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“The More You Know” – Register for AGM May 10, 2021
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND HOME AND SCHOOL FEDERATION 68th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The More You Know Monday, May 10, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 PM Virtual on Zoom BUSINESS MEETING: – Reports, Resolutions, Elections, Recognitions WORKSHOPS: #1. The More You Know: Student Well Being Resources: Elizabeth Kennedy, Student Well Being Teams / Terri MacAdam, Public Schools Branch…
Read MoreBe patient, be kind.
One year of living and working with the Covid-19 safety protocols, and following the advice of Dr. Heather Morrison to be patient and kind, continues to be important within our schools across P.E.I. The P.E.I. Home and School Federation, which is honoured to present Extra Mile Awards across PEI each February, sees how important kind…
Read MoreMark your calendar for 68th Annual Meeting, May 10th
1. 68th Annual Meeting Mark your calendar! You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting, virtually on Zoom, Monday, May 10, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Home and School Associations are encouraged to appoint up to five voting delegates to represent their school with all parents, educators/school staff and students welcome to attend. Registration information will be…
Read MoreRemember to say thank you. February is a good time to recognize efforts of teachers, staff
Teachers and other school staff members change the lives of hundreds of children every day, and their work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom. They seek to nurture students’ natural curiosity and meaningfully connect classroom learning to the outside world. They inspire a lifelong love of learning and make a difference in…
Read MoreTeacher/Staff Appreciation Week….Annual Reports….Awards….Grants
Home and School News, February 2021 1. Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week Celebrate Teachers/Staff Appreciation Week, February 14-20, 2021. Home and Schools are reminded to say thank you to school staff during this week of recognition. Download our newly designed TSAW Posters: Click here for TSAW School Poster – Print and Post in your school Click here for…
Read MoreIslanders encouraged to help shape school board model
Islanders encouraged to help shape school board model A new online survey will provide Islanders with another way to share their views on the best elected school board model for the Public Schools Branch. Islanders can submit their views until March 11, 2021 in two ways: Fill out the online survey ; or Submit written…
Read MoreHealthy food for P.EI. schools
The P.E.I. Home and School Federation is proud to continue advocating for healthy, affordable food being served in schools. School food now has a new menu and easier ordering system. P.E.I.’s school food team worked hard to launch the lunch program province-wide in September 2020. Throughout the fall, they received feedback about the meals from…
Read MoreElected school board model consultations…Extra Mile Awards….Resolutions….
Home and School News, January 2021 1. Elected school board model consultations “We want to give Islanders a stronger voice in their education system and how we support student learning while ensuring our school boards are more representative of our Island population under the leadership of elected trustees,” Minister Trivers. (Dec. 21/20) Submit your…
Read MoreNEW School Food Menu: Students asked to give school food another try
Here is what you need to know about the new menus: The School Food Team has worked with Canada's Smartest Kitchen to develop and validate new recipes The menu continues to be a 2 week rotating menu, with two options daily. One option remains a vegetarian option; will be the opportunity to select "gluten friendly" for…
Read MoreElected School Board Model Consultations
Elected School Board Model Consultations The province is committed to reinstating school boards that have elected representatives, which will encourage further collaboration and communication between school boards, government and community stakeholders. Consultations are taking place to determine the best elected school board model for the English Language School Board. The current French Language School Board…
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