I know how frustrating it is dealing with the congestion around the school. I have had complaints from residents on Castlefield that parents are blocking driveways and making it difficult for those residents to, for example, leave for work in the mornings. Please be mindful of those driveways and the traffic rules. We strongly recommend […]
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Caring and Safe Schools
Last spring we conducted a school climate survey of students from Grades 3 – 6 and determined some areas of focus for our planning for the 2012 school year. We also surveyed staff and parents. Using this data as well as anecdotal evidence from day to day issues that had arisen, we confirmed that generally […]
Planning for Full Day Kindergarten and Increased Enrollment
As you probably know, there is a process that will be underway very shortly involving consultation/planning for space constraints due to increasing enrolment and in the introduction of full day kindergarten in September 2014 in this area of the city, specifically Ward 8. Members of the Allenby community have already formed a committee to discuss […]
A Message from Mr. Jones
Dear Allenby Community, Today I am announcing that December 21 will be my last day at Allenby. It is with some sadness that I say goodbye as I have been appointed as VP in Halton District School Board effective January 1, 2013. As some of you may know, that while I love Allenby, it is […]
ETFO Work to Rule Clarification
You will have read the message from TDSB about the work to rule that is been in place since Monday December 10th. There may be some confusion about field trips. Although filed trips are cancelled, trips to TDSB Outdoor Education Centres will go ahead, so that if your child’s class is scheduled to go to […]
Anti Bullying
During the past few weeks, most teachers have been working with their classes on anti-bullying lessons. One of the most difficult distinctions for children, especially the younger ones is that between being a tattle tale and an appropriate reporting of an incident. Students are told that they should not stand by when they witness people […]
Allenby’s Window Replacement Project
Starting on Monday, November 19th, the windows in the old part of the school will be replaced. This is going to involve some logistical challenges. We are working on those that pertain to children and classrooms to make for the least disruption possible. Impact on the school yard: The equipment needed for this project will […]
Library Revitalization
from Mme. Payne I am very excited to tell you that we are undertaking a huge Library Revitalization Project here at Allenby. This project involves weeding many books from the library. There are some FAQs about weeding here that you can read through to get a better understanding of how books are chosen to be removed […]
December Showcase
Our December Showcase will take place on December 13th during the day, this year, not in the evening. Participating groups are: Junior Choir, Rooms 113 ,107, 007, 207, 203, 204, 215, 111, 205 and 214. The performance will be about an hour long and will start at about 1:15.
Routine Reminders
Arranging to speak with your child’s teacher: Please call in advance to make an appointment, or, if necessary, come to the office in the morning to sign in if you need to speak to your child’s teacher. Renee or Jamie will call up to see if he/she is available. You can also write a note […]