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. The school will have already reached out with details and next steps for the first few weeks of school.

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 8
  • 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 9th 
• Class placements: To ensure thoughtful and supportive classroom assignments, final placements will hopefully be shared on Monday, September 14th, as directed by the Vancouver School Board.

Important Updates for All Families

Important Notice For Students Not Attending In The First Week Of School

If we cannot verify your child's attendance by September 11th, their spot will be offered to a child on our waitlist.  If your child is arriving late please click on the following link and fill in the late arrival form. https://www.vsb.bc.ca/david-lloyd-george/notice-of-late-arrival-september

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.
• Lunches will be eaten in classrooms. Please send food that does not require heating or any other kind of preparation at school. We also do not have utensils (forks/spoons) for student use.

A Huge Thank You For Creating Our New Outdoors!

As we begin another exciting school year, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the VSB Project Office, as well as our Grounds and Construction teams, for their incredible work in creating a beautiful new play and learning space for our students.

Their dedication, expertise, and attention to detail have transformed our outdoor area into a welcoming environment that will support learning, exploration, creativity, and play for years to come.

Most of the space is now ready for students to enjoy. You will notice that one section remains temporarily fenced off while the newly planted grass continues to take root and establish itself. We appreciate everyone's patience as this final area is given the time it needs to grow and thrive.

Thank you again to everyone involved in bringing this wonderful project to life. We are grateful for your hard work and commitment to creating an outstanding space for our school community.

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.

See you soon!

Jonathan Weresch
 Principal
 David Lloyd George Elementary School