{"id":10466,"date":"2019-08-25T19:56:46","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T23:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/?page_id=10466"},"modified":"2019-08-27T09:45:17","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T13:45:17","slug":"back-to-school-to-do-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/back-to-school-to-do-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School: To Do Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>September 2019<\/p>\n<p>The Allenby Parents\u2019 Association (APA) welcomes you to the 2019\/2020 school year and to our community!<\/p>\n<p>Please take a few minutes to go through the following information and list of must-do\u2019s.\u00a0 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact <a href=\"mail to: lisa_m_parker @yahoo.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lisa Parker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>1.\u00a0 Opt-in for the APA Newsletter (before September 14th)<sup>\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeoeVSeDUROzGq3PuyV2tv-uzLfNscqqsOzz4exYYheuHFQLQ\/viewform\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-9428\" src=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/1530838804092blob.jpg.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/1530838804092blob.jpg.png 241w, \/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/1530838804092blob.jpg-150x130.png 150w, \/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/1530838804092blob.jpg-100x87.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/a>All parents must opt-in, regardless of whether you are receiving the newsletter already.<\/u><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 We are cleaning-up our database and opt-ins from previous years will no longer be valid.\u00a0 You can opt-in when completing the Family Directory Form by clicking on the button below.\u00a0 The newsletter provides a weekly update about Allenby events and happenings from the school administration and the APA.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>2.\u00a0 Register for the Family Directory and Class Lists <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Class Lists provide contact information for your child&#8217;s classmates.\u00a0 Family Directory provides contact information for the school community and keeps us all connected.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeoeVSeDUROzGq3PuyV2tv-uzLfNscqqsOzz4exYYheuHFQLQ\/viewform\" class=\"woo-sc-button  custom\" style=\"background:#29B173;border-color:#29B173\"><span class=\"woo-\">Family Directory &amp; Class List Registration<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>3.\u00a0 Register for Pizza Lunch (before September 14th<span style=\"font-size: 15.6px;\">)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><u>Pricing* and Choice<\/u><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10469 alignright\" src=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-1.jpg 135w, \/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pizza-1-100x97.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/>Students will have the option to choose EITHER Cheese OR Pepperoni \u2013 not both. It is the same price for Cheese or Pepperoni, and baby carrots will be offered as a healthy treat option to all students.<\/p>\n<p>1 Slice\u00a0\u00a0 = $22 for the entire year<\/p>\n<p>2 Slices = $42 for the entire year<\/p>\n<p>3 Slices = $62 for the entire year<\/p>\n<p>*Pricing will include a $10 administration surcharge after the registration deadline of September 14th.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amilia.com\/store\/en\/allenbyparents\/shop\/programs\" class=\"woo-sc-button  custom\" style=\"background:#29B173;border-color:#29B173\"><span class=\"woo-\">Pizza Lunch Registration<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><u>A <\/u><u>N<\/u><u>ote for Junior\/Senior Kindergarten Parents<\/u><\/h4>\n<p>In previous years we have found that by January many of the children request more pizza slices than originally ordered. Please keep this in mind when deciding how many slices to order.<\/p>\n<h4><u>The Honour System<\/u><\/h4>\n<p>Please keep a record of your order. We rely on an &#8220;honour&#8221; system to distribute the correct number of slices to each child.<\/p>\n<h4><u>Kids Helping Kids<\/u><\/h4>\n<p>To promote \u201ckids helping kids,\u201d we welcome student volunteers from grades 5 and 6. A sign-up sheet for student volunteers will be outside the office during the first few weeks of school. Student volunteers will be selected based on the order of the signup sheet. We make every effort to ensure that all students who sign up have an opportunity to volunteer at least once during the school year.<\/p>\n<h4><u>The Fine Print<\/u><\/h4>\n<p>We hope you understand that we are unable to accommodate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual Make-up Lunches<\/li>\n<li>Refunds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A gentle reminder, student participation is for the entire school year. If a class field trip or school sporting event coincides with a Pizza Lunch date, we will gladly cooperate with parent volunteers from the affected class(es) to coordinate an alternate Pizza Lunch.<\/p>\n<h4><u>QUESTIONS? SUGGESTIONS?<\/u><\/h4>\n<p>Please feel free to contact our Pizza Lunch Coordinators <a href=\"mailto:chough@rogers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heather Hough<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:liz.berholz@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liz Berholz<\/a> and <a href=\"mailto:dianabold@gmail.com\">Diana Bold<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>4.\u00a0 Support the APA \u201cMake an Impact\u201d Donation Drive <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><u>MAKE AN IMPACT Annual Donation Campaign<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>How will you Make an Impact in 2019\/2020?<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Help us raise $10,000 to support the APA\u2019s 2019\/2020 operating budget<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The Allenby Parents\u2019 Association is a community of volunteers that coordinates a large variety of programs, initiatives and fundraisers that benefit the students and families of Allenby.\u00a0 The goal of the Allenby Parents\u2019 Association is to enrich the learning environment for all students at Allenby.\u00a0 The APA has shown great success in achieving this goal throughout the years by co-funding the SMARTBoard Initiative, Schoolyard Enhancement Project and the STEM Innovation Lab Start Up (to name a few). These amazing initiatives wouldn\u2019t happen without the community\u2019s support!<\/p>\n<p>This year, the APA expects to spend over $100,000 on our children, $125 per student!<\/p>\n<p>We are asking for a voluntary cash donation to the APA of $50 per child. Donations of ANY amount are greatly appreciated and are eligible for income tax receipts. No child at Allenby will be denied access to APA funded services or programs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amilia.com\/store\/en\/allenbyparents\/shop\/fundraising\/481481\" class=\"woo-sc-button  custom\" style=\"background:#29B173;border-color:#29B173\"><span class=\"woo-\">Make an Impact!\u00a0 Donate Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>5.\u00a0 Become an APA Class Representative (register before September 14<span style=\"font-size: 15.6px;\">th<\/span><\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10492 alignleft\" src=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Class-Reps.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"187\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Class-Reps.jpg 243w, \/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Class-Reps-150x75.jpg 150w, \/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Class-Reps-100x50.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/>Class Representatives provide a connection between the APA and the parent community.\u00a0 These volunteers are often called upon to help with classroom party planning and volunteer organization.<\/p>\n<p>Class Rep Role:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Class Reps will be chosen by teachers and teachers may chose up to two parents to share the role.<\/li>\n<li>Teachers will submit the names of their Class Rep to the office and the APA Class Rep Coordinator.<\/li>\n<li>Parents may only be a Class Rep for <u>one classroom<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>Class Reps are responsible for attending APA meetings, organizing contributions to various APA initiatives, communicating on behalf of the APA and other duties as requested by the teacher (g. coordinate classroom volunteers, help with Scholastic and plan class parties).<\/li>\n<li>Class Reps are asked not to communicate information regarding the instructional program on behalf of teachers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/aEMpGudkKNDeP6oD7\" class=\"woo-sc-button  custom\" style=\"background:#29B173;border-color:#29B173\"><span class=\"woo-\">APA Class Representative Registration<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>6.\u00a0 After 4 Fall Preview (registration begins on Amilia September 23<span style=\"font-size: 15.6px;\">rd<\/span><\/strong><strong>)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After 4 Programs offer our students a variety of programs in their own community.\u00a0 Programs run from 3:45 to 4:45 and are accessible for students in SK to Grade 6.\u00a0 Click <a href=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/After-4-Chart-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> for a preview of the fall line up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10502\" src=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Class-Reps-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Class-Reps-2.jpg 251w, \/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Class-Reps-2-150x120.jpg 150w, \/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Class-Reps-2-100x80.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>7.\u00a0 Register for Rose Reisman Hot Lunch<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><u>Hot Lunch will start on Monday September 16<sup>th<\/sup><\/u> and runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (except for Pizza Lunch &#8211; the last Friday of each month).\u00a0 Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidslunch.ca\">www.kidslunch.ca<\/a> to register.\u00a0 Enter \u201cAllenby\u201d as the school password.\u00a0 Ordering opens at the end of August.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>8.\u00a0 Additional Information &amp; Questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><strong><u>Follow these links for additional information on:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9208\" src=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-300x150.png 300w, \/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-150x75.png 150w, \/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-100x50.png 100w, \/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/registrations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to register for APA Programs using Amilia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/fundraising\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">APA Fundraising Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/Calendar-of-Giving-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">APA Calendar of Giving<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/health-wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health and Wellness (including Lice Check)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/health-and-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Traffic and Safety (including Drop Zone)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto: lisa_m_parker@yahoo.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lisa Parker<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>We wish everyone the best for the upcoming year!<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>The APA Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September 2019 The Allenby Parents\u2019 Association (APA) welcomes you to the 2019\/2020 school year and to our community! Please take a few minutes to go through the following information and list of must-do\u2019s.\u00a0 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lisa Parker. 1.\u00a0 Opt-in for the APA Newsletter (before September 14th)\u00a0 All parents [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10466","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10466","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10466"}],"version-history":[{"count":57,"href":"https:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10466\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10536,"href":"https:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10466\/revisions\/10536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/allenbyparents.com\/blog2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}