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Staying Connected
How did I miss that update? Where did you get that information? Why do I feel so out of the loop? A lot of information shared by the school, APA, TDSB and Toronto Public Health is shared via Twitter. If you do not already have a Twitter account, please follow these […]
Dressing for the Weather
This year of all years, outdoor time is precious. It is a time to get out of the classroom and building, have a mask break, move around, and maybe feel a little normal again. We have been very lucky with the weather so far this year. There have been only a few rain days but […]
Mental Health Matters – Resiliency
Last year, we were very fortunate to host Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, a multi-award-winning psychology and education instructor, who specializes in resiliency, navigating stress and change, and personal wellness in the workplace. Her presentation to a packed house at Allenby was phenomenal and definitely resonated for families with children of all ages. Given today’s challenges, resiliency […]
Virtual After 4 Survey
The APA would like to gauge parent/student interest in Virtual After 4 Programming through the winter. Specific vendors/programs have not yet been identified but we’d like to determine the level of interest in the idea. We’re thinking that the winter months might be a good time to offer some organized activities that kids can log […]
Allenby Weekly Questions and Answers
Back to School? Still have questions? The APA will be running a ‘Questions and Answers’ section in the weekly newsletter. We may not have all of the answers, but we can certainly help find them! Questions can be submitted here. Read this week’s Q&A (revised Oct 14th, 2020).
Staying Connected
How did I miss that update? Where did you get that information? Why do I feel so out of the loop? A lot of information shared by the school, APA, TDSB and Toronto Public Health is shared via Twitter. If you do not already have a Twitter account, please follow these […]
Thanksgiving Food & Essentials Drive
In order to give back to our community this Thanksgiving, Allenby and the APA will be holding a food and essentials drive from Wednesday, October 14th to Friday, October 16th. Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food and/or personal care items to be dropped off as they enter […]
Mask Usage & Fit
This week we want to review proper usage and fit when it comes to wearing masks. One challenge we’re seeing is with our youngest students, who in some cases are finding it difficult to keep their masks on. When masks don’t fit properly, the student has to regularly adjust it, which we definitely want to […]
Allenby Weekly Questions and Answers
Back to School? Still have questions? The APA will be running a ‘Questions and Answers’ section in the weekly newsletter. We may not have all of the answers, but we can certainly help find them! Questions can be submitted here. Read this week’s Q&A (revised Oct 7th, 2020).