Jaguar Journal
February 2, 2023
DuJardin School Information
Location: 166 Euclid Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 894-9200
Website: DuJardin Elementary School
Twitter: @D13Jaguars
Office Communication: DJOffice@sd13.org
Attendance Communication: DJAttendance@sd13.org
Kindergarten & New Student Registration: Kindergarten and New Student Registration is now open. Please click on the link below to begin registration. Returning Student Registration will open in the Spring. Stay tuned for more info.
Kindergarten & New Student Registration
Registration Fees and Purchases: Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, we will be migrating from Pushcoin to My School Bucks as our online payment portal. We anticipate My School Bucks will be available by the time Returning Student Registration is open.
PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT ANY NEW FUNDS INTO YOUR PUSHCOIN ACCOUNT
Please log into your existing Pushcoin account to verify any outstanding balances. We ask that you pay any remaining balances by February 28, 2023. Please note any remaining funds in your Pushcoin will NOT be transferred to My School Bucks.
More information regarding My School Bucks will be available in the upcoming months.
OLSAT Testing: Next week teachers will be administering the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) to1st-4th grade students. The test assesses reasoning and problem solving, using verbal (word), quantitative (number), and nonverbal (picture-figure-spatial relationship) symbols. The test is approximately 60-70 minutes in length, depending on the grade level. Test results will be shared with families.
This test is administered to our students for the purpose of identifying the range of abilities in our district. It allows us to gather information on how well our programs match our students’ learning strengths and needs. This information is valuable for our district-wide school improvement efforts. It helps us determine the best use of our district resources. The OLSAT scores are just one source of data we use to help us plan for student and curriculum needs. In addition we use teacher recommendations, classroom performance, Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores, and other classroom assessment results when making programming decisions.
5Essentials Survey: The Bloomingdale SD13 participates in the annual Illinois 5Essentials Survey that collects feedback from our students, teachers, and parents. Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will give you the opportunity to share your thoughts on important elements of school effectiveness. The responses will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide our improvement efforts. All responses are confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
The Parent Survey is currently open and will remain so through March 11, 2023. To take the survey, please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the appropriate survey.
All Bloomingdale SD13 teachers, as well as students in 4th - 8th grade, are being asked to complete this survey. 5Essentials Reports will be generated for schools if their teachers and/or students meet the response rate threshold of 50 percent. Teachers will work with students to assist them with logging in and taking the student survey.
On behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois 5Essentials Survey is administered online by UChicago Impact at the University of Chicago. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
- Effective Leaders
- Collaborative Teachers
- Involved Families
- Supportive Environments
- Ambitious Instruction
We value your feedback and appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your input.
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or 5essentials@uchicago.edu.
Spelling Bee: Congrats to Humza from Mrs. Lent’s fourth grade classroom for coming in SECOND PLACE at the district Spelling Bee this past week. #SpellLikeAJaguar
Student Council SOUPer Bowl Canned Food Drive: The Student Council SOUPer Bowl Canned Food Drive will began this week. Students place their canned goods in the TEAM box located in the front lobby? Each item will count as one vote for their favorite team (Chiefs or Eagles)!
Pop Tab War: Thank you to all students for donating pop tabs for our POP TAB War during the month of January. Congratulations to kindergarten for coming in second place & third grade for coming in first place for the grade level competition.
Message from Nurse Rosero
Nurse Email: jrosero@sd13.org
If you chose to have your child tested for COVID while here at school a NEW consent form for this year must be filled out. Consent Form for Minor
BINGO Family Fun night!
BINGO night is coming, make sure you save the date for one of our most fun family events! Friday, February 3 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. It's FREE to attend with the donation of a canned good. We are also looking for additional raffle prizes if you would like to donate one, please email us at: djpto13@gmail.com
PTO Scholarship
Each year the PTO awards (2) $750 scholarships to a graduating Senior and past DuJardin student.
Applications are due Wednesday, March 8. Application can be downloaded here:
PTO Board Elections
President and Secretary board positions are up for election this May.
If you are interested in being on the ballot, please email: djpto13@gmail.com
Deadline for ballot submissions are: March 31
Hot Lunch News!
We need volunteers! Please use this link to sign up to help distribute hot lunch: https://signup.com/go/MCeJmLL
Order Buona hot lunch here: https://buona.h1.hotlunchonline.net/
A few important notes:
1) Tuesday options are: Hamburger, Breaded Chicken Sandwich or Pasta Marinara. Wednesday options are: Hot Dog, Cheese Pizza and Cheeseburgers. Thursday options are Chicken Tenders, Cheese Pizza or Mac & Cheese.
2) Tuesday orders must be placed by Friday, Wednesday orders must be placed by Saturday. Thursday orders must be placed by Sunday.
3) If you need help with the ordering process there are step by step directions here:
https://4.files.edl.io/7814/03/23/22/125018-f4682f3a-e239-4fac-8115-1dc4197c1448.pdf
Mark your calendars!
BINGO night from 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Friday, February 3
PTO Meeting @ 7pm in the Library - Thursday, February 9
Deadline for PTO Scholarship - Wednesday, March 8
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)
Office Email:(used for changes to bus/arrival/dismissal)
Nurse's Office Contact Information:
Jessica Rosero- jrosero@sd13.org
Birthday Sign
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!
Virtual Backpack
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
