Jaguar Journal
January 12, 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
Message from Principal Haugens
Noon Dismissal: Tomorrow is a noon dismissal for students in 1st - 5th grade. Morning and Afternoon Kindergarten will have a normal schedule.
No School on Monday, January 16, 2023: There is no school on Monday, January 16, 2023, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
DuJardin Spelling Bee: The DuJardin Spelling Bee will take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 4:00 pm. Approximately 10 students from the DuJardin Spelling Bee will advance to the Bloomingdale School District Spelling Bee, which takes place on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Erickson Elementary School. Best of luck to all our spellers. #SpellLikeAJaguar
AIMSWEB Winter Benchmark Assessment: This next week, all students in first - fifth grade will participate in AIMSWeb Benchmark reading and math assessments. These assessments are very short and help the school evaluate the growth of our students. This is the first year the Bloomingdale School District has used the AIMSWeb assessment for all students. If you have questions about these assessments please reach out to the classroom teacher.
AR Night Out: DuJardin has added a special AR Night Out event on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, for any student who has earned 25 AR points. The deadline to earn 25 AR points is Friday, January 20, 2023. This will be a fun event to celebrate the reading achievement of those students who are participating in the AR program.
4th & 5th Grade Choir: Students in 4th & 5th grade are invited to participate in the choir production of Summer Camp. Click here to view more information about the performance. If your child(ren) is interested, please have them sign-up here.
Career Day: Friday, January 20, 2023, is career day at DuJardin Elementary School. What do you want to be when you grow up? Show us by dressing for your future career. Thank you to the Student Council for sponsoring this event. We ask that students pay .25 cents to participate.
Important Dates
Friday, January 13, 2023:
Noon Dismissal for 1st - 5th grade
Regular schedule for AM & PM Kindergarten
Monday, January 16, 2023:
No School
Tuesday, January 17, 2022:
DuJardin Spelling Bee 4:00 pm
Friday, January 20, 2023:
Career Day
Earn 25 AR points - Receive an Invite to AR Night Out
HOT LUNCH - EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
SCHOOL STORE - First & Third Tuesday during the 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 January 9 - March 7th: Empathy & Kindness: Students learn how to recognize kindness and act kindly toward others, how to develop empathy for others and take others’ perspectives, and how to act with empathy.
Click here to view our #LeadLikeAJaguar focus for this week. OPTIONAL LESSON
Jaguars of the Week
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
PTO News
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
After School Activities
After School Enrichment Classes
Please click on the flyers below for information for the Winter sessions of the Young Rembrandts, 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
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!!!!
December Above & Beyond Recipient
Sahen is an exemplary student at DuJardin. He has an infectious motivation for learning! Our classroom culture is brightened by his enthusiasm for learning and his genuine smile. Every day he models responsible behavior by completing work to the best of his ability and always following our procedures and routines. In addition to answering questions, he stretches his mind to think beyond just what is in front of him, and that motivates others to think outside the box as well. Sahen is a kind student who is often the first to help someone out, and the last to ask for recognition. He is a great friend and a respectful student. Sahen models our class slogan of Excellence: better than good! Sahen always goes Above & Beyond & Leads like a Jaguar!
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.