ʔə́y̓ swéyəl, Bonjour, Hello Dragon Families,
We hope you had a safe and fun Halloween. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Halloween Parade on Friday!
Today we recognize Musqueam Day. This day commemorates the Musqueam victory in the 1984 Supreme Court of Canada case of Guerin v. The Queen, which changed the Canadian legal system and established fundamental land rights for First Nations across the country. If you want to learn more about this pivotal case, check out Musqueam’s webpage on Guerin v. The Queen for more information.
Individual Student Photos have arrived.
Students who did not receive their proof on Friday will receive them Monday. Please remember that all orders are done through Edge Imaging.
The Lunch Lady
Daily lunch delivery begins Monday.
Orders can be placed no later than 48 hours before delivery at: https://order.lunchlady.ca/
DIYAfest
The City of Delta is excited to announce the return of DIYAfest – a South Asian celebration of Diwali and Bandi Chorr Divas – on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 3 to 9 pm at the North Delta Recreation Centre! DIYAfest brings our community together to celebrate South Asian culture and traditions, centred around the diya, a traditional oil lamp symbolizing light, hope, and unity. The City of Delta warmly invites you and your family to join us for an exciting evening featuring cultural performances, live music, diverse food vendors, interactive activities, an artisan market, and a full-sized illuminated Ferris wheel offering free rides for the community! See the poster for details.
Indigenous Veterans Day is November 8th.
Remembrance Day is November 11th.
Our school assembly will take place November 10th starting at 9:30 am.
A reminder that there is no school on November 11th.
Will you be attending the North Delta Remembrance Day Ceremony at Social Heart Plaza?
We are looking for two students who are able to lay a wreath on behalf of Devon Gardens during the ceremony. As there are some protocols to be mindful of, this opportunity is suitable for students in Grades 3 – 7. Please reach out to Mme Hamilton at hhamilton@deltaschools.ca if you are able to represent our school.
Upcoming Road Closure – Shepherd Way closed from Nordel to Patricia Drive November 16th.
As you can see from this detour map: Shepherd Way Closure and Detour Route Map_R1 the only access to DG will be from River Road.
During the closure, there will be NO parking in the lower parking lot or south of the lower lot (towards Patricia Drive). It will be reserved for passenger-side drop off only. Families who like to park and then walk their children to their line up are strongly encouraged to use Annieville Park during the closure.
We will send out all the details closer to the date as a separate email to all families.
Are you one of our many amazing adult volunteers, including parent drivers?
If so, please visit the school district’s new Volunteering webpage (Volunteering – Delta School District) and ensure you have completed all required steps, including obtaining a current Criminal Record Check (CRC). As required by law, Criminal Record Checks must be renewed at least every five years. We appreciate your understanding that these checks are both a legal requirement and an important part of our commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all students.
There is no cost to complete your CRC through the district’s online process.
The Volunteering webpage also includes links to the required volunteer forms for anyone who has not yet submitted them to the school office this school year. If you have already submitted your volunteer forms, you do not need to complete them again.
Please note that submitting volunteer forms does not replace the requirement to complete a Criminal Record Check.
We have an incredible Parent Advisory Council at Devon Gardens!
Please join us for our next PAC Meeting on Monday, November 2nd at 7:30 pm in the school library or on Teams. The link will be sent out Monday, along with the agenda.
If you would like more information, please reach out to pacdevongardens@gmail.com and/or join the Parent WhatsApp. More information can also be found here: 26-27PAC One Pager
ONGOING PAC FUNDRAISERS
Use your personal Return-It account by clicking donate and looking up Devon Gardens Elementary.
Use this link https://mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/fundraising/support to make a purchase (search Devon Gardens Elementary PAC) and 20% of your purchase goes back to our school.
November 2nd: The Lunch Lady program begins daily delivery
November 2nd: PAC Meeting at 7:30 PM in the library or on Teams
November 8th: Diwali
November 8th: Indigenous Veterans’ Day
November 10th: Remembrance Day assembly
November 11th: Remembrance Day – No school
November 16th: Road work begins at Shepherd Way and Nordel Way – No access to the school from the south.
hay ce:p q̓aʔ. Merci. Thank you.