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Learning about StudentsAchieve
At our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 12, 2014 we were fortunate to have Sean Cain from the English Language School Board present a session on StudentsAchieve, the web-based system that parents can use to find attendance and marks information for their children. The session was well-attended and many questions were asked and answered.…
Read MoreBusy agenda for federation’s AGM and conference – Special guests, workshops part of April 12 event in Cornwall
Registration is still open for the P.E.I. Home and School Federation’s annual general meeting and conference being held on Saturday, April 12th 2014, 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Dutch Inn (Howard Johnson Hotel), 100 Trans-Canada Highway, Cornwall. Alan McIsaac, minister of education and early childhood development, and deputy minister, Sandy MacDonald will…
Read MoreIt’s time to register for Home and School AGM & Conference
Local Home and School Associations are asked to register delegates for the P.E.I. Home and School Federation's AGM & Conference to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014, 8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Dutch Inn /Howard Johnson Hotel, Cornwall, 100 Trans-Canada Highway, PEI. Everyone is welcome! Parents and Teachers are welcome to attend the AGM with each…
Read MoreEveryone benefits from parent-teacher interviews
Although hot educational topics come and go, parents will always need to know the answer to the question: How is my child doing in school? When parents are aware of how a son or daughter is doing in math, science, language arts, parents feel part of a team working with the teacher to help the…
Read More61st Annual Meeting, Saturday, April 12, 2014
The P.E.I. Home and School Federation’s 61st Annual General Meeting & Conference is coming soon, and we extend this invitation to all members right across P.E.I., to join us on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Dutch Inn (Howard Johnson Hotel) , 100 Trans-Canada Highway, North River/Cornwall, 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Plans…
Read MoreNational Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week February 9-15, 2014
A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning ~Brad Henry~ Home and School Associations in Prince Edward Island will join together the week of February 9-15 to honour and celebrate significant individuals who work with our children on a daily basis to inspire and prepare them for life. …
Read MoreChance to celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Parents across Canada will recognize school staff members, teachers, teacher assistants, secretaries, custodians, crosswalk personnel and others during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week, Feb. 9-15. Home and School associations in elementary, intermediate and senior high schools are organizing activities to thank great people who inspire, encourage, and care for our children. The federation expresses its gratitude to…
Read MoreWorkshops on how to prepare a grant proposal
In anticipation of the February 28th, 2014 deadline of the Parent Leadership grant, the PEIHSF is organizing workshops on how to prepare a grant proposal. Grants are available in amounts up to $1,000. The PEI Home and School Federation is pleased to offer these workshops at no cost to its membership. Workshops are scheduled as follows: 1. Tuesday, February 11,…
Read MoreState of Mathematics Address
Dr. Tess Miller, Assistant Professor, University of Prince Edward Island's Faculty of Education will present a State of Mathematics Address, Friday, January 17, 2014, 1:30 p.m., Room 242, McDougall Hall, UPEI. Dr. Miller encourages parents who are interested in mathematics education to attend the presentation. The impact of low math ability affects students' success at UPEI as…
Read MoreThe new year a good time for students to set new goals
Parents, for the most part, hold the strongest influence over a child’s desire to learn. Helping children to identify some specific educational goals will assist in increasing their learning success in the 106 instructional days remaining in the 2013-2014 school year. Children who have a say in what they are learning take ownership and are…
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