Copy of What's Up at Myrtle Philip? October 13th - 16th / 2026
🧡🍁As we head into the Thanksgiving long weekend, we want to wish all our Myrtle Philip families a wonderful time together, filled with good food, laughter, and a little extra time to relax and recharge....and let's not forget the yummy stuffing! 🦃🍂
It’s hard to believe how quickly the school year is moving along! Our superstar students and staff have really settled into their groove, and we’re finding our rhythm as we work through all the exciting things that make up a school year. Yesterday, we practiced another fire drill, and everyone did a fantastic job — including our newest little Kindergarten learners! We are so proud of how well everyone is learning routines, following expectations, and taking care of one another.
We hope you enjoy that extra day together, make some special memories, and take a moment to appreciate all the little things we’re thankful for. From our MPE family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🍁
Courtney Brown
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New Stuff
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Art Card Project is OPEN!
The card project art is back, and online ordering is now open. You can view your child's artwork and place your order online at www.TheCardProject.ca using the school access code MP83.
Important Dates:
Priority order deadline: Sunday October 18th
Delivery: The week of November 16-20th...Great Christmas present ideas!
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Garden Bed Help--Myrtle Philip needs to put our garden beds to sleep for the winter. We are looking for old sheet donations to help us with this task. Bed sheets of any size will help. Please bring into the office if you have any you can donate.
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Cross Country run club - Tuesdays
XC Running has started for students grade 4-7 at MP. Practices will be at noon on Tuesdays. The coaches this year are Shelley DesBrisay and Livia Wells. There will be 3 after school meets in October 1 in Squamish, 1 in Pemberton and 1 at Spring Creek in Whistler. Stand by for permission forms and more details.
We had over 50 enthusiastic students show up to practice this week!
This will be a great season for MP!
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Bake Sale for Joseph and Twitti School
Every year we run a bake sale to raise money for Jospeh's tuition at the Twitti School. This year we are trying to raise enough to pay two student's tuition! Our bake sale has been set for October 27th. Stay tuned for more information.
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The Kind Mind Community - Kelty Foundation
The Kind Mind Community has some workshops coming up this October. Please check out the link to find information on these workshops.
Supporting the future of mental health in children and youth.
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A friendly reminder we have a candy collection box in the office for donations for Tapley's Halloween.
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Upcoming Dates
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Monday, October 12th
Thanksgiving Monday
School Closed
Friday, October 16th
Fire Drill
Tuesday, October 20th
Parent Numeracy Night
Thursday, October 22
PAC Movie Night
Friday, October 23rd
Professional Development Day
School Closed
Tuesday, October 27th
Bake Sale Day for Joseph and Twitti School
Friday, October 30th
Myrtle Philip Haunted House
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School Supplies
Teachers have pre-purchased supplies for students. The cost is $50. If you need some financial assistance with this, please reach out to Courtney Brown or Brianne Aldcroft. Link for payment for student supplies: https://sd48seatosky.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/14700/211/False/True
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Personal Technology
Personal technology can interrupt learning because notifications, messages, and games pull attention away from class. Keeping devices put away helps everyone stay focused, protects people’s privacy, and makes sure learning isn’t disrupted.
Students may not use personal electronic devices including cell phones, smart watches, e-readers, and wireless earbuds during the school day unless a teacher gives clear permission for learning.
Devices, including watches, must stay turned off and kept in backpacks. If a device is used without permission, it will be taken to the office. After the first offence, the student can pick it up at the office. After the second, a parent or guardian must pick it up.
--> Teachers may not be able to tell the difference between a normal watch and a smart watch. They may ask that all watches be kept in backpacks. Admin supports this. Teachers don't have time to check every watch and what it can and can't do.
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Attendance
Regular attendance and being on time are really important for kids' learning and development. When kids are in class consistently, they build routines, stay connected to peers and teachers, and engage in daily learning that helps them grow academically and socially.
If your child will be away, please use the [email protected] address to let us know. Don't use Courtney's work address as if she is away, we will not see the email.
Please let the office know as soon as possible if your child will be away during the first week of school. Email [email protected] with your child’s first and last name, the reason for their absence, and their start date. This is critical for our reporting to the district and Ministry.
We ask that both new and returning families take a moment to familiarize themselves with our Attendance Procedures and expectations.
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Bussing
Information about registering for busing and route information can be found here.
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Volunteers
Criminal Records Checks - If you wish to volunteer at Myrtle Philip Community School or partake in any class field trips in the upcoming school years, we require that a Criminal Record Check (CRC) be on file here at the office. Click here for more info.
Volunteer Driver Application – This must be completed annually in addition to the CRC if you plan to volunteer as a driver this year: Volunteers – Families – Myrtle Philip Community School (sd48myrtlephilip.org)
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SchoolCash Online
School District 48 uses SchoolCash Online for both forms and online payments.
Please register your child if you have not already done so: Online School Payments – Parents – Sea to Sky School District (No. 48) (sd48seatosky.org)
Forms – mandatory district forms are available now to sign on cash online. Forms included: Student Personal Info, Tech & Media Consent and Off-Site Activity Consent.
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
Contact Info for the School Bus
Pemberton Bus Garage from 8:30-4:00 at 604-894-6434.
Squamish Bus Garage from 7:30 to 8:30 at 604-892-3421.
Emergency: call the principal Brianne Aldcroft at 604-932-1680.
- cell phones
- e-readers
- tablets
- ear buds
- smart watches (unless medically required)