What's Up at Myrtle Philip?

Bears

We’ve had another great week, and the kids have been fantastic about following the new boundaries set to help protect our local bear population. While we haven’t spotted the grizzly recently, Conservation believes its presence may be pushing black bears out of their usual grazing areas, which is why they’ve been more active and visible around the school. To ensure everyone's safety, we will continue to stay out of the forest until Conservation confirms the grizzly has moved on.

E-bikes and School Safety
A continued concern is the use of e-bikes around the school. From my observations, students have been doing a great job wearing helmets and walking their bikes on school property—thank you! Please remember this applies to all bikes and scooters. In BC, bikes are considered vehicles, and riders are expected to follow the rules of the road. This includes adults transporting children to school. As a driver, it’s very difficult to predict the movement of e-bikes, especially when riders shift between behaving like a pedestrian, a cyclist, or a vehicle. Your cooperation in maintaining consistent, safe riding and driving practices is appreciated by all.

Class Placement Philosophy
Our staff puts a great deal of care into creating class groupings that support positive learning environments for all students. We consider a wide range of factors and aim to build balanced, inclusive classrooms where every child can thrive. While we understand that parents may have concerns about certain social dynamics, we are not able to accept requests to separate or pair up specific children. Every student is learning socially, emotionally, and academically and it’s our shared responsibility to support that growth. When families request specific placements or separations, it leads to a chain of conflicting requests that are impossible to consider let alone honor, and it disregards the fact that MPE is a community where ALL children are welcome. We trust our process and appreciate your support in helping us create a respectful and compassionate school community. We do value the knowledge you have about your child as a wee human, and if you think it would help us, we would love for you to fill in this Google Form. We do accept specific requests when it comes to siblings, twins, and step-siblings. You can give us this family information in the Google Form.

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New Stuff

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Volunteer Tea—Thursday June 12, 1-2pm, MPE Library

For all the parents who have helped out this year, we want you to know what a difference you have made.

Please RSVP to Shelley DesBrisay at [email protected] 

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Go By Bike!—May 31 – June 6

Reduce emissions, have fun!

More information below.

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FUN DAY Volunteers Needed!

Fun Day is Monday June 23 this year. PAC is looking for two volunteers to be the organizers and then 28 people to volunteer to run the stations. If you are able to help organize or run a station, please email PAC at [email protected] .

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Upcoming Dates

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June 4 Weds: Fire Drill 11:55am

June 5 Thus: Final Day of Library Sign Outs

June 6 Fri: Bio Blitz

June 9 – 11: Grade 7 Camping Field Trip

June 10 Tues: All Library Books DUE

June 10 Tues: Whistler Public Library Class Visits

June 11 Weds: Spirit Day – Rainbow

June 12 Thurs: Last Day Library Open

June 12 Thurs: Volunteer Tea

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In Case You Missed It

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Affordability Fund

The Student Affordability Fund helps ensure all students have access to basic school needs like supplies, meals, and field trips at no cost to families. If your child needs support, please reach out. This fund is here to help remove barriers and make sure every student can fully participate in school life.

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Breakfast Club

Through the support of the Feeding Futures program (Ministry of Education and Child Care) and in partnership with Whistler Community Services, we’re excited to offer a Breakfast Club for students who would like a nutritious start to their day. Beginning Monday, April 7th, breakfast will be available in the Alex Philip Lounge from 8:05 to 8:25 am.

Breakfast Club Expectations:

1. Students should remain in the designated area while participating.
2. Students are expected to help clean up before heading to class.
3. Breakfast is available from 8:05–8:25 am. Students arriving after this time can access food from the community fridge.
4. After breakfast, students go outside until the morning bell.

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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