Dear DG Families,

Health and Safety

With easing of restrictions and families beginning to travel, there are many new updates. Please note that children need to be fully vaccinated to not need to quarantine upon return to Canada. This applies even for short day trips to the USA, including going to Point Roberts for gas or to pick up a package.  We encourage families to consult the BC and Government of Canada websites prior to traveling.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/travel/current

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid

Student Learning Survey

The Provincial Student Learning Survey is unique in its scope, size and usefulness to schools. It gathers information from parents/guardians/caregivers, teachers, and students on topics related to school environment, safety, and achievement. The information is used for planning in individual schools and provides a district and provincial perspective. Early in 2022 the Student Learning Survey will be administered to students in grades 4 and 7, their parents/guardians/caregivers, and all school staff. We encourage parents/guardians/caregivers to participate in this survey, as the results are important in identifying and celebrating current strengths, as well as determining where the school needs to focus improvement. The surveys contain standard questions for the Province – in addition, questions from the school and/or district that focus on local conditions or issues may be included. The survey can be completed electronically and can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey. Any computer with an Internet connection can be used, and access to the e-survey is simple and secure. The survey can be accessed through the link with or without an anonymous logon code by selecting the school district and school name where your child attends school. Provincial, District and School Reports for previous years can be viewed at the same site under the Results section. The e-survey site will be open until April 29th. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 604-581-6185.

Reporting Absences

If your child will be absent from school, please remember to call our office at 604-581-6185 to let us know.  In your message, please also let us know the reason of your child’s absence.  If your child is away due to illness, please also let us know your child’s symptoms; particularly in the case of communicable diseases such as respiratory infections, strep throat, chickenpox,stomach flu, etc…

Lost and Found

The trolley that is placed in the front of the office has some fragile lost and found items (including keys and several pairs of glasses) that we were unable to place outside the gym prior to spring break. If you recognize any of the items, please stop by the office to pick up your items.

Nordel and 112th Adult Crossing Guard Position

We are still looking for an adult paid crossing guard for the Nordel and 112th Crossing. This position is half hour before school and half hour after school when school is in session; perfect for a retired person wanting to do something everyday. We have advertised this position through the local paper, notices at the library and community centres and on social media.  If you know someone interested in this paid position, please email stee@deltaschools.ca 

Bottle Drive Fundraising – Grade 7 Year End Events

Our grade 7 students will be hosting a bottle drive in the lower parking lot of Devon Gardens on Saturday, April 23rd from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Please help us spread the word to your families, friends, and neighbours to collect your bottles, cans, milk containers and bring them to Devon Gardens.

All funds raised will be used for grade 7 year end events.

Popcorn Helper Needed

Our PAC is looking for helpers to pop popcorn for popcorn snack days and to help with selling them. If you are interested in helping out, please email pacdevongardens@gmail.com

Here are the details of the position:

• popcorn will need to be popped and bagged prior to the snack day (this job takes about 3 hours)
• on the snack day, volunteers will need to come to the school to hand out popcorn and to count the monies collected

Devon Gardens PAC Fundraisers

Hot Lunch Days for the Rest of the School Year!

Panago Pizza Lunch – Friday, April 29

Cobs Buns and Cinnamon Buns Lunch – Friday, May 27

Subway Sandwiches Lunch (Gluten-free bread option available) – Friday, June 17

Deadline to submit online orders – Monday, April 18

How to Order

• Visit https://devonpac.hotlunches.net/ and register for an account (if not already registered this year)
• 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.
• COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed. All orders will be received from the hot lunch vendors individually packaged by student name and ready for classroom distribution to minimize any additional handling. No additional utensils or condiments will be provided. Please feel free to send a drink, etc. to supplement your child(s) order.
• Based on the above point, parents not new to the school will notice that there are limited menu options.
• 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.
• Subway Nutritional Information and Ingredient Guide, Cobs and Panago Nutritional Information attached as separate documents
• Please be mindful of known absences/vacations when placing orders.

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

COBS Bread Hot Lunch Nutritional Information

Panago Nutrion Information

Thank you,

Your Devon Gardens PAC

Friday, April 15th: Good Friday (school is closed)

Monday, April 18th: Easter Monday (school is closed)

Monday, April 18th: Last day to order PAC special lunch days for term 3

Thursday, April 21st: Term 3 previews sent home electronically

Friday, April 22nd: Wear Blue, Green, Brown for Earth Day

Saturday, April 23rd: Bottle Drive 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. lower parking lot of DG

Monday, April 25th: Grade 6/7 Camp Jubilee extended day field trip

Friday, April 29th: PAC Special Lunch Day

Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/