Ward Forum: Thursday December 12, 7pm @ Ledbury Park PS (Falkirk and St Germain) TDSB Director of Education Donna Quan will answer your questions and talk about our “Years of Action” plans, and our “Kindness goes Viral” campaign. I hope that you will be able to be there to learn what is happening in our […]
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It’s Not Too Late to Lend a Helping Hand
The deadline is fast approaching to get your “helping hand” up on the wall and your donation in. We hope you will participate in the APA’s relief effort towards the Philippines. If you are unable to open the link to cut out the hand, just trace your child’s hand on a piece of paper. Every […]
ADHD Speaker at John Ross Robertson
John Ross Robertson’s Parent Association kindly invites Allenby parents/guardians to “ADHD and Learning Disabilities in the Classroom” presented by Dr. Doron Almagor, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the ADHD Clinic, Thurs. Nov. 28, @ 7pm John Ross Robertson, Gymnasium. $5 per adult. Print your Order Form here.
Helping Hands for the Philippines / Un coup de main pour Les Philippines
The unprecedented devastation in the Philippines is resulting in a public health crisis. Emergency response agencies are desperate for funds. Although it is tempting to send items such as blankets and clothes, aid agencies discourage this and repeatedly ask for funds during such crisis. For this reason, the APA has come up with an event […]
ADHD Speaker
John Ross Robertson’s Parent Association kindly invites Allenby parents/guardians to “ADHD and Learning Disabilities in the Classroom” presented by Dr. Doron Almagor, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the ADHD Clinic, Thurs. Nov. 28, @ 7pm John Ross Robertson, Gymnasium. $5 per adult. Print your Order Form here.
Update on Regulation 274
Regulation 274 of the Education Act was enacted last year. The regulation was enacted in response to concerns about nepotism for long term occasional positions. However, the regulation has been criticized by some as taking away hiring discretion for long term occasional positions from principals in favour of seniority hiring. Our trustee, Howard Goodman, is […]
People for Education Conference
Join other parents, educators, students and policy makers on November 2nd at People for Education’s 17th annual conference at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Topics include: The Parent-Teacher Relationship: Is it time for a better model? Special education: how to navigate the system Improving Children’s Health: How small changes have a […]
Community Meeting on Proposed New Traffic Restriction
Several Allenby residents will have received a letter from Ward 16 councillor Karen Stintz outlining a proposed new traffic bylaw, restricting turns onto Castlefield Avenue at Castlewood Avenue during student arrival and dismissal times. Please attend the meeting to discuss the proposal on October 23rd, 7:00 p.m. at Allenby in the school library. A copy […]
Information from FSLAC
See the latest newsletter from the French as a Second Language Advisory Committee for information on programs, summer programs at the library, parent testimonials, and updates. The APA has already contacted the FSLAC about their workshop “How Can You Help Your Child Succeed in French.” We hope to bring it to Allenby in the Fall. […]
Trustee Update – Regulation 274
Our trustee, Howard Goodman, has recently sent updates and a “call to action” about Reg 274, the Regulation detailing seniority rules for the hiring of teachers. For more information and to read the full update click here.