🍎 Ensure that your school is registered
REGISTER NOW for the P.E.I. Home and School Federation’s Annual General Meeting & Convention…
Date/Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025, 08:45 a.m. – 01:30 p.m.
Fee: $40 per person
Place: Rodd Charlottetown Hotel (75 Kent St. Charlottetown)
Conference Highlights:
Theme: Focus on the impact of technology on children’s development and education.
• Keynote Speaker: Carl H. Burke, R.N., will share his personal story about the loss of his son to online sextortion and advocate for stronger online protections through the Online Harms Act.
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• Workshops:
o Artificial Intelligence in Education
o Gaming Addictions
o Positive Behaviour Intervention Supports
o Communications & Volunteers
o Home & School Finances
o School Food Programs
Participation:
• Open to parents, teachers, principals, school staff, and students.
• While each member school is limited to five (5) voting delegates, there is no limit to the number of attendees otherwise from @ school: the greater the attendance, the richer the discussions.
Registration:
• Register by April 4th Click here 2025 AGM Registration Link or go to https://peihsf.ca/agm/
Contact Information:
For inquiries, call 902-620-3186 or email peihsf@gov.pe.ca
🍎 Review 2025 Resolutions before April 12
Resolutions submitted by local Home and School Associations will be discussed and voted on at the AGM on April 12. Ensure your voting delegates (parents, guardians, educators and students) review these prior to the AGM. Proposed resolutions are:
2025-01 = Add Milk Products to PEI School Food Program
2025-02 = Behaviour Resource Support in Island Schools
2025-03 = Support for Canada's Online Harms Act to Protect Children in Digital Spaces
2025-04 = Protecting Student, Parent, and Teacher Personal Data
View resolutions online: https://peihsf.ca/agm/
🍎 Cyberbullying Awareness Day / Online Harms Act
A private member's bill brought forward by Souris-Elmira MLA, now education minister, Robin Croucher proclaimed April 25, 2025 as Cyberbullying Awareness Day, marking the anniversary of islander Harry Burke's death. Carl Burke, father of Harry, will speak about the Online Harms Act on April 12th at the PEI Home and Schools Federation's AGM. More info at www.peihsf.ca/agm
🍎 School Bus Driver Award
School Bus Driver of the Year Award recognizes school bus drivers on P.E.I. for keeping our students safe as they travel to and from school daily. Submit nominations by May 2, 2025.
Other community news....
~National Volunteer Week, April 13-19, 2025 is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 24 million volunteers. The theme “Every Moment Matters” highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever. Let's recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they’re making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our communities. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters! #NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters
~Island Trails is thrilled to introduce the Island Trails Scholarship, established in 2024 through the Community Foundation of PEI! This scholarship is designed to support the next generation of environmental stewards who are passionate about trails, conservation, and the great outdoors. Learn more and Apply Here. Applications close on April 18 — don't miss this opportunity!
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Shirley Smedley Jay
Executive Director
P.E.I. Home and School Federation
PO Box 1012 Charlottetown PEI C1A 7M4
(40 Enman Crescent Rm 121 Charlottetown PEI C1E 1E6)
902-620-3186 / 902-218-8916
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PRINCE STREET HOME & SCHOOL NEWS:
Home and School Meeting Minutes October 10th, 2024 at 6:30
Agenda for the meeting was brought forward by Home and School President Tanya Arsenault.
School Principal spoke about the importance of the Home and School committee. The objectives of Home & School are to bring together parents, guardians, teachers, administrators and staff to promote the total well-being of children and the highest standards of education for each child in the province.
The Home and School committee works in partnership with other organizations that foster this ideal and assist in developing policies related particularly to quality education for each child. We work primarily by offering support to, and coordination between, our local members and believe that the participation of parents and guardians in the education of our children is vital.
Home and School generally meets 4-6 times throughout the school year.
Welcome to the following members of our Home & School Executive committee this year:
President - Tanya Arsenault
Vice President- Greg Alsop
Secretary- Millefiore Clarkes
Treasurer- Keir Lowther
An update on the Home and School Budget was shared by the Treasurer. With fundraising efforts last year such as the Spring Fling, Goldrush Draw and Bake Sales the Home and School is happy with their starting budget this year.
Current Fundraising from the school- Natasha spoke about the current fundraising initiatives including the coupon booklets which will be on sale until the end of October. Last year the money raised from the coupon book sale was used to buy new furniture for the school library, books and technology for the classrooms.
This year a fundraising focus will be on raising funds for the school playground. The school is looking to establish a subcommittee for on the playground initiative. Their will be a playground survey sent out to students, staff and parents- to help the committee create a vision for the playground for years to come. Possible fundraisers from the home and school: ADL cheese sale, bake sales, continuing with Goldrush COSPEI
Wishlist Items also being fundraised for.
-The IXL math subscription – an online program is due for renewal soon.
-The school would also like to explore stand-up desks for classrooms to support learning.
-Goldrush Draw:
Help Prince Street School Home and School raise funds to support school initiatives.
COSPEI benefits students all across PEI.
Each week, for $5, you can enter for a chance to win a growing jackpot! The best part is, even if you don't win, you are supporting Prince Street School - every time you play, a portion of your ticket payment goes right back to PSS Home and School! All you have to do is sign up at https://cospei.goldrush.causable.io/login
Sign up and select Prince Street as the school you are supporting.
There is even an option to be entered automatically each week!
Don't want to play yourself but have family or friends who might like to enter for a chance to win a jackpot?
Good luck and thank you for supporting Prince Street Elementary School!
President Tanya Arsenault is planning on attending the Home and School Semi-Annual Meeting at Central Queens Elementary
Upcoming events:
• Parent Teacher interviews in November- school will continue to use the online system.
• Support from Home and School may be needed for a school art sale and book fair.
• Winter Celebration and Christmas Concerts will be in December – a bake sale will take place during these events. The Home and School will be asking for baked goods. Information to be shared soon.
• Meeting of the new Playground committee
• Spring Fling planning