🍎 Extra Mile Award 2026
The 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 member for recognition by Jan. 16th. Details at: https://peihsf.ca/awards/
🍎 Resolutions = Positive change in P.E.I.’s School System
Resolutions are developed to address issues that can affect positive change in our school system for all students. Your Home and School’s resolutions will be considered at the 2026 AGM & Convention on Saturday, April 18. Deadline to submit resolutions: Jan. 31. Check our online assistance: How to Write & Present a Resolution / Fillable pdf Resolution Form or call the Federation office for assistance with writing resolutions.
🍎 School Staff Appreciation Week 2026
Set up a committee to plan for School Staff Appreciation Week, coming the week of February 8-14. Brainstorm ideas for thanking all school staff for the contributions they make to our children and their education. Keep plans simple!
🍎 President’s 2025-2026 Annual Report
Presidents are asked to start writing their annual reports, which are due by Feb. 28. Write about your Association’s activities in a one to two-page report detailing Home & School’s accomplished and planned activities, September to June.
🍎 Add the following items to your Home and School agenda…
January 16 Extra Mile Award nominations deadline
         31 Resolutions submission deadline
February 28 President’s Annual Reports submission deadline
March 01 Registration is open for AGM & Convention
06 Volunteer of the Year / Life Membership nominations deadline
April 18 AGM & Convention Speaker topic: Bullying
May 08 School Bus Driver of the Year nominations due
         31 Parent Leadership grant final reports deadline
June 01-30 Associations elect new officers
🍎 Kindergarten registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year
Island parents and guardians can register their child who is turning five years old by Dec. 31. Click on this link to learn more about registering your child in Island schools.
🍎 COMPASS Report 2024-25
COMPASS is a comprehensive longitudinal study collecting student-level data from youth in secondary school on various topics, including: obesity (e.g., BMI), sedentary behaviours, physical activity, mental health, healthy eating and diet, substance use, bullying, equity and inclusion, school connectedness, academic outcomes, sleep duration, and demographic characteristics (e.g., age, gender, income, ethnicity). Ask your principal about PEI’s provincial COMPASS report 2024-25 is available at: https://www.livewellpei.ca/compass-project-0
Other community news…
**International Volunteer Day (IVD) is celebrated on December 5 to highlight the impact of volunteers worldwide. The UN emphasizes the power of collective action, suggesting that if everyone volunteered, we could achieve sustainable development goals such as food security, clean environments, and peaceful societies. Volunteers are crucial in addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges, often stepping up in crises. For more, visit https://volunteer.ca/international-volunteer-day/
**The Public Schools Branch’s newly elected Board of Trustees started their 3-year term on Nov. 1. Trustees’ names/contact are listed at: https://psb.edu.pe.ca/about-us/board-of-trustees
Message from the Charlottetown, Zone 5, trustees = Gaylene Carragher, and Andrew MacFarlane
“We’re excited to introduce ourselves. You can see our bios at https://psb.edu.pe.ca/about-us/board-of-trustees (902-200-1804) & MEET GAYLENE | My Site (902-626-7432) and welcome you to reach out to either or both of us whenever it’s convenient for you. As we’ve just stepped into these roles on November 1st, we’re looking forward to meeting you and hearing your thoughts, ideas, or concerns. We are happy to attend any upcoming Christmas concerts, public meetings, etc., in December if you could send us a schedule of your events. All the best in the upcoming busy month.”
Best wishes of the holiday season to you and your family!
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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