As we look forward to the break in routine of winter break, as parents, I know we are all carrying a bit of extra angst this year with the recent and continuing job actions of our teachers. Believe me, I feel it too. We all want what is best for our children and at the […]
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Ward 8 Education Update
Trustee Howard Goodman recently shared the following information with Ward 8 families. Please note that the preliminary Full Day Kindergarten information that he shared a couple of weeks ago is now posted on his website. MAJOR EVENT Shaping the Future of Toronto’s Schools City-wide consultations on what TDSB should look like in 2022 Over the […]
This Halloween Hand Out More Than a Treat
The Free the Children group is working on their local fundraising initiative. They have teamed with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital to bring the Change for Kids campaign to Allenby. Look for Change for Kids cards to come home today and Friday. The cards have 3 simple steps: Activate the card at www.changeforkids.ca for $5 […]
Request for Live Auction Items
Do you own or work for a business that you would like to promote to the Allenby community? If so, consider donating merchandise or services to the Big Night Out live auction. The live auction includes items valued at over $500, and will be a featured part of Big Night Out. The auctioneer will provide great […]
Fall After 4 Session Coming Soon
Registration forms for the After 4 Fall 2012 session were sent home with your children (grades 1-6) earlier this week. Forms and cheques should be returned to the After 4 bin in the school office by October 5th. The session will start during the week of October 15th, and end during the week of December […]
Last Pizza Lunch of the Year
Yes, it’s the last Pizza Lunch of the year…. time does really fly! We want to take this opportunity to THANK the parents who have come and helped us serve Pizza Lunch throughout the year. Without you, this program would not be possible. Your energy, motivation, patience and desire to help is very much appreciated: […]
Warm Summer Wishes
As we come to the final newsletter of the 2011-2012 school year, I want to wish everyone a wonderful summer. Whatever your plans may be, I hope everyone can enjoy the beautiful and longer days with their families, laugh a lot, feel the sun on their faces, and re-charge for an amazing 2012-2013 school year. […]
Help Bring Back the Wild!
On May 24th, Earth Ranger will be making four presentations at Allenby, two in the morning (one for kindergarten one for Grades 1 – 6) and two in the afternoon. Earth Rangers is a non-profit organization that believes in the power of kids to take action to help protect wildlife. At these assemblies there will […]
Wristband, Tickets and Volunteers, Oh My!
The 2012 Allenby Fun Fair will be held on Saturday June 9th, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Join the Allenby community for an afternoon of fun for kids of all ages, with inflatable rides, games, activities, food, treats, prizes, music, and more!!!! Your kids will enjoy new rides, games, food and prizes this year, […]
April APA Meeting Recap
Thanks to the many of you that attended last night’s APA meeting. There was good discussion around the technology expenditure proposed for 2012-2013 that will be voted on at the May meeting. I encourage all of you who were not at the meeting to read the minutes when they are posted on allenbyparents.com. This is […]