As we know, Halloween will be a bit untraditional this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be fun! On Saturday, October 31st, we are encouraging families to get out and participate in Allenby’s first annual “Halloween Scavenger Hunt”. Will there be prizes? Yes! We will be drawing for $75 gift cards for take […]
Join the TDSB for its virtual Parents as Partners Conference!
This year’s conference takes place, virtually, over two days – Saturday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 25th. It includes two amazing keynotes, as well as a host of breakout sessions that you can choose to tailor to your own interests and needs. Some of the sessions offered include special education, mental health and well-being, anti-Black […]
Looking for a Web Designer
The APA is looking to overhaul the allenbyparents.com website and we are looking for some expertise in web design. Please contact Lisa Parker if you can help out.
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 […]