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News & Events
Home & School Update
February 2012 --- Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week, Feb. 12 - 18, 2012
--- Nominate Home & School volunteers for Volunteer of Year
--- President's Reports due March 1st
--- AGM coming April 14th, 2012
Click here for2011-2012
School Calendar
Education News Articles
--- Good Relationship With Teacher Can Stop Aggression in Children - New Canadian-led Study, (Globe and Mail)
--- Give Your Teacher the Benefit of the Doubt.....Put Parenting on your to-do list.....Your Smart Phone has a calendar - Use it......to schedule parent- teacher appointment, (Globe and Mail)
Western School Board Meeting
February 15, 2012
The Western School Board meeting will be held at the Ellerslie Elementary School,
8 p.m.
Eastern School District Board Meeting
February 8, 2012
The Eastern School District's Board meeting will be held at the Stratford Elementary School,
7 p.m.
Education & Early Childhood Development
--- Back to school safety videos
--- Miscouche expansion
--- Early Years Centres
Student Assessments
- 2009 PISA Programme International Student Assessment Results
- PEI Assessments
Parent Engagement
** 2011-12 NEW PARENT LEADERSHIP GRANTS, Deadline Feb 29, 2012
** Parent Engagement Initiative
** 2008 Survey Results Parent Engagement Initiative
** Parent Engagement Project Webstories
About Us
Mission
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation exists to promote the total well-being of children and the highest standards of education for each child in the province. The Federation works in partnership with other organizations who foster this ideal. The Federation encourages and whenever possible assists in the development of policies related particularly to quality education for each child and generally to the total well-being of children in Prince Edward Island.
Guiding Principles
Why should I join?
Your child is reason enough! It is a great way to get involved in your child’s education and learn more about what is happening in your child’s school. It is also an opportunity to meet other parents and educators in your community to discuss school and education issues that are important to you, Curriculum content, class size, school bus safety, drugs and health education - these are just a few of the current ideas being raised with government. As you can see, the more members Home and School has the stronger our voice.
How Do I Join?
You can contact your local Home and School Association President, your child’s school or contact the provincial Home and School Federation office. If your school doesn’t have a Home and School association, think about getting some parents together and start one -
Membership Form
Local Association By-Laws (SAMPLE - Fill in the blank format)
Do I have to attend many meetings?
No, only attend the ones that are of interest to you. But you are always welcome to attend. Your concerns and suggestions are always important to your local association. Remember there are many ways to be active in Home and School…check us out!
Governance
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation is composed of local home and school associations at 50 schools across PEI, representing over 11,000 parents. The Federation Board of Directors, comprised of 6 executive members and 8 regional directors, provides leadership, support, and resources to its members. The regional directors are the liaison between the local Home and School associations and the provincial board. So you are encouraged to contact the regional director for your local association. See the Federation's Time Llne, AGM / Semi-Annual Meeting, Handbook, Leadership & Finance Training Session, Annual Reports and Board Minutes below:
PEIHSF Time Line
PEIHSF Time Line for the 2011-2012 School Year
PEIHSF Annual General Meeting/Semi-Annual Meeting
2011 ANNUAL MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA
2011 Semi-Annual Meeting Registration Form
SAMPLE Annual President's Report Form
PEIHSF Handbook
Home and School Handbook / How To Run An Effective Meeting
PEIHSF Leadership Training Session
Leadership Training 2011 / Excel Spreadsheet for Treasurer
PEIHSF Fundraising Guidelines
PEIHSF Annual Reports
Annual Report 2011 / AGM Minutes 2011
PEIHSF Board Minutes