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Message 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…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update to PSB Parents/Guardians and Students
Public Schools Branch COVID-19 Update to PSB Parents/Guardians and Students April 8, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students; We appreciate that this continues to be a busy time for families and the learning opportunities happening for students at home may be both rewarding and, at times, frustrating. The Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning (DELL) said…
Read MoreClassrooms at home: Students can access online learning opportunities provided by the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
With the global pandemic of COVID-19 in PEI, we need to support each other now more than ever. Islanders must continue to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus as directed by the Chief Public Health Officer. Dr. Heather Morrison has recommended for schools to remain closed until at least May 11. This will…
Read MorePEI School Food Project
PEI School Food Project During these difficult times it is important that we continue to assist families experiencing financial difficulties and food insecurity. We know a number of private businesses, food banks, and other community organizations have already stepped up to support students and families with food challenges. To complement these great efforts, the…
Read MoreProvincial Heritage Fair cancelled….coordinating Canada’s Virtual Heritage Fair
Canada's History, the national coordinating body of the Heritage Fairs program will coordinate Canada's Virtual Heritage Fair. Any student in grades 3 – 11 can register, with parent/guardian's permission. More information : http://kids.canadashistory.ca/Kids/Heritage/Virtual-Heritage-Fair or in French(http://kids.canadashistory.ca/Kids/Heritage/Virtual-Heritage-Fair?lang=fr-CA ) Students will upload 3 – 5 photos of their heritage fair project, which should be on any Canadian heritage or culture subject, plus…
Read MoreProvince outlines next steps for children and students
The Province of Prince Edward Island announced plans to support children, students, families and teachers impacted by school and daycare closures due to COVID-19. To ensure the health and safety of students, teachers and administration, all schools across Prince Edward Island remain closed for in-person classes until, at minimum, May 11. Over the past…
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