Dear DG Families,
A very happy lunar year to those that celebrate on February 12, 2021! We will be having our “wear red” spirit day on Friday, February 12th to celebrate the Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day.
Cold Weather
The weather report is calling for cold (but dry) weather next week. Please make sure that your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather (mittens, hats, boots etc).
February’s Focus
During the month of February, we are emphasizing the fact that we are respectful. We are sharing ways of showing respect to ourselves, to our friends, to staff members, and to classroom materials.
School Twitter Page
Did you know that our school has a twitter page? On it we share information and pictures (of students who have photo consent) as well as some of the events happening at our school. Check it out! It is another way that we connect and share with our parent community.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration will take place from Tuesday, February 16th until Thursday, February 25th. Due to COVID restrictions, registration will be online. As we get closer to the date, we will share more information but please save the dates for Kindergarten registration. (If you have neighbours who have children who are turning 5 in 2021, please let them know of our dates.)
Fraser Health Winter Update and Resources for Families
In case you missed it, here is the link to the February 4th letter to families from Doug Sheppard, Superintendent of Delta Schools.
https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/02/February-4-Letter-to-Families.pdf
Family Day
Family Day is on Monday, February 15. We encourage all families to continue to follow the public health orders. Currently, this means you should limit your Family Day activities to the members of your immediate household. Please DO NOT:
- Invite friends or family to your home
- Host gatherings outdoors
- Gather in your backyard
- Arrange playdates for children
Many thanks for continuing to help keep our community safe.
Crossing Guard Schedule
Please see the schedule listed for crossing guards until March 2021
Crossing Guard Schedule
PAC
Please note that the next Virtual PAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Canadian Parents for French (CPF)
Membership is free this year. To sign up or for more details, please visit https://cpf.ca/
Of interest is Carnival in Quebec, online this year. Link to list of digital events:
https://carnaval.qc.ca/en/program/YouTube%20channel
Reminder – Fundraisers ongoing throughout the year
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/
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. Devon Gardens families helped raise a payout of $608.79 from June 2019 to Dec 2, 2020!
Questions? Send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com
Regards,
Devon Gardens PAC
Week of Feb 8 – 12: Jump Rope for Heart Event during PE classes
Friday, Feb 12: Wear Red day
Saturday, Feb 13: Deadline for Late French Immersion (Grade 6) applications online
Monday, Feb 15: Family Day (School is closed)
Tuesday, Feb 16 – Thursday, Feb 26th: Kindergarten online registrations
Feb 16 – Mar 12: FSA for Grades 4 and 7 students
Tuesday, Feb 16: Delview visit for Div 1
Wednesday, Feb 24: Pink Shirt Day