What's Up at Myrtle Philip?

That's a Wrap!

As we wrap up the school year, we want to share some celebrations and extend our heartfelt thanks.

This year, our students earned an incredible 1,647 PAWS tickets! We have seen unbelievable kindness, teamwork, and perseverance throughout the year. We are so proud of the way they’ve embraced our school values! Thank you to Piper, Paige and Sofia for counting all of those PAWS tickets!

Fun Day was an absolute success! Students worked together in teams, cheered each other on, and filled the field with laughter, school spirit, and sunshine. Thank you so much to Allie Smith and her Fun Day team of vollies! We ended the day with a very special visit from the Whistler Fire Department, who treated students to a giant hose-down on the field. Even more special, two of the firefighters were MPE grads from a long time ago!

Marissa and I will be in the office until Friday, July 4, and this will be our final send-out of the school year. We will return to the office on Monday, August 25. We will send communication out shortly after that. School will start up again on Tuesday, September 2.

Already thinking about next year, students will return to their previous classrooms. They may see a new face in the classroom as say good bye to some staff and welcome new staff. Ms Tanya Kim will be moving to Whistler Secondary to be one of their learning support teachers, Ms Newsome will be teaching at Squamish Elementary, and Ms McClelland will be on-call again. Students will spend the first week in September in their old classrooms as we determine class placements of the school year.

It has truly been an incredible year. Thank you for being such a wonderful, supportive community. You're doing a great job raising good humans because you show up, put in the work, and try (😉) not to worry too much. ❤️

As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child and we’re grateful every day to be part of your village.

Wishing you an adventurous and restful summer.

Warmly,

Brianne Aldcroft
Principal
Myrtle Philip Elementary

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Good To Know

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Registration

If you are new to Whistler, please visit the school district website for informationon how to register over the summer. They will send us your contact information and we will contact you in late August when we are back in the building.

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Report Cards

Report cards were sent home on Wednesday, June 25th. Please check your child's backpack. If your child was absent that day, please stop by the office. We will be in the office from 8:30am to 3:00pm until July 4.

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School Supplies

Teachers have again ordered what they will need for the school year. In August, we will send a link out to pay for school supplies.

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Garden Updates

The school garden is thriving, thanks to all the hard work students put in this spring! Together, we planted seeds indoors and out, weeded the beds, moved and spread a full yard of compost, rebuilt the herb garden, and added fun features like fairy houses and tic-tac-toe games. Students also transplanted seedlings, built bean trellises, and kept plants watered—especially important before our irrigation system was up and running (and even now, as some plants still need hand-watering).

You’re welcome to visit the garden over the summer!
If there’s plenty to go around, feel free to harvest:

• Herbs – chives, oregano, thyme, parsley

• Others – chamomile, lavender, kale, and edible flowers

You can also feed the worms, who are housed outside for the summer.

Please do not pick beans, root vegetables, celery, or anything intended for a September harvest.

We’re so grateful to the Whistler Community Foundation for funding our garden shed, child-sized tools, magnifiers, beautiful picture books, seeds, compost, and starter soil.

Big thanks to the Parent Garden Committee for helping troubleshoot throughout the spring. Special appreciation goes to:

• Jeff Murl – for installing a shelf in the shed to help organize our storage

• Katie Williamson – for representing our school at the Whistler Community Foundation’s Show & Shine

• Jordan Kobelka – for working closely with me on the irrigation system

A quick heads-up: Our irrigation system is acting up! As a backup, we’ll be laying soaker hoses on top of the beds. If you're able to check in on the garden during a specific week, please sign up here:
🔗 Summer Garden Check-In Sign-Up

Feel free to share a week with a friend. During hot weather, the garden may need a few hours of soaking each day. The tap is located by the staffroom door—your kids will know where to find it!

I’m already looking forward to harvesting with students this fall and cooking up a storm of delicious soup!

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Upcoming Dates

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July 1 Tues: Canada Day (Stat)

July 4 Fri: School Office Closes

Aug 25 Mon: School Office Reopens

Sept 2 Tues: First Day of School

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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