We currently have a limited number of “Slow Down Kids at Play” signs to offer those Allenby families who live on the two blocks directly across from the school. Specifically, Castlefield Avenue and St. Clements Avenue from Avenue Road to Castlewood Avenue. Please contact rhalpern@sympatico.ca if you would like a sign for your lawn.
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Pedestrian Safety In Our Community – Safety Tips for Parents
Teach your children the rules of the road – start when they’re young. Think of it as gradually training your children about safety until all the connections are in place. By the time your child reaches age nine and can act independently, the road safety rules will be second nature. Teach children how to cross […]
Lunchtime Mindfulness for Children
Classes explore mindfulness, movement and self-compassion through activities, stories, music, art and interactive discussions. Mindfulness is an evidence based way to help kids develop attention skills, emotional awareness and resilience in a busy world. Classes are an initiative by Wellbeing@Allenby. They are guided by Veronica Takes, Occupational Therapist and Mindfulness Educator. Students in grades 4, […]
Walking Wednesday Returns in the New Year – January 14
Each month, one class hosts a walking Wednesday. The class with the highest percentage of walkers in grade 1-3 wins the ‘wacky walker’ award and the class in grades 4-6 wins the coveted ‘smelly sneaker’ award. If Kindergarten parents are interested in establishing the walking program for this age group, please contact Robin Halpern to get started.
Watch Out, Kids About
We have more “Slow Down Kids at Play” signs to offer the Allenby community. Please contact Robin Halpern if you would like a sign for your lawn.
Team Up for Green
We are at the end of Week 7 of the fundraising campaign; we have close to 1,000 sign-ups (289 schools) in the TDSB and this means that $8,330 has been raised so far. We have only 1 week left with this campaign and the potential of raising $250,000 for TDSB. Thank you to the two […]
Social/Emotional Learning at Allenby
I would like to share a recent report released by People for Education called “Measuring what Matters“ written by Stuart Shanker, a leading expert in the field. It speaks about the importance of Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) and reports very interesting research on how SEL is critical to “children’s well-being and educational attainment” Through the Character […]
Mental Health and Wellbeing Presentation
On Monday, December 1 at 7:30 pm, Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute School Council invites parents and students to hear Dr. Marshall Korenblum in the Lawrence Park auditorium speak about adolescent mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Mental health promotion, prevention, treatment and support are important since 1 in 5 youth are affected by a […]
Pedestrian Safety in Our Community
Teach your children the rules of the road – start when they’re young. Think of it as gradually training your children about safety until all the connections are in place. By the time your child reaches age nine and can act independently, the road safety rules will be second nature. Teach children how to cross […]
Watch Out, Kids About
We currently have a limited number of “Slow Down Kids at Play” signs to offer those Allenby families who live on the two blocks directly across from the school – specifically, Castlefield Avenue and St. Clements Avenue from Avenue Road and Castlewood Avenue. Please contact Robin Halpern if you would like a sign for your […]