Thank you to everyone who participated in the APA Halloween Scavenger Hunt. It was lovely to see so many families enjoying the great weather and searching for Halloween fun! Winning families will receive a $25 gift card to a local business as well as a family prize. The three winners are: Amelie Coquereau Amy Rozinksy Nava Moazezi […]
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Allenby Athletics
Girls’ Basketball Hello Allenby Families, grade 5 and 6 girls’ basketball is starting next week. Tryouts will be Tuesday after school from 3:30-4:30, Wednesday morning from 8-8:45, and Thursday morning from 8-8:45. If your daughter would like to try out, please follow the link to complete the tryout form. Ms Bennett and Mr Cook
Claim this Coin Contest
Thanks to everyone who attended, volunteered at, or performed in the APA’s annual Lip Sync. We’ve held this event for over thirty years now and it was great to have everyone in the gym dancing and singing along to the performances. With every Allenby fundraiser, we receive a non-standard coin or that someone has passed […]
February is Chinese Heritage Month
The past Sunday, Feb 5th, marks the end of the celebration of the spring festival (or lunar festival) which are celebrated by Chinese, Koreans, Vietnamese, Mongolians, and other groups of people in East and Southeast Asia. Lunar new year is based on the agriculture calendar (or lunisolar calendar), and is arguably the most important festival […]
Allenby’s DEI Commitee
Welcome back, Allenby! The APAs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is excited to start another year of great learning and celebration of the individuals that make up our community. The DEI Committee’s objectives include: 1. Fostering a high degree of engagement, productivity, and conversation with Allenby families about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issues impacting the Allenby student and family community 2. Organizing, […]
Watch Dr. Tranter’s Presentation on From Languishing to Flourishing: 10 Strategies to Support Student Recovery and Resillience
Last week, the APA hosted Dr. David Tranter to speak to the community about student well being. He started off his presentation with the following statement: “I passionately believe that, outside of the home, school has the greatest influence on the mental health and wellbeing of young people.” Dr. Tranter’s presentation was full of valuable […]
APA Newsletter — Editors Needed
The APA is looking for one or two volunteers to join our communications team in the role of Newsletter Editor. The APA Newsletter Editors will work with our current editor to compile, format and edit the weekly edition of the Allenby Update. No previous experience is needed. Joining the APA is a great way to: […]
The APA Welcomes New JK Students and Families
The APA is thrilled to welcome all new JK students and families into our fabulous school community! To help our youngest learners embrace the Allenby spirit, the APA gifted all JK students a snazzy new Allenby T-Shirt last week. We hope all our JKs wear their new shirt with Allenby pride and their biggest smile — yes, […]
APA Class Representatives
If you’re looking for a way to get involved and give back to the Allenby community, this is the opportunity for you! Class Representatives provide a connection between the APA and the parent community. Class Reps are responsible for attending APA meetings, organizing contributions to various APA initiatives, communicating on behalf of the APA, and […]
APA Newsletter — Editors Needed
The APA is looking for one or two volunteers to join our communications team in the role of Newsletter Editor. The APA Newsletter Editors will work with our current editor to compile, format and edit the weekly edition of the Allenby Update. No previous experience is needed. Joining the APA is a great way to: […]