Dear DG Families,
Term 1 Report Cards
Term 1 report cards will be made available online for parents on Thursday, December 9th. An email will be sent out to families to let them know when the report cards are ready for viewing.
IEP – This year, individual education plans are also viewable through parent connect!
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.”
As you know, we are again working with another school in Delta to provide families in need with some Christmas hampers this year.
Our sister school will provide hampers for our families and in turn we are collecting items to help their families. We do this in the spirit of trying to keep things private and confidential for the families who are in need. Please have a look at the descriptions of the two families below and please consider bringing in donations to help with our hamper efforts. We would like to get the items for the hampers by Monday, December 13th so that they can be sent to families before the Winter break. Please send all donations to the office.
Please sign up with a YES if you can help out from this google sheet. That way, we can help ensure that not all gifts are only for 1 family and not the other.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K5WdZTCVjkPiM3k1irvK-AyfkdNhbSeoWRX-w-S6Ra8/edit?usp=sharing
Again our sincerest thank you!
| Family #1
Widowed mother of 3 Grade 6 Boy -Adult S Grade 5 Girl -Adult m Grade 2 Girl -Size 10 |
Walmart gift card
Comforter for a twin bed “Boy” Comforter for a twin bed “girl” Comforter for a twin bed “girl” Any restaurant/food gift cards Art supplies Anything “girly” Anything LOL doll-related Gift certificate for a haircut/barber Socks (men/women’s shoe size, and kids size 4) Mittens/gloves x3 Winter hats x3 |
| Family #2
Mother Grade 7 son Grade 2 son K daughter |
Walmart gift card
Google play gift card Anything Lego Anything Minecraft Anything unicorn themed Arts and crafts supplies Cat food/cat treats |
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/
Updated Health and Safety Check and Travel Guidelines
With the winter break coming up and many families resuming travel, please remember the following explicit guidelines as set out by the Ministry.
“Students, staff and other adults who are not fully vaccinated and have travelled outside of Canada CANNOT attend school for 14 days after arrival, as part of federal requirements.”
daily-health-check-english Sept 22
A reminder that parents are required to complete the daily health check for their child before sending them to school each day, and to ensure that children do not come to school when they are ill.
Crossing Guard Schedule
Please check the crossing guard schedule for when your child is scheduled to be a crossing guard. Reminders to please find someone to take your spot if you are unable to be out for your shift. Many thanks!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BMm71ezj8vyuCaZ2IBOJVu2osV2625I0zcJIqqkwYCk/edit?usp=sharing
An Online Session with Suzanne Perreault for Parents of Children with Diverse Abilities
Please see attached flyer and registration link.
Suzanne Perreault Flyer December 2021
PAC Meeting Monday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m.
Just a reminder that we will be having a virtual PAC meeting on Monday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. A zoom invite will be sent out to all families Monday morning as well as the agenda. Please consider joining the PAC meeting (from the comforts of your home) to listen and find out what is happening at our school.
Monday, December 6th: Virtual PAC Meeting (via Zoom) – 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 9th: First Term Report cards available online
Friday, December 10th: Grade 6 Girls and Grade 6 Boys Safeteen presentations
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/