Jaguar Journal

Location: 166 Euclid Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 894-9200

Website: DuJardin Elementary School

Twitter: @D13Jaguars

Attendance Email:(used to report absences): DJAttendance@sd13.org

Office Email:(used for changes to bus/arrival/dismissal): DJOffice@sd13.org

Tomorrow is SPIRIT DAY...Be BOLD, wear BLACK & GOLD or DuJardin Spirit Wear. Help your class show the most school spirit and have a chance for DJ to visit your classroom. We will also have the School Store open during the lunch period. Feel free to bring a dollar or two and purchase an item at the store. Click here to view School Store items.

We are honored to invite any available Veterans to join us at school on Monday, November 11, 2024, for a special day of recognition and celebration. Our Veterans will have the opportunity to:

• Enjoy lunch with our Student Council (lunch provided)
• Visit classrooms to share their experiences and stories with students
• Participate in a hallway parade as we recognize and thank them for their service

If you or a Veteran in your family would like to attend, please let us know by sharing information on this Google form. We look forward to welcoming our heroes and making this a memorable day for our students and Veterans alike!

Additionally, we will be creating a Wall of Honor in our hallway to proudly display pictures and information about Veterans connected to our students. If your family would like to participate, please send in:

• A photo of the Veteran
• Their name, branch of service, and any additional details you'd like to share
• Click here to share this information digitally

Please submit Wall of Honor items anytime between now and Veterans Day. Click here for a Wall of Honor Template that you can use.

There will be no school on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. All D13 schools will be closed due to Election Day.

This week in the library, students explored the election process through the engaging story The President of the Jungle. They learned about campaigns, voting, and how elections work in a fun and meaningful way. We also provided election terms to students during morning announcements.

On Monday, November 4th, students will get the chance to cast their vote for the President of the United States in a mock election! This activity will give them hands-on experience with decision-making and the democratic process. We have asked students to discuss the candidates with their parents to make the best decision in voting for Monday.

We look forward to seeing who they elect!

If your child missed Picture Day or you'd like a retake, Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, November 7th. Please send your child with their original photo package if you're requesting a retake. We look forward to seeing those great smiles!

Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place from November 11th - December 6th. This is a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress, celebrate their successes, and address any questions or concerns.

Please click the link below to schedule your conference:

Schedule Your Conference Here

If you have any questions about Parent-Teacher Conferences, please reach out to the classroom teacher.

Click here to view the October edition of THE DEN created by the Better Together Club. Better Together is a dynamic group of 5th-grade students at DuJardin who are passionate about fostering a sense of community across all grade levels. This club collaborates to write and publish a school-wide newspaper that highlights events, achievements, and stories from every grade.

Click here to view current and previous editions of THE DEN.

We encourage you to visit the Bloomingdale School District's website to learn more about the upcoming Referendum on the November ballot. The site provides detailed information about the purpose and impact of the Referendum, including how it aims to support student learning, improve school facilities, and maintain high-quality programs across the district. You will also find answers to frequently asked questions, financial breakdowns, and key dates related to the voting process. Staying informed is essential, and the website serves as a valuable resource to help you understand how the Referendum will shape the future of our schools.

The website also includes updated Video tours: https://www.sd13.org/apps/pages/videotours

Students across all grades at DuJardin Elementary recently participated in the Connection Card Survey. This survey plays a key role in assessing the strength of our school’s sense of community by helping us understand how connected students feel to their peers, teachers, and the overall school environment. The feedback collected will guide us in fostering meaningful relationships and ensuring every student feels valued and supported at DuJardin. We are committed to using this information to enhance our efforts in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and positive learning community for all.

Questions:

I have at least one friend at DuJardin

I have a trusted adult at DuJardin

I feel like I belong at DuJardin

Tuesday, November 5, 2024:

No School - Election Day

Thursday, November 7, 2024:

Picture Retake Day

Monday, November 11, 2024:

Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 12, 2024:

PTO Coachlite Skate Night 6-8pm

Friday, November 15, 2024:

Early Release Day for 1st-5th grade

We’ve compiled a Teacher & Staff Favorites List to help parents get to know the preferences and interests of our staff! This list is a great resource if you're looking for ways to show appreciation throughout the year, whether it’s for holidays, birthdays, or just to say thank you. From favorite snacks and drinks to hobbies and gift ideas, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to make our teachers and staff feel special!

Click here to view teacher & staff favorites.

Dear Parents,

Child abuse curriculum lessons, otherwise known as the state mandated Erin’s Law, will once again be conducted in all K-5 classrooms to educate students on safe and unsafe touches, safe and unsafe secrets, and how to get away and tell a trusted adult. Lessons will teach children how to recognize child abuse, equip them with skills to reduce their vulnerability, and encourage them to report abuse. Starting this school year, District 13 has adopted a new Erin’s Law curriculum entitled Think First & Stay Safe by Child Lures Prevention that focuses on teaching the above mentioned skills. The classroom lessons will be conducted as follows:

Kindergarten- November/December

1st Grade: March

2nd Grade- April

3rd Grade: May

4th Grade: February

5th Grade: January

As a parent, I would encourage you to discuss these subjects with your child. You may preview the Think First & Stay Safe curriculum, by age level, by going to Think First & Stay Safe by Child Lures Prevention. If you have any questions about this or any other related topic, please do not hesitate to call me at 630-894-9200.

If you would rather NOT have your child participate in this instruction, please communicate this with Mrs. Sarah Marzullo: sarahmarzullo@sd13.org. When opting out of the lessons, be sure to include your child(ren)'s first/last name and homeroom teacher.

Required Health Forms:

• Kindergarten: Physical, Dental, & Vision
• 2nd Grade: Dental
• Health Office Website

Student Needs:

• Please inform the nurse of any allergies or sensitivities to foods, medications, and environmental allergens. If there are any pertinent details of your students' health that you feel the nurse needs to know, please reach out and discuss this with the school nurse. This information can be helpful to better support your student throughout the day, if certain situations arise.

About Your Student’s Medication:

• The district's medication administration policy mandates that all medication to be administered at school requires an MD order, this includes over-the-counter medications. Students may NOT keep over-the-counter meds in their backpacks or in their lockers--including cough drops, Advil, etc. This is an important safety concern! Please review the policy included in the registration process.

• If your student requires an inhaler, Epi-Pen, or any oral medication, please obtain the medication form and appropriate health care plan from your physician when your child has their exam. Forms may also be obtained on the district website.

Excused Physical Education Class:

• Please note that all PE excuses need to be sent to the Nurse's Office. A parent may excuse a student from PE for up to 3 days. (consecutively) Thereafter, a Doctor's note is required.

Calls home from the Nurse:

• Phone calls home are warranted in the event of a head injury, minor or major

• All in school sickness including fever of 100.4 (oral) or greater, vomiting and/or diarrhea

Please prepare to keep your child home until:

• Fever-free for a full 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.

• Vomiting and diarrhea has ceased for a full 24 hours

Please refer to the General Health Guidelines which can be found on the district website

Send a note to school or email your students teacher and office if....

Your child/ren is walking home or being picked up instead of taking the bus

Your child/ren is being picked up by someone other than who is on the pick up list

Your child/ren is going to kids place instead of taking the bus or vice versa

Your child/ren is leaving school early

As always if your child/ren will be absent from school please call the office.

Office Staff Contact Information:

Attendance Email:(used to report absences)

DJAttendance@sd13.org

Office Email:(used for changes to bus/arrival/dismissal)

DJOffice@sd13.org

Nurse's Office Contact Information:

Jessica Rosero- jrosero@sd13.org

Want a fun way to say “Happy Birthday” to your child or a staff member?

How about having your birthday wishes on the DuJardin school digital sign!

How: Print out this form, complete the correct information below and return it to DuJardin by the 20th of the month before their birthday month. (For example, a November birthday should return the form by October 20th)

Cost: a suggested $5 minimum donation to the DuJardin PTO

Why: Your child or staff member will be surprised and excited to see her/his birthday announced for one week in lights during their birthday month!

I’m excited to share that our Accelerated Reader program is up and running! Click here for more information about the Accelerated Reader program at DuJardin.

This program is designed to motivate students to read more, develop strong reading habits, and improve their reading comprehension skills.

Through the AR program, students will:

• Choose books at their appropriate reading levels.
• Take quizzes after finishing their books to assess understanding.
• Earn points and track their progress toward personalized reading goals.

Our goal is to foster a love of reading in each student while also helping them grow as confident, independent readers. We encourage you to support your child’s reading at home by setting aside dedicated reading time and discussing their AR goals.

If you have any questions about the program, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Shermak hshermak@sd13.org or Ms. Burton aburton@sd13.org.

The Bloomingdale School District has a Virtual Backpack that is filled with flyers and information from various organizations located throughout Bloomingdale. Please click on the backpack if you are interested in activities or information from outside organizations. Virtual Backpack