Dear DG Families,
It was great to welcome all our students and their families to school last week!
Now that we’ve moved into this year’s classes, please wait until you hear from your child’s teacher before sending school supplies with your child.
Line up spots
Here is a link to the new lineup areas:
These will also be posted at school on Monday morning.
Your child should already know where they are lining up. Please look for the cone with this year’s teacher’s name on it.
As there are several classes lining up in the same areas, we ask that parents and guardians stand back from the line up spots to avoid additional congestion in these areas.
Snack, Lunch, and Water Bottles
Please ensure that your child comes to school with all that they need for the day, including their snack, lunch and water bottle.
We do have some items on hand for students who forget their lunch.
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 604-581-6185.
Medication at School
If your child needs medication such as an inhaler or epipen at school, it is imperative that the school be made aware so we have all the required information, as well as your child’s medication, at school. We have already contacted families of returning students who had medication at school last year, to request that their medication be brought back. If you have not already sent this in, please do so this week. This is especially important if your child has an anaphylactic reaction and requires an epipen.
If you are new to us this year and your child requires medication at school, please contact the office promptly.
Safety at Arrival and Dismissal
As mentioned last week, there is very limited parking in the lower parking lot. Families are encouraged to park at Annieville park and walk to DG.
Downs Road is not to be used for student drop-off and pick-up.
At all times, the upper parking lot is not to be used for student drop off, unless prior permission has been given in exceptional cases.
Both the upper and lower parking lots are one way.
Remember to Walk Your Wheels on school property. Students should leave e-scooters and e-bikes at home.
Thank you for keeping everyone safe by:
- Driving 30 km per hour in the school zone and 10 km per hour in the parking lot.
- Following the directions of the crossing guards, including our Student Crossing Guards
- Using the cross walk to cross Russell Drive and encouraging your children to do the same
- Not blocking private driveways near our school
Events at School
Please check the school calendar for important dates. This calendar is updated throughout the year.
Here is the link: https://dg.deltasd335.upanupstage.com/events-calendar/
Parent Connect
Please log in to Parent Connect to check your information, make any changes, and complete forms.
Each year, the Delta School District requires that parents approve various permission forms (eg. walking field trip, Fruit & Veggie program, Photo & Media consent,
Google Apps).
Here is a link to instructions if you’re having problems. If these instructions don’t solve the problem and you are not able to log in, please contact Ms. Chahal in the office for assistance.
Reporting Absences
Student absences must be reported directly to the office. You can also let the teacher know, but it is very important to let the office know directly.
Either call our office at 604-581-6185, or email the school’s general mailbox at devongardens.elem@deltaschools.ca , to let us know.
In your message, please include:
- your child’s full name (first and last)
- their teacher and/or division number
- the date(s) they will be away
- the reason for your child’s absence
Please speak slowly and clearly when you leave your message. Thank you!
If your child is away due to illness, please also let us know your child’s symptoms; particularly in the case of communicable diseases such as respiratory infections, strep throat, chickenpox, stomach flu, etc… as this helps us to know if there are any communicable diseases circulating through the school so we can take additional precautions as needed such as enhanced cleaning protocols and connecting with Fraser Health.
We are pleased to welcome (or welcome back) the following staff members to Devon Gardens!
- Seto – Fine Arts Teacher
- Mme Tardif – Learning Support Teacher
- Mme McFarlane – Primary French Immersion Teacher
- Ms. Cornale – Primary English Teacher
- Ms. Fryer – Intermediate English Teacher
- Ms. Renner-Wallace – Counsellor
- Ms. Phillips – Child and Youth Care Worker (CYCW)
Information from the School District
REMINDER – RESTRICTIONS TO PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN SCHOOLS
Please be reminded that, as required by the Provincial Government, the School District implemented updated restrictions on the use of cellphones and other personal digital devices came into effect on July 1, 2024.
Please note that earbuds, headphones and smartwatches are included in the updated restrictions. These items should not be coming to 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:
The first PAC meeting of the year is Monday, September 14th at 7:30 pm, in the school library.
You can also join via Zoom if you are unable to attend in person.
A zoom link, along with the agenda, will be emailed to parents prior to the meeting on Monday
We hope you will join us!
TERM 1 SPECIAL LUNCH AND SNACK DAYS – Deadline to Submit Orders is Monday, September 21st
Devon Gardens PAC Fundraiser – Hot Lunches Days
Welcome Back to Devon Gardens! We hope you all had a Good Summer!
Subway Sandwiches Lunch – Thurs Oct 1
(Gluten-free bread option available)
Panago Hot Lunch – Thurs Oct 29
(Gluten-free crust available)
Booster Juice Smoothies & Wraps Lunch – Thurs Nov 26
Mary Brown’s Chicken Lunch – Thurs Dec 17
Online ordering opens – Monday September 14th
Deadline to submit online orders – Monday, September 21st
How to Order:
- Visit https://devonpac.hotlunches.net/ and register for an account (you must register for a new account each year, may use same login and password as previous years)
- Select items/order per child & pay
- For step-by-step instructions on registering and ordering/payment, click here.
Other information to note:
- Hot Lunch ordering is optional. Absolutely no obligation to order.
- Proceeds from all hot lunch fundraising will be administered by the PAC and go towards the purchase of school/student/classroom needs/supplies/events, etc.
- No additional utensils or condiments will be provided. Please feel free to send a drink, etc. to supplement your child(s) order.
- If you have more than one child at the school, place orders for all children first and then proceed to final payment. This will save you transaction fees.
- Nutritional Information to come
- Please be mindful of known absences/vacations when placing orders.
- If your child is absent on the day of the hot lunch, the meal will be automatically donated to someone else. Please email your child’s teacher if you want to pick up their food. Pick up is between 1:30-2:15PM at the office on the day of the hot lunch
Questions??? Please send an email to pacdevongardens@gmail.com before ordering.
Thank you,
Your Devon Gardens PAC
Monday, September 14th: PAC meeting 7:30 pm in-person in the library, or via Zoom
Friday, September 18th: Professional Development Day for Staff. No school for students.
Monday, September 21st: Deadline to submit PAC special lunch orders for term 1 (online ordering only)
Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd: Student crossing guard training
Wednesday, September 23rd: Terry Fox Run
Thursday, September 24th: Term 1 previews sent home electronically
Tuesday, September 29th: Walk for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day
Tuesday, September 29th: DG Open House 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, September 30th: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. No school.
Other dates and events are listed on our school calendar on our website: https://dg.deltasd335.upanupstage.com/events-calendar/