Dear DG Families,
February is Black History Month
This month we have been learning about some notable Black Canadians (past and present) and their contributions and impacts on their communities, Canada, and the world!
Avoid the Congestion and Get Some Extra Steps in!
There are lots of great things about our school. Ample parking is not one of them! Dealing with traffic congestion at pick-up and drop-off times can be frustrating. Parking a little farther away and walking is a great way to avoid the headache of trying to find a parking spot, while also getting some extra steps in. In addition to the surrounding streets in the immediate vicinity, the parking lot at Annieville Lions Park, just down the street along 112th, is also a great option.
Track T-Shirt Order Forms Coming Home on Thursday
Track and Field season will be getting underway for Grades 4 – 7 students shortly after Spring Break. We are, once again, offering families the opportunity to purchase a Devon Gardens Track T-shirt for their child. There are many benefits to ordering a school track t-shirt (other than that they look really cool!). We typically take a very large group of students to the track meet and we have a limited number of school jerseys, meaning students have to share jerseys and wear their own shirt underneath. Having students wear their own School Track T-shirt will allow students to have a school sports team “uniform”, while also helping to alleviate some of the problems we have dealt with at previous years’ track meets (eg. overheating from too many layers, sharing of sweaty jerseys, jersey sizing, students feeling they need a particular jersey or “lucky” number, etc…). The Track T-shirt will also be a nice keepsake for the students as well.
T-shirts are $20 each. Order forms will be coming home this Thursday and will be due back by March 10th !
DG Science Fair is Friday
The School Science Fair is on Friday, February 28th, in the gym. Grade 4 to 7 students will be presenting their science projects. The Fair will run from 9:20 to 10:35 and from 11:10 to 12:00. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
Pink Shirt Day – Friday, February 28th
While every day is “anti–bullying day” at Devon Gardens (regardless of what colour shirt anyone is wearing), on Friday, February 28th, everyone is invited to participate in “Pink Shirt Day”.
For many people this day has come to symbolize anti–bullying in general, but did you know that “Pink Shirt Day” actually began as a response to an instance of homophobic bullying?
In 2007, at Central Kings Rural High School in Cambridge, Nova Scotia, a Grade 9 student was bullied and harassed when he wore a pink polo shirt to school. Two Grade 12 students decided to take a stand against homophobic bullying. They bought 50 pink shirts, and organized a “sea of pink” to spread a message of acceptance.
Please note, it is not necessary to purchase a special pink shirt to participate in Pink Shirt Day – what you already have at home works great!
At Devon Gardens, on February 28th, and every day, students are encouraged to proudly wear the shirt colour of their choice!
What exactly is PAC? Check out their one-pager, here
PAC Movie Night Fundraiser – Order forms due Tuesday, February 25th!
Movie: Moana 2 (Rated PG)
Date: Friday March 7, 2025
Time: Movie starts at 5:00pm. Doors open at 4:30pm
Where: Devon Gardens Gym
Price: $5/person – ages 2 years and older.
Ticket includes a bag of chips and a juice box.
Order forms are due back Tuesday, February 25th!
Important Information
● Students must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the movie.
● Younger siblings are allowed.
● All children ages 2 and older as well as adults must purchase a ticket.
● You may bring blankets and pillows for the gym floor, limited seating available.
● Space is limited. Tickets are first come first served.
● No refunds will be given.
The PAC is also looking for parent volunteers to assist with this event. If you are available to volunteer, please sign up using this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p6BuKPmbHCeQZbdZCt7DZopyuVfAfNQWjecwrf4Nsrk/edit
Questions? Send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com
PAC POPCORN SALE FUNDRAISER – This WEDNESDAY at RECESS!
The PAC will be holding a Popcorn Sale on Wednesday, February 26th, at recess.
- $1.00/bag, limit 2 bags per student
- Students are asked to please bring exact change
- Order forms will be sent home on Thursday, with youngest and only students
- Order forms due back March 12th
- Bundles will be delivered April 9-19th
PAC Fundraisers ongoing throughout the year
For any questions about the following fundraisers, please send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com.
Pedalheads
We’ve created a new fundraising collaboration with Pedalheads! If you sign up for a swim, bike or other sport program for spring or summer, by June 30, 2025, using code DEVONG25 you get $25 off the cost. As well the PAC will receive a $25 donation each time the code is used. For more information regarding the programs available head to this link: https://pedalheads.com/en/british-columbia
Return-it Express
PAC has created a school fundraising account. To participate, simply bring your containers to the depot in sealed, clear bags, and enter the registered phone number, 604-581-6185, into the Express kiosk. You will be prompted to select the number of bags you’re dropping off, the kiosk will automatically print the same number of sticker tags displaying our PACs unique Express account code. Tag each of your bags with a sticker tag and drop the bags off in the designated Express drop-off area to be counted. For a list of Return-it Express location visit https://www.return-it.ca/locations/express/
Cobs Bread Dough Raiser Program
This program enables us to raise money for our school throughout the year! Be sure to mention Devon Gardens Elementary (or code 7806) each time you make a purchase at COBS Bread Scott 72 Centre; they will donate 10% of your purchase back to our school
Online Stay Safe & Babysitting Courses
Offered through First Aid Hero. When registering use promo/coupon code “DevGardens25” and our PAC will earn $5 from each registration. For details, available course dates and online registration, please follow the link: www.FirstAidHero.com
Kinder Books
Introducing the Kinder Books Loyalty Program for schools! This year-long fundraising program is designed to help schools earn credit towards purchasing books for their school library.
Here’s how it works: for every net book purchase made at Kinder Books, the school will earn 10% of the purchase amount towards a credit at our store. At the end of the fundraiser, we will notify the school of their credit amount. The school can then decide to use the credit at the beginning of the new school year or at the end of the calendar year.
The best part? This program applies to all book purchases at our store, including special orders for kids and books for adults. Plus, orders can be placed online at www.kinderbooks.ca, making it easy for grandparents or other family members who live out of town to participate. Simply mention your school’s name at checkout, and we’ll credit your school accordingly.
Online orders can be picked up at the store during business hours or shipped through Canada Post
2025/2026 School Year Budget Consultation Process
In preparation for development of the 2025/2026 budget, the Delta Board of Education is encouraging parents/caregivers, staff, partners, and rights-holders to share their priorities for the upcoming school year by 5p.m. on March 14, 2025.
You can provide your feedback by:
Completing a short online survey
Sending an email to budget@deltaschools.ca
Sending a letter to Delta School District, 4585 Harvest Drive, Delta, B.C., V4K 5B4
Talking to your school’s PAC
Please click here (or copy and paste this url into your browser https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/news-events/news/2025-2026-budget-consultation-process/ ) to learn more about this year’s consultation process.
Homestay Families for International Students
In the Community
YAK Pass – City of Delta
This Family Day, the City of Delta will become the first municipality in BC to offer free access to recreation facilities and programming for all local children and youth. The new YAK (Youth and Kids) Pass offers free recreation opportunities to kids 18 years and younger in Delta. To be eligible for the new pass, the applicants must be ages 0-18 and provide proof of Delta residency. Additional information can be found here.
Parent Education Opportunities
Substance Use Prevention, Part 2: Mental Health & Decision-Making Information Sessions
In partnership with adolescent clinical psychologist Dr. Hayley Watson from Open Parachute, the ministry will host three, free virtual sessions for parents, guardians and caregivers that will focus on practical skills you can teach your child and youth (ages 0-19) to prevent substance use and mental health challenges. These sessions will build on a previous presentation, which focused on practical conversation tools for speaking about substance use prevention with your children/youth. The previous session is not a pre-requisite for this one.
Family Smart’s lineup of FREE virtual events for February to March are open for registration.
Virtual Event: ADHD – The Real Deal
Description: ADHD doesn’t just affect the person with ADHD, it also affects those around them. As parents of kids living with ADHD, we can benefit from learning what ADHD is and how to support our kids. Dr. Duncan, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, dispels some myths and explains how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does.
Registration: FamilySmart – Events
Dates: February 25th 6:30pm-8pm
Virtual Event: Explosive Behaviour in Teens: Strategies to Empower Families
Description: When our teens are showing up in explosive ways, we sometimes blame ourselves. Discover with us as a therapist explains some causes of explosive behaviour and strategies that support parents and teens. Victoria Keddis hosts a conversation with Kirk Shields-Priddy, MSW/RSW Group and Family Therapist with Fraser Health START Program.
Registration: FamilySmart – Events
Dates: March 4th 6:30pm-8pm
March 5th 6:30pm-8pm
March 6th 6:30pm-8pm
March 11th 6:30pm-8pm
March 12th 12:00pm-1:30pm
February is Black History Month
Tuesday, February 25th – PAC movie night order forms due back
Tuesday, February 25th – Grade 6 boys Basketball game @ DG
Wednesday, February 26th- PAC popcorn sale at recess
Thursday, February 27th – Grade 6/7 Girls Basketball game @ RI
Friday, February 28th – DG School Science Fair (9:20 -10:35 and 11:10 – noon)
Friday, February 28th – Pink Shirt Day
Monday, March 3rd – Rainbow Dance Theatre presentation
Monday, March 3rd –DG PAC Meeting, 7:00pm
Tuesday, March 4th – Class photos
Thursday, March 6th – District Science Fair @ Scottsdale Mall, 4:00-6:00pm
Friday, March 7th – PAC Movie Night, doors open at 4:30pm
Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/
