Home and School News - June 2023
1. Hold Elections in June
June is an excellent time to hold Home and School Association election of officers to allow your new Home and School Association's executive time to prepare for the new school year in September. Those who have completed their terms, should ask another parent or teacher rep to fill in their place. Invite parents having children in K-3 to volunteer. If you need guidance, contact the Federation office at 902-620-3186 / ssmedleyjay@gov.pe.ca
2. Congratulations Provincial Heritage and Science Fair students!
In recognition of students' excellent work, the PEI Home and School Federation awards specialty prizes in the PEI’s Heritage and Science Fairs. Congratulations to:
Science Fair winners:
- Will Pop really rot my teeth? Isaac Ramsay, Bloomfield Elementary
- Should you trust the 5-second rule? Amelia Hayward, Cardigan Consolidated
Heritage Fair winners:
- Haven McCormack, The McCormack Roots Gr. 9, Belfast Consolidated
- Henry Etchell, Doucet House Descendant Gr. 6, L.M. Montgomery Elementary
3. Parent Engagement Project Reports
Reports for completed Home and School Parent Engagement Projects are due in the Federation office on May 31. Contact the office, if you require more information at ssmedleyjay@gov.pe.ca
4. School Calendar 2023-2024
The 2023-2024 school calendar is posted online at:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/education-and-early-years/2023-2024-school-calendar
5. Public Schools Branch Board of Trustees
The Public Schools Branch Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on Monday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Queen Charlotte Intermediate School. Find the agenda and minutes on the PSB website at: https://psb.edu.pe.ca/board-meetings-and-minutes.
6. Guardian Home and School news column
PEI Home and School Federation president, Dionne Tuplin, writes a monthly column for The Guardian newspaper, published on the first Friday of the month during the school year. The June article will be posted on June 2 at News - PEI Home and School Federation (peihsf.ca)
7. Learning continues over the summer months
Encouraging summer reading is a way to keep your child's mind active over the summer. Your library card provides you and your child with a plethora of resources.
eBooks, Audiobooks & Online Resources | Government of Prince Edward Island
https://thereadingschool.ca/summer-2022-reading-list-for-kids-with-canadian-links/
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/10-weeks-summer-reading-adventures-you-and-your-kids
https://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/shanahan-literacy/how-encourage-summer-reading-parents-guide
8. 2020-21 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs Survey
New data released about student substance abuse. Follow this link: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canadian-student-tobacco-alcohol-drugs-survey/2021-2022-summary.html