Get ready for our first lice check of the year which will be next Thursday, September 22. Kindly avoid any fancy hairstyles (e.g. braids, gel, pony tails, etc.). We are looking for volunteers. Volunteers do not need to check any heads, but help in bringing classes down and checking attendance. If you can help out […]
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Now registering for Zodiactors and Hebrew School
The APA’s After 4 program offers Allenby students a variety of activities, after school in their own community. Watch for regular program registration coming in a few weeks, but in the meantime, don’t miss out on these fabulous programs! ZODIACTORS in the gym on Fridays from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm Join the Zodiactors and […]
Principal’s message
There is something magical about the first day of school. The real reason for school made an appearance on Tuesday as the students poured into the hallways of freshly waxed floors, sporting new haircuts and backpacks, ready to learn and eager to meet their teachers and friends. The energy from the students over the first […]
Traffic safety
As we head back to school, there is a lot of buzz about traffic and pedestrian safety. The Toronto Police Services Safety blitz is welcomed at the corner of our school. The safety of our children is a priority for all of us, and as parents we MUST do our part too! Here are a […]
Interested in becoming an APA Representative?
Information packages will be coming home next week about all things APA. In the meantime, we’ve had a lot of interest in the class representative process for this school year. This position is changing slightly to encourage communication between the school and the parent community. This year, each class will have an Allenby Parents’ Association […]
What to do when your child is Absent/Late
If your child is going to be absent or late, please call the AVP line at 416-393-9114. It is not enough to tell the teacher and/or office staff. Clearly state and spell your child’s name, room number and teacher’s name as well as the reason for absence or lateness. The office is busy in the […]
Attendance verification still needs HELP!
We are looking for volunteers to do attendance verification every other Monday, Thursday and Friday morning. There are a few afternoon slots still available as well. Morning shifts are a 1- 1 1/2 hour time commitment every other week. Afternoon shifts are less than an hour. Please contact Andrea McReynolds if you are interested in […]
Speaker series: ‘New approaches to ADHD: striving at school, thriving at play’
Welcome back and we look forward to an exciting year of high caliber speakers to share more parenting information with you. Please feel free to circulate the details of the talk on ADHD with your parents, teachers, and caregivers. Seminar is free of charge. In the first part of the talk, Dr. Almagor will discuss […]
Ward 8 Forum
Please read the following communication on the upcoming Ward 8 Forum on September 20th at John Polanyi Collegiate Institute. All Principals, Superintendents, Parents and Guardians are invited.
Principal’s message
Dear Parents, Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year at Allenby! Only four more days of summer! I hope that everyone enjoyed a relaxing yet fun-filled summer vacation and I look forward to reconnecting with students and families over the next few weeks. The school has been a buzz this week with teachers coming in to prepare their […]