Parent Leadership Grant applications due Nov. 30th

Home and School Newsletter, November 2026

🍎 Volunteer Leadership Training Workshops
The PEI Home and School Federation is offering Home &School Leadership Training Workshops:
Monday, November 2, Spring Park Elementary School, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3, Souris Regional School, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
No cost to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. These workshops offer helpful tips and practical information for volunteers serving in executive positions, as well as general members interested in becoming more involved.
Please register by Friday, October 30, by email ssmedleyjay@gov.pe.ca or call 902-620-3186

🍎 Recognition and Awards Program 2026/2027 
Awards recognize deserving individuals in our school communities.
Nominations for Crossing Guard Award of the Year are due November 6, 2026.
Nominations for Extra Mile Awards for school staff members are due January 16, 2027.
Nominations for Volunteer of the Year Award are due March 1, 2027.
Nominations for School Bus Driver Awards are due May 7, 2027.
More at:  https://peihsf.ca/awards/

🍎 Parent Leadership Grants
Parent Leadership Project grants for up to $500 are available to Home and School Associations. Leadership projects are to focus on parent leadership and engagement in your school community.
Go to: https://peihsf.ca/grants.  Submission deadline: November 30, 2026.

🍎 Reminder to pay 2026-2027 Membership Fees & Update Executive Contacts
Treasurers are reminded to submit this school year’s membership fees.  Pay by e-transfer to peihsf@gov.pe.ca or mail cheques to the Federation office.  Presidents are reminded to update executive member’s contacts using our Google Form at: https://forms.gle/vagSKKaY4hBEvqeQ8

 🍎 What’s on your Home & School meeting’s agenda?
– Add the November 2026 newsletter topics to your local meeting’s agenda for discussion with attendees.
– Principals received your local school’s 2025-2026 COMPASS Results. Ask the principal to present an overview of these results at the next Home and School meeting. PEI’s COMPASS Results are posted at: https://peihsf.ca/news/ 
– Invite your Public Schools Branch Trustee to report on school review reports and other news.
– Discuss issues needing change in PEI schools. View a slideshow about writing and submitting a resolution at https://peihsf.ca/home-and-school-training/

🍎 Pubic Schools Branch Board of Trustees News
The next Board of Trustees public meeting is at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Tignish Elementary School. The public is more than welcome to observe in person or virtually: https://psb.edu.pe.ca/about-us/board-of-trustees/board-meetings-and-minutes. Following a school study, the Board of Trustees approved a public consultation for Montague Interm. School (October 14, 2026) and Westwood Primary School (Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., November 18, 2026, at Westwood Primary School). After each consultation date, the public can provide feedback for a full month. Please visit the Public Schools Branch Website for more information:  https://psb.edu.pe.ca.  If you would like to connect with the Trustee for your zone, please visit the Board of Trustees Website for their e-mail address, Board of Trustees meetings and minutes, school studies and other reports, and news:  https://psb.edu.pe.ca/about-us/board-of-trustees.

 Other Community News…
~STEAM PEI fall programming: PD Full Day Camps (Grades K-4) featuring hands-on topics like sound, digital art, weather, and innovation offered on November PD days in Charlottetown and Summerside. Clean Tech Club (Girls, Grades 5-9): An evening club focused on renewable energy, green tech, environmental solutions, and connecting with girls in STEM. Contact: Veronica veronica@steampei.com

Dates to remember:
November 5-6         PEI Teachers’ Federation Convention (no classes)
November 11           Remembrance Day (no classes)
November 13           World Kindness Day
November 16           Report Card Day (no classes)
November 27           Parent Teacher Interviews (no classes)
November 15-21     Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
November 20           National Child Day
November 23–27    Canada History Week