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Math and Literacy Sessions

Are you interested in learning more about Math and Literacy at Allenby? The Allenby staff is planning to hold sessions on both Math and Literacy at upcoming APA meetings (dates to be announced). Parents’ and guardians’ interest will guide the presentations and discussions at each session. Therefore, the staff is looking for some feedback about […]

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Principal’s Message

The Allenby school yard is supervised from 8:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. each school day morning. Students are not to arrive at school before 8:45 a.m. unless they are accompanied by an adult who will remain in the school yard until 8:45 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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Lunchtime Expectations Grades 4, 5, 6

Students going home for lunch or who have permission from home (note in agenda or note to the teacher) to leave school property over the lunch period are expected to be back on school property between 12:35 and 12:45 p.m. Students are to enter the school yard between these times and remain in the school […]

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Principal’s Message

Progress Reports went home in November and First Term Report Cards for all students in grades 1-6 will be sent home on Tuesday, February 10. This Report Card will continue to communicate your child’s strengths, weaknesses and next steps relative to achievement of the curriculum expectations for each subject area as well as the learning […]

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Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for September 2015 will be held next week on Thursday, February 5 and Friday, February 6 in the lunchroom from 9:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Please bring identification showing your child’s date of birth (birth certificate or passport), immunization record, Ontario Health Card and two documents showing proof of address (Driver’s Licence, official invoices/bills with current […]

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Principal’s Message

It has been a busy week at Allenby with Gord Martineau from CityNews visiting a Grade 4 Project Give Back class on Tuesday to hear Leah Riczker talk about her charity of choice, the Herbie Fund, AND our Showcase #2 on Wednesday night. Spelling Bee practices started this week for students who are interested in […]

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Principal’s Message

Allenby is very excited to be preparing for Showcase #2 using our new sound equipment which was purchased with APA funds. In order to provide seating for all and also adhere to Fire Regulations, the school will have to continue to limit tickets to TWO for each performing student. The APA will once again be […]

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Principal’s Message

Despite the cold weather, our start back to school in 2015 has been smooth. We can finally say that the addition is complete as we prepare for the schoolyard enhancement project set to begin in July. But before we get to those summer months, please remind students to wear appropriate outer clothing for winter temperatures […]

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Spelling Bee Competition

Spelling Bee Competition

Not the snow nor the extreme cold can keep the WR3 Spelling Bee from coming! Registration is open until Saturday, January 31. The actual Spelling Bee is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 8 at John Ross Robertson. Students in grades 1 through 6 are eligible to register for the Bee. Please find more […]

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House League Floor Hockey

The Floor Hockey season is now upon us. House League Hockey is currently being played by the primary students. Floor hockey will be practiced during gym classes as well. Although the school promotes a safe environment and teaches responsible use of equipment, there is still a chance that accidents may occur. Mr. Galafaro and Mr. […]

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