The number of lost items is growing in the lost and found. Please encourage your children to check it when they head to swimming or come by yourself for a peek. All items will be cleared on the first Tuesday of the month – that will be October 2. So please, check before that date […]
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First Lice Check of the Year
Our first lice check of 2012/2013 school year will be held on Tuesday, October 9 (all day) and Thursday, October 11 (morning). Please ensure your child has clean hair for these dates. It is important your child have clean hair so The Lice Squad can get down to the scalp and check for lice. Parent […]
Auction Donors Wanted
Do you own or work for a business that you would like to promote to the Allenby community? If so, consider donating merchandise or services to the Big Night Out silent auction. It is a great way to market your business – last year we had over 200 parents and teachers attend the event. Tax […]
Pizza Lunch Is on Its Way
Pizza Lunch is well under way. Forms are being recorded and details are being organized in time for Friday, September 28 – our first Pizza Lunch of the year. Thanks to all parents who have submitted their order forms. If you haven’t submitted your forms, we kindly ask that you do so ASAP as we […]
Meeting on the Draft French as a Second Language Policy
Please review the draft French as a Second Language policy and consider attending a Public Consultation meeting Wednesday, September 19 from 7:30-9 pmat TDSB offices, 5050 Yonge Street at North York Centre, main floor boardroom If you are unable to attend in person, you can still provide comments by e-mail by the end of this […]
What’s New in the Library?
Library Volunteers Wanted! As many parents know, the Allenby library is a very busy place. We have high circulation of books, our computer lab and SMART board very well used, and there are many different classes and groups of students using the library at any given time. We need a roster of parent volunteers to […]
Cross Country
The cross country team is up and running. SIGN UP IS CLOSED! We are thrilled to announce that we have over 200 students participating this year, and as such, parent volunteers will be crucial to our participation. If you are able to volunteer for meet day, October 1st, please contact Mrs. McGee or Mme. Payne. […]
How To Get Involved
Allenby relies on our teachers, students and parents to play a vital role in making the school a caring, educational and friendly environment. As parents, we all have the same goal — we want a great school for our children — but we all have varying amounts of time and resources to support that goal. We […]
FUNdraising Is Fun…But Also Crucial to Our School
It directly benefits every student at Allenby. The Allenby Parents’ Association spends more than $60,000 annually (over $75 dollars per child) on programs and initiatives that enrich their educational experience at Allenby. We couldn’t possibly do this without the support of our entire parent body. Whether it be financial donations, time in the trenches or a combination […]
Curriculum Night 2012
Our Curriculum Night will be early this year, on Thursday, September 13th. Parents are asked to come to the Gym at 6:30 p.m. for introduction to staff. Classroom visits will take place in 2 half hour segments, 7:30 – 8:00 and 8:00 – 8:30, allowing parents with more than one child to visit 2 classes.