Registration for the Allenby After 4 Fall 2015 Term begins today. Classes will begin on October 13th. Please see the registration package for general After 4 information, class schedule and descriptions, and the registration form on page 7. Registration forms will also be distributed in Grade 1-6 classrooms for students to bring home. Extra copies […]
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Volunteer Opportunities
If you have some time to spare, please call or pop in the office to assist with organizing the payments for agendas. The Eco Schools Committee is looking for a Parent Representative. This is an exciting opportunity to work on and support the Eco initiatives at Allenby. The role will include: Partner with the Teacher […]
Principal’s Message
Last Friday we had our first assembly of the year. In addition to watching a video on how to make this year “The Best Year Yet,” I asked students to introduce themselves to me and to welcome me when I visit their classrooms or squish beside them at the lunch tables to get to know […]
Staff Update
We have had an unfilled teaching position since the first day of school supporting ESL students and providing prep payback to primary classes. I am happy to announce that Evra Trought-Pitters will be filling this position starting on Monday. I know that Ms. Trought-Pitters will do an excellent job supporting students learning English and working […]
Get Gold Spirit Day
The first Spirit Day at Allenby this year, on September 25, is “Get Gold.” Students are encouraged to wear their gold medals or ribbons, beads, jewelry, or even spray their hair gold in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in support of an Allenby student and family. Emily Brown, a senior kindergarten student at […]
Kindergarten Drop-off and Pick-up
We are happy that your children are adjusting to the new school routines! Because of our small Kindergarten yard, all teachers and ECEs are asking that you drop off your child at 9:00 am and then wait outside the fence. We have Daycare bringing out children from the school and teachers accounting for their students […]
Fire Drills and Lockdowns
On Wednesday we had our first fire drill and the Fire Department will be joining us on Monday for our second fire drill to implement feedback from the first one. We are required to complete 3 fire drills and 1 lockdown drill in the Fall and then again in the Spring. Students will not be […]
First Lice Check of the Year
The first lice check of the year is next Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th. Kindly avoid any fancy hairstyles (e.g. braids, gel, pony tails, etc.). We are still looking for some volunteers. Volunteers do not need to check any heads, but help in bringing classes down and checking attendance. If you can help […]
Attendance Verification
If your child is going to be absent or late you must call the Attendance Verification line (416-393-9114) to notify the school. Please leave the following information: your child’s name their classroom number the date(s) of their absence the reason why they are absent or late. Please speak clearly and always spell your child’s first […]
Scholastic Book Fair
Please be advised that the book fair has been postponed until further notice.