Jaguar Journal
December 5, 2024
DuJardin School Information
Location: 166 Euclid Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 894-9200
Website: DuJardin Elementary School
Twitter: @D13Jaguars
Attendance Email:(used to report absences): DJAttendance@sd13.org
Office Email:(used for changes to bus/arrival/dismissal): DJOffice@sd13.org
Jaguars of the Week
Fall Fundraiser Pick-Up
The Fall Fundraiser pick-up will take place from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm TODAY at DuJardin. If you have items to pick-up, we ask that you stop by DuJardin before 6:00 pm.
Spirit Day & School Store
Tomorrow is Spirit Day, Be Bold and wear BLACK & GOLD. It is also the School Store during the lunch period. Click here to view example of items and prices for items sold at the school store.
Holiday Magic
We are thrilled to announce that students will have the opportunity to participate in the PTO Holiday Magic event next week at DuJardin! As part of the festivities, students will enjoy a special shopping experience where they can select thoughtful gifts for family and loved ones.
The Holiday Magic shop will feature a variety of items at student-friendly prices, making it easy for everyone to find something special. This event is a wonderful way for students to experience the joy of giving and learn about the spirit of the season.
Click here to view a list of items that will be sold at the Holiday Gift Magic. Please feel free to send your student with a list and budget to help them plan their purchases. We can’t wait to share the magic of the holidays with our students! If you have any questions, please contact the PTO.
Report Card Information
First trimester grades will be posted in Alma on Friday afternoon. Instead of sending home progress reports, we ask that parents use the Alma portal to view student scores. Please see the instructions below to view your child’s Trimester 1 progress report:
To access Alma, please head to dujardin.getalma.com or erickson.getalma.com. You will need to log into your Alma account using the same information from registration. Your username should be your firstname.lastname. If you don't remember your password, please select “forgot password” at the bottom or contact the office.
On the left hand side, select your child’s name. Then select the “report cards” tab. Underneath this tab, you will see a Trimester 1 Progress Report PDF. This will show you your child’s current progress for the school year.
Access Your Child’s Progress Report
Please keep in mind that these standards are year long goals. Please view the scores on the progress report as a snapshot of your child’s current mastery levels. They may change throughout the year as skills are reassessed.
To check your child's progress in Alma throughout the year, click on “Classes”. Choose which class you would like to see progress in. There you should see all assignments, standards assessed and overall progress. Alma will be updated periodically throughout the year.
Please feel free to reach out to Kat Lents at klents@sd13.org if you have any problems accessing your Alma account or viewing your child’s progress report.
Howl-I-Day Giving Tree
DuJardin is excited to announce our Howl-I-Day Giving Tree, a special way to spread holiday cheer to animals in need! From December 9th through December 19th, we will be collecting donations for the local animal shelter. Items such as pet food, toys, treats, blankets, and cleaning supplies are greatly appreciated.
Students can place their donations under the Howl-I-Day Giving Tree located in the school lobby. These gifts will help provide comfort and care to shelter animals during the holiday season.
Thank you for your generosity and support in teaching our students the importance of kindness and giving back to the community. Together, we can make this holiday season brighter for our furry friends! If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Click here for a complete list of needed items.
CARES Program
School District 13 is excited to continue the CARES program—an innovative, community-centered initiative designed to improve access to quality mental health services. CARES (Community, Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement, and Support) connects families with local mental health providers based on individual needs, simplifying the process of finding help and scheduling appointments. Click here for more information about the CARES program in the Bloomingdale School District.
Any student, sibling and/or parent/guardian from the district can receive treatment services at no cost for up to 8 treatment sessions.
All clinicians providing treatment will be staffed with independent local health professionals not affiliated or employed by the District.
Information shared during these sessions constitutes patient/provider confidentiality and will not be shared with the school district except in emergency situations where appropriate.
Important Dates
Thursday, December 5, 2024:
Fall Fundraiser Pick-up from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday, December 6, 2024:
Report Cards available in ALMA
Spirit Day
School Store
Tuesday, December 10th & Wednesday, December 11th:
Holiday Magic (Student Shopping Opportunity)
Thursday, December 12, 2024:
2nd & 3rd Grade Chorus Performance 6:00 pm
Thursday, December 19, 2024:
PTO Holiday Parties 2:00 pm
Friday, December 20, 2024:
Winter Wonderland AM
Early Release (1:40 pm) Dismissal
December 23rd - January 3rd:
Winter Break
Monday, January 6, 2024:
School Resumes
Parent University
District 13 is excited to invite parents to an upcoming Virtual Parent University on Monday, January 7th, at 6:30 PM. This session will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), providing a general overview of AI and its growing role in education.
The event will be presented by Eric Santos, who will guide parents through the basics of AI and discuss how it is shaping learning experiences for students. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this rapidly evolving technology.
Click here to view the flyer and to sign-up for this engaging and informative session.
THE DEN Newspaper
Click here to view the November edition of THE DEN created by the Better Together Club. Better Together is a dynamic group of 5th-grade students at DuJardin who are passionate about fostering a sense of community across all grade levels. This club collaborates to write and publish a school-wide newspaper that highlights events, achievements, and stories from every grade.
Click here to view current and previous editions of THE DEN.
Spelling Club
PTO NEWS
My School Bucks
Have you paid your 2024-2025 school fees?
If you have not paid your 2024-2025 school fees, please sign onto My School Bucks to pay your fees. Detailed instructions to create your account can be found here.
In order to be notified when fees are posted to your student(s) account, you must have an account set up with a valid email address.
Payments are due by September 1st of each year.
Teacher & Staff Favorites
We’ve compiled a Teacher & Staff Favorites List to help parents get to know the preferences and interests of our staff! This list is a great resource if you're looking for ways to show appreciation throughout the year, whether it’s for holidays, birthdays, or just to say thank you. From favorite snacks and drinks to hobbies and gift ideas, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to make our teachers and staff feel special!
Click here to view teacher & staff favorites.
Message from Mrs. Marzullo
Dear Parents,
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. Starting this school year, District 13 has adopted a new Erin’s Law curriculum entitled Think First & Stay Safe by Child Lures Prevention that focuses on teaching the above mentioned skills. The classroom lessons will be conducted as follows:
Kindergarten- November/December
1st Grade: March
2nd Grade- April
3rd Grade: May
4th Grade: February
5th Grade: January
As a parent, I would encourage you to discuss these subjects with your child. You may preview the Think First & Stay Safe curriculum, by age level, by going to Think First & Stay Safe by Child Lures Prevention. If you have any questions about this or any other related topic, please do not hesitate to call me at 630-894-9200.
If you would rather NOT have your child participate in this instruction, please communicate this with Mrs. Sarah Marzullo: sarahmarzullo@sd13.org. When opting out of the lessons, be sure to include your child(ren)'s first/last name and homeroom teacher.
Message from Nurse Rosero
Required Health Forms:
- Kindergarten: Physical, Dental, & Vision
- 2nd Grade: Dental
- Health Office Website
Student Needs:
Please inform the nurse of any allergies or sensitivities to foods, medications, and environmental allergens. If there are any pertinent details of your students' health that you feel the nurse needs to know, please reach out and discuss this with the school nurse. This information can be helpful to better support your student throughout the day, if certain situations arise.
About Your Student’s Medication:
The district's medication administration policy mandates that all medication to be administered at school requires an MD order, this includes over-the-counter medications. Students may NOT keep over-the-counter meds in their backpacks or in their lockers--including cough drops, Advil, etc. This is an important safety concern! Please review the policy included in the registration process.
If your student requires an inhaler, Epi-Pen, or any oral medication, please obtain the medication form and appropriate health care plan from your physician when your child has their exam. Forms may also be obtained on the district website.
Excused Physical Education Class:
Please note that all PE excuses need to be sent to the Nurse's Office. A parent may excuse a student from PE for up to 3 days. (consecutively) Thereafter, a Doctor's note is required.
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)
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!
AR Reading Program
I’m excited to share that our Accelerated Reader program is up and running! Click here for more information about the Accelerated Reader program at DuJardin.
This program is designed to motivate students to read more, develop strong reading habits, and improve their reading comprehension skills.
Through the AR program, students will:
- Choose books at their appropriate reading levels.
- Take quizzes after finishing their books to assess understanding.
- Earn points and track their progress toward personalized reading goals.
Our goal is to foster a love of reading in each student while also helping them grow as confident, independent readers. We encourage you to support your child’s reading at home by setting aside dedicated reading time and discussing their AR goals.
If you have any questions about the program, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Shermak hshermak@sd13.org or Ms. Burton aburton@sd13.org.
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
Important Links
Important Links & Info:
First View Information (track the location of the bus)