roll for the new year. Registration will begin on Monday, December 12 at 9am. Classes will begin the week of Monday, January 16. All After 4 class descriptions, schedules and registration can be found on Amilia. If you have any questions, please email […]
Traffic & Safety update
Last week, Tracey O’Toole and members of the APA met with City Councillor Christin Carmichael Greb, Toronto Police Services and City Transportation Services to discuss the high incidence of accidents at the corner of Avenue Road and Castlefield and the speed of traffic along Avenue Road. The Allenby Daycare and the North Toronto Early Years […]
Allenby Spirit Wear is back…
And, it’s better than ever! Flyers should be making their way home in backpacks over the course of this week. We’ve kept the favourite green tee from last year, changed the look of our toque for 2016/2017, added a new grey gym t-shirt and introduced a cozy kelly green zippered hoodie. All items are available […]
Principal’s message
Dear Parents, We have had a number of staff changes this fall due to pregnancy and parental leaves in addition to medical leaves. Please know that I inform parents of staff changes by letter as soon as they become known and will continue to do so. Additionally our vice principal, Bev Purchase, has been off […]
Yummy Sweets and Home Baked Treats
The Grade 6 Me to We Team will be hosting a bake sale on Thursday December 8th in support of The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Foundation. In addition to the bake sale, the Me to We Team is also running a jelly bean count for junior students and a hershey kisses count for primary […]
Thank You for the Winter Clothing for Neighbouring TDSB Schools!
Thank you to the many families who passed on their gently used winter clothing. We donated many bags of winter wear to three schools in need on GivingTuesday and so today on ThankYouThursday we express our gratitude to the Allenby community!
Principal’s message
Dear Parents, This week brought winter temperatures, something not seen yet this year. Now that the cold weather has arrived, please be sure to send your child with a warm coat, hat, mitts and boots (and snow pants for younger students when necessary) for outdoor play. Please also be sure that your child has indoor […]
Grade 6 Food Drive Ends Tomorrow
Congratulations to our Grade 6 Food Drive Leadership Group for organizing a food drive to help the North York Harvest Food Bank meet the food needs of North Toronto. The collection boxes for non-perishable food items will remain outside every classroom until Friday, November 25. Thank you for your support!