Dear DG Families,
Thank you to all the students that came to school dressed up in their costumes!
Daylight Savings Time 
Just a reminder that we have changed our clocks on Sunday (November 1st) morning by turning back our clocks by 1 hour.
Photo Orders
Individual picture orders are due back to the school on Monday, November 2nd. Retakes will happen on Thursday, November 19th.
Emergency Preparedness
Thank you to those families who have already returned the $5/student donation towards our Emergency Preparedness plan. These funds will be used to top up our existing Emergency Prep supplies and to purchase other, much needed, items. Some of these include first aid kits for every division and activity bins (eg. books, puzzles, games, etc…) to help keep students occupied in the event of an earthquake or other emergency. In such a situation, students may have to wait several hours (or longer) until they can be picked up by a parent/guardian or designated emergency release adult. If you haven’t yet contributed, and would still like to, donations can be submitted to your youngest child’s teacher or directly to the office.
Devon Gardens Spirit Wear Orders
We are pleased to offer Devon Garden’s students and families the opportunity to purchase Devon Garden’s spirit wear. This year, we are offering 2 designs for our logo (Design A is a new look for us and Design B is the previous logo with the Dragon’s tail). Also, we will be offering families the opportunity to purchase either a pull over hoodie, a zip hoodie, a t-shirt, a baseball shirt, or a long sleeve shirt.
Should you want to order any Devon Garden’s spirit wear, orders are due back to the school by Monday, November 16th. (This is printed on each copy sent home with students).
Please make cheques payable to Devon Gardens Elementary. Naturally, purchase of any item is completely voluntary.
Introducing our 2020-2021 ECO Green Team
We’d like to introduce this year’s Green Team, which is led by Ms. Chan, Mme Santos and Ms. Burr. This year’s Green Team is made up of Mme Santos’ and M Lawler/Mme Schwarz’ 6/7 students, Ms. Chan’s K/1 students, and Ms. Burr’s K students. Green Team this year will be working on brainstorming and finding efficient ways to conserve energy at home, at school and in their community. The Grade 6/7 ECO Team members will be making videos to help teach the Kindergarten and Grade 1 ECO Team members about energy conservation. ECO Team will be sharing what they learn with the rest of the school so that everyone can learn more about how to conserve energy!
Remembrance Day Assembly
Although we will not be able to hold our traditional Remembrance Day Assembly, we will still be honouring the day through a virtual Remembrance Day Assembly for our students on Tuesday, November 10th at 11 a.m.
On-Line Report Cards – Another Important Reason to Sign-on to Parent Connect
Please make sure you can access Parent Connect. This year, all report cards will be online and viewable on Parent Connect! https://cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/schoolconnect/parentsignone.aspx
We understand there are sometimes extenuating circumstances. As such, you may request a printed copy of your child’s report card. Should you wish to do so, please send a note or email to your child’s teacher by Tuesday, December 1st. (A reminder will be posted closer to the date again.)
Crossing Guard Schedule
Fundraising Events
Upcoming in November & December
Babysitting & Stay Safe Courses delivered by On the Go First Aid
Looking to keep students busy on November 30th (next District wide Non-Instructional Day)? PAC has organized the below virtual offers.
Babysitting Course – Delivered virtually via zoom, starting at 9:00am and ending at approximately 4:00pm at a cost of $60/child. For children ages 11+ only. Students will learn how to care for younger children and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. Each participating student will receive a manual and mini first aid kit. For more details visit https://onthegofirstaid.com/shop/red-cross-courses/babysitting/
Stay Safe Course – Delivered virtually via zoom, starting at 10:00am and ending at approximately 3:30pm at a cost of $60/child. For children ages 9+ only. Program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills, while increasing and reinforcing a youth’s capacity to improve his or her own safety. Whether in their community or on their own, participants will be given better tools to Stay Safe! in a variety of different situations. Each participating student will receive a Stay Safe workbook and mini first aid kit. For more details visit https://onthegofirstaid.com/shop/red-cross-courses/stay-safe/
**Registration is now open through the PAC online ordering system (https://devonpac.hotlunches.net/) until Monday, November 23.
Instructions for registering/ordering can be found here PDF – Instructions for using HotLunches
Neufeld Farms – Meat & Treats
You have received the order forms electronically. Orders form will be due back to the school by November 20th and delivery/pick-up is scheduled for Friday, December 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the school parking lot. Neufeld Farms Order Info 2
Non-Medical Face Masks – DG Logo
Black face masks with the Devon Gardens logo available for purchase at $10 each.
Available in 2 sizes:
- Youth (Recommended for primary students, K to Grade 3)
- Adult (Recommended for intermediate students, Grade 4+)
Product Information
- Non-medical, re-usable, machine washable
- 100% cotton, 3 layers
- Inner pocket for optional filter
- Adjustable side straps
**Available for Purchase through the PAC online ordering system (https://devonpac.hotlunches.net/) until Monday, November 16. Instructions for registering/ordering can be found here PDF – Instructions for using HotLunches
Hot lunch
PAC is looking into options for December 18th.
*Ordering will be through the PAC online ordering system only. Details to come.
Active Year Round
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.
Thanks! Your support is always appreciated! Questions? Send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com
Monday, November 2nd: Picture orders due
Tuesday, November 10th: Remembrance Day Virtual Assembly 11 a.m.
Wednesday, November 11th: Remembrance Day (School is closed)