Last week at our APA meeting I did a workshop on how parents can support their children with early reading strategies. Although my children are teenagers now, I remember those evenings and weekend mornings spent playing games and singing songs about letter sounds or cuddling up with a book. I didn’t know then that the […]
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Principal’s Message
I am writing this week about a subject that isn’t very exciting, in fact it will result in you feeling itchy at best…I am writing about lice. This fall we did a whole school lice check with Nit Works and we have another planned for January. Over the last week letters have been sent home […]
Principal’s Message
WALL OF AWESOME There is a new bulletin board across from the office entitled the “Wall of Awesome” which relates to our first staff meeting. Neil Parischa was going through a tough time in his personal life and started a blog. Each day Neil posted a simple thing that brought a smile to his face […]
Principal’s Message
Today was a great day! Yes, this was largely due to the fact that tentative agreements have been reached with both ETFO and CUPE this week. I want to thank all Allenby staff for their continual commitment to students and their positive outlook throughout these challenging times. We have had a great start to the […]
Principal’s Message
Families should have already received the most recent letter from our Director, Donna Quan and the Chair of the Board, Robin Pilkey relating to the current labour situation and Progress Reports. A copy of this letter is on our school’s website as well for your reference. Please note that my ability to respond to emails […]
Principal’s Message
As much as I would like to continue discussing the lessons we can learn from the Jays given the results from today’s game (just when we started to think it may be over?!), I need to discuss some important events coming up next week. Picture day All kindergarten and junior classes (grades 4-6) will have […]
Principal’s Message
I am writing this message minutes after the Toronto Blue Jays won game 5, and as a result, are advancing to the American League Championship Series! I am going to be honest…I do not watch baseball nor am I frequent viewer of sports. Yet the last week, I have found myself watching the games while […]
Principal’s Message
It was a pleasure to meet so many parents and to see such a huge turnout at the first APA Meeting on Monday. For those who were not able to attend, Ms. Themeliopoulos and myself will be in the library tomorrow morning, Friday October 2nd, from 8 to 9 am. I will also share the […]
Principal’s Message
There is something magical about the first day of school. The real reason for school made an appearance on Tuesday as the students poured into the hallways of freshly waxed floors, sporting new haircuts and backpacks, ready to learn and eager to meet their teachers and friends. The energy from the students was contagious (even […]
Principal’s Message
I am very excited to assume the role of Principal at Allenby Public School. To those students and families who are new to Allenby, welcome to your new school! I am confident that you will find the school as welcoming as I have. I have been thoroughly impressed by the enthusiasm, commitment and compassion shown […]