Nominate a deserving school staff member for an Extra Mile Award

Home and School News, December 2024

🍎 Extra Mile Award
The PEI Home and School Federation presents awards of recognition to deserving individuals who work and volunteer for the benefit of children and youth in PEI’s school communities. Nominate a deserving school staff individual for recognition by Jan. 17, 2025. Find details at: https://peihsf.ca/awards/

🍎 How to affect change in P.E.I.’s School System
Resolutions are developed around issues that can affect positive change in our school system for all students’ benefit. Your Home and School’s resolutions will be considered at the 2025 AGM & Convention on Saturday, April 12. Deadline to submit resolutions: Jan. 31.  Call the Federation office for assistance with writing resolutions.  How to Write & Present a Resolution /  Fillable pdf Resolution Form

🍎 School Staff Appreciation Week 2025
School staff celebration, the week of February 10-14. Set up a committee to brainstorm plans for thanking school staff for the contributions they make to our children and their education. Keep plans simple!

🍎 President/Co-Chair Annual Reports 2024-2025
Presidents/Co-Chairs are reminded that their annual reports are due by February 21. Document monthly activities (1-2 pages) from September through June of this school year. You can write free style or use this Google Form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gBJzforEMMC5BJp9jrr56NPc9FECgJDtKMVe0Vzh42k/edit?pli=1

🍎 Federation Board Nominations
Leading up to the AGM, the PEI Home and School Federation will be seeking nominations for Secretary, Treasurer and Directors for Bluefield, Kensington, Souris, Three Oaks and Westisle families of schools; all are two-year term positions. https://peihsf.ca/agm/  Contact: peihsf@gov.pe.ca or 902-620-3186.

Other News….

– SPELLING BEE COMPETITION = REGISTER your child for PEI Competition
Register your child for the P.E.I. Spelling Bee of Canada Competition on April 5, 2025. 

Parents/guardians can register students at www.spellingbeeofcanada.ca/registration. 

First Place Winner from each category will be eligible to participate in the Championship Competition in person in Toronto on May 25-26, 2025. High school students 15+ can train as a Coach. For more info, e-mail Alanna at: coordinator.pei@spellingbeeofcanada.ca

– International Volunteer Day is on December 5, annually
It’s a day that recognizes the efforts of volunteers in transforming their societies, economies, and environment.  https://nationaltoday.com/international-volunteer-day/

Best wishes of the holiday season to you and