Posts Tagged ‘Press Releases’

This message is from Norbert Carpenter, Acting Director, Public Schools Branch   Parents and Guardians, Island children and education staff have been back in school for one month. At this time, it is important to recognize the tremendous work our education system, parents, students and the Chief Public Health Office have put into ensuring this…

School Calendar 2020-2021, PEI Department of Education and Lifelong Learning   In the 2020-2021 school calendar, there are a total of 195 school days, including 183 instructional days. Download the school calendar as a printable PDF or an ICS calendar September 2020 School Calendar 21 School Days 17 Instructional Days September 1 – Teacher Orientation Day (no classes) September 2 – School…

Government News Release Published Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 | View More Students return to in-class learning  Island schools will be ready to safely welcome students and staff this fall with additional resources and enhanced health and safety measures.  Public schools across the province will return to full-time in-class learning on Tuesday, September 8. The plan…

1.    Healthy School Food Program for fall 2020 Island students will have increased access to healthy, affordable, and local food this upcoming school year.  A new province-wide Healthy School Lunch Program will use a pay-what-you-can model, to a maximum of $5 per meal, in partnership with local producers to provide healthy food options that meet…

Virtual town halls have allowed parent and student representatives to give feedback, ask questions Stephanie vanKampen · CBC News · Posted: Jul 24, 2020 12:10 PM AT | Last Updated: July 24 The Public Schools Branch is developing protocols to keep buses clean and running at reduced capacity. (Tom Steepe/CBC) 0 comments P.E.I.'s Department of Education has hosted two town…

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff; Click here to view a message from Director Parker Grimmer. I am standing in front of one of our schools today because these are important places, and one of the places where learning happens for students. Within our schools and PSB offices, we are now planning and preparing…

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff; The Public Schools Branch would like to send congratulations and best wishes to our 2020 Graduates. We want to congratulate all our grade 12 graduates on their many accomplishments during their education journey these last 12 years. We hope they enjoy the recognitions and ceremonies that…

  Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff; A friend recently shared with me a message from the Prince Edward Island Public Service Commission about working from home with kids during the pandemic. The information is very helpful and I have drawn from it to share several important points for your consideration. Many…

  Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff; As we move into June and the last month of school for the 2019-2020 school year, Public Schools Branch (PSB) staff are working diligently on the many year-end tasks and are planning and preparing to ensure success for September 2020. In accordance with the provisions…

Volunteers are part of School Communities Be part of the Team! June is an excellent time to invite new volunteers to be part of a local Home and School community. Parents and teachers will team up to plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Contact your Home & School president or school principal to find out…