Dear DG Families,

A Reminder from Our Delta Police School Liaison Officer 

The Delta Police Department and City Bylaw Inspectors will be teaming up for the remainder of the school year to increase education and enforcement in all Delta school zones.

Throughout the past several months, officers have been actively monitoring these areas. However, we have consistently received a rise in complaints from concerned residents about:

Speeding vehicles
Parents stopping or parking illegally during drop-off and pick-up
Vehicles parked on crosswalks
Driveways being blocked

Motor Vehicle Act

Speeding in School Zone – fines range from $196-483 and possible vehicle impound.

Delta Highway Bylaws No. 6922, 2011

Sec 6.4(b) Stop, stand or park in front of or within 2 metres of driveway $75
Sec 6.4(d) Stop, stand or park within 5 metres of fire hydrant $75
Sec 6.4(m) Stop, stand or park contrary to traffic control device $50

We’re asking all parents and drivers to please slow down, follow posted signs, and show respect for the families and homeowners who are impacted by unsafe or inconsiderate driving.

Your cooperation helps keep our kids, school staff, and neighbourhoods safe. Thank you for doing your part.

Track T-Shirt Orders due March 11th 

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.   And, have we mentioned they look really cool? 

HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

This year, Track t-shirt orders will be done online

STORE LINK www.shopjaydees.com/devongardens

log in password: devongardens

Price is $20 (same as last year).  If you need assistance in covering the cost, the school can help.  Please email Mme Greenhalgh.   Requests will be handled with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.

Ordering deadline is March 11th, 2026.

Late orders cannot be accepted

When ordering, be sure to put your students first & last name and teachers’ name when prompted to do so. If you are ordering for multiple children, please put everything under one child’s name (Oldest)

Sales are final.  We are unable to return, refund or exchange. Please double check your child’s size before ordering. Sizing information was sent home in a notice on Thursday, so please check that before ordering.   You can also find a copy of the notice, here.

Track shirts will be delivered to the school in April & sent home with students in plenty of time for the track meet (May 7th)

Although we are encouraging students to purchase a t-shirt, doing so is completely optional, of course! 

Ensuring Students come Dressed for the Weather

We still have a surprising number of students who come to school without a jacket, even on days when it is raining heavily.  Ensuring students come dressed for the weather isn’t just important for playing outside at recess and lunch.  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)

If your family needs financial assistance with winter clothing for your child, we can absolutely help!   Please contact Mme Greenhalgh.   This information will be kept confidential. 

All Students Need a Change of Clothing at School

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.  Please ensure that your child has spare clothes at school that they can change into, just in case.   Having to call you (possibly at work) to bring your child a change of clothes is disruptive not only to you, but to your child’s learning.     Having a change of clothing at school allows them to quickly change and get back to business.  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.

Kindergarten Registration for September 2026

Do you, or does someone you know, have a child turning 5?   If yes, NOW is the time to register for Kindergarten!

Families who have been given a spot in our French Immersion program have already been contacted and should have already completed their registration package.

Families wishing to register their child for our Montessori program, should start the registration process now.   Families living in the Devon Gardens catchment have priority, however there is a process for non-catchment and non-district students to apply.   For more information, please check out:

https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/schools/student-registration/kindergarten/

Please contact Ms. Chahal at the school office by phone at 604-581-6185, or via email at devongardens.elem@deltaschools.ca. , if you have questions or require additional information.

2026/2027 School Year Budget Consultation Process

The Delta Board of Education is inviting parents/caregivers, staff, students, partners, rights-holders and local community members to share their priorities for next year’s budget. Your feedback will assist the Board in developing the budget as it allocates funds to various operating costs and capital expenses.

The deadline for this first phase of consultation is 4p.m. on Friday, March 13. There are several ways to provide input:

• Complete a short online survey
• Email your thoughts to budget@deltaschools.ca
• Send a letter to Delta School District, 4585 Harvest Drive, Delta, B.C., V4K 5B4
• Connect with your school’s PAC to share input

Please click here to learn more about this year’s consultation process. You will have another opportunity to provide feedback in April before the budget is finalized.

March PAC Meeting

We hope you can join us.  Meeting agenda and Zoom link will be emailed to families prior to the meeting.

PAC Family Dance March 6th

• Tickets will NOT be available at the door due to limited space.
• No refunds will be given
• Ordering deadline was Feb 26th.  Tickets will be sent home with your youngest/only child on March 5th.  If you have not received your tickets by March 6, please email the PAC at pacdevongardens@gmail.com.

Special Lunch and Snack Day Orders for Term 3

Devon Gardens PAC Fundraiser – Hot Lunches and Snack Days

• Panago Pizza (for lunch) – Thurs Apr 2 (Vegetarian & Gluten free option available)
• TCBY Frozen Yogurt (for recess) – Wed May 6
• Mary Brown’s Chicken (for lunch) – Thurs May 21 (Vegetarian option available)
• Subway Sandwiches (for lunch) – Thurs June 12(Vegetarian & Gluten-free bread option available)

Online ordering opens – Monday, March 9th

Deadline to submit online orders – Sunday, March 22nd

How to Order:
● Visit https://devonpac.hotlunches.net/ and register for an account (you must register for a new account each year, may use same login and password as previous years)

● Select items/order per child & pay

● For step-by-step instructions on registering and ordering/payment, click here.

Other information to note:
● Hot Lunch ordering is optional. Absolutely no obligation to order.

● Proceeds from all hot lunch fundraising will be administered by the PAC and go towards the purchase of school/student/classroom needs/supplies/events, etc.

● No additional utensils or condiments will be provided. Please feel free to send a drink, etc. to supplement your child(s) order.

● If you have more than one child at the school, place orders for all children first and then proceed to final payment. This will save you transaction fees.

Nutritional Info:
● Subway Nutritional Information and Ingredient Guide
● Panago Nutrition and Allergen Guide
● Mary Browns Nutrition Guide

● Please be mindful of known absences/vacations when placing orders.

● If your child is absent on the day of the hot lunch, the meal will be automatically donated to someone else. Please email your child’s teacher if you want to pick up their food. Pick up is between 1:30-2:15PM at the office on the day of the hot lunch

Questions??? Please send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com before ordering.

Thank you,
Your Devon Gardens PAC

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

Royal Soccer Club Summer Day Camps

Royal Soccer Club is a registered non-profit organization that has served the Delta since 1993. It offers summer day camps that are designed for children ages 5 to 13 (Kindergarten to Grade 8) and focus on promoting physical activity, confidence, teamwork, leadership, and positive social development in a fun and inclusive environment.

In addition, they  offer volunteer opportunities for high school students in Grades 9 to 12, providing valuable leadership experience and community service hours.

Resources and Learning Opportunities for Parents/Guardians and Families

Feelings First

Feelings First is a new provincial initiative focused on strengthening the social and emotional health of young children—recognizing that it’s just as important as physical health. A child’s ability to express emotions, manage stress, build friendships, and connect with the world through stories, conversations, and play all stem from these early foundations. As part of this initiative, free, self-paced e-learning modules have been launched for early years professionals, parents, and caregivers. The modules explore social and emotional development from birth to age five and include short videos, real-world examples, practical strategies and insights from child health experts. For more information, visit https://www.feelingsfirst.ca/

Integrated Child and Youth Care Team

What We Offer

• Community Support: Family Peer Support Workers provide in person, over the phone, and virtual peer support in some BC communities. Free. No referral needed. You can reach out directly to us, any time.
• Province-Wide Support: Through our partnership with BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, we’re able to support any parent or caregiver in BC, no matter where you live. No referral is needed. You can reach out directly to us, any time.
• Program-Based Support: Family Peer Support Workers are also part of multidisciplinary teams in some mental health and substance use programs. If your child is receiving services in one of these programs, you may be invited to connect with a Family Peer Support Worker as part of that care.

March’s Topics:

For Registration and More Information:  https://familysmart.ca/monthly-events/

Monday, March 2nd – PAC Meeting, 7pm

Tuesday, March 3rd – Class photos

Thursday, March 5th– PAC Special Lunch Day (subway)

Thursday, March 5th– Gr 7 girls basketball @ AN

Thursday, March 5th – District Science Fair @ Scottsdale Mall, 4:00-6:00pm

Friday, March 6th – PAC Family Dance, 5:30pm

March 9th – 13th – Semaine de la Francophonie

March 9th – 22nd – Online Ordering for Term 3 PAC Special Lunch and Snack Days

Wednesday, March 11th – deadline to order Track T-shirts

Friday, March 13th – last day of school before Spring Break

Monday, March 30th – back to school after Spring Break

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

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