We are still looking for parents to take on some of the EcoSchool duties from Alex Vilde, who will be leaving Allenby after this year. The idea is to learn from Alex some of the activities she has been involved in and what has worked for each task in the past. Below is a list […]
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Scholastic Book Fair Date Change
Due to the change in curriculum night, we are working on changing the dates of the Book Fair to the same week. We will relay the information to you as soon as we have confirmation of the dates. We co-ordinate the Book Fair and Curriculum Night so parents will have an opportunity to come and […]
Toonie Drive
Thank you for supporting the TDSB toonie drive for victims of famine in the Horn of Africa. The deadline for contributions is this Friday September 16th.
Fall Food Drive
This year, Allenby will participating in the North York Harvest Food Bank’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. As an independent, charitable organization, it is one of the largest food banks in Toronto, distributing 1.6 million pounds of food in 2010 through 60 community programs. Last year, families and individuals in northern Toronto received nearly 150,000 food hampers […]
Curriculum Night Change
Because we are working through realignment of classes in Grades 1 – 3 and are most likely going to be reorganizing in kindergarten, we will postpone Curriculum Night to Wednesday October 5th. The Book Fair scheduled for next week will also be rescheduled to happen during that week.
Education Day, September 20
What your child is learning, how your local school operates, and what resources are spent on education are based upon the policies and decisions of the Ontario Provincial Government. With a Provincial election just around the corner, your vote matters. The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association has declared September 20 as Education Day. In support, […]
Fall Sports Update
Here is an outline of the sports activities for the fall term as far as we know it now. The information gives the general time lines. Your child will be told at school a specific start day. September Softball tryouts are currently underway before school for girls (Started this week) and boys will start next […]
Charitable Donations at Allenby
In the 2009-2010 school year a Committee was put together to discuss and modify the charitable “policy” as a result of some confusion and perceived donor fatigue in the Allenby community. Through the discussions the following became evident: Parents were unclear as to the various sources of “fundraising” done at Allenby Public School and who […]
Nominations Open for APA Exec
Are you interested in serving on the APA Executive Board for 2011-12? It’s a great way to get to know other Allenby families and get involved with the goings-on of the school. APA executive members serve one-year terms. In accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education regulations, elections are held at the first APA meeting […]
School Directory Update
As a parent of an Allenby child, you are now a member of the Allenby Parents’ Association (APA)! The APA is a parent-run organization that provides classroom support through information sharing and fundraising. APA is responsible for managing our family database and providing parents with 3 key services: Class lists – Contact information for your […]