Posts Tagged ‘Press Releases’
Delegates, guests attend in-person meeting
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation (PEIHSF) held its 69th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, April 23 at the Rodd Charlottetown. This was our first in-person meeting since the beginning of COVID-19. There was a turnout of over 60 delegates and guests with 27 schools represented. Guests included Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry; Hon.…
Read MoreSenator Brian Francis to speak at Home and School AGM
2022 AGM & CONVENTION P.E.I. Home and School Federation 69th Annual Meeting & Convention “Understanding” 2022 Registration Information Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022 Time: 8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Place: In-person at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown Fee: Registration Fee = $40 per person DRAFT AGENDA – Business Meeting –…
Read MoreCall for nominations: Volunteer of the Year Award and Life Membership Recognition
Volunteer / Life Membership Awards A Home and School volunteer is recognized annually for their efforts in their local school with the Steve McQuaid Volunteer of the Year Award. A Home and School Life Member is someone who has contributed both locally and provincially. You are invited to award criteria and submit nominations by Friday,…
Read MoreTaking time to say thanks. Federation recognizes efforts of those helping P.E.I. students to learn safely.
Sometimes, it’s important to just stop and say thank you. In the spirit of Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Week, the P.E.I. Home and School Federation made a presentation to the Chief Public Health Office, the Public Schools Branch and the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning for going to incredible lengths during the COVID-19 pandemic in…
Read MoreCall for Annual Reports
Call for Local Home and School President’s Annual Reports! Submit your report by Friday, March 4, 2022. Send in a Word doc to: peihsf@edu.pe.ca. Here are some how-to ideas: 1. List Home and School activities/topics in bullet-style report. Click here for Annual Report Template. 2. Get ideas/tips for your report by…
Read More‘COMMUNITY CHEER DAYS’, February 15-16, 2022
Celebrate Teachers/Staff Appreciation Week with ‘COMMUNITY CHEER DAYS’, February 15-16, 2022. The P.E.I. Home and School Federation is looking for your help and encouraging every school community to organize a ‘Community Cheer’ for our dedicated teachers and school staff next Tuesday and Wednesday. Plan to: Make a poster. Arrive early at the school on Feb. 15…
Read MoreJoin us on the NEW DATE: Monday, January 24, 2022, for Town Hall webinars
Join us on the NEW DATE: Monday, January 24, 2022, for Town Hall webinars: • Elementary School Families at 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. • Intermediate/ High School Families at 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. How to support your students at home with online learning Managing online learning when school is closed is a challenge for families.…
Read MoreWatch out for school buses. People are continuing to pass school buses while their red lights are flashing across P.E.I. regularly.
Let’s work with P.E.I.’s school bus drivers, who do their utmost to keep students safe. Pay attention when driving and put phones away. This past week in one P.E.I. school community, there was an accident when two cars tried to pass a bus with their red lights flashing; further down the road, a near-miss by…
Read MoreYOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND FREE HOME AND SCHOOL Volunteer Leadership Training Workshops
Workshops are designed to enhance home and school effectiveness and parent engagement in public education. Two dates/locations: Monday, Nov. 1st Elm Street Elementary School, Summerside, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 Spring Park Elementary School, Charlottetown, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. New and returning volunteers will better understand….where they fit in PEI’s education…
Read MoreKeep connected during the school year
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! Home and Schools play the most important role in bringing parents, guardians, teachers, students and administrators together to discuss education. The work of the provincial federation is to connect local member associations and, through our annual resolutions process, make our collective voice heard on matters of broad provincial importance.…
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