Dear DG Families,

It’s hard to believe it’s already December!  There will be lots going on this month, so please be sure to pay close attention to communication from the school, and also keep an eye on the events calendar on the website.

Weeks of Giving Donations

Thank you for all of your donations for our Shoe Box Gift initiative.   This week, staff will be assembling and wrapping the gift boxes.

Christmas Concert Tickets Keep Them in a Safe Spot!

Our Christmas concert is coming up soon – December 16th!  There will be two shows: 1:30pm and 6:30pm.  Due to space constraints, we are limiting attendance for the evening concert.

Families have each been issued two tickets for the evening performance.   These were sent home with youngest/only students.   If you did not receive yours, please contact your child’s teacher ASAP.

Please put your tickets in a safe place! There are no extra tickets so we will be unable to replace any that are lost.   If you have lost your tickets, you may come to the afternoon show as tickets are not required.   Tickets ARE required for the evening show.

If you will not be using your tickets for the evening concert, please return them to the school office asap.  We have a list of families who have requested additional tickets should any become available.

Coming soon – Winners of the “Best Seats” contest will be contacted, via email.

Canned Food Drive – December 16th

As we have done in previous years, we are once again collecting donations of non-perishable food items for by asking that you please bring a donation as your “entry” to the Christmas Concerts on December 16th.  There will be boxes just inside the gym doors in which to deposit your donations, and student greeters will be there to assist with this.    Please ensure all donations are unopened and before leaving home, please double check expiry dates for your donations. 

Christmas Hampers for Delta Families

For the past few years, we have partnered up with another school in Delta and exchanged families in need, in order to provide them with Christmas hampers/gifts.  This is something we are doing again this year.  Our sister school will provide hampers/gifts for our families and in turn we are collecting items to help their families. We do this in the spirit of trying to keep things private and confidential for the families to whom we are donating.

This year we are collecting new/unwrapped items to help provide a Christmas for 2 Delta families.    We have put together a google doc that provides a bit more information and gift suggestions for the families (see link below).   If you are able to help provide something, please indicate this on the spreadsheet.  

Please note – Currently, the items listed are quite generic as we are still waiting for more specific information about the two families we’re providing for (eg. ages and genders of the children).  The spreadsheet will be updated as soon as we receive more detailed information, so please check back soon. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iiW8B__YP7KgcecYEJlRbtel14ZX9P1kZaYAQkX8PAE/edit?usp=sharing

December 5th School Spirit Day: Imagine Your Future Career!

Cool Careers & Fun Facts (these are just a few ideas to help you get started!)

STEM Careers

• Data Analyst – Finds patterns in big piles of information. Like a detective for numbers!
• Statistician – Figures out chances and predictions. Ever wonder how weather forecasts work? That’s math magic!
• Computer Programmer – Writes code using logic and numbers to make apps and games run.
• Engineer – Builds bridges, cars, and rockets! Math keeps everything strong and safe.
• Chemist – Mixes chemicals using precise measurements—like a science chef!
• Physicist – Studies how the universe works. Math is their secret language!

First Responders

• Police – Calculate speed, distance, and impact angles to understand motor vehicle accidents, use geometry and measurement in crime scene investigations, analyze crime statistics.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – Interpret numerical data like blood pressure, heart rate and other vital signs and track response times and treatment intervals.
• Firefighter – Compute water pressure and volume for hoses, estimate distances and heights for ladder placement and use probability and statistics for safety planning.

Medical & Health Careers

• Doctors, Nurses, Veterinarians, Pharmacists, etc… use math to measure medicines and keep patients healthy.
• Radiologist – Uses math to read X-rays and scans.
• Epidemiologist – Tracks how diseases spread using math charts and graphs.

Finance & Business Careers

• Accountant – Keeps track of money so businesses run smoothly.
• Actuary – Predicts risks using math—like a fortune teller with numbers!
• Economist – Studies how money moves around the world.

Technology & Design Careers

• Game Developer – Uses math for graphics, scoring, and making games fun.
• Robotics Technician – Builds robots that need math to move and think.
• AI Specialist – Teaches computers to learn using math patterns.

Trades

• Welder/Metalworker – Applies trigonometry for weights and cuts
• Plumber – Determines tank capacity and drainage needs and uses geometry to determine angles to fit pipes
• Carpenter – Measures wood and angles to build furniture.
• Electrician – Calculates power and wiring safely.

Creative Careers

• Animator – Uses math for timing and movement in cartoons.
• Architect – Designs buildings with perfect shapes and sizes.
• Chef – Doubles recipes and measures ingredients—yum!
• Fashion Designer – Measures patterns so clothes fit just right.
• Music Producer – Uses math for beats and sound waves.

Specialized Fields

• Educator – estimate time to plan and carry out lessons, assess and grade assignments, budget for class field trips, interpret test scores and reports, and more!
• Sports coach – track scores and stats
• Meteorologist – Predicts weather using math models.
• Surveyor – Measures land for maps and construction.
• Pilot – Calculates speed, distance, and fuel for safe flights.
• Astronomer – Studies stars and planets with math telescopes!

And more! 

How to Celebrate:

• Wear your favorite career-themed outfit, on Friday, December 5th, and/or bring a prop that shows a job you’d love to have.
• Think about one way math is important in that career.
• Join us in this fun celebration that show how math connects to the world around us!

Please watch for the Zoom link and agenda, via email on Monday.

Created by Kids Art Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Created by Kids Fundraiser.   We raised $1,080.60 for the school!  The orders are expected to arrive at the school between December 8th and 17th.  Once they do, orders will be sorted and delivered to classrooms for students to take home.     It is recommended that you send an extra bag (or 2! depending on how large your particular order is) for your child to transport their items home, so we will let you know closer to the time what day to expect the items.

PAC Fundraisers ongoing throughout the year

For information about the following fundraisers, please click the logos.

Questions?  Send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com.

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Use code DevGardens26, $5 from each registration goes back to our school

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Use your personal Return-It account by clicking donate and looking up Devon Gardens Elementary

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Mention Devon Gardens Elementary at checkout, 10% of your purchase becomes credit for the school

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Use this link https://mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/fundraising/support to make a purchase and 20% of your purchase becomes goes back to our school

FamilySmart December “In the Know” Events

Title: Understanding, Supporting and Connecting with Teens with Depression

Description: When our teens are struggling with depression, we can feel lost about how to best support them. How do we know when they are experiencing a mental health challenge and when should we intervene? Learn from Karen Peters, Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Victoria Keddis, a parent with lived experience, as they talk about how depression shows up in teens and ways of journeying with them through it.

 Dates: December 2nd, Tuesday 6:30pm to 8:00pm

December 4th, Thursday 6:30pm to 8:00pm

December 9th, Tuesday 6:30pm to 8:00pm

December 10th, Wednesday 12:00pm to 1:30pm

December 11th, Thursday 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Registration: FamilySmart – Online Events

FamilySmart “HELP FOR THE HARD TIMES” workshops are an offering for parents and caregivers as they support their child after a hospital stay or ER visit for mental health. When it comes to caring for our children and youth after a crisis, we know as parents ourselves how important it is to feel prepared and supported. These online workshops were created by our team to support parents after discharge from hospital and are offered at various days and times each month. For further information or to register: www.familysmart.ca/workshops

December 1st -16th – Christmas Hamper Donations

Monday, December 1st – PAC meeting 7:00pm

Friday, December 5th – School Spirit Day – Careers!

Thursday, December 11th – PAC special lunch (Booster Juice)

Thursday, December 11th – Term 1 Learning Updates (report cards) available on line, via Parent Connect

Tuesday, December 16th – last day to bring Christmas Hamper Gift Donations

Tuesday, December 16th – Christmas Concerts 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Friday, December 19th – Spirit Day (red & green)

Friday, December 19th – last day of school before Winter Break!

For other upcoming events, please refer to the calendar on the school website:

https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/news-events/monthly-calendar/