The Twelfth Annual KIDS’ FISH ART CONTEST is fast approaching. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, in conjunction with corporate partners, is sponsoring another annual contest. The winning designs will be used for the 2015 Young Angler’s Licence. This contest is open to all students residing in Ontario attending school between grades 4 […]
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Building Healthy Relationships at School
A happy and healthy school climate is important to us all. To achieve this, there are new resources for parents and teachers from The Council of Ontario Directors of Education and Ontario Ministry of Education. A Parent Tool Kit has been released to help us guide and encourage our children, in learning skills that are […]
Education Update: Howard Goodman
See Ward 8 School Trustee Howard Goodman’s most recent Education Update. This update contains: Information on Trustee candidate forums, a workshop on returning to learn after a concussion, and other events Information on the upcoming October 6 Ward Forum An update related to TDSB’s contract with the Confucius Institute, and An update regarding Trustee expenses.
Do You Know the Role of Our Elected Trustee?
1.Trustees are the community’s advocates for public education. 2. Trustees represent interests of parents and students in the area. 3. Our Trustees play a key leadership role in the TDSB in making sure there is accountability for student success and well-being. 4. As members of a school board, Trustees work to put in place programs […]
Class List and Family Directory
Wondering if you’ll be in the APA Class List and Family Directory? Here’s how you’ll know: 1. You have sent your contact information to your Class Rep and you are receiving emails from her* AND You are new to Allenby** and you have signed the consent form. OR 2. You are a returning family with […]
Stay Informed
Allenby parents have a new way to stay connected with the APA and each other: the @AllenbyPS twitter handle! Not on Twitter? Give it a try, it’s easy and fun. Twitter is the “other” conversation in the room at any event, and a great way to stay informed as-you-go on lice checks, picture day, pizza […]
Soiree for the Schoolyard
Get ready Allenby for the event of the year – The Soiree for the Schoolyard! We’ve moved the event from November to January 2015 in order to bring you more fun and more exciting opportunities to support our drive to raise money for our schoolyard project. It’s going to be a great night, so watch […]
FUNd Hard for Our Schoolyard
The FUNd Hard for Our Schoolyard Fundraising Campaign is underway with our community/corporate donors. We have already secured a generous donation of $12,500 from Starlight Investments! We are well on our way to our goal of $100,000! The Campaign’s donor drive for Allenby families will kickoff very soon, so keep your eyes open for a […]
Team Up for Green
Throughout October and November Allenby is participating in the “Team Up For Green” program. This is a new TDSB/Toronto Hydro initiative that encourages TDSB families to sign up for Toronto Hydro’s “green” programs and services. This program supports the new TDSB Charter for Active, Safe and Sustainable Transportation, that promotes travel to school by walking, […]
Lost and Found Needs Your Help
We are looking for some volunteers who can help pick up lost things from the schoolyard and keep our Lost and Found area clean and organized. If you can help out, please contact Clara Ezer. We are also in desperate need of some hangers and two bins to store lost hats and mittens. If you […]