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Upcoming Events & Key Dates

Friday, September 25: Kindergarten Welcome
Wednesday, September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day
Friday, October 2: Terry Fox Run
Wednesday, October 7: Curriculum Night
Monday, October 12: Thanksgiving (no school)
Thursday, October 29: Halloween Dance
Wednesday, November 11: Remembrance Day
Friday, November 13: Movie Night/Fall Fundraiser
Friday, November 20: PA Day (no school)

See the TDSB Monthly Allenby Calendar for information on upcoming events, athletics, choir, and school closures at Allenby.

See the TDSB School Year Calendar 2026–2027 for the Day 1-5 cycle, PA days, holidays, and the first and last days of school.

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Islamic and Somali Heritage Month

By APA on October 8, 2021 in TDSB News

October is an exciting month! There is a lot to celebrate alongside the beauty of fall foliage, the continuation of in-person school and all that is Halloween. This month, we also recognize and celebrate the dazzling culture and history of Islamic and Somali heritage. If you’re looking for something to do with the family this holiday weekend, consider […]

Terry Fox Fun Run / Walk

By APA on October 8, 2021 in School News

Thank you to everyone who participated in the virtual Terry Fox fun run / walk last week. So many students laced up and enjoyed some outdoor exercise with their family and friends. Teachers brought their students out to do some running around Allenby track, and our grade 6’s went the distance around Eglinton Park. We […]

APA Fall Food Drive (Oct 6 – Oct 8)

By APA on October 1, 2021 in Community Awareness

Allenby’s annual Fall Food Drive will continue this year during morning drop-off from Wednesday, October 6 – Friday, October 8. Collection bins will be available at each entrance to the school. Students can help make an immediate difference for seniors experiencing food insecurity by donating non-perishable food and personal care items in support of SPRINT Senior Care. Please check the list of […]

Community Awareness & TDSB Parent Concern Protocol

By APA on October 1, 2021 in TDSB News

As parents and families get back into the routine of in person learning, and we welcome many new families to Allenby and the TDSB, it seems like a good time to remind the community about the TDSB’s Parent Concern Protocol. The TDSB has created this protocol to help families navigate the appropriate steps to follow when […]

Traffic Safety Update

By APA on September 24, 2021 in Community Awareness

As we wrap up our second week of school, it’s so nice to see the many families and students walking to school and home each day. With many parents and caregivers still working from home, we encourage you all to keep up this practice of walking to and from school each day. We know that […]

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)

By APA on September 24, 2021 in Community Awareness

The APA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) committee held its first meeting with our school’s administration on September 14. We are excited to provide impactful resources and events in service of greater inclusivity for the Allenby community throughout the school year. The DEI committee recognizes the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. We invite students […]

Allenby Runs for Terry Fox

By APA on September 24, 2021 in School News

Get ready Allenby to support the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research. To kick off our Terry Fox fundraising campaign, classes will be learning about the importance of kindness and caring as they look at the legacy of Terry Fox. On Friday, October 1, students and staff will enjoy a mapped route around our neighbourhood. […]

Devices at Allenby

By APA on September 24, 2021 in School News

If you did not complete the form below for each in-person child at Allenby, please do so ASAP as it was due this past Wednesday (and mentioned in last week’s newsletter). DEVICE FORM TO BE COMPLETED FOR EACH CHILD

Devices at Allenby

By APA on September 17, 2021 in School News

Below is the technology plan this year for all Allenby students. Virtual Students — If you require a device you are to contact your home school to borrow a device for the school year In-Person JK/SK — ALL CLASSES WILL HAVE ACCESS TO IPADS IN THE CLASSROOM (should a class need to move to remote learning Chromebooks […]

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