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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)

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Discover Local APA’s Online Auction

By APA on February 11, 2021 in Fundraising

The APA Auction Committee has been very busy collecting amazing items for this year’s online auction! Despite the difficult situations, local businesses have been extremely generous. We are also so grateful to all of the parents that have reached out with contributions! And, our teaches and staff have been busy putting together unique experiences for […]

How Children Understand Race and How Adults Can Help

By APA on February 11, 2021 in APA Speaker Series

On January 30th, many families attended Professor Erin Winkler’s webinar, “How Children Understand Race and How Adults Can Help,” that Ms. O’Toole shared in the January 29th newsletter. The recording is available here with a high-level summary provided below. (Prof. Winkler’s talk begins at about the 11-minute mark of the video and is 1 hour […]

Last Call for Lip Sync Videos!

By APA on February 5, 2021 in Fundraising

Lip Sync videos and Grade 6 Memories are due on Wednesday, February 10th. Help your child register their act and submit their video using the forms below. Video registration and submission form Grade 6 Memories registration and submission form Tickets and Treat Bags are Now For Sale! Tickets for the show are now available through […]

Mental Health Matters: Having a Balanced “Tech Diet”

By APA on February 5, 2021 in APA Speaker Series

As noted in last week’s newsletter, we will be welcoming back Dr. Shimi Kang at the end of March to continue our important discussion around establishing healthy tech habits. This session will be conducted in a round table “book club” type format. (The Tech Solution). To help support families who are implementing changes within their […]

Submit Lip Sync Videos and Grade 6 Memories

By APA on January 29, 2021 in Fundraising

We’re In Sync, Allenby! We’re hearing the buzz and know that kids are working on some fun and creative videos for the show – we can’t wait to see them! Remember, acts should be 30-60 seconds long and filmed in landscape (sideways) format. COVID-19 physical distancing protocols apply. The current City of Toronto lockdown measures […]

Castlefield Residents – We Need Your Support!

By APA on January 29, 2021 in Parking and Traffic

In assessing the safety and traffic related issues that arise in the school zone, the APA’s Traffic Safety Committee has identified the fact that unlike the St. Clements’ school zone, the speed limit on Castlefield Avenue is 40 km/h (St. Clements is 30 km/h) and there are no speed bumps. It is our view that […]

Virtual Lip Sync Is Here!

By APA on January 22, 2021 in Fundraising

We may be apart but We’re In Sync, Allenby! The 30th annual Allenby Lip Sync is going virtual! The event will be a pre-recorded video, streamed into the homes of Allenby community ticket holders via Zoom, on Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 pm. This fun-filled fundraiser is organized by the Allenby Parents Association and involves […]

Online Silent Auction Items Needed!

By APA on January 22, 2021 in Fundraising

The Allenby Parents’ Association’s Lip Sync is going virtual this year and so is the Silent Auction! We are pairing these two amazing events to encourage participation and we need your help. If you have a small business that offers products or services (or know someone who does) that you think the Allenby community should […]

APA Silent Auction – Parent & Community Donations

By APA on January 14, 2021 in Fundraising

The APA silent auction is typically held in the fall as part of our annual Family/Parents Night Out. Due to the constraints of our new reality, we postponed the auction in the fall but are now excited to share that we are going virtual!!! The silent auction is an important part of the APA‘s annual […]

Mental Health Matters

By APA on January 14, 2021 in Health and Safety

The COVID 19 pandemic has been unpredictable and stressful for all of us, and it is important to remember that you are not alone. Taking care of our families mental health is paramount as we continue to navigate these challenging times. This COVID-19 Learning Hub provides resources to support your child’s mental health and general […]

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