The LAST APA meeting of the 2012-2013 school year is happening next week on Tuesday, June 18th from 7-9. Please note this is a change from the usual third Wednesday of the month because of graduation. As is customary at the June meeting, our Co-Treasurers will present the Draft of the the proposed budget for […]
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Staffing for 2013-14
Hello Allenby Families, It is hard to believe that there are only 2 more weeks until the end of the school year. Here is some staff news. Denis Bell is leaving Allenby to teacher at Davisville P.S. We would like to thank Mr. Bell for his 2 years of conscientious and creative work with our […]
One Step Closer to the Build
The TDSB’s Planning and Priorities Committee met Wednesday night and voted to approve the build. The matter will go on consent to the Board of Trustees on the 19th.
fun fair thank you card contest
The APA would like the Allenby students to help us thank the donors and sponsors that helped to make Fun Fair a success! Businesses from our local community supported the event by contributing over $15,000 in products, services and cash. Allenby Students can help by drawing a picture of their Fun Fair Highlight for 2013. […]
Information from FSLAC
See the latest newsletter from the French as a Second Language Advisory Committee for information on programs, summer programs at the library, parent testimonials, and updates. The APA has already contacted the FSLAC about their workshop “How Can You Help Your Child Succeed in French.” We hope to bring it to Allenby in the Fall. […]
Fun Fair Was Fun!!
The Allenby Community is truly a force, and it showed at this year’s Fun Fair! Despite a bumpy year, so many from the community came together for a fun-filled day at our school! Thank you to all who showed their support for Allenby by attending the Fun Fair, by organizing and donating to the amazing […]
Trustee Update – Regulation 274
Our trustee, Howard Goodman, has recently sent updates and a “call to action” about Reg 274, the Regulation detailing seniority rules for the hiring of teachers. For more information and to read the full update click here.
Stop the Itinerant Music Program Cuts in TDSB
The TDSB is considering cuts to almost 50 of the 107 Itinerant Music Instructors (IMIs), who provide enrichment programs (strings, band, and steel pan) and staff development programs (for recorder/orff/vocal music ROV). This represents a loss of 713 hours/week out of a total 1161 hours. All hours will be lost for the ROV staff development […]
Allenby Fun Fair Is This Saturday, June 1
Saturday June 1st 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm Allenby Playground Join us for lunch! The Fun Fair will feature natural hamburgers, premium hot dogs, pizza, corn on the cob, drinks (water, pop, and juice), snacks and treats (popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, and freezies). The kids are sure to love the inflatable rides, games, sports […]
Arts Update
Music Monday Video As I reported a couple of weeks ago, on Music Monday, most of the school went outside to sing this year’s song by Astronaut and musician Chris Hadfield and Barenaked Ladies’ Ed Robertson, officially titled “I.S.S. (Is Somebody Singing).” Mrs. Lau took a video using an ipad. She had to set up […]