Home and School Newsletter, November 2025
🍎 Reminder to pay 2025-2026 Membership Fees
Home and School Association Treasurers are reminded to submit this school year’s membership fees. You can now pay by e-transfer to peihsf@gov.pe.ca or mail cheques to the Federation office. Questions? Call 1-800-916-0664 / 902-620-3186 / ssmedleyjay@gov.pe.ca
🍎 Volunteers - Leadership Training Workshop - Tignish Elementary School
Westisle region's Home & Schools are invited to a Home & School Leadership Training Workshop.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 13th, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Place: Tignish Elementary School.
Cost: FREE
Content: Guidance for executive positions, bookkeeping tips, and general information for all volunteers. Please register by email: ssmedleyjay@gov.pe.ca or call 902-620-3186 by Nov. 10th.
🍎 Parent Leadership Grants
Parent Leadership Project grants for up to $500 are available to Home and School Associations. Leadership projects are to focus on parent leadership and engagement in your school community.
Go to: https://peihsf.ca/grants. Submission deadline: Nov. 30th.
🍎 Recognition and Awards Program 2025-2026
Awards recognize deserving individuals in school communities. The Crossing Guard Award Nominations, announced last month, are due Nov. 7th.
The Federation is proud to open nominations for its Extra Mile Award to celebrate school staff personnel. Nominations are due Jan. 17. Read more at: https://peihsf.ca/awards/
🍎 ADD this to your agenda…
1. Child protection and online safety
The RCMP officer who spoke at the Federation’s Semi-Annual Meeting about internet safety and child exploitation is available to speak at local Home and School meetings. Consider inviting him to lead a discussion on keeping children/youth safe online. Contact: Cpl. Robert Yaschuk, RCMP Child Exploitation Unit / Robert.Yaschuk@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
2. Student learning, health, and well-being
Ask your principal to share general COMPASS findings to spark a discussion on current student issues and next steps for collective action. This study collects student-level data from youth in secondary school on various health topics, including: Cannabis use, Mental Health, Smoking/Alcohol Use, etc.
Find provincial results at: 2024-25 Provincial COMPASS Report
3. Connect with your local trustee
A new Public Schools Branch Board of Trustees was elected on October 17. Invite your local trustee to a Home and School meeting to discuss priorities and stay connected with board decisions.
Tip#1: Add all news items in this Nov. 2025 newsletter to your agenda.
Tip#2: Review basic parliamentary procedure to keep your meeting running smoothly.
***Happenings in your community…
🍎 Donagh Home & School Craft Fair will be held on Nov.15th, 9 am-3 pm, and Nov. 16th, 12-4 pm
at Donagh Regional School (928 Bethel Road, Donagh). Note: 80+ tables showcasing the products of 60+ vendors spread over 3 beautiful rooms; wheelchair/stroller friendly (no stairs), raffles, fudge sale, live entertainment on Saturday, ATM on site. Entrance by donation goes towards our continued playground upgrades. Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9iZqZwv5/ Hope to see you there!
🍎 Bluefield Band Craft Fair will be held on Friday, Nov. 14th, from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 15th,10 a.m. - 5 pm. Proceeds go to supporting costs for the band's annual performance tour. Come and be entertained, find some great gifts, and build community. To book a table, if possible, go to https://sites.google.com/cloud.edu.pe.ca/bluefieldmusic/christmas-craft-fair.
Dates to remember:
November 11 Remembrance Day
November 20 National Child Day
November 21–27 Canada History Week