Jaguar Journal April 11, 2024

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

Website: DuJardin Elementary School

Twitter: @D13Jaguars

The School Store will be open tomorrow during the lunch period. Click here to view items and cost.

We will finish IAR assessments for students in 3rd-5th grade tomorrow. Students who missed any assessments will engage in Make-Up testing next week. If you have any questions about IAR assessments, please reach out to the building principal. The PTO will be providing all students with a small treat to celebrate the end of IAR testing.

Friday Testing Schedule:

3rd Grade - 9:00 am - Math

4th Grade - 10:30 AM - Math

5th Grade - 1:00 pm - Reading

A big thank you to the DuJardin PTO for purchasing glasses for the solar eclipse this past Monday. We are very fortunate to have such an awesome group of parents who are always looking for ways to make DuJardin a special place where all students feel like they belong.

Tomorrow is the last day of the Penny War to support Feed My Starving Children. Students place pennies in their grade level containers and pennies count as positive points. Students place dimes, nickels, and quarters in other grade level containers and they count as negative points. The grade level with the most positive points wins. The real winner is Feed My Starving Children. $106.00 feeds a child for an entire year. Our goal is to raise enough money to feed 10 children for a year.

Don't forget to order the 2023-2024 DuJardin Yearbook. The deadline to order a yearbook is next Friday, April 19, 2024. View the flyer below for information on ordering your yearbook.

Click here to access the Treering Website

DuJardin Code: 1014102976314642

Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Caring

#LeadLikeAJaguar

Patrick Haugens

Principal

DuJardin Elementary School

Bloomingdale School District 13

phaugens@sd13.org

630-894-9200

This form has been developed for parents to use as needed. The principal will consider the completed information prior to student placement in May. Student placement is a major responsibility for the school staff each year. Your input is appreciated and will be used along with a variety of other placement criteria. There is no requirement to complete this form. Complete this form only if you believe the information will assist with student placement. Please do not request a specific teacher by name as teaching assignments can change from year to year. Any form that contains a specific teacher by name will not be used in the placement process. The office staff will review forms and remove any forms with specific teacher requests.

Please complete this form by Friday, April 26th.

Friday, April 11, 2024: School Store & Last Day of the Penny War

Monday, April 8th - Friday, April 12th: IAR Assessment for 3rd - 5th grade students

Friday, April 19, 2024: Outside Day (sponsored by Student Council) & Yearbook Orders Due

Tuesday, April 23, 2024: Kindergarten Visitation for incoming Kindergarten students

Wednesday, April 24, 2024: Talent Show 6:00 pm

HOT LUNCH EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY

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

PTO News

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming! We will be celebrating our AMAZING DuJardin staff the week of 4/29. Included below is a schedule of events that week. We will be sending out volunteer opportunities for more ways you can give back to our fantastic teachers and staff.

Here is a link to the Teacher Amazon Wish Lists, click on the teacher's name to link to their Amazon list.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ushcJKyTeMb_F7VtIQLmgNyPJjwfgcyhbNAUUfDZMyY/edit#slide=id.p

Here is the full staff Favorites' list:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRK830XQTWKRHGXVLpWxFPNFEC3WoVo40iu1Y-gihLyKBERPCKLicogcj2IkWA-IyNWRhJ-Ovns694c/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p

Teacher Appreciation Student Form

Spring Book Fair - 4/29 - 5/2

The book fair is coming! Our Spring Book Fair with Anderson's will be taking place from Tuesday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2.

A few reminders:

- Cash or check is accepted.

- Please make sure the checks are made out to the DuJardin PTO.

- Don't forget about tax!

- There is something for everyone, Anderson's has a great selection

- Grab a few books for your Summer reading!

Hot Lunch News

-The last day for hot lunch will be Thursday, May 10!!

- Make sure you have your hot lunch orders in for April! You must order by Saturday for the following week.

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

New 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!

Week of 4/29 - Teacher appreciation week

Book Fair - 4/30 - 5/2

Thursday, May 10th - Last day of hot lunch!

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

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.