Dear DG Families,

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.

NO:

onions

seafood/fish

nuts

Reminder – Book your Appointment for Student Led Conferences 

Appointments for Student Led Conferences can be booked through Parent Connect until February 4th, 2026.

Instructions for Parent Connect can be found here

If you are having difficulty, please contact Ms Chahal in the office.

Early Dismissal February 5th and 6th

Student led conferences are on Thursday, February 5th and  Friday, February 6th To accommodate this, students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm on both February 5th and 6th   

As teachers will be conducting conferences, students must be picked up, promptly, at 2:00 pm on these dates. 

Please make a note of this in your calendars and advise daycare providers or other family members who pick up your child from school.

Student Led Conferences

Student led conferences are on Thursday, February 5th and  Friday, February 6th. To accommodate this, students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm on both February 5th and 6th.    Please ensure that you make arrangements to pick-up your children promptly at 2:00 pm on these dates and/or notify your child’s daycare.

What is a Student-Led Conference?  Just as it sounds, a student-led conference is a conference with parents, led by the student.  The role of the classroom teacher is a facilitator in the conference process.  Students lead parents through a discussion of their work and established academic and social goals.  The process includes the teacher facilitating several conferences at the same time.  Conference appointments will be 20 min long (some students/parents may require less time, which is fine), and several sets of parents may sign up for each appointment time.

 

 

 

 

 

When students have the opportunity to show, explain and demonstrate their learning, they are not only communicating their accomplishments and understanding, but also sharing with you what and how they are learning, and the criteria for success. In addition, giving students this opportunity:

• develops your child’s self-assessment and communication skills
• helps build the independence, confidence, self-esteem and pride of your child
• provides an opportunity for your child to receive supportive feedback to further their learning
• provides an opportunity to celebrate your child’s learning. While your child is leading you through the conference, the teacher will be available to join you for part of the time.

 

Roles and Responsibilities of Student-Led Conferences

The Role of the Student –

Prior to the conference, students collect evidence of their learning to share with their parents and collaborate with their teachers to review their progress and set learning goals.  During the conference, students share and discuss learning with their parents and determine next    steps to improve learning.

The Role of the Parent(s) –

Prior to the conference, parents should familiarize themselves with the conference process, prepare some questions for discussion during the conference and sign up for a conference appointment time (this will be done via Parent Connect – please watch for an email coming soon).  During the conference, parents should participate actively (listen, ask questions) and provide feedback to assist their child in identifying strengths and learning goals.

The Role of the Teacher –

Prior to the conference, teachers help students prepare for the conference by guiding the student to collect evidence of their learning and review learning goals.  During the conference, the teacher is there as a facilitator and guide.  Questions should for the most part be directed towards your child. If you have further questions for your child’s teacher, please make an appointment at a later time.

Ensuring Students come Dressed for the Weather

Although it’s supposed to warm up a little this week, it’s still going to be chilly and we may even get some snow.  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.   Students need to come to school wearing:

• a jacket, not just a hoodie
• long pants, rather than shorts
• a toque, mitts and a scarf
• footwear for winter walking (rubber soles with a good tread to prevent slips, material to keep feet warm and dry, enough room for thicker/extra socks)

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.

What happens if it snows?   Occasionally the District has closed schools due to snow.   In this event, any district wide closure or decisions will be decided and communicated by 7 a.m. on that day.  Any announcements will be made via radio stations (CBC AM 690, CKNW AM 980, News AM 1130, Fairchild AM 1470) and via TV stations (CTV BC, CBC, City TV, Global BC).   Information will also be posted on the school district website.

Movie Night Tickets have been sent home with students who ordered them. 

If you did not receive yours, please contact the PAC pacdevongardens@gmail.com

Dine-In / Take-Out Fundraiser with White Spot (72nd & Scott Road) –  February 12th

Looking for an easy dinner plan to enjoy with family and friends while also supporting the school?

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

Canadian Parents for French Contest – Où est Bonhomme?

North Delta Longhorns Flag Football and Spring Cheer Programs

January 4th –  February 12th: LATE French Immersion (Gr 6 entry) applications for 26-27 school year available on the School District website   Application deadline 4pm,  Feb12th 

Tuesday, January 27th – Math Festival for all classes

Thursday, January 29th – Gr 7 girls basketball game @ DG

Friday, January 30th – PAC movie night

Monday, February 2nd – PAC Meeting, 7pm

Tuesday, February 3rd – Gr 7 boys basketball game @ AN

Wednesday, February 4th –  last day to book appointments for student led conferences

Wednesday, February 4th –  PAC recess snack day (cobs)

Thursday, February 5th –  early dismissal (2:00pm) for student led conferences

Friday, February 6th –  early dismissal (2:00pm) for student led conferences

Tuesday, February 10th –  Gr 7 boys basketball game @ DG

Tuesday, February 10th –  Late French Immersion info night @ Chalmers Elementary, 6:30pm

Wednesday, February 11th –  Late French Immersion info night @ Cliff Drive Elementary, 6:30pm

Thursday, February 12th –  Vantap performance

Thursday, February 12th –  PAC Special Lunch Day (the lunch lady)

Thursday, February 12th –  Gr 7 girls basketball game @ DG

Monday, February 16th –  Family Day Holiday (schools are closed)

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

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