Dear DG Families,
Have you logged onto Parent Connect?
Most students now have their online forms completed (great job, DG!). If you haven’t done them yet, please do so asap. Also, in Parent Connect, please double check the contact information we have on file for your child (home and cell phone numbers, email addresses, emergency contacts, etc…). If any changes are needed, please contact the school by phone 604-581-6185, or email the school’s general mailbox at devongardens.elem@deltaschools.ca
Dressing for the weather
Although we’ve only had a few rainy days so far, we know more are coming! As the weather gets cold and wet, please make sure that kids come dressed appropriately for the outdoors in all sorts of weather (eg. jacket, waterproof/water resistant footwear, hat, gloves, etc…) . Please expect that kids will go out for recess and lunch, unless there is extreme weather.
VERY IMPORTANT – all students (even Grade 7s!) are required to have a spare change of clothes (socks, pants, T-shirt) at school. Spare clothing should be in a ziplock bag, labelled with your child’s name
Crowding in the line-up areas
It’s quite crowded in the line-up areas in the morning, especially in the undercover area. This can be quite overwhelming for some children. Parents/guardians, please help us with this by not lining up with your children. Parents/guardians, strollers, younger siblings, etc… are asked to please stay to the outside edges to create more space for students to get to their line-up spots.
Emergency Preparedness Fee
As previously communicated from the District to families in the spring (view the letter here: https://district.public.deltasd.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/Emergency-Preparedness-Letter-May-2024.pdf ), the district is introducing a new annual Emergency Preparedness Fee of $10 per student. This is to cover the maintenance and replenishment of emergency provisions, including food, water and first aid items, to help care for students in case of a large-scale incident such as an earthquake. Families will be asked to pay this $10/student fee by sending cash or a cheque (made payable to the school) to the school office 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.
Monthly Focus – October
Each month, at Devon Gardens, we choose a focus area (September was Manners). This month, we are working on Sympathy, Empathy and Compassion. In addition to learning about this in their classrooms with their teachers, we also share information and reminders with students via our daily announcements.
Parent Teacher Conferences – October 16th & 17th
This week, we will be sending out instructions on how to book your parent/teacher conference times. Appointments will be booked through Parent Connect. Please make sure you are able to log on. If you are having difficulty, or need assistance, please refer to these instructions: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2024/09/parent-connect-instructions-.pdf
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
A reminder that students will be dismissed at noon, October 16th and at 2:00pm on October 17th. Please ensure you make arrangements for early pick-up on these days, and/or let your daycare providers know.
The Book Fair is Coming Soon!
Our Librarian, Mrs. Goldman, has arranged to have a Scholastic Book Fair at Devon Gardens the week of October 15th Students will have the opportunity to browse and purchase books during their library lesson that week, as well as after school.
- Tuesday October 15 3:00pm – 4:00pm
- Wednesday October 16 12:15pm – 4:00pm
- Thursday October 17 2:15pm – 4:00pm
- Friday October 18 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Looking forward to seeing you at the Fair!
What exactly is PAC? Check out their one-pager, here
A reminder about Special Lunch Days (there’s one this week!)
- 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.
- Please send utensils with your child on special lunch days as these will not be provided. Feel free to also send a drink, condiments, etc. to supplement your child(s) order.
- 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.
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
Online Stay Safe & Babysitting Courses
Offered through First Aid Hero. When registering use promo/coupon code “DevGardens25” and our PAC will earn $5 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
Kinder Books
Introducing the Kinder Books Loyalty Program for schools! This year-long fundraising program is designed to help schools earn credit towards purchasing books for their school library.
Here’s how it works: for every net book purchase made at Kinder Books, the school will earn 10% of the purchase amount towards a credit at our store. At the end of the fundraiser, we will notify the school of their credit amount. The school can then decide to use the credit at the beginning of the new school year or at the end of the calendar year.
The best part? This program applies to all book purchases at our store, including special orders for kids and books for adults. Plus, orders can be placed online at www.kinderbooks.ca, making it easy for grandparents or other family members who live out of town to participate. Simply mention your school’s name at checkout, and we’ll credit your school accordingly.
Online orders can be picked up at the store during business hours or shipped through Canada Post
Science World Girls and Steam Event Saturday November 2, 2024 – free registration opens Monday September 23
Each year, Science World opens for 300 young women to explore and ignite their passion of STEAM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Design, Math). This year the Girls and STEAM Summit will focus on inspiring the next generation of STEAM professionals as they navigate unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with numerous different activities that build on their passion for innovation and progress. From building future cities to developing new health solutions and everything in between, we want to look ahead and get excited about the possibilities!
https://www.scienceworld.ca/event/girls-and-steam-summit/
Monday, October 7th – DG PAC Meeting, in the library @ 7pm
Thursday, October 10th – Special Lunch (panago pizza)
Monday, October 14th – Thanksgiving (schools are closed)
October 15th – 18th – Scholastic Book Fair in the library
Wednesday, October 16th – Recess snack day (TCBY)
Wednesday, October 16th – early dismissal (noon) for parent/teacher conferences
Thursday, October 17th – early dismissal (2:00pm) for Parent Teacher Conferences
- Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher Conferences – students will be dismissed at 12:00 noon on October 16th and 2:00pm on October 17th to accommodate parent Teacher conferences
Friday, October 18th – School Spirit Day – pyjama day (no slipers, please!)
Tuesday, October 22nd – photo retakes
Friday, October 25th Pro-D Day (province wide) – students are not in session
Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/
