As we enjoy the fall season, we also come together to recognize October as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. This is a time not only to raise awareness but also to build understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within our community. Autism affects how people perceive the world and interact […]
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Parent Connections
Are you an Allenby parent/caregiver of a child(ren) with an invisible disability? Would you like to connect with other parents to share resources, make playdates, and just have someone to talk to when things get hard? If so, please connect with Allenby DEI Committee Member Sheila who will be organizing opportunities for parents to connect!
Cultural Celebrations in the Newsletter: Islamic Heritage Month
We are fortunate to have a diverse community at Allenby, and we’d love to celebrate that! We invite you to share your traditions and important celebrations with us, so we can learn more about each other and grow stronger as a community. If you have a special occasion or cultural event you’d like to highlight […]
Allenby Family Cookbook
What better way to celebrate our diverse cultures and traditions than through the universal language of food? The DEI and Health & Wellness Committees are excited to announce the creation of the Allenby Family Cookbook, and we need your help to make it happen! We’re inviting all families to share recipes that are meaningful to them, […]
Cultural Celebrations in the Newsletter: Rosh Hashana
We are fortunate to have a diverse community at Allenby, and we’d love to celebrate that! We invite you to share your traditions and important celebrations with us, so we can learn more about each other and grow stronger as a community. If you have a special occasion or cultural event you’d like to highlight […]
Parent Connections
Are you an Allenby parent/caregiver of a child(ren) with an invisible disability? Would you like to connect with other parents to share resources, make playdates, and just have someone to talk to when things get hard? If so, please connect with Allenby DEI Committee Member Sheila who will be organizing opportunities for parents to connect!
Parent Connections
Are you an Allenby parent/caregiver of a child with an invisible disability? Would you like to connect with other parents to share resources, make playdates, and just have someone to talk to when things get hard? If so, please connect with Allenby DEI Committee Member Sheila who will be organizing opportunities for parents to connect!
Parent Connections
Are you an Allenby parent/caregiver of a child(ren) with an invisible disability? Would you like to connect with other parents to share resources, make playdates, and just have someone to talk to when things get hard? If so, please connect with Allenby DEI Committee Member Sheila who will be organizing opportunities for parents to connect!
Allenby Pride Month T-shirts for June
To celebrate Pride Month this June, which honours LGBTQ2S+ identities, history, and resilience, the APA is selling Allenby Pride T-shirts! The following sizes are available: Youth Sizes Small to XL Adult Sizes Small up to 4XL The cost of each shirt is $21.00 (inclusive of tax). Order yours today on Amilia! The deadline to order […]
National Deaf History Month
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) introduced National Deaf History Month in 1997 to recognize the accomplishments of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Research shows that deaf persons often experience educational and employment gaps compared with hearing people. Four primary root causes have been found to affect outcomes for deaf people, including limited access to language and communication, […]