What's Up at Myrtle Philip?

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Happy Holidays!

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Have you ever been to a wedding and been so happy for the couple that you started crying? Or when your children were born, were you so overjoyed, that you cried? I think the same thing happens for kids as they get excited for the holidays. There was so much JOY this week and there were also really big negative feelings too. The good would not feel so good if it weren't for the bad, right?

Thank you to everyone for all the generous gifts! Thank you too for being SUCH a supportive audience last night as true MAGIC unfolded before our eyes. Whether the numbers went off without a hitch or there were some missteps, each performance was truly perfect. My heart was so full.

Happy holidays to everyone! We will see you back after some rest and adventure on January 6!

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Upcoming Dates

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Dec 16-18: Rehearsals for Winter Concert

Dec 19 Thurs: Winter Concert

Dec 20 Fri: Festive Sweaters & Caroling

Dec 20 Fri: Last day before Winter Vacation

Jan 6 Mon: First day back from Winter Vacation

Jan 6 Mon: Michael Allen Bear Presentations

Jan 23 Thurs: Spirit Day – Fancy

Jan 24 Fri: School Based Pro-D & CUPE Learning Day

Jan 30 Thurs: Lockdown Drill 11:55am

Feb 5 Weds: Collab Day – Early Dismissal 11:45

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Incase You Missed It...

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Affordability Fund

I want to remind you that we do have a grant from the provincial government to help with covering the costs associated with attending school. If you are struggling to make ends meet, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. No questions asked, we will organize to get you some financial support. If your child needs new shoes, snow pants, a new back pack etc. then we can absolutely help out. You don't have to tell me very much at all. Just that you need some help. I get it. I am shocked at the price of groceries like anyone. And my kids do not stop eating.

Training and Education Savings Grant

The Government of British Columbia is pleased to inform you that your child may be able to receive the $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant.

Children may be eligible if:

The parent or guardian, and the child, are B.C. residents, and

The child is between the age of 6 and the day before turning 9.

Once you open an account, known as a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), and apply for the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant (BCTESG), $1,200 will be deposited into the RESP for your child. Students can then use the money to pay for post-secondary education or training expenses.

Plan today: you don’t have to put any money into the RESP to receive the $1,200.

Step 1: Get Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) for you and your child. Go to http://www.canada.ca/social-insurance-number to find out how.

Step 2: Make an appointment with one of 56 financial organizations that offers the BCTESG.

A list of partners is available here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employmentsocial-development/programs/canada-education-savings/resp-promoters-list.html Bring the SINs for you and your child and proof of B.C. residency and say: “I want to open an RESP and get the B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant for my child.”

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Kukwstum̓ckacw, merci, and thank you,

Brianne Aldcroft (she/her)

Principal | Myrtle Philip Community School

6195 Lorimer Road | Whistler, BC, V8E 0C5

W 604-932-5321 | C 604-932-1680

Bus Loop

Drop off on the far right.

Never, never let your child run through the bus loop.

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Personal technology is to remain in backpacks for the duration of the school day. This includes:

cell phones
e-readers
tablets
ear buds
smart watches (unless medically required)

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