Dear DG Families,
A message from the DG Student Culture Club
Did you know that at Devon Gardens we have a Student Culture Club? They are interested in promoting diversity, friendship, peace and understanding through highlighting and sharing different cultural celebrations with our entire school. Under the guidance of teacher sponsor, Mme Santos, these student leaders do this in various ways such as organizing assemblies, creating display boards, and sharing information on the morning announcements (including songs and music) about a variety of celebrations such as Diwali, Hanukkah, Lunar New Year, Black Excellence Day, Eid, Vaisakhi and more! As it may not be possible to include all celebrations each year, they meet at the beginning of the year to select areas of focus on for the year, with the goal of being as inclusive as possible. We are so proud of the work they are doing! Here’s what they’ve asked me to share regarding their next event:
“On Monday, April 14th, we are celebrating Vaisakhi! The Culture Club has prepared a couple of activities for students to do in their classes. Students are encouraged to dress in traditional outfits and/festive, bright, colours!”
Track and Field Shirts Coming Home on Thursday
Our track and field shirt orders arrived earlier than expected. 
Track t-shirts will be sent home, Thursday, with those students who ordered them.
Term 3 Previews
Term 3 previews will be sent home electronically to families on Thursday. Please keep an eye out for these.
Grade 7 Bottle Drive
To help support end-of-year activities for the grade 7 students, the Grade 7 parents are planning a bottle drive on Saturday, April 26 from 9 am to 1 pm in the school’s lower parking lot. Please save your bottles and cans and bring them to the bottle drive on April 26th!
Federal Election on April 28th
Our school gym will be used as a polling station for the upcoming Federal Election. This will mean an increase in traffic. Please plan on carpooling if you can, or parking a little farther away and walking the rest of the way (or, better yet, the whole way if you live close enough!). A reminder that the parking lot at Annieville Park is a good alternate spot to park.
What exactly is PAC? Check out their one-pager, here
Available PAC Executive Positions
The PAC is looking for a new Gaming Rep and a new DPAC Rep. If interested, please email the PAC for more info pacdevongardens@gmail.com.
A reminder about Special Lunch Days- there’s one this week (Pita Pit)
- Proceeds from Special Lunch Days will be administered by the PAC and go towards the purchase of school/student/classroom needs/supplies/events, etc.
- Please send utensils with your child as these will not be provided. Feel free to also send a drink, condiments, etc. to supplement your child(s) order.
- If your child is absent on Special Lunch Days, your child’s order will be automatically donated to someone else UNLESS you email your child’s teacher that you want to pick up their food. Pick up is between 1:30-2:15PM at the office on the day of (please do not come earlier). Your child’s order will be kept in the fridge until this time
Questions??? Please send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com.
Vancouver Canadians Baseball Game Fundraiser
Vancouver Canadians vs Hillsboro Hops
Sunday Jun 1 at 1:05PM – section 8
Veggie Bundle Pick Up – Apr 17th at 5PM
PAC Fundraisers ongoing throughout the year
For information about the following fundraisers, please click the logos.
Questions? Send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com.
Use code DEVONG25 by June 30, 2025 for $25 off the cost of your registration, the school will also receive a $25 donation
Use phone number 604-581-6185 at the express kiosk
Mention Devon Gardens Elementary or code 7806, 10% of your purchase goes back to our school
Use code DevGardens25, $5 from each registration goes back to our school
Mention Devon Gardens Elementary at checkout, 10% of your purchase becomes credit for the school
Information from the School District
Summer Learning
| Grades 1-7 Literacy & Numeracy Foundations
SESSION ONE DATE: July 7th – July 18th TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PLACE: McCloskey Elementary PLACE: Richardson Elementary PLACE: Ladner Elementary
SESSION TWO DATE: July21st – August 1 st TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PLACE: McCloskey Elementary PLACE: Richardson Elementary
* Students can register for ONE summer program only * Students must have completed Kindergarten * Students going into Grade 7 in September 2025, current Grade 7 students are not eligible * Opportunity to improve writing, reading, vocabulary and discussion skills * Full attendance required; on third absence student will be withdrawn * Parent will register student online * International students must register through International Student Programs |
| Grades 1-7 French Immersion Literacy & Numeracy Foundations
SESSION ONE DATE: July 7th – July 18th TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PLACE: Richardson Elementary PLACE: Ladner Elementary * Students can register for ONE summer program only * Students must have completed Kindergarten * Students going into Grade 7 in September 2025, current Grade 7 students are not eligible * Opportunity to improve writing, reading, vocabulary and discussion skills * Full attendance required; on third absence student will be withdrawn * Parent will register student online * International students must register through International Student Programs |
| FRENCH TRANSITIONS
DATE: July 7th – July 18th TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PLACE: Burnsview Secondary *Students entering Grade 8 French Immersion *Focus on academic and social transition to Secondary school *Parents register students online *Full attendance required; on third absence students will be withdrawn |
For more information, please visit https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/continuing-education/summer-learning-registration/
Parent Education
Opportunities for Students
April is Dental Health Month
April is oral health month and it’s time for @theCDHA’s Attack the Plaque colouring contest! It’s also a great time to remind everyone to brush their teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste (2×2 minutes). #oralhealth4totalhealth www.cdha.ca/colouringcontest
Spring Basketball
Free Kids Tickets for Europa Super Circus
Our school was sent some free kids tickets for this event, happening May 1-4 in Surrey. If you are interested, please see Ms Chahal in the school office.
Monday, April 14th – Happy Vaisakhi (wear your festive/brightly coloured outfits)
Thursday, April 17th – PAC special lunch day (pita pit)
Thursday, April 17th – DuffleBag Theatre presentation
Thursday, April 17th – Term 3 Previews sent home electronically
Thursday, April 17th – veggie bundle pick-up 5pm @ DG
Friday April 18th – Good Friday (schools are closed)
Monday, April 21st – Easter Monday (schools are closed)
Tuesday, April 22nd – Earth Day (wear your earth day colours – green, blue, brown, white, etc..,.)
Tuesday, April 22nd – BC Lions Energy Champions presentation
Wednesday, April 23rd – PAC recess snack day (Cobs)
Saturday, April 26th – Gr 7 bottle drive, 9am-1pm, DG lower parking lot
Monday April 28th- Federal Election (DG gym will be a polling station) – please walk or carpool if you can
Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/
