Dear DG Families,
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend, with Family and Friends!
Last week to order your spirit wear!
Order deadline is October 18th! Don’t miss out!
All orders and payments are done online, so there is nothing that needs to be returned to the school. Password for the online store is devongardens
For more information, including the sizing chart, please refer to the notice previously sent home.
Early Dismissal Wed and Thurs
A reminder that students will be dismissed at noon on Wednesday and at 2:00pm on Thursday, due to Parent/Teacher conferences. Please ensure you make arrangements for early pick-up on these days, and/or let your daycare providers know.
As school staff will be busy with conferences, it is imperative that students are picked up on time.
Have you booked your appointment?
A reminder that parent/teacher conferences are booked via Parent Connect. If you are having difficulty, or need assistance, please refer to these instructions. If you are still having difficulty, you can also contact the school for assistance by phone at 604-581-6185, or email the school’s general mailbox at devongardens.elem@deltaschools.ca
The Book Fair is This Week!
Our Librarian, Mrs. Goldman, has arranged to have a Scholastic Book Fair at Devon Gardens the week of October 14th Students will have the opportunity to browse and purchase books during their library lesson that week, as well as after school.
- Tuesday October 14 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Wednesday October 15 12:00pm – 4:00pm
- Thursday October 16 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Looking forward to seeing you at the Fair!
Cross Country Challenge – October 15th
Delview Thanks-4-Giving Food Drive
Delview Secondary will be holding its 33rd Annual Food Drive on Thursday, October 16, 2025 to collect canned and non-perishable food items to support families in need.
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Drive Thru Drop-Off times: 6 pm to 8:30 pm
- Collecting: Non-perishable food items and/or cash donations
- Proceeds Go To: Deltassist and Surrey Food Bank
- Online Donations Through: Delview Website
***Drop-off Donation Box will be at the front of the school during school hours in the weeks leading up to the event.
Does your child have a full change of clothes at school?
VERY IMPORTANT – all students (yes, even Grade 7s!) are required to have a spare change of clothes (socks, pants, T-shirt) at school. That way, if a students gets wet/muddy or happens to slip on the wet field, they can change into dry, comfortable clothing for the remainder of the day.
Spare clothing should be in a ziplock bag, labelled with your child’s name
Emergency Preparedness Fee
Last year, the school district introduced an annual $10 Emergency Preparedness Fee to help ensure every school is equipped with essential emergency supplies – such as food, water, and first aid items – in the event of a major incident like an earthquake (see letter from May 2024). As of mid-June, we have collected more than $125,000, which is already being used to ensure each school is stocked with emergency food and water reserves.
Our ultimate goal is to maintain at least a three-day supply of food and water for every student. This annual fee, due at the beginning of each school year, plays a vital role in helping us meet that goal and allows us to replace supplies as they expire.
For the 2025/2026 school year, families will be asked to pay this $10/student fee by the end of October. If your family requires financial support in relation to this fee, please contact the school office. Discretion will be maintained. Please watch for a letter, coming home, this week, with more information.
If your family requires financial support in relation to this fee, please contact the school office. Discretion will be maintained.
PAC POPCORN SALE WEDNESDAY at RECESS!
The PAC will be holding a Popcorn Sale on Wednesday, October 15th, at recess.
- $1.00/bag, limit 2 bags per student
- Students are asked to please bring exact change
For Fruit and Veggie Program
The PAC is in need of volunteers to assist with the Fruit and Veggie program. This involves receiving, sorting and distributing the fruit and veggie order to classrooms, approximately once every 3-4 weeks. If you can help, or for more information, please contact the PAC at pacdevongardens@gmail.com
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 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 Legion National Youth Remembrance Contests
Each year, the National Youth Remembrance Contests, organized by the Legion National Foundation with support from The Royal Canadian Legion and schools across the country, invite children and youth to honour Canada’s Veterans and foster the tradition of Remembrance through visual art, writing, and video.
The contest includes several levels of competition. Poster and literary works compete first at the Legion Branch local level, with winning entries moving forward until they reach the provincial at the local Legion Branch level, with winners moving on to zone, provincial, and national levels. Video entries compete first at the provincial level, with finalists moving on to the national competition.
Contest categories include:
• Posters: Colour or Black & White
• Literary: Essay or Poem
• Video
Poster and literary entry deadline varies by location. Please contact the Legion Branch nearest you for their specific deadlines dates for entries.
Video contest entry deadline submissions must be entered online between September 1st and December 15, 2025.
For more details, including judging guidelines and how to submit entries, are available at RemembranceContests.ca.
If you have any other questions, please contact the BC/Yukon Command office at (604) 575-8840 or contests@legionbcyukon.ca.
Wednesday, October 15th – PAC recess snack day (popcorn)
Wednesday, October 15th – 12:00 noon early dismissal for parent/teacher conferences
Wednesday, October 15th – Sunshine Hills X-country run (grades 2-7) 3:15-5:15pm – parents must provide transportation to/from, and supervision during, the event
Thursday, October 16th – 2:00pm early dismissal for parent/teacher conferences
Thursday, October 16th – Delview Thanks-4-Giving Food Drive
Friday, October 17th – School Spirit Day (pyjama day)
Saturday, October 18th – Deadline to order DG Spirit Wear
Sunday, October 19th @ 4pm – Giants game (PAC fundraiser), Langley Events Centre
Tuesday, October 21st – Photo retake day
Friday, October 24th – Provincial Pro-d day (no school for students)
Friday, October 31st – Halloween Parade
For other upcoming events, please refer to the calendar on the school website: