It was great to see everyone at Family Fun Night on Friday! Our PAC did an amazing job organizing everything. Please see their thank you message in the PAC section, below. This will be another busy week at DG, wrapping up with Sports Day this Friday! We hope to see you there! Please watch for the Sports Day notice coming home with students tomorrow!
Administrative Change Next Year
Administrative assignments for principals and vice principals typically happen in May or June for the following school year. Some years there are many changes at schools across the District, and other years there is not a lot of movement. As some of you may already know, there will be a change for Devon Gardens next year as Mme Hamilton, has been assigned to be the Vice Principal at Cliff Drive Elementary in Tsawwassen. Over the two years that Mme Hamilton has been with us, she quickly made connections with the students, staff and families at our school, and we know that she will be greatly missed. On a personal note, I have had many Vice Principals over my 20 years as a Principal in Delta, and Mme Hamilton is among the very best. It has been a honour and privilege to work along side her.
Our incoming Vice Principal will be Mr. John Rodgers, who is currently the Vice Principal at Sunshine Hills Elementary.
SPORTS DAY – THIS FRIDAY!
We are looking forward to Sports Day on Friday, and are hopeful that the weather will cooperate.
Our theme for Sports Day this year is “THE BEACH” and students will be assigned to one of 4 colour teams: red, blue, green and yellow.
Students will be bringing home a Sports Day notice on Monday indicating their colour team. Students are encouraged to dress in their team colours on Sports Day.
As this is an outside day, students should come prepared for the weather (sunscreen, a hat, a jacket, dress in layers, etc…).
Students will be moving through the various Sports Day stations throughout the day, so they should also bring a water bottle they can keep with them outside for the day. For this reason, please make sure your child’s water bottle is clearly labelled with their name.
Sports Day is a regular school day, in terms of the start and end of the day. On Friday morning, students should arrive at the regular time and report to their line up areas, per usual. There is not “early dismissal” on Sports Day, however, we aim to finish up between 2:30-2:40 pm so that there is time for clean-up.
Parents are welcome to come, watch and cheer for students on Sports Day. We do ask that you please leave pets at home, however, as this will be a busy, noisy day.
Our PAC has organized special Panago lunch on Sports Day, previously ordered online as part of the Term 3 Special Lunch orders. If you did not order Panago for your child, please ensure they bring their lunch on Sports Day.
All students will also require a quick, easy to eat recess snack on Sports Day, as well as a water bottle (labelled with your child’s name).
The Sports Day notice will include this information, and more, as well as the general schedule for the day. Please be sure to read over it carefully. There will also be a section for you to return to your child’s teacher regarding lunch time and dismissal, depending upon your family’s plans.
Please watch for the Sports Day notice coming home on Monday, from your child’s teacher. Once you have seen the notice, if you still have questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
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
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at the Family Fun Night on Friday! It was a great way to spend a beautiful evening and even more enjoyable seeing everyone having fun!
A special thank you to all of the volunteers that made the night run! This would not be possible without you and we greatly appreciate it! Thank you to everyone for their continuous support of the PAC!
Kona Ice Truck – After School on Friday
The PAC has arranged for Kona Ice Truck to come this Friday, after school. Cash, credit and e-transfer will be accepted. 20% of the proceeds will go towards the PAC
Flavour options:
For menu options and nutritional information, please check out: https://www.kona-ice.ca/flavorwave/nutrition.aspx
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
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:
Friday, June 13th – Sports Day
Friday, June 13th – Special Lunch (panago)
Friday, June 13th – Kona Ice Truck, after school
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/
