The last Lice Checks of the year will be on Thursday, April 16 and Friday 17. Kindly avoid any fancy hairstyles (e.g. braids, gel, pony tails, etc.). We are looking for some volunteers to help out. Volunteers do not need to check any heads, but help in bringing classes down and checking attendance. If you […]
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Walking Wednesday
A big congratulations to Ms. Stephens’ class, room 104, who volunteered to host Walking Wednesday for April. Room 104 is the recipient of the Wacky Walker award for April. The Smelly Sneaker award goes to Ms. Magee’s class, room 114. Thank you to all the students and parents for assisting. Way to Walk Allenby!
Kiss ‘n’ Ride Arrival Program
A reminder that the Kiss and Ride morning drop-off program is available only for children in grades 1-6. Kiss and Ride volunteers are not authorized to assist kindergarten children leaving vehicles nor can they help escort kindergarten children to school entry locations. For safe arrival please ensure kindergarten children are taken to the entry location […]
Update from Wellbeing @ Allenby by Caroline Rosta, Founding Chair
As you may be aware, Wellbeing @ Allenby is our school’s first ever Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee. I am thrilled to report that our team, including Ms. Pryor, Ms. Julian, Ms. Anderson and Ms. Heriban-Nixon, has put in place several successful and effective initiatives. Lunchtime Mindfulness is a hit with both students and staff […]
Walking Wednesday
Congratulations to Room 004 for hosting and winning the Wacky Walker award for March. The Smelly Sneaker award for this month was won by room 204. Way to Walk Allenby!
Accessible Parking at Allenby
Allenby PS has one accessible parking spot which is used daily by our families with disabilities, as well as members of the community with valid accessible parking passes. Unfortunately, some families without disabilities have parked or stopped illegally in the disabled parking spot, creating an issue for those families who need this spot, and also […]
Cars and Chaos on Castlefield
Winter snow banks, cars parked illegally and two way traffic all contribute to the congestion outside and around the Kiss and Ride zone. These circumstances coupled with residents attempting to leave their driveways have solicited concern from drivers, residents and pedestrians. With the winter weather the situation worsens and is now continuing further west on […]
Walking Wednesday
Congratulations to our Walking Wednesday winners for February. Classroom 005, Madame Timofte and Junior class Mr. Whittakers’ 208 are the proud recipients of the Wacky Walker and the Smelly Sneaker awards. A very big thanks to Mr. Gillespie and to all students and parents involved who checked in walkers and assisted in the morning.
Walking Wednesday Winners
Congratulations to Room 002, winners of the Wacky Walker Award and to Room 113, winners of the Smelly Sneaker Award for January’s Walking Wednesday! Many thanks to Ms. Trought-Pitters and the student helpers in room 210 for checking the number of walkers.
January Lice Check
We will be having lice checks again on Thursday, January 15 and Friday, January 16. We kindly ask to avoid any fancy hairstyles (i.e. braids, gel, pony tails, etc.). We are also looking for some volunteers to help out with the flow of students. Volunteers do not need to check any heads, but help in […]