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 […]
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Meet Your APA Executive
What a great turnout to the first APA meeting this past Monday. It is very exciting to see so many engaged parents. We had an informative meeting, including a presentation on special education by Ms. O’Toole and sharing of key priorities the school will be focusing on over the next few years. The APA 2015/16 […]
Volunteer Opportunities
If you have some time to spare, please call or pop in the office to assist with organizing the payments for agendas. The Eco Schools Committee is looking for a Parent Representative. This is an exciting opportunity to work on and support the Eco initiatives at Allenby. The role will include: Partner with the Teacher […]
APA Elected Positions
The APA follows the school council guidelines as set out by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The term of office for APA Board of Directors is one year, therefore elections must be held annually, in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Education regulations. If there is more than one name standing for a position (unless […]
Welcome Back
Welcome Back! While there is still one more long weekend to be enjoyed before the first day of school, we wanted to share some important reminders, messages and a few very exciting pictures! Class lists will be posted online and at the school September 3. The first APA meeting will be on Wednesday, September 30, […]
Year End Message from the Chair
Join us today in the schoolyard to celebrate the last day of school and beginning of summer! Freezies will be available to all the students. As well, come by to meet and say hello to Ms. O’Toole, our new Principal. Congratulations to all Grade 6 students and their families on Graduation. We wish them all […]
End of Year Celebration
As we come into the last week of the 2014/15 school year, I would like to thank the many committed parents/guardians who worked very hard this year to ensure the APA programs & events not only run effectively, but all with great success. We are very lucky to have such a dedicated group of parents […]
Happy Holidays from the APA
Thank you to all Allenby families for helping make the Fall term so successful. Many thanks to the wonderful volunteers doing jobs all throughout the school to help support our school, our children and APA initiatives. A special mention to the incredible fundraising efforts of our Schoolyard campaign (see the new fundraising total below). We […]
Grade 6 Graduation
Strange to think about graduation in October, but an organized committee starts planning early! Grade 6 parents interested in helping to organize all things Grad (party, parent dinner, yearbook, etc.), please email Lisa Spiegel. First meeting will take place in October.
APA Table at Curriculum NIght
Come and visit the table outside the gym on Curriculum Night next Tuesday to see the many volunteer opportunities with the APA and joint projects with the school. There will also be a poster on display of the Master Plan for the Schoolyard Project.