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Scholastic Bookfair

Allenby will be having our annual Scholastic bookfair from Tuesday, Sept 20th until Friday, September 23. We need volunteers for the following shifts: Tuesday: 8:30-9:00  /  9:00-11:30  / 12:45-3:30  /  3:30-4:00 Wednesday : 8:30-9:00  /  9:00- 11:30  / 12:45-3:30  /  3:30-4:00 Thursday : 8:30-9:00  / 9:00 -11:30  /  12:45-3:30  /  3:30-4:30.  /  6:30-8:30 Friday: 8:30-9:00  […]

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Get Involved with EcoSchools!

Allenby has once again reached the gold standard in the TDSB EcoSchools program. This program encompasses many different aspects of our school environment including boomerang lunch, eco-audits, and school ground greening to name a few. For the past 5 years Alex Vilde has been working with teachers, parents, and students to improve our efforts toward gold […]

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First Lice Check of the Year

Our first  lice check of the 2011/2012 school year will be held on Monday, September 26th (all day) and Tuesday, September 27th (until lunch). Please ensure your child has clean hair for these dates! Last check, the lice squad had a couple of children they were unable to check as they were unable to get […]

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Pizza Lunch 2011-12

Pizza Lunch Order Forms went home today. We kindly ask that you return forms and payment no later than Friday, September 16. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. And just like last year, Pizza Lunch is based on an honour system – so please make a note of your order so that you can help us […]

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Tips for a Nicer Drop-off

Plan your day to include a walk to school. If you need to drive, use the safe and friendly Kiss ‘n’ Ride. It’s easy to spot as you drive west along Castlefield Ave. It runs from 8:45am to 9:00am. Continue travelling westbound on Castlefield. Don’t try to turn around! Please do not park in the […]

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Byte-Sized #3

One of the areas that the APA has committed significant resources is to enhancing our kids’ education through the use of technology. Smartboards, laptops, netbooks, are among the new devices scheduled to enter service this fall. You can see the direction we, as a parent body, have been going in the Allenby Technology Review 2010-2011. […]

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Allenby Daycare Nursery Spots Available

Currently Allenby Daycare (Located in Allenby Public School) has morning/ afternoon Nursery Program spots available – 2, 3 or 5 days a week. The Program runs September – June, 2011/2012 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 12:45- 3:15 p.m. All children enrolled in the Nursery  Program must be 2.5 to 3.5 yrs of age and toilet […]

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Welcome from the APA

Welcome, Amazing Allenby Families, to the 2011/12 School Year! We hope everyone had a nice summer, enjoyed the beautiful weather and took some time to recharge, because it is going to be a great year at Allenby. Lots of great stuff is already underway and even more is being planned, so get ready! Check out […]

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First Day of School

Kindergarten During the first week, all kindergarten staff will be in the playground to welcome the students. Grades 1 – 6 On Tuesday, classroom numbers will be posted along the fences in the schoolyard and we ask you to take your children there to meet up with the teacher. The teachers will explain the line […]

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