Dear DG Families,
A reminder to all drivers that the upper parking lot is for school district staff and emergency vehicles only. The lower parking lot is for student pick-up and drop-offs at all times, even when classes are in session and/or it’s raining or snowing.
The school recognizes that the parking situation at DG is less than ideal, particularly for parents needing to park and walk with their child/ren to drop off and pick up at line up areas. When picking up and dropping off in the parent parking lot, please be respectful and mindful of others.
Thank you for parking only in parking stalls. Double parking and blocking in other vehicles who are parked in stalls creates frustration and is disrespectful. We have seen an increase in double parking and blocking in other vehicles. This can result in conflicts that could be avoided by parking only in appropriate areas.
In the past few weeks we have also seen an increase in people stopping just as they enter the parking lot, on the ramp, to let their children out of the vehicle, even when no one is in front of them and there is plenty of room to drive down to the parking area. This has resulted in some close calls as other vehicles begin to enter the lot, not expecting people to stop on the ramp. Please drive down the ramp into the parking lot to drop off your child/ren.
The budget consultation process is fast approaching.
Expect an email with more information that will be sent directly from the District. They had hoped to have this email out last week but it has been delayed.
On February 4, 2024 World Cancer Day, three of the North Delta Minor Hockey Association (NDMHA) Sun Devils Teams will be taking part in the inaugural North Delta Fights Cancer night at Sungod Arena located at 7815 112 Street, Delta, BC. The three teams will be wearing special Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys in honour of our two players who each lost a parent in December 2023.
Three hockey games will be played at Sungod Arena:
- 5:45 pm – NDMHA U13-A2 Sun Devils vs Richmond U13-A3
- 7:30 pm – NDHMA U15-A2 Sun Devils vs. Ridge Meadows U15-A4
- 9:15 pm – NDHMA U18-A1 Sun Devils vs. West Vancouver U18-A1
An admission fee of $5 will be charged and all proceeds will be donated to the BC Cancer Foundation, in keeping with the wishes of the families.
The focus of the North Delta Fights Cancer night is to pay tribute to both the two NDMHA parents that we lost as well as to the people who have battled cancer and are currently in remission. We want our event to increase awareness and education: to encourage everyone to not ignore signs and symptoms and to get checked/screened for cancer.
Ensuring Students come Dressed for the Weather
This week looks to be less rainy but our fields are still quite muddy. We are also expecting cooler temperatures towards the end of the week. Please expect that kids will go out for recess and lunch, unless there is extreme weather. Ensuring students come dressed for the weather isn’t just important for playing outside. It’s also important in case of an emergency requiring evacuation of the building.
In addition to ensuring your children come dressed for the weather, we ask that ALL students have a change of clothes at school (yes, even grade 7s). The field can be quite slippery and muddy. In order to avoid us having to call you (possibly at work), to bring your child a change of clothes, please ensure that your child has spare clothes at school that they can change into, just in case. Your child’s spare clothing should be labelled with their name, in a ziplock bag, and left either in the classroom or in your child’s backpack.
Allergy Reminder
Due to very serious allergies, we ask that NO seafood/fish, onions or nuts be brought to school. Please also keep this in mind whether it be a lunch prepared at home as well as if you are dropping off a commercially prepared lunch (eg. fast food) for your child.
Late French Immersion Application Deadline is Quickly Approaching!
Are you interested in the Late French Immersion Program for your child currently in Grade 5? Or, do you know a family who might be?
Please note and/or pass along this important information about French Immersion for the coming school year.
Our district offers both early (Kindergarten) and late (grade 6) French Immersion programs. Both programs require an application prior to registration.
Here are some other important reminders/dates about French Immersion:
1. It’s important to attend a parent information session:
For Late French Immersion (entry in grade 6):
A pre-recorded Late French Immersion Information presentation is available here: https://vimeo.com/503206055
In-person Information Nights:
- Feb 7th at 6:30pm at Chalmers Elementary
- Feb 8th at 6:30pm at Cliff Drive Elementary.
2. An on-line application form needs to first be completed and submitted by the deadline.
This demonstrates a commitment by the families to register their child in the designated program if their child is accepted and to understand that there is a commitment for the child to stay in the French Immersion program until Grade 12.
- Deadline for Late French Immersion program (Grade 6 entry) is February 12th at 4p.m. Link to LFI application form
3. ALL families hoping for a Grade 6 (Late Immersion) spot for September 2024 MUST apply, including families who already have children in the French Immersion program.
Having a child already in the French Immersion program does not guarantee you a spot for your upcoming child. But, it does increase your chances!
4. Spots are given following a priority order (provided your application is submitted on time)
Find out more, here https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/french-immersion/
5. There is more IMPORTANT information on the District website
There is a PAC meeting on Monday, February 5th at 7:00 pm on Zoom. The meeting link, as well as the agenda, will be emailed to families on Monday.
PAC Special Lunch this week on Thursday (Subway).
Save the Date!
Suggestions: art supplies, kitchen utensils, small tools, home decor (picture frames etc), scratch and win tickets, small electronics, gift cards, candles, etc.
PAC Fundraisers ongoing throughout the year:
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
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.
Level Ground Trading
Level Ground is a BC business that works with fair trade coffee, tea, dried fruit and spice producers.
Supporters enter the code devongardens in the ‘discount code’ field at the checkout.
All products on our web store qualify for the fundraiser. Orders must be $40 or more. These orders also qualify for free shipping to most addresses in Canada (there is a shipping fee on all orders shipped to NU/NT/YK). All orders are paid for through our web site and shipped directly to your supporters. No need to collect orders or distribute products to households.
Your fundraising amount is 20% of total sales. So on a $100 order your school will receive $20.
Online Stay Safe & Babysitting Courses
Offered through First Aid Hero. When registering use promo/coupon code “DevGardens24” and our PAC will earn $5.00 from each registration. For details, available course dates and online registration, please follow the link: www.FirstAidHero.com
Questions? Send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com
Monday, February 5th: PAC meeting 7pm
Thursday, February 8th: PAC Special Lunch (Subway)
Monday, February 12th: Late French Immersion Application Deadline
Friday, February 16th: Professional Development Day – No School for Students
Monday, February 19th: Family Day – No School
Wednesday, February 21st: PAC Popcorn Sale
Thursday, February 22nd: PAC Special Lunch (Panago)
Friday, February 23rd: PAC Bingo Night
Please note, not all important dates are listed here. Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/