ʔə́y̓ swéyəl, Bonjour, Hello Dragon Families,
To all who celebrate, the Devon Gardens community wishes you a Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas! May the lights of happiness shine brightly in your homes.
Students and staff are invited to wear traditional attire or bright colours to school on Monday as we celebrate the festival of lights and the spirit of freedom, courage and compassion.
Today we also recognize Indigenous Veterans Day in Canada.
We pause to remember and honour the military service and sacrifice of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Canadians in all branches of our Armed Forces, including the Canadian Rangers. Thank you.
Indigenous Canadians have a long history of serving our country, dating back over 200 years, and have made critically important contributions to creating a stronger country for all Canadians.
We also acknowledge the injustice, inequity and disrespect faced during and after Indigenous Canandians’ military service
Thank you for your service to Canada.
Remembrance Day is November 11th.
Our school assembly will take place November 10th starting at 9:30 am.
Students are asked to bring a small donation for the poppy sticker they will be wearing to the assembly on Tuesday. All donations will go directly to the Canadian Legion’s Poppy fund.
A reminder that there is no school on November 11th.
Upcoming Road Closure – Shepherd Way closed from Nordel to Patricia Drive November 16th.
On Monday, November 9th, you will receive an email from the school outlining the drop-off and pick-up procedures during the road construction.
Students will also bring home a very important notice that includes a portion to return to the school by Friday so we can prepare for Monday, 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). The lower lot 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.
Emergency Preparedness Fee
In 2024, the district introduced an annual Emergency Preparedness Fee of $10 per student. This fee covers the maintenance and replenishment of emergency provisions, including food, water, sanitation and first aid items, to help care for students in case of a large-scale incident such as an earthquake.
Last year’s Emergency Preparedness Fee was used to bolster emergency food and water supplies and enabled us to reach our goal of ensuring that schools across the district now have a three-day supply of both. It also enabled the district to provide sanitation carts containing portable toilets, privacy shelters, garbage and bio-hazard bags, sanitation supplies, and personal protection equipment to all schools. This year’s $10 Emergency Preparedness Fee will be used to replace water reserves and first aid items that are about to expire, and to purchase additional sanitation supplies.
Please send $10 by cash or a cheque (made payable to the name of your child’s school) to the school office or pay online through Parent Connect where available as soon as possible. If your family requires financial support in relation to this fee, please contact the school office. Discretion will be maintained. Thank you for your support of this important initiative.
The Lunch Lady
Daily lunch delivery began last week. You may order anytime up to 48 hours before delivery at: https://order.lunchlady.ca/
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!
Here’s their current fundraiser information:
Jars by Jodi creates delicious mason jar cookie and dessert mixes—perfect for easy baking or thoughtful gifts!
Just add a few simple ingredients like eggs, butter, and vanilla.
Vegan/Dairy Free and Gluten Free options available!
For more information and to order, please go to: https://jarsbyjodi.ca/pages/fundlet/DEVONGARDENS
Please join us for our next PAC Meeting on Monday, December 7th at 7:30 pm in the school library or on Teams.
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 10th: Remembrance Day assembly
November 11th: Remembrance Day – No school
November 13th: Author Jeff Chiba Stearns visits the school thanks to the support of the PAC!
November 16th: Road work begins at Shepherd Way and Nordel Way – No access to the school from the south.
November 16th: Photo Retakes
November 18th: Best Seats Entries due for the Christmas Concert
hay ce:p q̓aʔ. Merci. Thank you.