Dear Parents, I have read my fair share of books over the last twenty years to guide me in how to be an effective educator, administrator and parent. In fact when I found out I was pregnant with my eldest, my first stop was the bookstore, yes even before telling my husband. Over the years, […]
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Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, Spirit Day Today we celebrated Caribbean Beach Day while bringing awareness to the devastation caused by recent hurricanes and supporting the Red Cross in their relief efforts. This year, all spirit days will be tied to learning about an issue, event or cause for the month. Classroom teachers are signing up to bring awareness to a […]
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, Picture Day Our Picture Day at Allenby takes place over two days given the size of our school. Our grade 4-6 classes will have their pictures taken on Tuesday, October 24th. We have two grade six classes on a field trip on this day however, they will have their pictures taken upon their […]
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, Administration of Medication Each year students become ill, regardless of the measures that we take at school to minimize the spread of illness. In many cases parents take their child to see the doctor and are prescribed medication that relies on its administration during the school day. We are not allowed to administer […]
Get Your Smiles Ready!
Allenby Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24th. If you miss this day, re-takes will be happening later in November. Further information will be coming home shortly.
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, As Curriculum Night just wrapped up I want to thank everyone who was able to come out to join us on Wednesday evening. Once again, I am blown away by the strong sense of community at Allenby. If you were unable to join us this evening please make sure that you reach out […]
School Cash Online
Congratulations Allenby families! So far we have an 84% adoption rate of families set up for School Cash Online. School Cash Online helps parents pay school-related fees safely, quickly and easily. By using School Cash Online, you help increase efficiency and security at schools by making payments directly into your school’s bank account. This allows teachers and secretaries […]
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, My message this week is tied to student safety, my number one priority as the principal of Allenby. Ensuring a Secure Building I am writing this message asking parents to help us in ensuring that our building is secure throughout the day. Please always use the Main doors or St. Clements door when […]
Get Involved in Grade 6 Graduation
Grade 6 Grad is a momentous event at Allenby – one that most students look forward to all year. We’d like to start forming committees, dividing up planning responsibilities and communicating about the day. We are looking for a Grad Committee Chair, and many volunteers to work on the yearbook, student party, parent party, decorations, […]
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, Curriculum Night I want to extend an invitation to all parents/guardians to join us Wednesday, October 4th for our Curriculum Night. Curriculum Night is a wonderful opportunity for parents to meet teachers in an “open house” forum beginning at 6:30 pm. We will begin the evening in the gym with a presentation by myself providing information […]