What's Up at Myrtle Philip? May 11-15

What a WEEK!

May Day was an absolute BLAST! Thank you SO MUCH to the MPE PAC. It's a lot of work and heart to pull off an event of that magnitude. Preliminary fundraising numbers are in the $18,000 range! This makes a huge impact on the events and initiatives that PAC can support next year.

And, there is NOTHING more beautiful than gathering with joy and fun. I was a little late to the party on Wednesday, but when I walked out and things were in full swing, that sense of community was felt instantly. Thank you SO much for supporting your PAC and your children. The more involved you are in your child's education, the better on so many levels. It takes a village to raise a child.

Math Night was a huge success too! Thank you to all the parents who came out to do some mathing. Tam Beaton demonstrated some of the activities we do with kids to develop numeracy and you were such engaged participants! There was no whining and no asking for water during instruction! So studious. My favourite part was where a parent said, "I didn't realize people used different strategies to add numbers together in their head!" My goal is to have one evening a term moving forward. 

Our Truth & Reconciliation blanket is well under way. We completed our blanket squares about two weeks ago and the Whistler Quilters' Guild has been sewing them together. I'll be reaching out to the Grade 5 and 6 students shortly to help me gift the blanket to Signal Hill Elementary. 

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New Stuff

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Garden Help! Monday, May 11

Ms Millen could use some help in the garden May 11 2:40 to 4:00 pm. We will be doing the final weeding in the school garden to set us up for the season ahead. Any help is welcome. We have all the gloves and tools. Kids can play while the adults work as the mud kitchen will be set up and other stations too.

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Grade 7 Farewell Ceremony!

It's a little too soon for me to wrap my head around it, but I know you need to plan, so I'm letting you know that we will be saying farewell to our grade 7s on June 16 from 5-6 pm. We will do a school-wide dress rehearsal during the day.

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Kindy Orientation--May 27 9-10 am

Meet at the flag pole entrance. We will have kids explore a kindergarten classroom with the two kindy teachers for next year and parents will have a chat with principal Brianne Aldcroft in the library about what to expect for next year.

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Volunteer Tea--Friday, May 29 1:30 to 2:30

We appreciate you! You volunteer for Hot Lunch, you are an executive on PAC, you help organize May Day, you help organize Fun Day, you help supervise field trips, you coach school teams, you help out in the library, you support literacy through repeated reading...You give so much to your own kids and their friends and we appreciate YOU parents!

We will have our Volunteer Tea on Friday, May 29 from 1:30 to 2:30. Come have some tea, a treat, and a chat with the other parents.

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In Case You Missed It

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Dear Sea to Sky School District Partner,   

On March 11, 2026, the Board of Education approved DRAFT Policy 808 Naming of School and District Facilities in principle during the Policy Committee Meeting. In accordance with Policy 207 Formulation and Evaluation of Policy, all newly approved draft policies undergo a 60-day public review period to gather feedback.   

At this time, we are inviting input on DRAFT Policy 808 Naming of School and District Facilities.  

You can review the draft policy and submit your feedback through the Policy Input Form, which is available on the Policy Consultation page here. The input period will remain open until June 1, 2026. Your insights are invaluable in shaping district policies, and we encourage you to share your thoughts.   

All feedback will be compiled by district staff and presented for review at the first board meeting following the consultation period. 

Thank you for your time and participation in this important process.

Kind Regards, 

Sea to Sky School District Communications

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Community Dinners

Community Dinners by Whistler Community Services Society and sponsoring partners are starting up again! See below for information on how to purchase your $10 tickets.

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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 back packs. 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 back packs. Admin supports this. Teachers don't have time to check every watch and what it can and and can't do.

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School Food Programs

Our School Food Program ensures students have access to nourishing food at school through the lunches and snacks in the community fridges and breakfast program. Whistler Community Services Society in partnership with SD48 provides food to ensure that every child has access to nutritious, delicious and local food to be able to learn at school. Government funding helps but we rely on family and community contributions to bridge the gap and keep programs sustainable.

Every bit helps - Donate to the program here.

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Breakfast Club!—All Welcome!

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

8:05 am to 8:20 am

Cereal and toast

Remember your manners, tidy up after yourself, back outside when you are done so more students can come in for a bite to eat.

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Bussing

Students must be registered to use SD48 busing and meet certain criteria.

If you have the same address as last school year and are already registered, you are good to go!

If you are new to the district or have moved homes, please go to the SD48 website for further info and for instructions on how to register: School Bus Transportation

Information about Bus Routes is also on their website.

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Attendance

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.

We ask that both new and returning families take a moment to familiarize themselves with our Attendance Procedures and expectations

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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)