NEWS: Watch for students in September…Register for Semi-Annual…Vote in school trustee elections…
🍎 Watch for students on the road
Another school year has begun. Children walk, cycle, or ride to school on a bus or travel in their family cars. This is the time to remind all motorists that children can get to school and back home safely with awareness and education. Find out more info on the Public Schools Branch’s School Bus Planner.
🍎 Update Home and School Contacts
Presidents – Submit your Home & School Association contact details using the new Google Form. Click here: Home and School Association Contacts.
Treasurers – Submit 2025-2026 Membership fees to the Federation office by Oct. 15. Send e-transfer to: peihsf@gov.pe.ca OR mail cheques: PEIHSF PO Box 1012 Charlottetown PE C1A 7M4
🍎 Semi-Annual Meeting addresses Child Protection
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5:45 – 8:00 PM
Place: Central Queens Elementary School (19821 Rte. 2 Hunter River)
Topic: Child Protection
Speakers: #1 Expert, Canadian Center for Child Protection, child sexual abuse, reducing risk,
and how we can talk to our kids about their personal safety.
#2 RCMP Officer, child protection, and how to keep your child safe
Who can attend? Parents, School Staff, Community Members
Canadian Centre for Child Protection – This session is not intended for children or youth.
The content will address child sexual abuse and is suitable for adult attendees only.
Cost – $10 per person
Register: https://forms.gle/Mw6PoEJxhUdat5EWA
🍎 School Board Elections
Elections PEI has launched its promotional campaign for the 2025 School Board Trustee Elections.
Candidates submit nomination papers to Elections PEI by Fri. Sept. 26
Voters must register to vote online or by mail-in ballot; beginning Sept. 8, 2025,
the online portal will be open, allowing you to register to vote.
Who can vote? All eligible PEI voters can vote in this election.
Election Day Friday, October 17, 2025.
🍎 What is Home and School’s role in education?
Experienced facilitators Vicki Bryanton and Stephen Gould will lead Volunteer Training Workshops to equip new and returning Home and School volunteers with practical knowledge on how they can effectively collaborate with school staff and support their school, benefiting all students. Details are:
Monday, Oct 27th School TBA, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 28th School TBA 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Register by Oct. 20th: ssmedleyjay@gov.pe.ca
🍎 School Nutrition Policies
A new School Food Project Coordinator, Margaret Young started on May 5th at the Department of Education and Early Years to work with the school board and update the school nutrition policies. If you wish to find out more: mhyoung@gov.pe.ca / 902-374-1673
🍎 What’s on your local Home and School Meeting’s agenda?
- Meet with the principal in September and discuss setting goals for the 2025-2026 school year.
- “Meet the Teacher” evening sessions are planned for parents to meet their child’s teacher and teachers to meet parents. Find the date/time on your child’s school website.
- Review the Cell Phone Use Policy:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/md_2024-06_responsible_use_agreement_cit.pdf
- Brainstorm collaborative ways to support the school.
- Inform parents/teachers about provincial announcements applicable to student learning and support.
- School Trustee Elections, October 17th; Who can run for office? What does a trustee do? Who is eligible to vote?
- Is there a need to fundraise this school year? If so, establish the purpose and develop a proposed budget for fundraising initiatives; finalize with a motion and vote for approval.
REMEMBER: Everything parents and teachers do benefits PEI students’ education and well-being!