Grade 1 French Immersion, Room 007: Due to unexpected circumstances, Caroline Rosta will not be returning this September. We have hired Eva Chau-Wolpert, who comes to us from the York District School Board where she has had 7 years experience in early French Immersion. Grade 1 Room 204: In case you missed the news in […]
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Code of Conduct
During the first weeks of school, teachers will be revisiting Allenby’s Code of Conduct, which is as follows: At Allenby we show respect. We are safe. We are caring. We are responsible. We use our hands, feet and objects in respectful ways. We treat others the way we would like to be treated. We follow […]
Kiss ‘n’ Ride needs you
First and foremost HEARTFELT THANKS to all of you for your past support and participation with the Kiss ‘n’ Ride program. We have had a dedicated and enthusiastic group of volunteers. Some of our volunteers from last year have “graduated” and therefore we are looking for “new blood.” Please contact Siobhan Monaghan at siobhan.monaghan@sympatico.ca if […]
Parent Volunteers in Schools
This year, we will be posting interesting articles that are relevant to public schools and education. The first we have found is from the Wall Street Journal on their blog called “The Juggle.” While it focuses on the US education system, there is certainly learning for Canadians here, too.
Welcome to AllenbyParents.com
Welcome to AllenbyParents.com, where you’ll find everything you need to help you and your family have a fun and successful school year! Find the latest news right here on the homepage, updated weekly. Browse the tabs along the top to find out what the APA committees do or to find a volunteer opportunity.
June message from the Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians, Here are some final news items for the year from the school. Grade 6 Graduation This exciting event in the lives of our Grade 6 students will take place on June 28th. Some students will be selected to take a role in the proceedings and three awards will be given. The Allenby Cup, […]
Warm summer wishes
Can you believe it? The last newsletter of the 2010-2011 school year! Even though for many of us it feels like that time has flown by, when we look at all we have accomplished as a parent organization, we should be proud! All of us, no matter what role you have taken. Heather and I […]
Last-day-of-school celebration
The Allenby Parents Association will be handing out Last-Day-of-School Treats to all Allenby Students in the playground as soon as school lets out on Wednesday. Please plan to meet your child in the playground and stay around for a little while as they say goodbye to friends for the summer. It will be very helpful […]
Project Blanket completed!
Thank you to all parents and students that contributed to the Emergency Survival Kit! Your gently used blankets have found a home in Allenby’s Pool Evacuation Survival Kit. Hopefully we will never have to use them!
Thanks to our AVP volunteers
First off,thank you to our team of extremely dedicated volunteers. We are always looking for more volunteers for next year. It can be as simple as coming in once but ideally being able to come weekly or every other week for an hour or two (much shorter when parents all remember to call in). Also, […]