Jaguar Journal May 9, 2024

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

Website: DuJardin Elementary School

Twitter: @D13Jaguars

Tomorrow is an Early Release Day. Students in 1st-5th grade will be dismissed at 1:40 pm.

DuJardin is hosting a Lunch with a Loved One(s) event on Thursday, May 23, 2024, during the lunch period. Bring a picnic lunch and blanket for you and your child(ren) to eat OUTSIDE on school grounds. Come a little early to pick a spot and then meet your children by the back doors of the building. Click here to RSVP for this event.

Students will continue with MAP testing this week. We are excited for students to take the assessment and demonstrate the growth that they have made since the start of the school year. We ask students to DO their BEST and FORGET the REST.

Portfolio Night (Open House) is next week: DuJardin will be hosting Portfolio Night on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. This is an open house type event where families are able to come at any time. Feel free to stay 5 minutes or the entire night. The goal of the event is to provide an opportunities for families to visit the school and celebrate the successes from the 2023-2024 school year.

Next Friday is a NOON dismissal for students in first - fifth grade. Kindergarten students will have a normal AM & PM schedule. Why a Noon Dismissal? There was a noon dismissal scheduled for Friday, January 12th, which was cancelled due to the school district being closed for inclement weather.

Community, Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement and Support (CARES): Bloomingdale School District 13 has launched an innovative mental health initiative to provide and improve access to quality mental health services throughout the community. Click here for more information and a QR code to sign up for services.

Be Mindful of our Neighbors: We ask that parents are respectful of our neighbors and not block driveways when parking on Euclid Ct or other streets that are next to DuJardin. If you are waiting in the car line along Euclid Ave, please leave space for our neighbors to enter or exit their driveways. As a reminder, there is no LEFT TURN out of the DuJardin parking lot at arrival or dismissal.

Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Caring

#LeadLikeAJaguar

Patrick Haugens

Principal

DuJardin Elementary School

Bloomingdale School District 13

phaugens@sd13.org

630-894-9200

May 6th - 17th: MAP Assessment

Friday, May 10, 2024: Early Release

Tuesday, May 14, 2024: Last Day to earn points for AR Field Trip

Thursday, May 16, 2024: Portfolio Night (open house) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, May 17, 2024: Noon Dismissal (PM kindergarten - normal schedule)

Thursday, May 23, 2024: Lunch with a Loved One (or two or three) 11:55 am - 12:45 pm

Friday, May 24, 2024: No School

Monday, May 27, 2024: No School

Tuesday, May 28, 2024: AR Field Trip to the ZOO

Friday, May 31, 2024: Field Day

Monday, June 3, 2024: 5th Grade Picnic

Tuesday, June 4, 2024: Last Day for Kindergarten

Wednesday, June 5, 2024: Last Day of school 1:40 pm dismissal & 5th Grade Clap Out

HOT LUNCH EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY

Tuesday, May 14, 2024: 5th to 6th Grade Transition Night @ Westfield 6:00pm, information below

Wednesday, May 15, 2024: 5th Grade Safety Patrol trip to Boomers Game

Monday, June 3, 2024: 5th Grade Picnic

Wednesday, June 5, 2024: Last day and 5th Grade Clap Out

Current 5th Grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to visit Westfield Middle School on May 14th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm for 5th-to-6th Grade Transition Night. 5th Graders will begin the evening with Westfield Student Council members and will be provided a short presentation and a tour of the building.

Parents will begin the evening in the Athletic Gym and will be provided a presentation by Westfield Administration and Staff highlighting the unique aspects of middle school.

The presentations will begin at 6:00pm. Please enter through our Athletic Entrance, Door 32, located along the front parking lot. Following the presentations, parents will have the opportunity to visit with staff members, tour the building with their child, and visit our Book Fair. We hope to see you at Westfield on May 14th!

Field day is Friday May 31st!!! We are looking forward to another day of fun, laughter, and hopefully water! We couldn't do it without all of our volunteers!! Only volunteers are allowed to attend Field Day to engage in the fun and laughter.

If you are interested in volunteering for field day, please email Mrs. Klassman (aklassman@sd13.org) by Friday May 10th!! If you have any questions, please reach out to her as well!

PTO News

Hot Lunch News

- Hot lunch is now done for the school year. We will be bringing Doctor Dogs back this September. Thank you for your support this year.

Fundraiser - Mabel's Labels

The DuJardin PTO is excited to share with you a new fundraising opportunity with Mabel's Labels, makers of personalized waterproof labels for the entire family! Simply visit campaigns.mabelslabels.com and type in "DuJardin Elementary PTO" to give 20% back on all orders. Orders ship directly to your home FOR FREE! Let's keep our Lost & Found empty and help our fundraising efforts!

PTO Elections

We will be holding elections at our last PTO meeting of the school year next month. Vice President and Treasurer 2 year positions will be filled.

Current Nominees:

Vice President - Nicole Mitropoulos

Treasurer - Alyssa Syputa

If you are interested in being added to the ballot, please send an email to djpto13@gmail.com

Save the Dates & Reminders!

Wednesday, May 15th - PTO meeting 7 - 8 pm

Wednesday, June 5th - Kona Ice Truck to celebrate the start of summer! 4 - 7 pm

Dear Parents and Students:

Summer 2024 Basketball Camps are quickly approaching.

Camp will be held the weeks of:

JUNE 10th-13th and JUNE 24th-27th (Monday-Thursday) @ Erickson Elementary School

The camps this year are going to be the same format as in years past, and continued to be ran by Mrs. Hilden (Westfield Middle School, PE Teacher) but the payment will be made to the Bloomingdale Park District. See this information page for details. Flyers will also be sent home with your child.

Please register online at www.bloomingdaleparks.org or in person at Bloomingdale Park District. Spots fill up quickly so please try to get registered as soon as possible. Registration begins APRIL 4th. Any questions please email Kelly Hilden at khilden@sd13.org.

Sincerely,

Kelly Hilden

Westfield PE Teacher & Coach

March 7, 2024

Dear Families,

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. District 13 uses a curriculum entitled Kids In The Know that focuses on teaching the above mentioned skills. The classroom lessons will be conducted beginning the week of March 18th through May.

As a parent, I would encourage you to discuss these subjects with your child. You may preview the Kids In The Know curriculum, by age level, by going to Kids In The Know . If you would rather not have your child participate in this instruction, please put your request in writing and send it to the school office at the attention of Ms. Stevens. If you have any questions about this or any other related topic, please do not hesitate to call me at 630-671-5237.

Sincerely,

Julia Stevens, LSW

DuJardin Elementary School Social Worker

Registration Page

As the District moves to a new registration portal (Alma) for the 2024-2025 school year, ALL families (New and Returning) will be required to prove residency. Previous documents submitted are not able to be transferred to Alma.

In the meantime, please reference the proof of residency documentation below to start compiling the necessary documents.

Proof of Residency

Please click on the following link to follow instructions on how to create a My School Bucks account.

2024-2025 School Fees - Parent/Guardian instructions

Problem Solving

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, 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!

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

Important Links & Info:

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

AR Program

Handbook talk presentation

First View Information (track the location of the bus)

D13 Calendar

DuJardin Parent/Student Calendar

Nurse's Office Information

Recess during Cold Weather

School Store

Supply Lists

Lunch Procedures

OTUS tutorial

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

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.