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P.E.I. Home and School Federation consults on education plan for fall
Virtual town halls have allowed parent and student representatives to give feedback, ask questions Stephanie vanKampen · CBC News · Posted: Jul 24, 2020 12:10 PM AT | Last Updated: July 24 The Public Schools Branch is developing protocols to keep buses clean and running at reduced capacity. (Tom Steepe/CBC) 0 comments P.E.I.'s Department of Education has hosted two town…
Read MoreMessage from Parker Grimmer to Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff from the PSB During COVID-19, June 24/20
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff; Click here to view a message from Director Parker Grimmer. I am standing in front of one of our schools today because these are important places, and one of the places where learning happens for students. Within our schools and PSB offices, we are now planning and preparing…
Read MoreMessage to Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff from the PSB During COVID-19, June 17 2020
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff; The Public Schools Branch would like to send congratulations and best wishes to our 2020 Graduates. We want to congratulate all our grade 12 graduates on their many accomplishments during their education journey these last 12 years. We hope they enjoy the recognitions and ceremonies that…
Read MoreMessage from Parker Grimmer to Parents/Guardians and Students from the PSB During COVID-19, June 10, 2020
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff; A friend recently shared with me a message from the Prince Edward Island Public Service Commission about working from home with kids during the pandemic. The information is very helpful and I have drawn from it to share several important points for your consideration. Many…
Read MoreA new look to year-end activities: Pandemic forces teachers, students, parents to learn, adjust and support each other.
During these unprecedented times, we continue to learn and adjust our usual habits working through this global pandemic. Continue to support our school communities and neighbours and follow the advice of chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison. Congratulations are extended to all those students graduating from high school. Schools are excitedly working on…
Read MoreMessage to Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff from the PSB During COVID-19
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff; As we move into June and the last month of school for the 2019-2020 school year, Public Schools Branch (PSB) staff are working diligently on the many year-end tasks and are planning and preparing to ensure success for September 2020. In accordance with the provisions…
Read MoreVolunteers are part of school communities
Volunteers are part of School Communities Be part of the Team! June is an excellent time to invite new volunteers to be part of a local Home and School community. Parents and teachers will team up to plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Contact your Home & School president or school principal to find out…
Read MoreMore Family Resources
1. ADHD Parents' Support Group Every Wednesday,7:30 – 9:00 p.m. on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9720415025 Meeting ID: 972 041 5025 Password: 8vNmaC (If you haven't used Zoom you can check it out here. The first time you join a meeting you may be prompted to download some software, after that zoom will be able to launch from your computer…
Read MoreLearning at home. Wide variety of materials have been designed for parents to support their children
To begin, the P.E.I. Home and School Federation would like to extend our deepest condolences to our friends in Nova Scotia. We are thinking of the school community in Nova Scotia who lost an educator in this tragedy, Lisa McCully was a teacher at Debert Elementary School in Debert, N.S. I hope everyone is doing…
Read MoreMessage to Parents/Guardians and Students from the PSB During COVID-19.
This message is from Parker Grimmer, Director Public Schools Branch April 29, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students; Former automobile racer Bobby Unser once said: ‘Success is where preparation and opportunity meet’. Some would say he was fortunate to have experienced the thrill of three Indianapolis 500 victories over his career. Success, however, is rarely a matter…
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