Dear DG Families,
Early Dismissal Wednesday, March 2
A reminder of the early dismissal day on Wednesday, March 2 for parent teacher conferences (via TEAMS). Primary students will be dismissed at 11:55 a.m. and intermediate students will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Please make sure you let daycare providers know of this early dismissal.
If your child’s teacher has requested an Interview (or you have requested one with them) you should have already heard from your child’s teacher regarding your interview time. If not, please contact the teacher directly.
Rapid Tests
Each student will be sent home a box of 5 COVID rapid tests from the BC government. These will be sent home on Thursday, March 3rd with each student. Please be on the look out for the box.
Food and Water
Water Bottles – We have noticed a lot of students coming down to the office to get a cup or a water bottle from us as they have forgotten theirs at home. Please help us by ensuring your child brings sufficient water for the day (minimum, 1 full water bottle).
Second Term Report Cards
Second Term CSL report cards will be available for viewing through Parent Connect on Wednesday, March 9th. An email to all parents will be sent out when the report cards are uploaded. Should you need a paper copy of your child’s report card, please email your child’s teacher by Thursday, March 3rd.
Public Consultation – School District Draft Budget 2022/23
The Delta School District is committed to transparent budget planning and resource allocation that is directly aligned with the strategic vision, goals and objectives established by the Board. Parents/caregivers are invited to attend a Zoom session to learn more about the budget and to provide feedback on their funding priorities for the upcoming school year. It is our sincere hope that as many voices as possible will engage in this important process:
- Tuesday, March 8, 7:30pm – 9pm: A budget public input session, where the focus will be on encouraging open discussion and gathering important feedback on the community’s priorities for the draft budget.
This session will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions regarding the draft budget for 2022/2023.
Please register using this link: https://forms.gle/dBsaxBdwdNu6E66A7
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. If you know someone interested in this paid position, please email stee@deltaschools.ca
Crossing Guard Schedule – Until May, 2022
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
Please see the following opportunity!
Little Jammerz Free Glee Club opportunity
Upcoming PAC meeting will be on Monday, February 28th at 7:30 p.m. via zoom. An agenda and the meeting link will be sent out on the morning of February 28th.
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
Please read about the upcoming FREE parent education workshops!
Emotional Intelligence: The Key To LongTerm Success
March 8, 2022
6:30pm – 8:00pm
via Zoom (space is limited)
Please see attachment for more information
Monday, February 28th: Duck/Cover/Hold Drill
Monday, February 28th: PAC meeting at 7:30 p.m. via zoom
Wednesday, March 2nd: Early dismissal for parent teacher conferences (11:55 a.m. for primary classrooms; 12:00 p.m. for intermediate classrooms)
March 7 – 11th: Semaine de la francophonie
Wednesday, March 9th: Second Term CSL available online
Friday, March 11th: Subway special lunch day
Friday, March 11th: Last day of school before spring break
March 12 – 27th: Spring break
Monday, March 28th: School re-opens after spring break
Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/