Dear DG Families,
On behalf of the staff at Devon Gardens, we want to thank you for a fantastic first term of learning at school and we wish all of our DG families a safe, wonderful and happy Winter break.
We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Tuesday January 4th, 2022!
Christmas Concert Video
Our Christmas concert video will be sent home to families on Tuesday, December 14th. An email with the password will be sent to families.
Caring for our Community and Hope for the Holidays
There are many disadvantaged in our Delta community. This season at Devon Gardens, we would like to help and give others hope for the holidays. Each day during the last week of school before the break, we will focus on supporting a local cause and non-profit organization:
| Date | Caring For | Donations to Help |
| Dec. 13 | Deltassist | Non-perishable food items that haven’t expired: dry pasta, pasta sauces, juice, canned fruit, canned vegetables, granola bars, canned protein such as tuna, salmon, sardines, etc., cereal, hearty soups, peanut butter, jam, macaroni and cheese, baby food, baby formula, vitamin drinks such as Boost or Ensure, monetary, and food for the homeless such as easy to open cans of tuna, chili, crackers, peanut butter, cookies, juice boxes, sports drinks such as Gatorade or Powerade, and drinks with some nutrients like V8. |
| Dec. 14 | Animals
(Perfect Pastures Animal Sanctuary, HugABull, and Delta Community Animal Shelter) |
Monetary (* funds are the most needed *), towels, blankets, flat collars, harnesses, leashes, high-quality limited ingredient pet food and treats, bedding, crates, flat sheets, cloths, old newspaper, pens, COA target stick, OXBOW Timothy Club Carrot, Royal Canin kitten food (canned and dry), reuseable pee pads, milk replacer for kittens, heated pet mats, Feliway Classic diffuser refill pack (helps reassure cats and control unwanted behaviour), OXBOW Timothy Tunnel, Kitty Go Here senior cat litter box |
| Dec. 15 | Seniors | Students will make a kind and thoughtful card |
| Dec. 16 | Homeless | Warm items: mittens, scarves, toques, coats, socks |
| Dec. 17 | DG Festive Friday | We will celebrate by wearing red, green, festive sweaters, socks, Santa hats, etc… |
Donations for all organizations will be accepted any day during the week. Please provide support as best as you are able. It really makes a difference when the community works together to provide for each other.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/PerfectPastures/
https://www.delta.ca/services/delta-community-animal-shelter
Amazon wish list for HugABull: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1DSPHTFZMVOT4?ref_=wl_share
Amazon wish list for Delta Community Animal Shelter:
https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1706X28DKSS8I?ref_=wl_share
A big thanks to Mme Oliveira for writing the following creative poem to help our students remember what we’re focusing on each day:
‘Twas the week before vacation, when all through DG
Not a creature was stirring, except students filled with glee.
A community was in need in so many ways,
And it hoped for some help from people some days.
The students at Devon Gardens are kind and are giving,
And knew they could help many things that are living.
So during the last week before our vacation,
You’re going to help others with this invitation.
We’ll have a focus each day to support our community,
To help the less fortunate and animals with this opportunity!
Monday we’ll focus on canned foods and such,
Tuesday we’ll bring supplies to help animals munch,
Then Wednesday at school we’ll make cards for seniors,
Thursday we’ll bring warm supplies for needy strangers,
Finally Friday will be time to celebrate together,
We can wear Santa hats, red, green, festive socks, and festive sweaters.”
Nordel and 112th Adult Crossing Guard
Just another reminder that we are looking for an adult crossing guard for the Nordel and 112th crosswalk. This is a paid position (1 hour a day for when school is in session). If you know anyone who would like to apply for this position, please email stee@deltaschools.ca for more information.
French Immersion for the 2022-23 School Year
Please share this information with other families you know who may be interested in French Immersion for next year
Our district offers both early (Kindergarten) and late (grade 6) French Immersion programs. Both programs require an application prior to registration.
Here are some other important reminders/dates about French Immersion:
1. An on-line application form needs to first be completed and submitted by the deadline. This demonstrates a commitment by the families to register their child in the designated program if their child is accepted and to understand that there is a commitment for the child to stay in the French Immersion program until Grade 12. Applications will be available January 4th on both the school and District websites
Application deadlines are:
- Early French Immersion (Kindergarten-Grade 12) 4p.m. Saturday, January 22nd, 2022
- Late French Immersion (Grade 6-Grade 12) 4p.m. Saturday, February 12th, 2022
2. Parent Info Nights – Due to COVID, the French Immersion Parent Info sessions are pre-recorded. The Early French Immersion video is below (the Late French Immersion video will be available in January).
3. Online Question and Answer Periods for Early French Immersion (Kindergarten) will be held via Zoom on Dec 1st and 2nd, 2021 at 6:30p.m. Pre-registration is required for these sessions. To join either of the Zoom Online Question and Answer periods, please register here:
Early French Immersion Question and Answer Period Registration Form
Parents/Guardians of Early French Immersion applicants will be notified by Tuesday, February 8, 2022 if:
- they have been accepted to Early French Immersion
- what school they should register at
Please visit the Delta School District Website for more information: https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/french-immersion/
Reminder – 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. For details and to place an order, please visit our very own Devon Gardens landing page https://www.kaci.io/devon-gardens-elementary-school-level-ground. Enter DevonGardens in the discount code field at checkout and 15% of your purchase will be a payback to the school on every order of $40+. Free shipping on orders $40+
Online Stay Safe & Babysitting Courses
Offered through First Aid Hero. When registering use promo/coupon code DGPAC and our PAC will earn $8 from each registration. For details, available course dates and online registration, please follow the links below: Babysitting – https://firstaidhero.com/babysitting-courses/online-babysitting-courses/ Stay Safe – https://firstaidhero.com/stay-safe/
Questions? Send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com
Regards,
Devon Gardens PAC
Monday, December 13th: “Caring for our Community and Hope for the Holidays” week begins
Monday, December 13th: Collection for Deltassist
Tuesday, December 14th: Collection for Animal Rescue Centres
Tuesday, December 14th: Christmas Concert video sent home to families
Wednesday, December 15th: Festive cards for seniors
Thursday, December 16th: Collection for Homeless community
Friday, December 17th: Fresh Slice Special Lunch day
Friday, December 17th: Wear your “festive wear” (Red/Green/Santa hat, etc…) day
Friday, December 17th: Last day of school before Winter Break
Tuesday, January 4th: School reopens
Tuesday, January 4th – January 22nd: Early French Immersion Applications
Thursday, January 20th: Term 2 Previews sent home
Thursday, January 27th: Student Led Conferences
Friday, January 28th: Professional Development Day (School is not in session for students)
Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/