Posts Tagged ‘Press Releases’
Nominate a deserving school staff member for an Extra Mile Award
Home and School News, December 2024 🍎 Extra Mile AwardThe 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…
Read MoreHome and School News, October 2024
🍎 Register for Semi-Annual Meeting The P.E.I. Home and School Federation’s Semi-Annual Meeting will be held on Mon., Oct. 21, 2024, 6–8 pm at Central Queens Elementary School, Hunter River. Topics & Speakers are: STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY PLANS: * Cody Davenport, COMPASS program surveys grades 7-12 students; will share survey results and plans for the 2024-2025…
Read MoreParental involvement requested
CHARLOTTETOWN – The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation (PEIHSF) is urging more parental involvement and collaboration with educators as the new school year begins. Local home and school associations play a vital role in connecting parents, guardians, school staff, and students. Participation extends beyond attending meetings or volunteering at events. We encourage everyone…
Read MoreSeptember 2024 Newsletter
Home & School Newsletter, September 2024 🍎 Drive slowly! Watch for students on the road Another school year begins Sept. 5. Students will walk, cycle, or ride to school on a bus or in their family cars. This is a strategic time to remind all motorists that children can get to school and back home safely…
Read MoreNominations open for awards! Prepare advocacy resolutions!
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation hopes everyone enjoyed a great holiday. Welcome to the new year – a time to be fired up for the many possibilities in education ahead. It is a parent’s job to show how exciting and valuable learning can be. Students have 111 instructional days between January and…
Read MoreHome and School News, January 2023
2023 Extra Mile Awards for Teachers/Staff Local Home and School Associations can consider nominating a school teacher/staff person for going the “extra mile” for students. The Federation is accepting nominations until Fri. Jan. 20. Find criteria and application at: https://peihsf.ca/extra-mile-award/ Resolutions are about change Do you see a need for change in PEI’s education system? The PEI Home…
Read MoreNominations now open: Plenty of chances to honour the P.E.I. residents who volunteer and work with children
Congratulations to all the Public Schools Branch newly elected School Board of Trustees. Thank you to all who allowed their names to stand, voted, and made their voices heard. Thirty-one candidates resulted in one acclamation and seven elected trustees in seven school zones. In addition, the education minister will be appointing three trustee positions. The…
Read MoreVolunteer Leadership Training – Westisle High School and Parkdale Elementary School
Volunteer Leadership Training Workshops Westisle Composite High School Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. NO COST. Light refreshments provided. Register by Friday, Nov. 25th All school community volunteers are welcome to attend! Parkdale Elementary School Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. NO COST. Light refreshments provided. Register by Friday, Nov. 25th…
Read MoreMake those votes count. Ballots for school board elections due Nov. 10
School board election voting ballots are in the mail. P.E.I. residents have until Nov. 10 at noon to vote for the elected school board trustee and return ballots to Elections P.E.I., so today. Results will be posted beginning at 6 pm on Thursday Nov 10, 2022 on the Elections PEI website. The Prince Edward Island Home and…
Read MoreSign up for November Home & School Volunteer Training Workshops
Volunteer Training Workshops Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 Montague Intermediate School 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Register by: Sat. Nov. 12, 4 pm Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 Westisle Composite High School 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Register by Nov. 25, 4 pm Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 Parkdale Elementary School 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Register by: Nov.…
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