Dear Parents, Guardians, and David Lloyd George Community,

Welcome to a new school year! We’re thrilled to begin another year of fun, learning, and growth together at David Lloyd George Elementary. The first week of school is always a special time—full of excitement and anticipation. Just as many children have been counting down the sleeps, our dedicated staff have been preparing classrooms and activities to make the first day a joyful and welcoming experience.

Kindergarten Families
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for all the love and care you’ve given your child over the past four years. Starting Kindergarten is a big milestone, and we are honoured that you’ve chosen David Lloyd George for this important journey. We deeply value your trust and look forward to partnering with you in your child’s education.

To help ease the transition, Kindergarten students will begin with a gradual entry. Your child’s teacher will have already reached out with details and next steps.

Grade 1–7 Families
Welcome back! We’re excited to continue our partnership with you and your children this year.  

• First day of school: Tuesday, September 2nd
• Students will attend for one hour only (9:00–10:00 AM)  
• Returning students should line up outside in the same spaces as their last year classes (please keep in mind the teacher may be different)  
• New students can check in at the Library (across from the Main Office)  
• Full-time attendance begins: Wednesday, September 3rd  
• Class placements: To ensure thoughtful and supportive classroom assignments, final placements will hopefully be shared on Monday, September 8th, as directed by the Vancouver School Board.

Important Updates for All Families

School Cash Online
We are continuing with digital payments this year to support student safety and simplify processes. Benefits include:  

• More time for learning, less time handling cash  
• Increased accuracy and security  
• Convenience for families  

Registering is quick and easy at https://vsb.schoolcashonline.com . You’ll need your child’s first name, last name, and birth date.

Reminders:

• Please send your child with a labelled water bottle. We have touchless filling stations available.
• Toys from home should stay at home—we have plenty of engaging materials at school.
• Digital Devices & Cell Phones:
  Devices are restricted for the entire instructional day, including class time, recess, and lunch (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM).
  Devices must be turned off or placed on silent mode and kept out of sight during school hours.
• Wednesday is a full day for Grades 1–7. Please send a snack and lunch.
• For families who were part of the VSB Hot Lunch Program, this program will resume on Thursday, September 4th.
• Lunches will be eaten in classrooms or outdoors. Please send food that does not require heating.  We also do not have utensils (forks/spoons) for student use.

Construction Notice
As part of the ongoing demolition of the former school building, please note the following changes to our site access and play areas:

• The Southside access points and the parking lot next to the old school are currently unavailable.
• Due to the demolition, our gravel field and some play areas have been reduced in size.
  The contractors have worked hard to provide us with as much usable space as possible while prioritizing student and adult safety.

Stay Tuned for More Updates

As we settle into the new school year, we want to ensure you have all the information you need to support your child’s transition back to school. Please keep an eye on your email over the next few weeks, as we will be sending out additional messages with important updates, reminders, and helpful tips.

Messages will come either from my email address or from the David Lloyd George office at:
📧 studentrecordslloydgeorge@vsb.bc.ca

We hope you enjoy these last few days of summer. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and begin another wonderful year of learning, connection, and community.

Warmly,

Jonathan Weresch
Principal
David Lloyd George Elementary School