What's Up at Myrtle Philip? October 26-30

Math It Up!

Words 100% by Brianne Aldcroft

 

Our Parent Numeracy Evening has been rescheduled for October 27 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the MPE Library. Tamara Beaton, our Numeracy Coordinator, will be leading you through a mini workshop on algorithms vs process. I will of course have fun prizes that will help you support numeracy at home. This workshop is intended for parents. Kids will find it very boring. You will love it. I promise.

 

Cooking is such a great way to dabble with numeracy with your kids. Here are some ideas of tasks and conversations that you can have with your kids:

1. Fractions. When baking, use the cups to look at fractions and how 1/4 cup fits into 1 cup. Double a recipe and see what happens.

2. Estimate. Guess about how much of the entire flour container you area using for the recipe.

3. Cost. This would be considered an "Extending" task for sure, but see if you can calculate how much a meal costs you to make. This has the double learning benefit in that you'll have to do a lot of calculations, but you'll also be able to show them how much more affordable it is to eat at home!

 

Halloween Is Coming!

Please do wear your costume on Friday, October 30. Remember that we can't have weapons at school. Lots of face paint can get very uncomfortable, so I'd avoid face paint. We also remind you that delicate things can get ruined at school. It might be a good idea to have an alternate costume for school if it's delicate. 

 

We do have a donation box in our office for the Tapley's neighbourhood. 

 

After Halloween, please don't send candy to school in lunches. It's less about the sugar and more about the extremely high novelty factor it has. Halloween candy is like a currency in elementary school where kids do trades and then the trades are seen as not fair and there can be double crossing...it can get pretty heated. Let me tell ya. In the end, I just end up taking the candy away and eating it myself. 

 

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New Stuff

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Parent Numeracy Evening! RESCHEDULED!

Our first of three Numeracy Evenings is on October 27 from 6:00 to 7:30 in the MPE Library. District Numeracy Coordinator, Tamara Beaton, will come and do a parent seminar. It's geared towards parents, not kids. It will help you understand the strategies and priorities for building a strong numeracy foundation. You will walk away with a better understanding of math, how we teach it, how you can support it and for sure you will get a PRIZE! We will have a Nester's Gift Card you can win, too!

 

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Roxy!

Ms Oakey's pup Roxy attends school with her. When Roxy is at school, she is working, too. Roxy works to help her students regulate and is an excellent conversation starter around social-emotional learning. When Roxy is outside of the classroom, she is always on a leash and in Sue's control. Ms Oakey has gone through the policy process to be able to bring Roxy to school to benefit student learning.

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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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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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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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In Case You Missed It

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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.