Our school has a wonderful Library Learning Commons that has a number of functions. It is a beautiful and bright space with amazing resources. Some of the greatest resources are the parents! We really rely on a group of parent volunteers to help with Book Exchanges and manage the collection of books. If you have […]
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Graphic Designer Needed
We are looking for a graphic designer who can help us put together the drawings for our donor recognition sign for the FUNd Hard for our Schoolyard Campaign. We have the initial idea but need it put in a format that can be used by the company producing the sign. Contact Gillian and Shannon for details.
Volunteer Opportunity: Director of Fundraising
The director of Fundraising position is available. If anyone is interested or has any questions, please email Paula and Lisa at chairs@allenbyparents.com.
Help Wanted – No Experience Necessary
Taking on the role of Newsletter Coordinator is a great way to get involved in your child’s school. But not only will you be among the first to know the latest news, you’ll also have a chance to develop or pick up some skills, such as using the Constant Contact email marketing platform. This role […]
Lots of Opportunities to Volunteer
Thanks to those who have volunteered to be class parents for 2013/2014. Class parents play an important communication role – liasing between teachers and parents for classroom and other school-related issues. and communicating information from the APA to parents. Thanks also to Colette Kim for her work as class parent coordinator! There are still lots […]
The Allenby Update Needs You
Do you have a way with words? Have you got a love affair with technology? Or maybe you’re looking to pick up a new skill. Why not consider taking on the role of Newsletter Coordinator? Working closely with the Director of Communications and the APA Co-Chairs, you’ll prepare the weekly Allenby Update newsletters (1 to […]
Volunteers Needed for Lice Check
Looking for a way to meet some great Allenby students? We are looking for some helpful parent volunteers to help manage classes during the lice checks on Monday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 8. Don’t worry – you don’t need to check heads. We need you to help bring classes down and manage the students […]
Getting Involved
Hope everyone was able to enjoy the beautiful weather this past week. As you will see below, not only is the weather beautiful but Allenby is also enjoying a sense of renewal as we received the “approval in principle” to build at Allenby. The effort that went into that approval from parents, TDSB staff, MPP […]
How Many People Does It Take to Have a Whole Lot of Fun?
Did you know that we need to fill 324 volunteer shifts to make the Fun Fair run this year? We can’t do it without you. We are almost halfway there already which is amazing, but we can’t stop here. Remember, every shift that you volunteer for counts towards the pizza lunch challenge that is being […]
Make Your Volunteer Hours Count
“Dollars for Doers,” “Employee Volunteer Grants Programs”… it doesn’t matter what they are called, these programs could mean extra funds for Allenby! Many corporations recognize and reward the community volunteer work that their employees do during their personal time. If you help out in and around the school, do some research, you might be eligible for […]