Dear DG Families,
Halloween Colours for PE
Students are encouraged to wear Halloween colours/Fall colours for gym this Monday and Tuesday (depending on when your child has gym). Ms. Leveque has been working with all of our students teaching them a Halloween dance.
Halloween Costumes
This year, we will not be able to do a Halloween parade as in previous years where students go into all classrooms around the school to show their costumes. We also realize that this year, there will be some families who will not be partaking in Halloween events.
Halloween Costume Guidelines On Friday, October 30th, students (who want to) are welcome to come to school dressed in their Halloween Costume. Students will have a chance to share with their classroom friends what they are wearing. Students will want to bring an extra set of clothes to change into prior to recess. Please be reminded that costumes:
- should not be too scary
- should be age appropriate
- that promote illegal activities, drugs/alcohol, or could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, or religion are not ok for school
- must be safe & comfortable. Students must be able to sit, walk, breathe, see and hear. Anything that limits vision or restricts movement can lead to falling & other injuries. That’s no fun on Halloween!
- must be in line with our dress guidelines (students are sufficiently covered and dressed for the weather)
Also:
- toy weapons should be kept at home
- not all students like to dress up (and that’s ok, too!)
Students will be given the opportunity and are encouraged to change out of their costumes prior to recess. This will ensure that costumes are kept safe and intact for trick or treating on Saturday.
Sharing our Halloween Activities
Please look for an email sent from the school on Friday, October 30th. We will be sharing with all of you some of the Halloween activities that have been happening at the school during the week.
Parent Information Night
Alongside You Parent Session Oct 29
PAC Update
Next Virtual PAC meeting is Monday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. Zoom invite link will be shared with all school parents and guardians on Monday.
This year has presented challenges but your Devon Gardens PAC is powering on and moving forward with fundraising events to help raise funds to support our kids and school.
Fundraising Events
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.
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
Week of November 9th you will receive 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. Stay tuned!
Hot lunch
PAC is looking into options for December 18th.
*Ordering will be through the PAC online ordering system only. Details to come.
Thanks! Your support is always appreciated!
Questions? Send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com
Monday- Tuesday, October 26-27th: Students to wear Halloween colours/Fall colours for PE
Monday, October 26th: PAC meeting at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom