First Day Newsletter

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome Back to Myrtle Philip Community School! We hope you had a wonderful summer and share in our anticipation of an exciting year to come. We look forward to continuing to build the solid educational foundation and positive school culture that we have developed together in the past. Please consider participating in our Parents Advisory Council as a way of supporting your childs educational experience at our school. The first PAC meeting of the year will be on Monday September 17th at 6:00 pm. Sharon Broatch, Principal

Myrtle Philip Community School September 4, 2012

School Schedule:
School hours for the first week are as follows: Tues. September 4th: 8:309:30 a.m. (bus leaves at 9:40) WedsFri. Sept. 5th7th 8:302:40 p.m. (bus leaves at 2:50) As usual until our student enrolment numbers are confirmed at the school and district levels, students will be assigned to the previous years teacher. Students new to Myrtle Philip will join a group of similar aged students. Classroom teachers will focus on the following important learning objectives during the first week: Review school routines, student behavior and safety expectations Assess students in the core areas of reading, writing and math Provide opportunities for students to build social skills We anticipate that students will move to their new classroom teacher on Thursday morning. Kindergarten children will attend individual orientation meetings on Thursday and Friday.

School Website and Staff Email Addresses:

Website www.myrtlephilipcommunityschool.bc.ca Staff email: first letter of first name, last name @sd48.bc.ca For example: dhart@sd48.bc.ca or greimer@sd48.bc.ca

Welcome Back BBQ:

The PAC would like to invite all the parents and students of Myrtle Philip Community School to join them at a welcome event on Tuesday September 11th at 6:00 pm. Entry by donation. If you can help out please contact Melanie Jones at 604- 935-2778 or mejones1@shaw.ca

Student Placements:
Student placement at MPCS is taken very seriously by our staff. Careful consideration of student academic ability, social and emotional development, special learning and behavioural needs are taken into consideration when assigning students to a particular class grouping. Student friendships are considered but are not the only criteria when placing students. Our goal is to achieve the best possible learning environment for all students in any particular class grouping. Thursday September 6th: All students should report to their last years class promptly so that moves to their new classrooms can begin immediately. We ask that you not accompany your child to his/her new classroom so that the moves can happen smoothly. Class Lists will be posted in the main hall by 9:00 a.m. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Student Agenda Books:

All Grades One to Seven students are required to have an agenda book as it is a valuable means of communication between school and home. These are to be purchased in classrooms beginning on Sept. 6th for a cost of $10.00 (cheque payable to MPCS or exact change only)

School Supplies:
Supply lists are available in the office. For those of you that ordered Student Supply Packages last June, the packages will be delivered to classrooms on Thursday. If you would still like to order supply packages this can be done online ($5.00 late fee). www.teachersfile.ca No orders can be accepted at the school office.

Allergy Awareness:
Our school is a Nut Free Zone. To ensure the safety of all of our students it is imperative that no peanut, sesame or other nut products be brought to school. This can be a life threatening issue for a child with an allergy so we appreciate your cooperation.

Strut Your Stuff:

COMMUNITY SPORT & RECREATION REGISTRATION & INFORMATION FAIR THURS. SEPT. 6th MYRTLE PHILIP COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 p.m. 8 p.m.

Register for Fall and Winter activities Talk to representatives from community groups and RMOW recreation programming staff Trade-in and purchase small sports equipment or clothing Watch and take part in mini sport related displays Kidsport grant application and information available Concession by RMOW Sister City Exchange Organized by KidSport Whistler & RMOW Community Life Department For information contact Sheila 604-905-9393, or Stephanie 604-902-1433