Home and School News, February 2023
1. President's Annual Reports
President's Annual Reports are due February 28. All reports will be included in the 70th Annual Book of Reports. Write about local Home and School activities that have occurred during this school year and to the end of June 2023. For tips, view the 2022 Book of Reports
Click here to use the NEW President's Google 2023 Report Form
2. Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Celebrate Teachers/Staff Appreciation Week, February 13-17, 2023. Home and School Associations plan ways to thank school staff during Teacher/Staff Appreciation week. Start now. Brainstorm ideas to thank school staff.
3. Volunteer of the Year & Life Member Awards
Home and School's Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes one volunteer's significant contributions to helping people in their school communities. The Life Member acknowledges service to the provincial Federation. Associations may nominate individuals from your school community for these awards. Submit by the deadline: March 3. Criteria and Form are online at: https://peihsf.ca/awards/
4. 70th Annual Meeting
The P.E.I. Home and School Federation's Annual General Meeting will be on April 15, 2023, at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel. The Federation office will mail the AGM package to presidents and information will be posted at: https://peihsf.ca/agm/
5. 2023 Canada Winter Games/Mid-term Break
PEI is host to the 2023 Canada Winter Games. Our mid-term school break is combined with the games, February 21-28. The PEI Home and School Federation sends best wishes to the Canada Games team of dedicated volunteers and staff, who will welcome Canada's best athletes and the nation to PEI in 2023. Together, we will celebrate our athletes and share PEI's welcoming community spirit with the rest of Canada.
Other Community News
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