What's Up at Myrtle Philip?
Thank You, Miss Marissa!
Today is Marissa’s last day at Myrtle Philip Elementary (for now?). She has accepted a temporary position at Signal Hill Elementary beginning Tuesday, October 14.
Marissa will be so, so, so missed here at MPE. She is both the brains and the heart of our operation! She keeps us in line and calms us when we’re frantic.
We’re excited to welcome Courtney Brown as our new Administrative Assistant, beginning Wednesday, October 22. After 18 years at the Whistler Children’s Centre, Courtney already knows many of our MPE students and families. We’re stoked to have her join our team!
In the meantime, Melanie McIntyre and Stephanie Picard will be helping in the office. Marissa will return periodically to support Courtney as she merges onto our busy MPE highway.
We wish Marissa the best at SHE!
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Class Schedule for Soup Making
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Date |
Monday Oct. 20 |
Tuesday, Oct. 21 |
Wed. Oct. 22 |
Thurs. Oct 23 |
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Shift times and teachers |
8:00-11:15 Ms Ireland and Mr. Kevin Dontas |
8:00-11:15 No one |
8:00-11:15 Ms McCance and Ms Oakey |
8:00-11:15 Mr. Reimer/Ms Baillie and Mr. Kris Dontas
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10:30-12:30 Mr. B. Maciborka and Ms Liza Campbell
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10:30-12:30 Ms Gustin and Ms Babiuk |
10:30-12:30 Ms Gutri and Ms Thorne |
10:30-12:30 Ms Sumaling and Mrs. Unruh
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Card Project!
Orders open today! Go to www.TheCardProject.ca . Our school's access code is MP83.
Priority delivery orders are due by Sunday, October 19 with delivery between November 17 and 21.
Final deadline is Tuesday, November 11 with delivery between December 8 and 12.
Any questions, email Marcelle at [email protected]
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Tapley’s Candy Donations
There is a donation box at the front office for candy donations for residents of Tapley’s. Thank you for helping spread some Halloween cheer!
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Calendar Change
Please note two important updates to the 2025–2026 school calendar (now posted on our website):
- Early Dismissal Change
- January 28 will now be a regular day
- February 4 will be an early dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
- Early Dismissal Change
- April 28 will now be a regular day
- April 8 will be an early dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
These changes bring MPE’s schedule in line with Spring Creek Elementary to improve busing and childcare coordination on those days.
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“Navigating Big Emotions: Kind Minds for Parents and Caregivers”
Presented by Sheldon Franken, school counselor and Kelty Mental Health presenter.
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In Case You Missed It
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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)
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Upcoming Dates
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Oct 11 Mon: Thanksgiving (Stat Holiday)
Oct 15 Weds: Cross Country Meet
Oct 17 Fri: Fungus Among Us
Oct 20-23: Harvest Soup!
Oct 23 Thurs: Cross Country meet
Oct 24 Fri: Provincial Professional Day, No School
Oct 27 Mon: Fire Drill
Oct 29 Wed: Collab Day, Early Dismissal, 11:45
Oct 31 Fri: Halloween Dance Party, Haunted House!
Nov 4 Tues: ConfiDANCE--Kind Minds wrap up Dance Party!
Nov 6 Thurs: Lock Down Drill
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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
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.
- cell phones
- e-readers
- tablets
- ear buds
- smart watches (unless medically required)