Dear DG Families,

As we settle into the new school year, we have a few reminders for everyone.

Terry Fox Run

Devon Gardens will be participating in the Terry Fox Run again this year!  Our run is this Wednesday, September 23rd!

Please have your child wear running shoes and clothes that allow for easy movement on this day.

Students are invited to each bring in a “Toonie for Terry”,  which will go toward cancer research. Thank you for your support!

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.

Parent Connect

Please take the time to log in to Parent Connect.

Each year, the Delta School District requires that parents approve various permission forms (walking field trip, Fruit & Veggie program, Photo & Media consent, Google Apps).

If you are having trouble logging in, please contact Ms. Chahal in the office.

A reminder that at Devon Gardens, notices only go home on Thursdays.

This week, please keep and eye out for planner notices and term previews.

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. 

The importance of being at school on time.

Being present, on time and ready to learn are important for learning.  Being on time allows your child time to settle into the day rather than coming in after morning routines and instruction have already begun.

We understand that sometimes students will be late for school.

If your child will be late due to an appointment or other reason, please notify the office by email at devongardens.elem@deltaschools.ca.

Reporting Absences

Student absences must be reported directly to the office, rather than through your child’s teacher.  Of course, you can also let the teacher know, but it is very important to let the office know, directly.  As such, if your child will be absent from school, please remember to 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.

Students who are sick must not come to school.

Orange Shirt Day and the Delta Schools Walk for Truth and Reconciliation – next Tuesday, September 29th.

Open House – September 29th from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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:

PAC One Pager 

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