News of the plight of the Syrian people has inspired social groups from all over Canada and the world to take action. Sometimes from great tragedy can come a greater good. Interest in refugee sponsorship has been growing in our neighbourhood and a group of parents have formed Allenby Community Welcomes Refugees, an initiative aimed […]
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Lost and Found Update
The lost and found has been organized and is waiting for you and your students to take a look and bring home your unlabelled missing items. Labelled items are being distributed to the students. Pictures of some items have been taken and are displayed below. Please remember to label all items – including undergarments and […]
Save the Date for Big Night Out
SAVE THE DATE! Our annual Big Night Out event is just a few short months away and this year it’s guaranteed to be a night to remember! The fun happens Thursday February 4, 2016 at The Capitol Theatre. But this event can only happen with the help of our amazing volunteers. The Big Night Out […]
Welcome New Shop and Support Member JIFFY
APA Shop and Support welcomes Jiffy, an on-demand home service company with immediate access to over 22 home service categories (handyman, appliance repair, etc.). You’ll get $25 off your first Jiffy, and Jiffy will donate $25 back to the APA. Use promo code ALLENBYPARENTS. Also, check out our full list of Shop and Support vendors, […]
Dial-a-Story from the Toronto Public Library
The Toronto Public Library offers a free “Dial-a-Story” program at 416-395-5400. Children can listen to stories over the phone 24 hours a day in several different languages. Please consider using this terrific resource. Encourage your child to listen to the storyteller’s oral fluency and expression, and to tell you all about the story (plot, setting, […]
National Diabetes Month
National Diabetes Month is observed every November to draw attention to diabetes and its effects on millions of people around the world. November 14 is World Diabetes Day. For more information, please visit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation site and the Canadian Diabetes Association. The 2014 National Diabetes campaign was called, “You Don’t Know the […]
PIAC Newsletter
Check out the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) newsletter for some TDSB news and program information.
We’re Bringing Spirit Back
Lastly, “We’re bringing SPIRIT back. Those other schools don’t know how to act.” We are expecting our new Spirit Wear program to be rolled out early next week! Watch our for the “Tees & Toques” order form coming home in backpacks soon.
Principal’s Message
As mentioned in my message last week, ETFO has reached a tentative agreement with the Province and is pending ratification later this week. Please note that progress reports for grades 1 to 6, which were previously scheduled to go home this week, will be sent home on December 10th. There will not be a day […]
APA Speaker Series: Bullying, Stress and Anxiety
You are cordially invited to attend a workshop at Allenby Public School by Lorna Blumen, international speaker and expert on the topic of Bullying, conflict resolution skills, stress management, and emotional intelligence. Monday, November 30 7pm – 9:30pm Allenby Junior Public School, Library 391 St Clements Ave, Toronto This interactive session will be a great opportunity […]