Dear DG Families,
It’s the last week of May! Please read on for this week’s news …
When your child is absent
Student absences must be reported directly to the office, rather than through your child’s teacher. Of course, you can also let the teacher know, but it is very important to let the office know, directly. As such, if your child will be absent from school, please remember to either call our office at 604-581-6185, or email the school’s general mailbox at devongardens.elem@deltaschools.ca , to let us know. Please indicate your child’s full name (first and last) as well as their division number and/or teacher’s name.
When leaving a voicemail message, please speak clearly and slowly. There are many times we are unable to make out what has been said due to people mumbling, speaking too quickly, or excessive background noise.
Welcome to Kindergarten
We are looking forward to welcoming our incoming Kindergarten students, and their parents/guardians, on Wednesday afternoon! Groups of soon-to-be Ks and their parents will be arriving shortly after dismissal on Wednesday. This is the one time that we’re asking our current families to leave promptly at dismissal time and not hang around too long after school (to play on the playground or chat with staff, etc…). The new families may be a bit nervous coming for the first time, so please give them a friendly wave and say hello if you see them arriving just as you’re leaving.
Parent/Guardian Appreciation – Friday Morning!
We have such a great school, with positive and supportive parents and guardians, and our staff wants to appreciate you! We hope you will be able to stop by DG this Friday, before school, for our Parent/Guardian Appreciation Event. Whether you’re able to stay for a bit of a visit, or just pick up a to-go goodie bag on your way, we look forward to seeing you to say “hello and thank you” to all our parents and guardians!
Grade 7 Bottle Drive
To help support end-of-year activities for the grade 7 students, the Grade 7 parents are planning a bottle drive on Saturday, May 31st from 9 am to 1 pm in the school’s lower parking lot. Please save your bottles and cans and bring them to the bottle drive on May 31!
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
2025-2026 School Year
If you are moving and are not planning to return to Devon Gardens in the fall, please make sure that you let our office know. Even if you have let your child’s teacher know, we still need you to contact the office directly. You can do this by either calling Ms Chahal at the school office (604-581-6185) or emailing her at devongardens.elem@deltaschools.ca
What exactly is PAC? Check out their one-pager, here
PAC EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS
At the June 2nd meeting, 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 | No |
| 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 |
Treasurer: Keeps bank records, makes deposits, issues cheques when necessary and balances the accounts. Provides monthly budget reports for Executive Meetings. Attends all Executive Meetings.
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.
We hope you will consider running for a position on the 2025-2026 DG PAC Executive Committee.
Thank you,
Devon Gardens PAC
Thank you to all that have signed up so far, we are deeply appreciative!
There are still a few spots left for FFN and Sports Day so please take a look at the link and sign up if you can help! 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)! Please sign up for either (or both!) events if you are able!
Baked Goods for Musical Cakes:
We are also in desperate need of more volunteers to bake OR buy baked goods!
We still need a significant amount of goods to make this activity a success!
The more goods we have, the longer this event can run through the evening! Please email the PAC ASAP (pacdevongardens@gmail.com) if you can bake or donate items! Please ensure the items are nut free and don’t require refrigeration.
Items to be brought to the school the morning of June 6.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the PAC at pacdevongardens@gmail.com
Keep watching this section of the Sunday night “Week at a Glance” posts for more information about Family Fun Night!
Vancouver Canadians Baseball Game Fundraiser
Vancouver Canadians vs Hillsboro Hops
Sunday Jun 1 at 1:05PM – section 8
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
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/
Balding for Dollars Event
DG Staff member, Mme Turner, and her son Oli are participating in Balding for Dollars to help raise money for BC Children’s Hospital. If you’d like to participate in the event, or make a contribution, please check out https://fundraise.bcchf.ca/fundraisers/SuperOliFightsCancer
Parent Education
Family Smart Events for June:
Wednesday, May 28th –Welcome to Kindergarten event (please leave promptly at dismissal time)
Wednesday, May 28th – Homework Club 1:45- 2:45 (students must have a note in their planner from a parent in order to attend)
Thursday, May 29th – Divisions 12, 14, 15 & 16 Children’s Festival field trip
Thursday, May 29th – PAC special lunch day (subway)
Friday, May 30th – Parent/Guardian Appreciation Morning
Saturday, May 31st – Grade 7 Bottle Drive, 9am to 1pm in the DG lower parking lot
Monday, June 2nd – PAC Meeting 7pm
Friday, June 6th – Family Fun Night
Friday, June 13th – Sports Day
Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/
