Before I get to the topic of this note I want to reassure you that, despite any alarmist statements that you might have heard to the contrary, school will start as usual right after Labour Day. URGENT ACTION NEEDED Proposed Legislation & Regulations Will be Bad for Students Legislation will be introduced Monday, August 27 […]
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TDSB Update from Trustee Howard Goodman
Dear Friends of TDSB schools This update will focus primarily of the on-going TDSB budget discussions (for details see the Budget Summary), but I’d like to start with a number of smaller items that I think that you’ll find important, interesting, and/or useful. As always, I encourage you to share this with others who might […]
Board Wide School-Based Staffing Allocations for 2012-2013
TDSB staff delivered to Trustees their recommendations on school-based staffing allocations for next year. The whole Board will vote on school-based staffing allocations at a special meeting next week on March 28. The APA was advised by our Trustee Howard Goodman the following: roughly 80% of the TDSB’s budget ($2B out of $2.6B) pays for […]
Concussion Information Seminar
Brain injuries, especially concussions, are much in the news lately. Join Dr. Charles Tator, one of Canada’s leading neurosurgeons, and the TDSB at Northview Heights SS (NE corner of Bathurst and Finch), this Thursday between 5 and 7pm. Dr. Tator will help you prevent, identify, and more effectively deal with, brain injuries. This seminar is […]
Special Education
The TDSB will be hosting information sessions for parents/guardians of TDSB students regarding the TDSB’s Special Education Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Identification, Placement and Review Commitee (IPRC) processes on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. There will be two sessions; one in the East and another in the West. Click here for further information.
Recap of December 15th Meeting
The APA held a meeting for Allenby parents on Thursday, December 15th to discuss various potential processes that may be rolled out by the TDSB in the new year to address the existing over-crowding at Allenby and to deal with the need to find space for full-day kindergarten, which will arrive at Allenby in 2014-2015. […]
Conferences for parents
People for Education Conference Nov 5 & 6, York University This will be the first public statement by newly appointed Minister of Education Broten, and there will be a panel including two former Ministers of Education, Janet Ecker and Gerard Kennedy. Other sessions will cover: what makes a good teacher, schools of choice, fundraising, transitions, […]
Come out to the October APA meeting!
Please join us next Wednesday, October 26th from 7-9 in the school library for the monthly APA meeting. This month’s agenda includes a discussion on potential speakers to present to Allenby parents. Last year we had two great speakers who parents loved and this year we hope to get two more, but we want to […]
Education Day, September 20
What your child is learning, how your local school operates, and what resources are spent on education are based upon the policies and decisions of the Ontario Provincial Government. With a Provincial election just around the corner, your vote matters. The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association has declared September 20 as Education Day. In support, […]
Have Your Say on TDSB Pools Leased by the City of Toronto
The Parent Involvement Advisory (PIAC) Committee needs your help! The City of Toronto is looking for input on its recreation programs and services and wants to hear from you! This includes our school pools. The City of Toronto and the Toronto District School Board currently have a Letter of Understanding (leasing agreement) regarding the use […]