🍎 2025 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 Jan. 17, 2025. Find criteria and application at: https://peihsf.ca/extra-mile-award/
🍎 Resolutions impact change
The Federation supports equal opportunity for all students and promotes this by approving pertinent resolutions at annual meetings. Resolutions are the single most important tool that Home and School can use to influence decision-makers in government and school boards. Approved resolutions are forwarded to decision-makers who can make changes for the benefit of all island students. Guidelines on how to write and present a resolution and examples of previously passed resolutions are available at www.peihsf.ca/resolutions. Discuss topics with local association parents and teachers and consider submitting a resolution. Deadline to submit resolutions is Jan. 31, 2025,
🍎 President’s Annual Reports
Home and School Presidents/Co-Chairs are asked to submit their 2024-2025 annual reports to the Federation office by Feb. 28. All reports are compiled in the Federation’s Annual Book of Reports and posted at https://peihsf.ca/agm/.
🍎 School Staff Appreciation Week, February 10-14, 2025
School Staff Appreciation Week is an opportunity for parents and students to recognize the dedication and hard work of school staff: teachers, administrative support, educational assistants, and custodians. Set up a small committee to brainstorm ways the school community can thank school staff. Keep plans simple!
🍎 Annual General Meeting Notice
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation will hold its 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, April 12, 2025. All Member Home and School Associations are invited to attend the AGM. Each Association is asked to designate five of your school’s attendees as voting delegates. Registration details will be available in February and posted at: http://peihsf.ca/agm
🍎 PSB Consultation on Memorials and Grief Support in Schools
The Public Schools Branch is conducting a consultation to review a policy and procedure entitled "Memorials and Grief Support in Schools." Draft versions of the proposed documents have been made available for your review and participation in the Consultation Survey.
Participate in the Consultation Survey and Memorials and Grief Support In Schools - Policy and Procedure Consultation.pdf
🍎 Home and School monthly newspaper column
Read David Schult, PEI Home and School Federation president’s monthly columns at: https://peihsf.ca/news/
Best wishes of the Holiday Season to you and your families!
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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