First of all, thank you to the many, many parents who attended the Public PART meeting last night. We clearly showed the severity and complexity of the issues facing our school to absorb Full Day and Kindergarten and allow sufficient space for population growth. But, despite our attendance, the enormous amount of work that has […]
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We Need Our Locally Elected Trustee
As most of you know we are in the middle of discussions on how to accommodate Full Day Kindergarten in our already crowded school. We are writing to you today because we have run into a problem that we believe can best be solved if the community speaks up with one strong voice. We would […]
Reminder of APA Meeting, Sunday at 4
Just another reminder that there will be an Allenby Parent Association meeting on Sunday from 4-6pm in the Allenby Public School Library. While the meeting is intended for Allenby parents, those in the community who wish to attend may do so as observers only. As stated in Thursday’s email, the purpose of the meeting is to give […]
Last Minute Allenby Parent Meeting
This morning the PART committee received the Architect’s report and TDSB’s recommendation regarding the feasibility of building 2 classrooms at Allenby. While the build is still the preferred option for Allenby and the TDSB, we also received and discussed new information on other options for accommodating FDK and increased enrolment. Based on the new information and discussions with TDSB staff, […]
Reminder of Next PART Public Meeeting
This is a reminder of the PUBLIC PART meeting scheduled for April 16th from 7-9pm. It will be held at Lawrence Park Collegiate and child care is available with an RSVP to Ona Eng at 416-394-7275 by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 11. This meeting is intended for both parents of children enrolled at Allenby public school and members […]
Space Committee Presentation to Allenby Parents
On the March 17 APA meeting, the FDK/Space committee made their presentation concerning possible ways to deal for increased enrollment as a result of full day kindergarten beginning September 2014. Click here for a copy of the PowerPoint presentation.
Room Use Considerations
Click here to view notes on room usage regarding the lunch room and the multi-purpose music room.
Report of Allenby Daycare Board in Contemplation of FDK
Click here to view the Report of the Allenby Daycare Board of Directors Proposed Model in Contemplation of Full Day Kindergarten.
Results of FDK Vote from APA Meeting
As you know, at the March 27, 2013 APA meeting, the space committee reviewed with parents all possible scenarios to accommodate full day kindergarten and forecasted Allenby student growth. At the meeting, various potentially workable solutions were presented to Allenby parents. Parents were asked for input, by having a member of each household vote on […]
Principal’s Message in Preparation for Tonight’s APA Meeting
Dear Parents, Many of you will be coming to tonight’s meeting to hear more information about the PART process and to provide input to the PART Committee. Prior to the meeting, it will be helpful for you to have my update below. A sense of frustration has become palpable, as we are all wanting a solution, […]