Jaguar Journal
December 1, 2022
DuJardin School Information
Location: 166 Euclid Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 894-9200
Website: DuJardin Elementary School
Twitter: @D13Jaguars
Message from Principal Haugens
December is here & the COLD weather showed up rather quickly! A reminder to parents that students will be lining up outdoors and recess will take place outside unless the temperature drops below 10 degrees Fahrenheit (including the wind chill). Students are allowed to play in the snow if they are properly dressed in their winter gear, which includes a winter jacket, snow pants, hat, gloves and boots.
New Nurse at DuJardin: Please welcome Mrs. Jessica Rosero to the DuJardin Family. Jessica is the new nurse at DuJardin. Mrs. Laura Mills moved into a new district-wide nursing position. Jessica is a parent of two DuJardin students. Nurse Email: jrosero@sd13.org
New Email Addresses: The office has created two new email addresses that we would like for parents to use when contacting the office.
DJOffice@sd13.org: This email is assigned to the office secretaries for parents to send updates (not related to absences), such as bus or general questions.
DJAttendance@sd13.org: This email is assigned to the office secretaries & nurse for parents to send information related to absences and attendance.
December Giving Opportunities: DuJardin has two opportunities for families to GIVE this holiday season. The Kids for Character Club is sponsoring a HOWL-I-DAY Giving Tree & Student Council is sponsoring a STRONG LIKE KATE fundraiser. Both GIVING opportunities run until December 16th.
2nd & 3rd Grade Chorus Concert: The 2nd & 3rd grade chorus will be presenting A Grumps Musical tonight at 7:00 pm. The doors to the event will open at 6:30 pm and seating is first come, first serve.
MAP Assessment: Students in first - fifth grade will take the Winter MAP Assessment between December 5th - 16th. Winter MAP results will be shared with families after the Winter Break.
Report Cards: The first trimester report cards will be emailed home to parents on Friday, December 9, 2022. If you do not receive your child(ren)'s report card via email, please let us know by filling out this quick survey or call the DuJardin office at 630-894-9200.
PTO Winter Holiday Party: The PTO Winter Holiday Party is scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. If you have questions about the holiday parties or would like to volunteer, please reach out to the head room parent. Click here to access head room parent information.
Winter Wonderland: Students in first - fifth grade will participate in a Winter Wonderland event on the last day before Winter Break, Friday, December 16, 2022. What is Winter Wonderland? Students will have the opportunity to choose three different FUN sessions organized by staff members from 9:20 am - 11:35 am. Sessions include: 3D Snowman Painting, STEM: Biggest Snowman Ever!, Winter Bingo, Holiday Trivia, Cookie Decorating, Board Games, Ornament Making, & much more. Thank you to the PTO for funding this event!
Important Dates
Thursday, December 1st: 2nd & 3rd Chorus Concert 7:00 pm
Monday, December 5th - Friday, December 16th: Winter MAP Assessment (1st-5th grade)
Wednesday, Dec 7th & Thursday, Dec 8th: Holiday Magic Shopping for students
Thursday, December 15th: PTO Holiday Parties (2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Friday, December 16th: Winter Wonderland & Last Day before Winter Break
Monday, December 19th - Monday, January 2nd: No School - Winter Break -
Tuesday, January 3, 2023: School Resumes
HOT LUNCH - EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
SCHOOL STORE - EVERY TUESDAY during lunch period
Lead Like a Jaguar
At DuJardin, we want students to become leaders who model a positive attitude (growth mindset), set and achieve positive goals, understand and manage emotions, show empathy for others, and make responsible decisions (solve problems). Teachers will be using the Second Step curriculum & other resources to help ensure our students #LeadLikeJaguars.
Focus for October 11th - December 12th: Emotional Management: Students learn how to build their emotion vocabularies, practice identifying their own and others’ emotions, and recognize the importance of labeling and managing emotions.
Click here to view our #LeadLikeAJaguar focus for this week. This is an optional lesson.
Jaguars of the Week
Monthly Above & Beyond Recipients for DuJardin
Each month the Bloomingdale Board of Education recognizes students from DuJardin, Erickson, & Westfield for going Above & Beyond. Below are the Above & Beyond recipients from DuJardin for the month of October & November.
November Above & Beyond Recipient
Madison is a kind and considerate student. She is always the first person to offer help, and frequently checks-in on others to make sure they are having a good day. Madison inquires about people and really listens and cares about their responses. Madison has a BIG heart, and wants to see others succeed. When Madison was in kindergarten during Covid, she made posters to thank all the frontline workers. Madison went with her mom to deliver the posters. WOW!!! Madison is a hard worker and faces all challenges with a positive attitude. She Leads Like A Jaguar!!!!
October Above & Beyond Recipient
Shane exemplifies what it means to me to be an accountable, responsible, and kind student. He consistently pushes himself to achieve and is a friend to all. He sets the standard for student behavior and leads through example. Shain is always a good model for his classmates. He participates in class discussions and works hard. He models the pillars at all times. Shain is always up for a new challenge and continues to persevere until the challenge is met. He always pushes himself to reach the next goal and be his best self. Shain is a great friend and role model for his classmates. He Leads like a Jaguar!!!!
Message from Nurse Rosero
Please welcome Mrs. Jessica Rosero to the DuJardin Family. Jessica is the new nurse at DuJardin. Mrs. Laura Mills moved into a new district-wide nursing position. Jessica is a parent of two DuJardin students. 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
PTO News
Hot Lunch News!
We are adding Wednesday hot lunch starting Wednesday, December 7, get your orders in by Saturday!
We are desperately in need of hot lunch volunteers through the end of the year and beginning of next year especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We will not be able to continue Wednesday hot lunch without volunteers. Please use this link to sign up: 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
4) If you want to help volunteer on any day of hot lunch days sign up here: https://signup.com/go/MCeJmLL
Mark your calendars!
Holiday Magic Shopping days - December 7 & 8
PTO Meeting @ 7pm in the Library - December 8
December Donation Opportunities
After School Activities
After School Enrichment Classes
Please click on the flyers below for information for the Winter sessions of the STEAM and Chess Scholars classes.
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
Connection Card Survey: DuJardin administered a Connection Card Survey to all students, kindergarten - fifth grade during the week of September 26th. The questions on the survey included:
Do you have at least one friend?
Is there an adult in the building that you trust?
Do you feel like you belong?
What do you like about DuJardin? (2nd-5th grade)
What would make DuJardin better? (2nd-5th grade)
What would you like your classroom teacher or the school to know about you? (2nd-5th grade)
Below are results from the survey. Staff have started to review results and discuss ways we can improve and ensure DuJardin is a school where all students feel valued & appreciated.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, comments, or feedback. The best way to reach me would be via email or phone: phaugens@sd13.org or 630-894-9200.
Assessment Data - Student Progress
On the District Website parents can review district MAP Assessment Data from the 2021-2022 school year. By visiting the Illinois School Report Card Website parents can review school and district 3rd-5th grade data in regards to the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), state assessment. After reviewing the data, you will find that DuJardin Elementary students consistently perform better than the national/state average.