At the APA meeting last week we spent a lot of time discussing FDK (Full-Day Kindergarten) and its impact on Allenby. We also reviewed the PART process. Thanks to everyone who came to the meeting. There were many insightful questions and comments, making for a very thorough discussion. To view the notes from the meeting […]
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First Public Meeting on Student Accommodation for FDK
Details of the first Public Meeting of the Program Area Review Team (PART) process went home today in the backpacks and is available online here. For more detailed information about the PART process, please visit the Ward 8 PART page on the TDSB website.
After 4 Spring Registration Information
The APA After 4 Committee is pleased to introduce an exciting line-up of courses for the Spring 2013 session. All classes run from 3:40 to 4:45 pm. The goal of the After 4 program is to offer enriching and affordable activities to all Allenby Students after school. It is not an alternative to childcare, and […]
Thank You for Lip Synch
Many thanks to Paula Riczker and her entire Lip Sync committee for two fantastic evenings filled with great music, fun and terrific Allenby spirit. And to all of the teachers who performed on Thursday night in the mystery act… AMAZING! Planning these Allenby events takes time, dedication and a large array of skills from many […]
Hot Lunch Program to Begin in March
We are listening… According to our recent APA survey, 68% of parents want a new lunch option. So here it is! After researching many options, Kid’s Kitchen was selected to begin hot lunch service at Allenby. Hot Lunches will be available every Wednesday, starting Wednesday, March 20th. This will run once a week as a […]
If You’re Late, We’ll Donate
As the end of the month approaches, it’s time to think about how many of your children’s mittens/hats, lunch boxes, gym clothes and swim gear have gone missing. There’s a good chance it’s sitting on a table in the basement in the LOST AND FOUND. This month we also have a large number of indoor […]
2012-13 Feedback Survey Summary
At the January APA meeting, the results of the 2012-13 Satisfaction and Feedback Survey were presented. A one-page summary is available here. For the complete PowerPoint presentation, click here.
FDK Update – February 28
In light of Howard Goodman no longer being part of the PART process, we will be referring you to the TDSB website for information on FDK. The “Ward 8 PART” page contains all of the detailed information required to understand the FDK/Space issue. Below are links to the meeting notes from the first PART meeting […]
Potential Conflict of Interest Regarding the Student Accommodation Review of Eglinton-Lawerence Schools Getting FDK in 2014 (FDK8)
On February 13, Superintendent Jeff Hainbuch received the following email from a resident of Eglinton-Lawrence, and forwarded it to me: “I am concerned about a conflict of interest matter concerning Howard Goodman. It is clear that any decisions made about changing school boundaries will significantly negatively and positively impact the values of homes in the […]
Sponsorship Opportunities
Do you own or work for a business that you would like to promote to the Allenby community? The Allenby Fun Fair provides great sponsorship opportunities! Consider sponsoring an inflatable ride, game, activity, or food station. For more information, please contact Sharon Laredo at slaredo@sympatico.ca.