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What's Up at Myrtle Philip? September 28th - October 2nd / 2026

A Week of Community
 
Thanks to our wonderful PAC and the volunteers serving up burgers, weenies, chips, watermelon and Bubly. Starting the year together with families and school staff is exactly how it should be everywhere. Thank you to Mother Nature for the sunshine!
 
Ms DesBrisay organized the Terry Fox Run once again for our school with Ms Witwicki's grade 5-6s reminding us what it's all about. We are either directly impacted or only one degree of separation from cancer's whim. Our oldest students practically sprinted the "Black Course" and our youngest students ran the "Green Course" as many times as they are old and then some! I was so impressed. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who came out to high five, keep us on course, and re-route us when Mr. Bear came to cheer us on. Thank you again to Mother Nature for the sunshine.
 
Mother Nature could only hold on for so long, because she just drenched us on Friday during long recess. Sea to Sky kids are tough by nature and they played very well in the torrential rain. It's the damp clothing afterwards that drives everyone sideways.
 
Orange Shirt Day will be on September 29. Our assembly will be between recesses with the exact time to be solidified Monday. There is no school on Wednesday so we can recognize this day across the country. We lift up the survivors and honour the victims when we wear orange and remember that every single child matters. There are no conditions on that statement.

 

Brianne Aldcroft

 

 

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New Stuff

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Orange Shirt Day--September 29

MPE will recognize Orange Shirt Day on September 29th. Ms Oakey's grade 5 class is doing an assembly for us between recesses. 

 

The actual statutory day of recognition is Wednesday, September 30. There is no school that day.

 

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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 4 after school Meets in October, 2 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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Breakfast Club Begins Next Week 

Our Breakfast Club begins next Tuesday. Breakfast club will run in classroom #34 and students will be expected to line up outside that classroom door for entry. Breakfast club runs 8:05am-8:20am everyday / 5 days a week. 

 

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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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The Kind Mind Community - Kelty Foundation 

 

The Kind Mind Community has some workshops coming up this October. Please check out the link to find information on these workshops. 

Supporting the future of mental health in children and youth.

 

The Kelty Foundation

 

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The Art Card Project is back! 

Orders open Friday, October 9th 

 

 

ART Project

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Annual Picture Day at Myrtle Philip is here.

Thursday, October 8th / 2026

 

Photo Day

 

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A friendly reminder we have a candy collection box in the office for donations for Tapley's Halloween. 

 

Halloween

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Upcoming Dates

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Tuesday, September 29

Orange Shirt Day in recognition of Truth & Reconciliation

Assembly time TBD

 

Wednesday, September 30

Truth & Reconciliation, Day of Recognition

No School

 

Tuesday, October 6th

Parent Teacher Conferences 

Early Dismissal 12:00pm

 

Wednesday, October 7th

Parent Teacher Conferences 

Early Dismissal 12:00pm

 

Thursday, October 8th

Fire Drill

11:55am

 

Thursday, October 8th

Fall PHOTO DAY 

 

Friday, October 9th

Card Project Orders Open 

 

Monday, October 12th

Thanksgiving Monday

School Closed

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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. 

 

 

 

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

Bus Stops

Contact Info for the School Bus

 

Pemberton Bus Garage from 8:30-4:00 at 604-894-6434.

 

Squamish Bus Garage from 7:30 to 8:30 at 604-892-3421.

 

Emergency: call the principal Brianne Aldcroft at 604-932-1680.


Bus
Bus Loop
Drop off on the far right.
 
Never, never let your child run through the bus loop.
 
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tech
Personal technology is to remain in backpacks for the duration of the school day. This includes:
  • cell phones
  • e-readers
  • tablets
  • ear buds
  • smart watches (unless medically required)
 
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