Dear DG Families,
Can you believe we’re already in the last month of school? It’s going to be a busy one, and reading these weekly posts will help on top of all the goings-on!
This week, please pay special attention to the PAC section, below. Monday evening is the PAC Annual General Meeting where the Executive Elections will take place. And, with Family Fun Night happening this Friday, there’s lots of important information in the “Family Fun Night” section, below!
While Pride has become synonymous with diversity, rainbows, and love, it was sparked from a much darker beginnings. Pride started as an uprising against police violence and injustice in June 1969 in New York City. Black and Brown trans women stood up to police violence. These acts of resistance, now known as the Stonewall uprising, led to the birth of Pride, Pride marches and the 2SLGBTQIA+ rights movement. Society has seen positive changes and improvements regarding the treatment and acceptance of members of this community, but there is still work to be done. Attitudes and injustice still exist and all members of our school community, whether they identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ or not, are affected by homophobia and transphobia. We need to ensure schools are inclusive and safe for students/parents/staff of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Someone’s gender does not limit their interests and opportunities, and their sexual orientation and how they understand and express their gender are welcomed without discrimination.
Happy Pride, Dragons!
Lost and Found
There are quite a few items in our lost and found. Please encourage your child to come and take a look for any items belonging to them (and/or come on by, yourselves, after school). Unclaimed items will be taken to a donation centre before the end of the school year.
Summer Volunteers Needed to Water our Garden Area!
You may have seen the Western Red Cedar tree and the planter boxes on the front grass area of the school. This area is well-used as an outdoor learning space during the school year and both the tree and the garden boxes require regular watering. While school is in session, teachers and students take care of this. During the summer, though, we need your help to keep these areas watered.
We will put together a schedule of volunteers to take turns doing the watering so that it’s a manageable task (many hands make light work). You will have access to water and a hose at the school, and we will show you exactly what needs to be done before the end of the school year.
If you are willing to help out with watering this summer (particularly if you live nearby!), please email Mme Hamilton at hhamilton@deltaschools.ca And, if you’ve helped with watering the garden in previous summers, you’re now an expert, so we’d love to have you on the team again this year!
Wednesday Homework Club
Optional School Supplies Ordering through SchoolStart for 25/26
Dear DG Families:
Your teachers at are excited to offer the opportunity to, once again, purchase your school supplies through School Start for the 2025-2026 school year.
The grade-specific lists are on the School Start website and you may order at any time.
The lists have a Starter Package (base package) as well as Additional Items Required. The additional items are required by each teacher; they include items such as pencil cases, sharpeners, and calculators. These products do not need to be purchased on a year-to-year basis if you already have them.
There are three ways to place your order:
- You can place your order online at https://schoolstart.ca
- You can place your order over the phone 1-800-580-1868
- You can print and fill out the supply list and return via email to info@schoolstart.ca
The supplies will be packaged and delivered directly to your home. If you have a PO Box, please use your house address when ordering.
If ordering online, go directly to: https://schoolstart.ca/
Then please click on the following:
– Parents Shop Here
– Purchase School Supply Kits
– Select Province, then City, then School
– Click Here to Purchase
– Lastly, click on your child’s grade
If you have any questions, please contact School Start’s Customer Service Department: Email: info@schoolstart.ca | Phone: 1-800-580-1868
2025-26 School Calendar
Our Calendar for next year has now been approved by the Superintendent’s Office and has been added, here, to the school website. Please note, the document you’ll find here is the general list of dates we’re required to submit for approval; it’s a static document. The most useful calendar to you will be this one. It’s updated regularly throughout the school year as things are scheduled, so please check it often (dates for 25-26 will be added here soon!)
What exactly is PAC? Check out their one-pager, here
Agenda and Zoom link will be sent out on Monday afternoon
PAC EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS
At the Annual General Meeting on June 2nd, the PAC will be holding their elections for the 2025-2026 Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Executive Committee. To view the Executive Officer positions available and their respective duties, refer to the PAC constitution.
The Devon Gardens PAC cannot function without dedicated volunteers. We welcome nominations for all elected positions and hope you will join us in fulfilling our mandate to represent the parent voice and support our school. Below is a list of the PAC executive positions, name of the current appointed representative, with years served and intention to continue for the 2025-2026 school year.
| PAC Executive Position | Name | Years in Position | Intention to Return for 2025-2026 |
| Chair | Cleo Nomm | 1 | Yes |
| Vice-Chair | Jennifer Iachetta | 5 | Yes |
| Secretary | Carlie Hubele | 2 | Yes |
| Treasurer | Emily Klimchuk | 1 | Yes |
| Gaming Representative | VACANT | ||
| District PAC Representative | Manjeet Sidhu | 2 months | Yes |
| Canadian Parents for French Rep. | Kurtis Beaumont | 1 | Yes |
| Member at Large | Shannon Gee | 2 | Yes |
| Member at Large | Patience Okantey | 1 | Yes |
| Member at Large | Lauren Schellenberg | 1 | Yes |
Gaming Rep: It is the main conduit between PAC and BC Gaming. Applies for all licenses and annual grant. Prepares and submits reports required to the Ministry. Attends all Executive Meetings.
Executive Officers shall be elected by the Voting Members at the AGM held in June each year. The term of office shall commence in September of each year and shall be held for one year. Any Elected Member of the PAC may serve on the Executive for as many years as is elected to a position.
Nomination Process
To express your interest, agreement to serve, and confirm your qualifications for the position you would like to nominate yourself for, please email send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com with the following information:
- Full name
- Contact information
- Position interested in
Nominations will also be accepted from the floor during the AGM on June 2nd.
We hope you will consider running for a position on the 2025-2026 DG PAC Executive Committee.
Thank you,
Devon Gardens PAC
FAMILY FUN NIGHT IS THIS FRIDAY!
EXTENSION CORDS and COOLERS NEEDED
Do you have an extension cord (heavy duty, outdoor) and/or a cooler that the PAC could borrow on Family Fun Night? If yes, please email the PAC pacdevongardens@gmail.com
If you are lending your extension cord and/or cooler, please bring them to the school, by Thursday, and make sure they are clearly marked with your name, so we can get them back to you!
We Still Need more Donations for Musical Cakes:
IMPORTANT INFO for FAMILY FUN NIGHT VOLUNTEERS
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for Family Fun Night! We couldn’t do it without you! If you’ve signed up to help, you should have received an email from the PAC with your volunteer information. 
If you signed up to volunteer at Family Fun Night and did not receive an email from the PAC, please contact them right away! pacdevongardens@gmail.com
Link for the volunteer page: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bnClhP57MpfCWsNn4IW38Oo-0xigPO8EnqIU73bbnOE/edit?usp=drivesdk
On the volunteer sign-up spreadsheet, there is also a sign up sheet for Sports Day, June 13th (on a separate tab, look at the bottom of the page)! It’s not too late to sign up to help at Sports Day!
FAMILY FUN NIGHT ACTIVITIES AND PRICE LIST
Please BRING CASH for wristband, raffle tickets and game purchases
- Wristbands (unlimited use of all bouncy castles) – $15
- Raffle tickets – $10 for 12 tickets
- Musical cakes – $2 for 3 tickets
- Lollipop tree – $1 per pull
- Face painting – by donation *suggested donation of $0.50.
All proceeds go to the PAC
- Concession (Burgers, hot dogs, chips, candy, ring pops, drinks, freezies) – $1-$7.50
- Food truck – $ varies. Vendor may accept credit card as well as cash
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Games, concession, raffle tickets, etc… are CASH ONLY
Partial proceeds of FFN this year will go towards a new playground fund!
PRE-PURCHASE WRIST BANDS and SKIP THE LINE!
Wristbands will be sold after school on June 4th and 5th, on the playground side of the school (by the ramp). Cash only, please!
Food Trucks / Concession Area:
Please bring your own blanket or lawn chairs to sit in while eating.
Litter-free at DG
Last year at Family Fun Night, there was a lot of litter left behind which took us quite awhile to pick up. This year, we will be putting out even more extra garbage cans. Thank you, in advance, for helping us keep our school grounds litter-free by using them
Your DG PAC thanks you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing everyone this Friday at Family Fun Night!
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
Electric Scooters and E-Bikes
As the warmer weather approaches, students will have more opportunities to engage in bike- and scooter-related activities like commuting to school. Please find below a reminder of the provincial regulations regarding electric kick scooters and electric bikes (e-bikes).
Electric kick scooters should not be used by students travelling to school or while on the school grounds.
Despite their popularity in our province, electric kick scooters remain illegal for use on public roads, bike lanes and sidewalks across most of B.C., except in a handful of cities that are taking part in a pilot program to test the use of them. The City of Delta is not part of the pilot program. Even in the pilot program cities, it is illegal for a person under 16 years of age to operate an electric kick scooter. You can view the provincial rules here: Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project Regulation.
E-Bikes: In B.C., it is illegal for students under 14 years of age to ride e-bikes. Students can operate light e-bikes at age 14 and standard e-bikes at 16. Parents or guardians of students below the minimum age must not knowingly permit them to ride an e-bike. For more information, including the definitions of a light e-bike and a standard e-bike, please visit: E-Bike Rules of the Road
Summer Learning
The Delta School District is providing an enriching and free program for families looking to help their child(ren) improve their Literacy and Numeracy foundation skills. These programs are available for students entering grades 1-7. Please note, the French session is, unfortunately, no longer being offered.
SESSION ONE
DATE: July 7th – July 18th
TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
PLACE: McCloskey Elementary
PLACE: Richardson Elementary
PLACE: Hawthorne Elementary
SESSION TWO
DATE: July 21st – August 1st
TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
PLACE: McCloskey Elementary
PLACE: Richardson Elementary
For more information, please visit:
https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/continuing-education/summer-learning-registration/
Are you interested in hosting an International Student? Or, do you know of a family who might be?
Opportunities for Students
North Delta Basketball Association Summer Camps
Basketball camps for beginner and intermediate players are running at Sungod Recreation Centre (August 18-22) and North Delta Recreation Centre (August 25 – 29). Please register at the City of Delta’s website. Click Here To Register.
Parent Education
Family Smart Events for June:
Monday, June 2nd – PAC Annual General Meeting & Executive Elections, 7pm via Zoom
Wednesday, June 4th – Grade 7 visits to BU and DL
Wednesday, June 4th – Family Fun Night wristband pre-sale, after school on the playground (cash only)
Thursday, June 5th – bring any loaner extension cords/coolers to school for Family Fun Night (morning)
Thursday, June 5th – Family Fun Night wristband pre-sale, after school on the playground (cash only)
Friday, June 6th – Grade 7s to Playland
Friday, June 6th – Family Fun Night 5-8pm
Friday, June 13th – Sports Day
Wednesday, June 19th – Grade 7 Leaving Assembly, 9:30am (for Grade 7 students and families)
Monday, June 23rd – Grade 7s to Central City Fun Park
Wednesday, June 25th: Year End Assembly
Thursday, June 26th: Last Day for Students, dismissal 10:15am
Thursday, June 26th: Term 3 Report Cards available online (Parent Connect)
Friday, June 27th: Administration/Clean-Up Day for school staff
Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/
