Dear Parents, We have a very busy week leading up the break with a grade five and six ski trip and our yearly dance-a-thon. I know many families extend the break with trips around the globe. If your child will be leaving early or returning late I ask that you call the Safe Arrival Line […]
Chair’s message
This week, Principal O’Toole received a note from Mike Colle, Eglinton Lawrence MPP, asking that we pass along information, and rally support for his Private Member’s Bill, the School Safety Zones Act, 2016. According to MPP Colle, the School Safety Zones Act proposes standardized lighting, signage and road markings that would enable motorists to easily identify when […]
Kids Have Stress Too!
Thank you to the 60 parents who attended the Speaker Series, “Kids Have Stress Too!” on Monday evening. If you could not attend, the Psychology Foundation of Canada has free resources here. Monday’s speaker, Anne Murray will be at the Parents as Partners Conference on April 1st. Her talk at this upcoming free event is […]
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Allenby Baseball is back for another season. Registration will open after March Break and the season starts May 16th. Watch for more information coming through APA Reps.
Information from Toronto Public Health
Please read the important information from Toronto Public Health about your family’s vaccinations and the mumps virus.
Lost & Found Reminder
**Last Call for pickups** We will be clearing out the lost & found over March break, so please come by and pick up your belongings by end of day Friday March 10th.
Principal’s message
Dear Parents, I just returned from an administrators conference for TDSB principals and vice principals today as Sandra leaves to attend. At this conference I participated in a workshop with TDSB Director John Malloy on the vision of the Board and engaging not only students but parents in the TDSB. One way to lend your voice […]
Chair’s message
Mindfulness has become a focus in the TDSB and it’s a key priority for our school and for the APA. According to Psychology Today mindfulness is “a state of active, open attention on the present. It’s observing your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening […]
Parents as Partners Conference 2017
Whether your child is just beginning on their educational journey in elementary school or closer to graduation and planning for the future, there are informative and empowering sessions for parents/guardians and caregivers of students of all ages and all stages of education. This conference is organized by parents for parents and it is FREE! Saturday, […]
Get Ready To Dance, Allenby!
On Thursday, March 9 The Me to We Grade 6 leadership group at Allenby will be hosting a Dance-A-Thon. The money raised will go towards healthcare in Tanzania. The students have all received a pledge card, and they are encouraged to raise $20 in support of this important cause but any amount is greatly appreciated. […]