The Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) and Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) are collaborating with the TDSB in delivering a conference for parents/guardians on Special Education topics. The conference is entitled Special Education: Empowering Families through Knowledge and Networking and is being held on Saturday, 28 March 2015 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Workshops […]
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Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression
A Discussion on Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression with Dr. Gili Adler Nevo and Dr. Elise Dubo Tuesday, March 10, 7 – 9 p.m. in the Allenby Library. Dr. Adler Nevo is head of the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Clinic at Toronto East General Hospital. Dr. Dubo is a staff psychiatrist at Sunnybrook Health […]
Math and Literacy Sessions
Are you interested in learning more about Math and Literacy at Allenby? The Allenby staff is planning to hold sessions on both Math and Literacy at upcoming APA meetings (dates to be announced). Parents’ and guardians’ interest will guide the presentations and discussions at each session. Therefore, the staff is looking for some feedback about […]
Review of Toronto District School Board
The Province Directs TDSB to Change Board Policy, Practice and Governance Structure. The Minister of Education is directing the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) to take action, by February 13, 2015, to address issues identified in a review conducted by Margaret Wilson. On January 26, 2015 the Committee of the Whole Board heard delegations regarding […]
Accessible Parking at Allenby
Allenby PS has one accessible parking spot which is used daily by our families with disabilities, as well as members of the community with valid accessible parking passes. Unfortunately, some families without disabilities have parked or stopped illegally in the disabled parking spot, creating an issue for those families who need this spot, and also […]
Cars and Chaos on Castlefield
Winter snow banks, cars parked illegally and two way traffic all contribute to the congestion outside and around the Kiss and Ride zone. These circumstances coupled with residents attempting to leave their driveways have solicited concern from drivers, residents and pedestrians. With the winter weather the situation worsens and is now continuing further west on […]
Walking Wednesday
Congratulations to our Walking Wednesday winners for February. Classroom 005, Madame Timofte and Junior class Mr. Whittakers’ 208 are the proud recipients of the Wacky Walker and the Smelly Sneaker awards. A very big thanks to Mr. Gillespie and to all students and parents involved who checked in walkers and assisted in the morning.
An Evening with Social Media Expert Paul Davis
John Wanless Jr. PS Parent Council kindly invites the Allenby community to attend their next speaker event on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. For those who missed Paul Davis last year at Allenby (or those who want to see him again), this is your chance to hear his very thought provoking and informative […]
Shop and Support the APA with Arbonne
Switch the personal care products you already Use to Arbonne (www.karenandrews.myarbonne.ca) and support Allenby in the process! By purchasing Arbonne’s products, 10% of every purchase is donated back to the APA! Arbonne offers premium healthy and environmentally safe products you use daily that deliver amazing results. From skincare, anti-aging, hair and cosmetics for the whole […]
Immunization Information
Please find below a letter and an immunization fact sheet from Toronto Public Health regarding the measles outbreak in Toronto and the importance of vaccinations. For any additional information, please contact Toronto Public Health. Toronto Public Health Letter to Parents Toronto Public Health – Immunization of Children