Dear DG Families,
Wishing all the families that celebrate it a very Happy Chinese New Year on Tuesday, February 1st.
Chocolate Orders
If you ordered Chinese New Year chocolates, they will be sent home with your child on Monday, January 31st. Thank you to all the families that ordered and supported our COPS for Cancer fundraiser.
Daily Health Check – January 2022 update
As we learn more about the Omicron variant of COVID-19, an update to the daily health check has been made. Please see the link below and ensure that you are completing the daily health check for your child before sending him/her to school.
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
February is Black History MonthDelta School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month. The Learning Services team has curated various resources to help our staff and students celebrate, honour, explore and learn about Black History over the next few weeks and beyond. Please visit the district’s website to access these resources, which include articles, videos and webcasts.
Student Led Conference Portfolio Dates
- The following week, teachers will help students prepare their take-home conferences and on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 students will take their conference portfolios home. Just as you would do in a traditional student-led conference, parents will be asked to conference with their child about his/her learning. Your child’s teacher will provide some guiding questions for you to discuss with your child and will ask for some feedback, from both you and your child.
- When your child brings home their portfolio, please set aside some time to review it with them and talk with them about the learning they’ve done so far his year. As we know that families are busy, we will ask that you do this sometime between February 3rdand February 9th.
- Portfolios and feedback forms will be due back to the teacher by Thursday, February 10th.
Kindergarten Registration 2022
Kindergarten registration takes place mid-February each year. A child may be registered to attend Kindergarten in September if his or her fifth birthday occurs on or before December 31st of the current year.
Kindergarten registration for the 2022/2023 school year will be held from February 14-20, 2022. Please register ONLINE for your catchment area school. For verification of your catchment area school, please check the School Locator. Instructions on how to register will be posted here in early February.
Please have the following documents ready to upload with your child’s registration (all documents must be received for registration to be accepted):
- Proof of birth date for the student (birth certificate or passport) (registration will not be accepted until proof of birth date is received).
- Proof of citizenship for both the parent and the student (Canadian birth certificate, citizenship card, passport, landed immigrant document, permanent resident card).
- BC Services Card
- Proof of Residency (Property Taxes – current receipt, purchase/rental agreement or rental receipt).
https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/schools/student-registration/kindergarten/
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
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
Duolingo Update
We currently have 15 parents learning French to keep up with their kids. Having a parent practicing at home makes a big difference for Student’s motivation to learn a new language. We collectively practiced for over 40 hours this year so far! If you want to join our group you can download the Duolingo app and use the code: ffkjhc or use this link: www.duolingo.com/classroom/ffkjhc
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Learn languages by playing a game. It’s 100% free, fun, and scientifically proven to work.
www.duolingo.com
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. A challenge is going to be sent out next week so join now to be part of it!
Monday, January 31st: COPS for Cancer Lunar New Year Chocolates delivered
Tuesday, February 1st: Lunar New Year
Wednesday, February 2nd: Grade 7-8 Burnsview Parent Information Session Via Zoom
Thursday, February 3rd: Hold and Secure/Lockdown Drill
Tuesday, February 8th: Parents of Early French Immersion Application Notified
Friday, February 11th: French Virtual Author Visit
Saturday, February 12th: Late French Immersion application deadline at 4 p.m.
Monday, February 14 – Sunday February 20th: 2022-2023 Kindergarten registration application online
Thursday, February 17th: Virtual Author Visit
Friday, February 18th: Professional Development Day (School is not in session)
Monday, February 21st: Family Day (School is closed)
Wednesday, February 23rd: Pink Shirt Day
Thursday, February 24th: DG Science Fair
Friday, February 25th: COBBS PAC Snack Day
Monday, February 28th: Duck/Cover/Hold Drill
Monday, February 28th: PAC meeting at 7:30 p.m. via zoom
Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/