What's Up at Myrtle Philip? October 19th - 23rd / 2026

Loving Warm Fall Weather!

Words 100% by Brianne Aldcroft

 

We are loving this warm fall weather! Kids are still ditching their jackets at recess as they get too warm. That means they are winding up in the lost and found. It's only October 16 and the Lost and Found is piling up. You should come have a look.

 

On Thursday, we had our Routine Rally. Thank you to Mr. Dontas' class for being the station leaders. The classes rotated through 11 stations in the school where the grade 6-7s explained the behaviour expectations. Thank you to Ms. McClelland's class who helped everyone transition efficiently.

 

Today we had Fungus Among Us and many of us went mushrooming in the forest. We collected so many different kinds of mushrooms and we are collecting the spores to see what they look like. Hopefully classrooms won't be too stinky on Monday.

 

Harvest Soup is next week. Your classroom teachers will have communicated with you about which day is their day. This is one of my most favourite events. I love how it brings everyone together. Food does that like nothing else.

 

We also have our first of three Parent Numeracy Evenings on October 20 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the MPE Library. Tamara Beaton, our Numeracy Coordinator, will be leading you through a mini workshop on algorithms vs process. I will of course have fun prizes that will help you support numeracy at home. This workshop is intended for parents. Kids will find it very boring. You will love it. I promise.

 

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New Stuff

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Parent Numeracy Evening!

Our first of three Numeracy Evenings is on October 20 from 6:00 to 7:30 in the MPE Library. District Numeracy Coordinator, Tamara Beaton, will come and do a parent seminar. It's geared towards parents, not kids. It will help you understand the strategies and priorities for building a strong numeracy foundation. You will walk away with a better understanding of math, how we teach it, how you can support it and for sure you will get a PRIZE! We will have a Nester's Gift Card you can win, too!

 

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Hot Lunch Donations...THANK YOU!

I wanted to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you to each of you who generously contributed to our Hot Lunch Support Fund through your hot lunch orders this session.

Thanks to your kindness, we were able to provide hot lunches for two students whose families may not otherwise have been able to afford them. Your donation helped to ensure these students could enjoy lunch alongside their classmates, feel included, and participate in something that is such a fun part of our school community. It's a wonderful reminder of how small acts of generosity can come together to make a big impact.

Thank you for helping us make the Hot Lunch program financially accessible to all students! ♥️

--Ashlie Girvan, Hot Lunch Coordinator

 

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Art Card Project is OPEN!

The card project art is back, and online ordering is now open.  You can view your child's artwork and place your order online at www.TheCardProject.ca using the school access code MP83.

 

Important Dates: 

Priority order deadline: Sunday October 18th

Delivery: The week of November 16-20th...Great Christmas present ideas!

 

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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 3 after school meets in October 1 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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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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A friendly reminder we have a candy collection box in the office for donations for Tapley's Halloween. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Upcoming Dates

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Tuesday, October 20th

Parent Numeracy Night

 

Thursday, October 22

PAC Movie Night 

 

Friday, October 23rd

Professional Development Day 

School Closed

 

Tuesday, October 27th

Bake Sale Day for Joseph and Twitti School

 

Friday, October 30th

Myrtle Philip Haunted House

 

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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.