What's Up at Myrtle Philip? March 30-April 3

Well Deserved Break!

That was an excellent week! We saw all different types of weather, we got outside and played all different things, we had the optometrist come and check the kindies' vision, we had Sports Jersey Day, Pajama Day for many classes today...Smiles and joy and excitement for the break was all around.

For elementary schools, Term 2 is the "Communicating Student Learning" period where teachers have been sending assessed work home with feedback and next steps in lieu of report cards. Some teachers send work home as it is assessed and completed and some will send a portfolio of assessed work home. At Myrtle Philp, the CSL period ends April 17. After that, we will be in the final term where we will be doing final assessments for kids.

Children on an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) will receive an update on their IEP goals. Children who receive ELL (English Language Learner) will also receive an update. These will be mailed home.

Have an excellent two weeks! We will see you March 30!

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New Stuff

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Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age

April 29, 2026

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Don Ross Middle School and Virtually

The third feature documentary in the Screenagers series, delves into how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use.

The film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents and schools can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy home environments.

The film also includes many ways young people are using their wisdom and strength to help each other and themselves through this complicated terrain around substance use. While most documentaries about substance use focus on severe addiction, Screenagers Under The Influence fills a pressing need for a film that explores more common scenarios.

The film is grounded in teens’ current reality of being flooded by images on social media, movies, and TV shows about vaping, drugs, and alcohol.

Like the first two Screenagers films, Screenagers Under The Influence interweaves cutting-edge science with personal stories to create an informative and entertaining film experience for young people and adults alike. Screenagers Under The Influence focuses on practical solutions for keeping our teens safe in a changing world.

Register:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/screenagers-under-the-influence-tickets-1984931205669?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Student Drop Off and Pick Up

Teachers and EAs are outside before and after school to supervise the kids between 8:05 (first bus drop off) and 8:25 (first bell). They watch for safe play and anyone who might get hurt or to help resolve minor conflict. They are not there to police parent driving. 

ONLY let your child out of the car if you are parked along the curb of the bus loop. Have them get out on the passenger side. 

The inner lane is for getting out of the loop and NOT for letting your kids out of the car. There have been SO many close calls. 

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Thank You WhistlerBlackcomb Foundation!

The WhistlerBlackcomb Foundation has donated $45,000 towards our $90,000 goal to renovate part of our playground to make it accessible for children with mobility challenges. In the months and years coming, we will be working hard to create fundraisers and find grant opportunities we can apply to.

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In Case You Missed It

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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)