Dear DG Families,
Welcome back to school and to the final term of the 2021-2022 school year. We hope that all of you have a very restful and enjoyable Spring Break.
Health and Safety Updates
If you have not already seen the message from our Superintendent, sent out to all families on March 24th, the link is below.
While the use of non medical face masks is now not required, we do know that some of our students and staff may still feel more comfortable wearing one. We are asking that everyone’s choice be respected and treated with kindness.
Please remember to still complete the daily health check every morning before sending your child(ren) to school and to keep your child(ren) at home when they are showing signs of illness. If you are not sending your child(ren) to school, please call the school at 604-581-6185 to leave us a message.
Class Photos
Class photos will be taken on Friday, April 1st (rain or shine). We will aim to take pictures outside but in the case of rain, the pictures will be taken in the library.
Track and Field
Track and Field activities will begin for our grades 4 – 7 students shortly after Spring Break. Your intermediate child will be able to share with you, shortly, his/her schedule of when they need to come to school with their running shoes and athletic clothes.
Please also watch for the Track and Field T-shirt order forms, coming home soon.
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
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, March 28th: School re-opens after spring break
Wednesday, March 30th: Dream Rider Virtual Assembly
Friday, April 1st: Class picture day
Friday, April 15th: Good Friday (school is closed)
Monday, April 18th: Easter Monday (school is closed)
Thursday, April 21st: Term 3 previews sent home electronically
Friday, April 22nd: Wear Blue, Green, Brown for Earth Day
Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd.bc.ca/events-calendar/