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Principal’s message

I have heard many teachers throughout the school in recent days state that they are teaching “pool”. This means that many parents continue to ask about teacher assignments. In some cases it is the same parent asking a variety of staff members. Please stop asking as you will not hear what you are searching for […]

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Used book drive

Just in time for Spring cleaning… Allenby will be running its annual used book drive Tuesday May 24 to Wednesday June 1, look for labeled bins/ boxes throughout the school. All new or gently used books will be donated to The Children’s Book Bank a charity that collects and distributes books to children who might […]

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Lost & Found reminder

Last call for all items currently in the Lost & Found. Please ensure to come by and collect your items by Friday May 20th. **All Winter items remaining are located in the green bin on top of the Lost & Found bins** Thanks, Lost & Found Committee

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Principal’s Message

Dear Parents, Now that warmer weather is upon us there are a few items I want to address: Bikes and scooters This is a reminder for all students who bring their scooters, skateboards, long boards and bikes to school. Scooters, skateboards, long boards and bikes may be used to get to school, but are NOT […]

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Class placements 2016/17

Parent input forms are due next Monday, May 16 to classroom teachers. This is a firm deadline. A reminder that teachers and administrators are not meeting with parents to discuss this, the input form is your forum for communicating information. Thank you.

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Lost & Found reminder

Reminder to all students, parents and teachers to check the Lost & Found often. We’ve done a great job these past few months, so let’s keep the momentum going. All remaining winter gear has been gathered in a large green bin under the coat rack area for pickup, and bins have been cleaned and labelled […]

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Principal’s message

What a week! I have had many moments since I joined the Allenby family in which I have felt pride, but none as great as this week. On Tuesday, we celebrated as a school Jamie and Renee’s Excellence Award with an unbelievable video created by staff and students and produced by Chris McElcheran (an Allenby […]

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Class placements for the 2016-17 school year

Letters went home with all students from JK to grade 5 on Monday outlining class placement procedures for next year and providing parents with an option to provide input. Forms are due to your child’s teacher by Monday, May 16th (this is a firm deadline). Forms can be accessed on Allenby’s website under “News” or […]

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Principal’s message

With spring upon us, warmer weather and longer daylight hours result in students wanting to stay after hours to play in the schoolyard. Please remember that the yard is only supervised by staff until 3:50 pm. After this time, students remaining in the yard should be supervised by a caregiver. We have had a number […]

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Principal’s message

It is with great pleasure, and no surprise, that I announce that Renee and Jamie are the proud recipients of the 2016 TDSB Excellence Award. Renee and Jamie are exceptional and truly exemplify the best of our school, our Board and public education. They are surrogate mothers to the 800 students at Allenby and make […]

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