A couple of weeks ago the Grade 6 Me to We Team organized a fundraiser in support of the Kids Help Phone. Staff and students enjoyed Menchies on Valentine’s Day and the Grade 6’s raised over $1,700 for their charitable organization. Thanks to everyone for their support and thanks to Ms. Levitt and Ms. Segal […]
Call out for Crossing Guards and Lunchroom Supervisors
The APA and School have requested crossing guards at three intersections around the school. We are on the wait list for the studies that are required before a crossing guard can be considered. One thing that has been communicated to us is that there is shortage of crossing guards. If any parents are interested in […]
Lost & Found Reminder
Parents, students and teachers, please remember to come by our lost & found frequently to collect your missing items. We will be cleaning out the bins again over March break (Mar 13-17), donating all remaining items. Currently we have a surplus of the following: Gloves/mittens Bathing suits/towels
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, I hope everyone had a wonderfully relaxing Family Day weekend spent with friends and family. I spent my days skiing, snowshoeing and dancing, yes dancing as you see there are many roles to being a principal of a school…educator, manager, social worker, but also here at Allenby, dancer! Lip Sync is this week […]
Chair’s Message
Tonight marks the 26th year for Lip Sync. It has become quite a tradition for Allenby and it’s easy to understand why – the kids love it, it’s affordable and it’s crazy fun for all who attend! Even if your kids aren’t participating this year, I would highly recommend that you still bring them to […]
Spirit Wear is Finally Here
We are busy sorting it as you read this! Look for your orders coming home today and tomorrow. Please contact Lindsay Goldberg with any questions or concerns.
Pizza Lunch and Spirit Day Tomorrow
This week Spirit Day theme is “Imagination”. We welcome all parents to come and experience the excitement of an Allenby Pizza Lunch! Meet new parents and reconnect with others while you help feed a fun and hungry crowd. We ask parent volunteers to meet in the lunchroom at 11:15 am. We rely on an “honour” […]
APA Parent Speaker Series: Kids Have Stress Too!
Monday, March 6 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Allenby Library Anne Murray, Lead Trainer of The Psychology Foundation of Canada will give an interactive workshop for parents of JK to Grade 6 students that will provide an opportunity to recognize, reduce and manage the stress of your children. You will walk away with strategies that […]
Ward 8 Forum – March 7, 2017
The next Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence Forum, which will be a Joint Forum with Trustee Shelley Laskin, Trustee Gerri Gershon and Trustee Jennifer Arp will be held on Tuesday March 7, 2017, starting at 7pm at North Toronto Collegiate Institute. Agenda items include: 2017/2018 TDSB Budget Consultation with Carla Kisko, Associate Director, Finance & Operations New […]
Principal’s message
Dear Parents, Over the past week there have been many initiatives and events that have brought the spirit of Valentine’s Day alive at Alllenby. Our grade 5/6 class participated in “Random Acts of Kindness” week bringing smiles to staff and students alike while inspiring others to “pay it forward.” A grade 5 class created heart pins […]