Cross Country is open to all students in grades 1 – 6. Everyone’s participation is encouraged! Practices start Tuesday, September 16 at 8:15 a.m. sharp and will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8:15 a.m. until the first meet on Thursday, October 2. (All students who attend practices will attend the meet on […]
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Scholastic Book Fair Week of September 22
We will be running our annual Scholastic Book Fair the week of September 22 from Monday to Thursday. In order to run the fair, we will need parent volunteers. If you are able to donate most of a morning or afternoon during one of these days, please email jeffrey.osborne@tdsb.on.ca. We could also use volunteers who […]
New Date for Allenby Curriculum Night
To avoid parents/guardians having to choose between attending Curriculum Night at Glenview or Allenby, we are changing our night from September 18 to Tuesday, September 23. Please note that our first APA meeting which was originally scheduled for September 23, will be postponed to Tuesday, September 30.
Principal’s Message
Despite the afternoon rain and some FIRST DAY hiccups, Allenby is back in full swing and full of smiling faces. We apologize for the delay in the construction and the restricted playground area however the end is in sight. The good news is that we will be able to start setting up the two new […]
Band and Strings Information Night
We are trying something new this year and scheduling an information night on Wednesday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the lunchroom, for parents/guardians of grade 5 and grade 6 students who are considering taking the Band and Strings programme. The presentations will only be about the options available for renting instruments. The school will […]
Ms. Spidle’s Ice Bucket Challenge
When Ms. Julian completed her “ice bucket” challenge for ALS, she challenged Ms. Spidle. Do you know who Ms. Spidle challenged when she got wet in front of the whole school? Students are asked to bring in a coin donation for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. How much do you think Allenby can raise for […]
Allenby Library Information Centre
We had a very busy and successful year in the library last year. There were roughly 27,000 books borrowed during the 2013\2014 school year from the Allenby Library. As well, students passed over 4,000 Accelerated Reader book quizzes on the computers while the program was being run. The Library Information Centre is a vibrant and […]
Become a Class Rep
Class Representatives play a vital role in the Allenby family. For those of you who have been Class Representatives in the past, we are sure you will agree it is a very rewarding experience. Class Reps are the primary link for other parents and guardians to what is going on in your class, the school, […]
Important Message About Traffic Safety
The safety of students while traveling to and from school is paramount. Allenby serves a large student population with many cars and children traveling around the school perimeter. Traffic congestion, cars parked illegally, three point turns and speed all contribute to an extremely unsafe environment for both pedestrians and drivers. All students are encouraged to […]
Soiree for the Schoolyard
Soiree for the Schoolyard, a fabulous night of fun for the parent community, is the kick-off event for the schoolyard fundraising project. We need your help planning it. Please contact Lisa Parker or Katy Diamond if you are interested in joining the planning committee.