October 23rd – 27th

Dear DG Families,

Have you ordered your Devon Gardens Spirit Wear, yet? (Don’t worry … you still have a week!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Devon Gardens Spirit Wear, featuring our NEW logo, is on sale for one more week! There are different styles to choose from (t-shirts, hoodies, sweat pants) and all orders and payment are done on-line, so there is nothing that needs to be returned to the school.

Here are some important things to know:

  • Ordering is available from now until October 29th
  • Items will be delivered to the school in early December
  • Be sure to put your child’s name and teacher’s name when prompted to do so, before submitting your order.  If you are submitting one order for multiple children, please put everything under one child’s name (eg. youngest)

Please note, there are no returns or exchanges, so please use the sizing information provided and choose carefully when it comes to sizes.  And be sure to double check your order before submitting.

Here is the link:  https://urstore.ca/group/delta-schools-pop-up-shop

We can’t wait to see everyone rocking their new DG Spirit Wear!

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Preparedness

Last Thursday, our school participated in “The Great Shakeout”; the largest ever earthquake drill!    “The Great ShakeOut” is an annual opportunity to practice how to be safer in case of an earthquake (“Drop, Cover and Hold On”).  We practice this emergency procedure, along with others, such as fire drills and shelter in place procedures, several times throughout the school year.  In addition to participating in the Great ShakeOut, every fall we also review our school’s emergency plan and supplies.  We also ask families for a small annual donation to help us keep our emergency bin well stocked (this notice went home last Thursday).  Some items, like food and water rations, have a shelf life and need to be replaced when they expire.  This year, for instance, we will need to replace the individual/per person water packets.  Thank you, in advance, for sending in your EP donations   Your contributions are a vital part of our Emergency Prep program!

Here’s a photo of the inside of our EP Bin (the big metal bin by the gravel field).  As you can see, we keep it well stocked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fruit and Vegetable Program Delivery This Week

BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Program:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our school is involved in the BC Fruit and Veggie program.  One of the goals is to encourage healthy eating by providing fresh BC fruits and vegetables to the students during school time. The students will receive picked, washed and ready to enjoy produce about twice a month at no charge. Only students whose parents have completed the permission form in Parent Connect are able to participate in this program.  If you have not yet completed the online permission forms for your child, please log on ot Parent Connect to do this.   The instructions can be found on our school’s website, here

This week we are expecting a delivery of Pears.

Many thanks to our PAC parents for coordinating this program for all our students.

 

 

 

Halloween

Halloween is just over a week away!  This year, we will be having a Halloween Parade next Tuesday morning (October 31st), at approximately 9:15 am.  A portion of the parade will be outside, around the back side of the building and parents are welcome to attend/take photos, along the outdoor section of the parade route. 

Not all students want to dress up for Halloween, and that’s OK!  Students who do wish to dress up for the parade should come to school dressed in their Halloween Costume, as students will not be changing into their costumes/putting on make-up at school before the parade.  Students who are coming in costume should also bring an extra set of clothes for after the parade. This will ensure that costumes are kept safe and intact for trick or treating that evening.e or give them flashlights or glow sticks to carry to ensure they are visible to motorists.

Guidelines for Halloween Costumes at School

Costumes:

  • should not be too scary (some of our Kindergarten students have not yet turned 5)
  • should be age appropriate
  • that promote illegal activities, drugs/alcohol, could be offensive to others, or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, or religion are NOT ok for school
  • must be safe & comfortable.  Students must be able to sit, walk, breathe, see and hear.  Anything that limits vision or restricts movement can lead to falling & other injuries. That’s no fun on Halloween!
  • that include masks must not fully obscure face or limit vision.  Students may wear masks during the parade, provided they can safely see
  • must be in line with our dress guidelines
  • appropriate for and respects the learning environment of the school, including outdoor learning, recess and lunch (students are dressed for the weather)

Also:

  • toy/replica weapons, objects that can be mistaken as such, are not permitted at school
  • props and accessories such as magic wands, brooms, lightsabers, tiaras, etc… must be used safely (these items are more likely to get lost/broken, so please consider this careful)
  • not all students like to dress up and that’s ok, too!  Students who don’t want to dress up but still want to participate in Halloween could wear their Halloween colours (orange and black), or they just come in their everyday clothes
  • since costumes worn to school may not survive intact, consider a spare/alternate costume for the school Halloween parade and save the “real” one for trick or treating that night

If students or parents have any questions about the suitability of their costumes for school, they should check with their teacher, or Mme Greenhalgh, ahead of time.

Winter is also coming …. eventually!

Although the weather has been unseasonably warm so far this fall, we know it won’t last forever.  In fact, the forecast is calling for rain starting this week.    In anticipation of the colder weather, now is the time to dig our rain and cold weather clothing out of the back of the closets and storage areas.  Ensuring students come dressed for the weather isn’t just important for playing outside.  It’s also important in case of an emergency requiring evacuation of the building.

A reminder that ALL students (yes, even grade 7s) should have a change of clothes at school, in a ziplock bag labelled with their name,  That way, if students get wet or slip on the muddy field they’ll have clean, dry clothes to change into.

Representing Devon Gardens at the North Delta Remembrance Day Ceremony

The City of Delta, in partnership with the Kennedy Seniors Society, is hosting a North Delta Remembrance Day gathering on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 10:40am.  The ceremony will be held outdoors at the North Delta Social Heart Plaza, located at 11415 84 Avenue.

An officiant will conduct the ceremony, and will include participation from various political representatives, emergency services, veterans, service clubs, cadets and other youth groups. Following the ceremony, there will be a public reception in the Main Hall at the North Delta Recreation Centre.

We are looking for a couple of students to participate in the ceremony by laying a wreath on behalf of our school.   If your family will be attending the ceremony and your child would like to lay the wreath on behalf of our school, please email Mme Greenhalgh

 

Do you know someone who might like to be a Crossing Guard?

We are still looking for adult crossing guards, both full time (at Nordel and 112th), part time (at 112th by the entrance to the school field) and casual/on-call.  Despite our efforts and multiple job postings,  we have had a very difficult time filling these positions and are hoping our DG families  might be able to help.  If you know anyone who might be interested in being a Crossing Guard, please pass this information along.   This is a paid position ($19.91 per hour), and is one hour per day – half an hour in the morning and half an hour in the afternoon.  It would be perfect for someone who is retired and/or just looking for something to earn a little extra money that doesn’t require a lot of time.  If you are interested, or you know someone who might be, please email our Vice Principal, Mme Hamilton, or call the school office (604-581-6185).

 

PAC INFORMATION

Next PAC Meeting:

 

PAC Fundraisers:

Neufeld Farms Fundraiser – Orders Due Oct 30th

The PAC is currently offering a chance to stock your freezers from Neufeld Farms.  Fill up your freezer with quick meals that will keep tummies happy and save you time.  Orders will be delivered to the school for you to pick up at 6pm on November 8th. Some money from every order comes back to the PAC to help support the school community in a variety of ways. Parents in the past have enjoyed the many options, from pre-made cookie dough to frozen ground beef. Check out the link to see if there is something your family is interested in.
Feel free to share with friends and neighbours who will be able to pick up at the school at 6pm on November 8th.

 

Additional PAC Fundraisers ongoing throughout the year

 

 

 

 

 

Return-it Express

PAC has created a school fundraising account. To participate, simply bring your containers to the depot in sealed, clear bags, and enter the registered phone number, 604-581-6185, into the Express kiosk. You will be prompted to select the number of bags you’re dropping off, the kiosk will automatically print the same number of sticker tags displaying our PACs unique Express account code. Tag each of your bags with a sticker tag and drop the bags off in the designated Express drop-off area to be counted. For a list of Return-it Express location visit https://www.return-it.ca/locations/express/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cobs Bread Dough Raiser Program

This program enables us to raise money for our school throughout the year! Be sure to mention Devon Gardens Elementary (or code 7806) each time you make a purchase at COBS Bread Scott 72 Centre; they will donate 10% of your purchase back to our school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level Ground Trading

Level Ground is a BC business that works with fair trade coffee, tea, dried fruit and spice producers.

  • Supporters enter the code devongardens in the ‘discount code’ field at the checkout.
  • All products on our web store qualify for the fundraiser. Orders must be $40 or more. These orders also qualify for free shipping to most addresses in Canada (there is a shipping fee on all orders shipped to NU/NT/YK). All orders are paid for through our web site and shipped directly to your supporters. No need to collect orders or distribute products to households.
  • Your fundraising amount is 20% of total sales.  So on a $100 order your school will receive $20.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online Stay Safe & Babysitting Courses

Offered through First Aid Hero. When registering use promo/coupon code “DevGardens24” and our PAC will earn $5.00 from each registration. For details, available course dates and online registration, please follow the link: www.FirstAidHero.com

Questions? Send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com

 

Digital Skills Development | Information Services Division - UCL – University College LondonOPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES

Have you ever thought of Hosting an International Student?

Delta School District International Programs needs more homestay families for international students coming to Delta School District in February 2024.  These students will arrive from all over the world and have a strong desire to be in Delta.
We are also looking ahead to September 2024 and short-term Summer 2024 Programs for younger students. For many of the younger students who enrol in the Summer Programs, it is their first time travelling without their parents. We are seeking caring homes wanting to show these students how beautiful summers are in the Lower Mainland. They come for 3-week programs. The first two weeks are full days at school and the third week consists of mornings in the classroom and afternoons on outings with our staff.
Hosting a student comes with a reimbursement of $1,100 per month for expenses. Multiple students from different nationalities can be hosted in one home. International students are looking for a family connection and being a part of a family during their stay in Delta. Their school year study periods range from 3 months to half a school year, to a full school year, to multiple years.
If you are not able to host but know of a family who can, please send them our way. There are referral bonuses available for referring families.
Be sure to check out our YouTube Channel with testimonials from current homestay families.
Here are a few quotes from some of our valued homestay families:
“Our family has been hosting students in our home for awhile now. Last fall we had a wonderful young man come and stay with us from Brazil. He was kind, polite, made many friends and was respectful of our house rules. His family came to visit him and immediately we all got along and it felt like we were family even though they didn’t speak much English and we didn’t speak Portuguese.”
“Tomorrow will be a sad day when we drop her off at the airport and hug her goodbye for the last time. But tonight was filled with laughter and joy celebrating accomplishments and a long successful future she has ahead! We hope our paths will cross but for now we leave with the best possible conclusion we could offer.”
If you are interested in hosting, know someone who might be, or would just like more information, please reach out to homestay@godelta.ca.

 

Monday, October 23rd – Div 4 & 13 Pumpkin Patch field trip

Wednesday, October 25th – Div 6, 7, 8, 9, 16 & 17 Pumpkin Patch Field trip

Wednesday, October 25th – Author Visit – Kenneth Oppel for gr 4-7 classes

Wednesday, October 25th – X-Country Run at Sunshine Hills 3:30 pm

Thursday, October 26th – Individual School Photos

Friday, October 27th – Special Lunch Day

Friday, October 27th – Duffle Bag Theatre presentation “How Raven Stole the Sun”

Sunday, October 29th – last day to order Devon Gardens Spirit Wear

Monday, October 30th– last day to order Neufeld Farms (PAC fundraiser)

Monday, October 30th – PAC meeting, 7pm

Tuesday, October 31st – Halloween Parade 9:15 approx

Wednesday, November 1st – pyjama day

Please note, not all important dates are listed here.   Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/  Please check it often. 

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