Please be advised that starting Wednesday, January 15th, the only access to the school yard and front door of the school from St. Clements will be through the new access gate in the fence, which is located east of the construction fencing. The north set of stairs leading up to the front door will not […]
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Chair’s Update
December APA Meeting The next APA meeting is on Monday, December 16 from 7-9 in the library. We have a full agenda, including updates on Field and Technology and three motions. A reminder to all, a motion under $1000 can be voted on at the meeting it is raised at and a motion over $1000 […]
Important Construction Notice
Dear Allenby Families, Fencing will be going up around the north side of the school yard as early as tomorrow or Thursday to keep heavy equipment away from our students during the construction period. Although there has been a request to prevent trucks from moving in and out of the fenced area during arrival, lunch […]
Dunk a teacher. We dare you!
At the Fun Fair, students will have a chance to get some brave teachers and administrators wet in the dunk tank. This is a once per year opportunity! The schedule is as follows: 12:00 PM – Mr. G. 12:20 PM – Ms. Anderson 12:40 PM – Ms. Lau 1:00 PM – Mr. Bell 1:20 PM – Mr. […]
Allenby Marks Earth Hour
Hello Allenby Families, We hope that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable March Break. We are all hoping that spring weather will actually arrive soon! We will be celebrating earth Hour on Friday afternoon along with the rest of the TDSB. This will involve turning off all lights and computers between 2 pm and 3 […]
Schools Open Today
While most of you have probably seen the news this morning, the TDSB have decided to open schools today in accordance with a decision by the Ontario labour relations board early this am.
Happy New Year, Allenby!
Happy New Year to all of our Allenby families. I hope that 2013 brings each of you health and happiness. The APA has lots in store for the next few months so here are 10 highlights to get you all excited! 1. Lip Sync is scheduled for February 21st and 22nd. For those of you […]
A Flash from the Past
As we enter a new year, we thought it fitting to take a look at where we’ve come from. A feature in UrbanToronto.ca shows Allenby back in 1926. We’ve come a long way!
Work to Rule Update – December 13
While it has been on the news, I want to make sure all Allenby parents know that Elementary teachers at the Toronto District School Board will hold a one-day strike next Tuesday, December 18 to protest Bill 115, closing more than 400 elementary schools for 184,000 students. Please make arrangements for your children.
Message from the APA Chair
As we look forward to the break in routine of winter break, as parents, I know we are all carrying a bit of extra angst this year with the recent and continuing job actions of our teachers. Believe me, I feel it too. We all want what is best for our children and at the […]