Tag Archives | COVID-19

COVID-19 Testing – Tips on Collecting Saliva

As was communicated by Tracey O’Toole a couple of weeks ago, SickKids has supplied Allenby Public School with saliva test kits, for quick and easy COVID-19 testing. These kits allow Allenby families to take a saliva test at home and drop it off either to Allenby PS for courier pickup (once we return to school […]

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COVID Update Including Info On Saliva Testing

WHEN A COHORT IS SENT HOME WHAT HAPPENS WITH THEIR LEARNING? The children from the class will move to remote learning the following day (unless the news comes in the evening). WHAT ABOUT THEIR SIBLINGS? Since the siblings’ teachers are still teaching in-person, they are not able to teach the siblings remotely. The siblings will […]

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Update on HEPA Filters

Every occupied classroom, portable and wellness room will soon be outfitted with an institutional grade HEPA filter. More than 235 schools have already received HEPA filters. Following the province’s most recent funding announcement, delivery of additional HEPA units will start by early March at a rate of 1,500 units per week. Units will be distributed […]

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Mental Health Matters

The COVID 19 pandemic has been unpredictable and stressful for all of us, and it is important to remember that you are not alone. Taking care of our families mental health is paramount as we continue to navigate these challenging times. This COVID-19 Learning Hub provides resources to support your child’s mental health and general […]

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Mask Etiquette Review

As we head into the winter months, it is extremely important that everyone follows proper mask protocols. Allenby students are asked to bring two masks to school each day, one that they wear into school in the morning, and another that they change into after lunch. At the end of each day, both of these […]

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Ontario’s COVID-19 Response: Red Zone

Effective Saturday, November 14th, Toronto will move into the “Red” control level of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Framework. In her November 10th statement, Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, emphasized that the spread of COVID-19 has never been greater in Toronto. In response to this upward trend, the current public health requirements will […]

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