Jaguar Journal February 1, 2024
DuJardin School Information
Location: 166 Euclid Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 894-9200
Website: DuJardin Elementary School
Twitter: @D13Jaguars
πMessage From Principal Haugens
Dear Parents,
Tomorrow is Spirit Day. Be BOLD and wear Black & Gold. The school store will also be open during the lunch period. Click here to view items that are on sale at the school store. The PTO BINGO NIGHT takes place tomorrow night from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. It's FREE to attend with the donation of a canned good to the Student Council SOUPer Bowl Canned Food Drive.
The DuJardin Kindness Club put together a Kindness Calendar for the month of February. Looking forward to all the acts of kindness we will see from our school community during February. Click here to download the calendar.
Better Together Club Newspaper: The Better Together Club is putting together a monthly Newspaper for the DuJardin Community. The Better Together Club is a group of fifth graders who believe in bringing people together. This year, the club will be interviewing students from different grade levels to highlight exciting news. The students hope that this club brings all of Dujardin closer together. Click here to view the newspaper.
Pop Tab War: Tomorrow is the last day to donate pop tabs and help your grade level win the Pop Tab War. Our First Grade students are currently leading the Pop Tab War.
Student Council SOUPer Bowl Canned Food Drive: The Student Council SOUPer Bowl Canned Food Drive will began next 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 49ers)!
CogAT Assessment: In February, Bloomingdale School District 13 schools will administer the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) in place of the previously administered OLSAT (Otis-Lennon School Abilities Test) to students grades 1-6. Click here to view more information about the assessment.
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Caring
#LeadLikeAJaguar
Patrick Haugens
Principal
DuJardin Elementary School
Bloomingdale School District 13
630-894-9200
π Upcoming Events
January 16th-31st: MAP/AIMSWeb Assessments
Friday, February 2, 2024: Spirit Day & School Store
Thursday, February 8, 2024: 100th Day of School
Friday, February 9, 2024: MAP Student Reports sent home
Wednesday, February 14, 2024: Valentine Day & Classroom Parties (No food with valentines)
Friday, February 16, 2024: Early Release Day & Celebrity Day
Monday, February 19, 2024: No School - Presidents Day
HOT LUNCH EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
4th and 5th Grade Musical-"Pirates"
This group will be meeting on Mondays and Thursdays during the lunch recess time (11:55 am - 12:20 pm) beginning on Monday February, 5. All 4th and 5th grade students are invited and encouraged to join. There will be numerous speaking roles assigned to interested students as well as some solo opportunities.
The final performances will take place on Thursday, May 2. There will be a daytime show for the DuJardin students and staff and an evening show that night at 6:30 pm for family and friends to attend.
We will also have 2 after school rehearsals on Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1 so performers can practice on the stage with the microphones. These after school rehearsals will end at 4:30 pm.
Picnic Paradise-2024 Talent Show
You are cordially invited to join us for Picnic Paradise. This yearβs talent show will be held on
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6pm! We are looking for a variety of performers ranging from actors,
singers, dancers, cheerleaders, musicians, comedians and more! Students in grades 1-5 are able to
participate.
In order to participate we will require that students have turned in all permission slips, lyrics, and
music to Mrs. Lents (office) by Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Music must be a shared file or flash
drive. Please Note: YOUTUBE videos are not acceptable. If ALL documents are not turned in on
time, students will not participate in the show.
*There are NO EXCEPTIONS for late materials*
βοΈ PTO News
PTO News
BINGO Night:
It's one of our families favorite events of the year! BINGO is tomorrow night from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Don't forget to bring your canned goods! Dairy Queen will be there selling ice cream and drinks and there will also be popcorn and cotton candy for sale. Make sure to bring cash for food purchases as well as raffle ticket sales. We can't wait to see all of you there!
Hot Lunch News
Make sure you have your orders in February. You must order by Saturday for the following week. For Valentine's Day, they are offering heart-shaped rice krispie treats for $1 and donating 100% of every one sold to our school!
Order here: https://doctordogs.h1.hotlunchonline.net/
Want to help distribute hot lunch? It only takes an hour of time and your students love to see you there! We need parent participation to keep our hot lunch program running. Sign-up here: https://signup.com/go/DCRcnbc
Spiritwear
In need of new spiritwear? The shop is always open here.
5th grade Parents
Don't forget to order your yard sign for your 5th grader. Forms are due 3/22
Save the Dates & Reminders!
Friday, February 2nd - BINGO Night from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, February 7th - PTO meeting 7 - 8 pm
Wednesday, March 13th - PTO meeting 7 - 8 pm
Week of 4/29 - Teacher appreciation week
Jaguars of the Week
π LeadLikeAJaguar
π©Ί Message from Nurse Rosero
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
π Notes to Office
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
π Birthday Sign Form
Birthday Sign
Want a fun way to say βHappy Birthdayβ to your child or a staff member?
How about having your birthday wishes on the DuJardin school digital sign!
How: Print out this form, form are due 2 weeks before the birthday.
Cost: a $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
π Important Links
The DuJardin Staff #Commitments:
- Warm & encouraging
- Disciplined & structured
- Believe ALL students can be successful
- Allow students to struggle (with support)
- Hold self responsible for student success
- Display Empathy & Courage
Fall Connection Card Results
96.5% of students responded I have at least one friend.
98.5% of students responded I have a trusting adult.
93.25% of students responded I feel like I belong.