Calling all creative and tech savvy parents! We’re taking both Lip Sync and our annual Silent Auction online again this year and we need your help! For more than 30 years, Allenby students and staff put on their favourite tunes and show us their moves to raise money for school programs. This February, we’ll bring […]
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*Postponed* DEI ‘Talk about Race’ Workshop
Alexis Dawson’s Talk About Race workshop originally scheduled for January 19th is postponed, and the revised date will be communicated in next week’s newsletter. The APA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee has organized this workshop as the first of a 3-part series that Alexis will facilitate for our school. The workshop will be followed by: Facilitated Book Club: […]
Stress Awareness Webinar
We continue to live in trying times, which has lead to increased stress for our families. Sometimes the most we can do is focus on the things within our own control. Being aware of our own stress level and the impact on our mental health and mindset can help us move forward. To support parents […]
Winter Well-Being Guide
Parents and caregivers may be wondering what we can do to help keep our children active and healthy, and to positively support their mental health and well-being. Within this guide you will find a variety of culturally responsive resources and accessible activities to help make this winter a little easier and fun for you and […]
RSVP: Talk about Race Workshop with Alexis Dawson (Jan 19th)
So you want to talk about race? Join the APA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee on Wednesday, January 19th for an interactive workshop led by antiracism expert, Alexis Dawson! Please RSVP here. The 90 minute workshop (7:00 – 8:30 pm) will explore: Race and racism and systemic oppression Unpacking unconscious bias Raising antiracist children (how […]
Toronto Miracle – Thank You to the Allenby Community for Your Support!
42,000+ households, schools, condos and businesses registered 1000+ volunteers helped to collect food 215,000 pounds of non-perishable food was collected in a single day! The food you donated is being distributed through our partners Daily Bread Food Bank, North York Harvest, Scarborough Food Security Initiative, Salvation Army, and Second Harvest. These organizations are critical in […]
Winter Well-Being Guide
Parents and caregivers may be wondering what we can do to help keep our children active and healthy, and to positively support their mental health and well-being. Within this guide you will find a variety of culturally responsive resources and accessible activities to help make this winter a little easier and fun for you and […]
Student Voice Opportunity
Throughout the school year we will be recognizing important Days of Significance and Heritage/History months. We are encouraging students to select a Day of Significance or Heritage/History month, do some research, write 4-5 sentences about the topic and then record themselves and we’ll play it on the announcements. All TDSB schools begin the school […]
Going, Going, Gone – Winter Entertaining Baskets Auction Closes at 6pm On Saturday December 11th!
The Winter Entertaining Baskets Auction is closing tomorrow at 6pm and there are lots of great deals to be had. A few of our baskets are still without bids and we’ve lowered the opening bid on those – check them out here! Whether you are hosting guests, or you are being hosted, you’ll definitely be happy to have […]
APA and Le Dolci Holiday Baking Party – It’s Not Too Late to Register!
Ingredient lists have been sent out and we are getting ready for the APA and Le Dolci Baking Party taking place tomorrow from 2pm to 4pm over Zoom. We’re making Gingerbread and Chocolate Chip Cookies! It’s not too late to register. Families have until 9pm tonight to register on Amilia and get in on the fun.