ʔə́y̓ swéyəl DG Families,
On Tuesday, September 29th, Devon Gardens will be participating in the Delta Walk for Truth and Reconciliation.
On this day we honour Survivors, their families, and their communities. We also remember those who did not make it home.
At Devon Gardens, we will be participating in a short walk on the school property in the morning. Some classes will be viewing the live stream from the Delta district ceremony at 10:30 am.
During the school day, all classes will be participating in age-appropriate activities that contribute to truth, reconciliation, and the impact of the past on the present.
All members of the DG community are invited to wear orange on Tuesday as a visible expression honouring Residential School Survivors and their families, in remembrance of the children who never returned home, and as a commitment to reconciliation.
A reminder that Wednesday, September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Schools are closed on Wednesday. Families are invited to learn more about residential schools and the ongoing impact of colonialism on Indigenous Canadians.
Locally on September 30th, the Tsawwassen First Nation will be holding a community walk, starting at 9:30 am at the TFN Recreation Centre (1929 Tsawwasssen Drive) and ending at Tsawwassen Mills mall. At 10:15 am, there will be a House Post unveiling at Entrance 3 of Tsawwassen Mills. All are invited.
Our annual Open House is Tuesday, September 29th from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Come and see your child’s classroom and meet their teacher. Enter our “Guess who is Reading” contest for a chance to win a chocolate school bus!
Rainy Weather
It is that time of year again – the rainy season has arrived.
At Devon Gardens we go outside for recess and lunch, except in extreme weather. Students are expected to be dressed appropriately for the weather each day.
Please remember to send a change of clothes to school, in case your child gets wet or muddy while outside. This applies to all students from Kindergarten to Grade 7.
Allergies
Due to very serious airborne allergies, NO peanuts, tree nuts, cashews or onions should be brought to school.
If your child has life-threatening allergies, please ensure you have informed the school by calling the school office at 604-581-6185.
Please also remind students that, because of allergies, it is not a good idea to share food.
Dog owners – We have students with serious dog allergies.
If you are bringing your dog for pick-up or drop-off, thank you for maintaining distance from students in line-up areas.
There is NO parking or student drop off/pick up on Downs Road or the upper parking lot. This is a safety issue. Please respect the direction of our student crossing guards and the staff with them. The lower parking lot gets very busy. Families are encouraged to park at Annieville Park and walk to DG.
We are aware of the planned closure of Shepherd Way later this fall. We are currently working on a traffic plan with the Delta Police Department. As soon as we have more information, we will share it with you.
Toonies for Terry are still being collected. Please bring them in by the end of the week.
October 1st: Special Lunch (Subway)
October 5th: PAC Meeting 7:30 pm in the Library or online (Teams link will be sent out that day).
October 12th: Thanksgiving – no school
We have an incredible Parent Advisory Council at Devon Gardens!
If you would like more information, please reach out and/or join the Parent WhatsApp.
More information about the PAC and the QR code for the WhatsApp group can be found here:
Please come and meet the PAC at the Open House on Tuesday evening.
The next PAC Meeting is October 5th at 7:30 pm in the Library or online (Teams link will be sent out that day).
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Science World: Girls and STEAM Summit
Registration for the 9th annual Girls and STEAM Summit is now open. The event
takes place on October 3 and is for participants* aged 12-14. This inclusive
program welcomes participants and mentors of many gender identities – whether
you identify as a girl, trans, genderqueer, non-binary, Two-Spirit, or gender
questioning. Learn more and register here:
https://www.scienceworld.ca/event/girls-and-steam-summit/
Science World also has two new exhibits opening in October. Discover animal
robots at The Robot Zoo and learn how animals move, hunt and survive – opening
October 9. Explore the evolution of video games with Game Changers and play a
selection of games that have changed gaming history – opening October 16.