Do you have ideas and interest in Allenby’s Hot Lunch program? The APA is looking for a new parent contact/coordinator for Hot Lunch. Please contact Shannon for further details.
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Highlights from the January APA Meeting
The January APA meeting was held in the library on January 27. Exciting things are happening in our school every day and each APA meeting is our chance to better understand how our children are growing, learning and benefiting at our school! Principal O’Toole discussed plans for outfitting all of our grade 1 and grade […]
Principal’s Message
On Monday Google Expeditions visited Allenby and students went on virtual tours of the world. What an exciting opportunity for staff and students who used simple cardboard view finders to explore the ocean, space and other wonders of the world. Sharing the experience with classes, reminded me of children when they see their first 3D movie – […]
Schoolapalooza Is Fast Approaching
Have you got your ticket yet? Get your orders in and beat the rush and wait at the door! Currently Room 108A has taken over the lead with rooms 109 and 101 hot on their tails! Who will win the free recess? It’s anyone’s game! Here’s what you will miss out on if you don’t […]
Attendance Verification Needs Help
The Allenby Attendance Verification team is looking for a volunteer for every other Thursday morning. This is usually about a 1 to 1 1/2 hour time commitment. It is an easy job – record reported absences, distribute late slips. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, contact Andrea McReynolds.
Allenby Students Making a Difference
Students in many of our classes at Allenby have been reading, discussing and writing about Canada’s commitment to welcome Syrian refugees. The grade 5/6 students in Mr. Hussain’s class went one step further and made a commitment to help fund a Syrian family by partnering with Allenby Community Welcomes Refugees. Students worked in groups to […]
Bowlerama Fundraiser
With the help of our community of supporters, including the tremendous efforts of the students room 215, Allenby Community Welcomes Refugees has raised $22,000 since December. As wonderful as that is, we need to continue our work and meet our ultimate goal and be matched with a family. So we are busy planning our first […]
Peas and Harmony – How to Raise a Healthy Eater
We’re thrilled to welcome Janet Nezon from Rainbow Plate to speak at Allenby about what it takes to raise a healthy eater. You will walk away with simple, practical strategies for feeding your family at any age and stage, and you’ll learn tips to prevent and deal with common feeding and eating challenges faced by […]
Watch for Your Toques & Tees
Our Allenby Toques & Tees have arrived and most orders will be in backpacks today and tomorrow. Please contact Lindsay Goldberg with any questions or concerns.
Principal’s Message
I hope everyone has circled their calendars and booked their babysitters for Schoolapolooza on February 4th. It will be a great evening of friendship, food, funky tunes and fundraising. All money raised from the evening goes directly to enriching your child’s educational experience at Allenby. Allenby staff are developing three year plans in Literacy, STEM, […]