What's Up at Myrtle Philip? September 14 - 18th / 2026

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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Class Placements

Class placements were created through a thoughtful and collaborative process. We considered peer dynamics, social-emotional needs, and learning needs to name only a few, and then we designed learning communities. No environment will be perfect for any individual child and that's the point! This is how we grow. 

Days will be hard. Learning will be hard. Navigating peers will be hard. We will help them. 

The ultimate goal of the placement process was to create inclusive learning environments where kids feel known, supported and ready to learn. If there are times when that's not happening, then that is our work to dive in on, not avoid. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's classroom teacher.

"If you can struggle, you can succeed."  Piper M., Grade 6 student at MPE.

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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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Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club will be back! We will get it up and running in mid-September.

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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 will be made available to sign within the week. We will inform you when they are ready. Forms will include: Student Personal Info, Tech & Media Consent and Off-Site Activity Consent & Walking Field Trips. Forms will be uploaded as soon as they are available, and you will be prompted once they are in your cash online via email from office. 

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Hot Lunch

MPE has a hot lunch program on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in signing up.

More information about hot lunch will come out next week.