DLG Weekly Update

Week of October 27 – 31

Hello DLG Families,

We hope you're enjoying the beautiful fall season! Here's what's happening at David Lloyd George Elementary this week:

📌 Immunization Clinic – Monday

Vancouver Coastal Health will be hosting an immunization clinic at DLG. Families of students requiring immunizations will have received direct communication from VCH.

🧒 Kindergarten Registration Begins November 1

Priority registration for the 2026–2027 Kindergarten year opens this Friday. If you have a child—or know someone in our catchment—with a child entering Kindergarten next year, please review the attached letter from the Vancouver School Board.

🏐 Volleyball Season Begins

After a fantastic Cross Country season, we're excited to kick off Volleyball for our older students. A big thank you to the parents and staff who volunteer their time to coach and support our teams in friendly competition with other schools.

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Field Trip – Tuesday

Divisions 14 and 15 will be heading to Richmond to visit the pumpkin patch. Parents, please ensure your children are dressed for rain and mud—these trips are always fun and a little soggy!

⚽ Free Kick Soccer – Wednesday

Students registered for Free Kick will have their next after-school session this Wednesday. We're grateful to Free Kick for including DLG in their program!

🦉 Owl & Raptor Ambassadors – Thursday

Divisions 10 and 11 will enjoy an in-school field trip with a local owl and raptor rehabilitation organization. This engaging presentation brings nature right into our classrooms and is always a highlight for students.

🎬 Halloween Movie Night – Thursday Evening

Join us for a spooky movie night organized by our PAC! Please see the attached poster for details. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

👻 Halloween Parade – Friday Morning

Our annual Halloween Parade will take place Friday morning beginning at 9:15. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend and cheer on our costumed students and staff. Come get spooked!

🎭 Halloween Costumes

As we celebrate, please help us ensure costumes are respectful of all cultures and do not portray violence. See the attached flyer for guidelines. Thank you for helping us keep Halloween fun and inclusive!

🚗 Parking Reminder

Thank you to our community for respecting staff and daycare parking spaces. Your continued cooperation helps keep our lot safe and accessible.

🏗️ Old Building Deconstruction

Work is underway on the old building. While you may not see much from the outside, demolition is happening internally. Materials are being salvaged and reused wherever possible. We'll keep you updated as progress continues.

👨‍👩‍👧 DLG PAC

Visit our PAC website and sign up for the mailing list to stay informed and involved. The PAC offers valuable information and opportunities for families. 

Go to https://www.dlgpac.com/

🍽️ PAC Hot Lunch

Please see the attached letter for details on our optional PAC hot lunch program—a convenient service provided by our PAC.

☕ Coffee & Chat – November 20 at 9 AM

Parents of DLG students are invited to join us for Coffee and Chat, a chance to connect with other families and learn about resources and supports available to parents. Our next session is Wednesday, November 20 at 9:00 AM. See the attached flyer for more information.

🗓️ Calendar At A Glance

Want to know when holidays and professional development days are scheduled? Check out our attached year-at-a-glance calendar.

Wishing you all a safe and festive week ahead!

Jonathan Weresch
Principal