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Walk and Roll, Allenby!

Congratulations to room 111 who won the Smelly Sneaker Award and to room 203 who received the Wacky Walker Award for December’s Walking Wednesday. Thanks to Mr. Hussain, the children and parents from room 205 who worked on the announcements, the posters and checking in walkers. Way to walk, Allenby!

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It’s Not Too Late to Lend a Helping Hand

The deadline is fast approaching to get your “helping hand” up on the wall and your donation in. We hope you will participate in the APA’s relief effort towards the Philippines. If you are unable to open the link to cut out the hand, just trace your child’s hand on a piece of paper. Every […]

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Principal’s Message

Dear Allenby Families, We have news that the plans for the new classrooms have been approved by the Ministry and City of Toronto. The next step is the final approval at the TDSB December board meeting. It is hoped that some interior work can begin over the December break and the exterior construction should be […]

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Cyberbullying Tips

Part of the Library and Media Literacy program focuses on digital citizenship, and in the library lab students learn about safe and appropriate online conduct (school and social), but many parents worry about their children’s online safety. For support in keeping up with your kids’ online activities, check out the parent tutorial from MediaSmarts, In […]

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Attendance Verification Volunteers

The Attendance Verification Progam is expanding. The APA is looking for volunteers to come into the office in the afternoon, after lunch, and do Attendance Verification. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes, and you can volunteer for one day a week or several. Please contact Marcia at zed@fugue.net or speak with Jamie or Renee in the […]

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Sticker You Joins Shop and Support

Sticker You Joins Shop and Support

The Allenby Parents’ Association is excited to announce the addition of StickerYou to our Shop and Support Program. StickerYou’s easy to use online design tool enables custom products such as Kids Labels, Wall Decals, Iron-On Transfers, Temporary Tattoos, and custom Business Stickers or Labels to be ordered and delivered directly to your front door. Order […]

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Walk and Roll Allenby

The TDSB recently participated in a summit held to promote and encourage students to use “active transportation modes” to get to and from school. Walking Wednesday is December 4th! Thanks to Mr. Hussain’s class for helping to coordinate the morning. Which class will win the Smelly Sneaker? Which class will win, for the first time, […]

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Chairs’ Message

On behalf of the APA, we would like to thank Lisa Parker for all her dedication, passion, time and energy she has put into the Director of Fundraising position in the past few years. Our children and school have benefited tremendously from Lisa’s hard work. Thank you! If anyone is interested in taking over the […]

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ADHD Speaker at John Ross Robertson

John Ross Robertson’s Parent Association kindly invites Allenby parents/guardians to “ADHD and Learning Disabilities in the Classroom” presented by Dr. Doron Almagor, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the ADHD Clinic, Thurs. Nov. 28, @ 7pm John Ross Robertson, Gymnasium. $5 per adult. Print your Order Form here.

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