On Monday, October 27, 2014, as part of the municipal election, we have the opportunity to vote for TDSB trustees. Trustees are very important in the running of our school board – they pick the priorities and they approve the budget. They advocate for our kids and the programs we want to have for them. […]
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Bullying, Relationsip Skills & Learning Resourcefulness
The APA and John Ross Robertson Neighbourhood Parent Association Present: Bullying, Relationship Skills and Learning Resourcefulness – How to promote Emotional Strength and Reduce Bullying for your Children. With Joanne Kates, parenting columnist and educator in conflict mediation and relationship skills. Wednesday, October 22, 7 – 9 p.m. at JRR (gym) 130 Glengrove Ave West. […]
Kiss ‘n’ Ride Volunteers Needed
We still are looking for a few more volunteers to assist with the Kiss N Ride program. It only takes 20 minutes in the morning from 8:40-9 and is a great way to start your day! You can do weekly shifts, bi-weekly, or even be available as a backup. If interested, please email chairs@allenbyparents.com.
Soiree for the Schoolyard – Who Do You Know?
The Soirée Donations Committee is working their contacts and lining up some great experiences and merchandise for the Soirée auction to be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015. We can’t do it alone though – we need your help! We know that the Allenby community is well connected and we are wondering… ….Who do you […]
International Walk to School Day
What a great morning it was for International Walk to School Day! Many thanks to all children, parents and staff for walking, biking or riding scooters. In the new year, Allenby will be applying to win a second bike rack in conjunction with the Team Up For Green initiative. Please continue to use active, eco-friendly travel to […]
Grade 6 Graduation
Strange to think about graduation in October, but an organized committee starts planning early! Grade 6 parents interested in helping to organize all things Grad (party, parent dinner, yearbook, etc.), please email Lisa Spiegel. First meeting will take place in October.
Your APA Exec for 2014-15
Thank you to all the parents who attended our first APA meeting. It was so wonderful to see so many new parents and many returning ones as well. We hope you left feeling more informed about Allenby and all the great work being done at the school by the staff and the many parent volunteers […]
If Your Child Is Absent
Please call the AVP Line if your child will be absent or late. Every morning and afternoon, parent volunteers work in the office checking attendance and making sure that all students are accounted for. Please call the Attendance Verification line (416-393-9114) if your child will be either absent or late. All absences must be called […]
Principal’s Message
Once again our Grade 6 FOOD DRIVERS will be organizing the annual Allenby Food Drive. Thanks to Mrs. Vangou and all of her support last year, Allenby was able to collect 1,150 pounds of non-perishable food items for the North York Harvest Food Bank. Our aim this year it to reach or exceed last year’s total and contribute […]
Congratulations Ms. Levitt!
Congratulations to Ms. Levitt on being nominated and making the 2014 Honour Roll for the Toronto Star Teacher Award! Ms. Levitt has been teaching at Allenby for 12 years and is currently teaching Grade 5 (Eng). Allenby is very lucky to have a staff of incredible teachers and we would like to acknowledge Ms. Levitt […]