Jaguar Journal
March 7, 2019
Principal Post
Thanks to Mr. Emil Zidek of the Bloomingdale Historical Society and Mrs. Kandy Jones from the Bloomingdale Public Library for presenting 120 years of Bloomingdale to our first grade students on the 120th day of school. The students were shown artifacts and discussed what life was like in Bloomingdale back in the year 1899 and beyond.
DuJardin's Roller Skating Party is tonight at Coachlite from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.
Second trimester report cards will be going home with students this Friday, March 8th. For those students in a pilot standards based grading classroom this report card includes standards based grades in math, science, social studies, and work habits/social emotional development. For the third trimester all students in grades K-4 will receive a standards based report card in the subject of math. Stay tuned for more details regarding this news.
The Illinois Readiness Assessment (IAR) testing is coming for grades 3-5 in both reading and math beginning April 8th. The staff is working very hard preparing the students for these assessments. More information about the exams can be found at https://www.isbe.net/Pages/IAR.aspx.
Please see the IAR parent letter.
Student grouping and placement for the 2019-2020 school year takes place in May. In preparation for this important task a Student Placement Information form is available on this link. This request form is due back to Mr. Dwyer by Friday, April 5th. If you have questions about this form, please phone Mr. Mark Dwyer at 630-894-9200.
**Updated School Calendar**
The last day of school for students for the 2018-2019 school year is Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Other changes to point out:
Monday, April 22, 2019 - Teacher Institute Day - No School for students
Friday, May 24, 2019 - Students WILL attend school
DuJardin Field Day - Rescheduled
Please mark your calendar.
Returning Student Registration
You will be registering your student using the PowerSchool Parent Portal for Returning Student Registration 2019-2020.
In your student's report card envelope going home Friday, you will find a lot more information and instructions printed on yellow paper. Please keep this in a safe place for future reference.
This important information is attached here.
Kindergarten Enrollment - District 13
Important: When registering your new student for the 2019 - 2020 school year, please make sure you are clicking on 2019 - 2020 School Year Enrollment Form once your enter the site.
ALL enrollments will be completed through powerschool, our online enrollment form. Paper registration is not available.
Click here for Kindergarten Enrollment directions and information.
35th Annual Student Art Show at the Museum
The Bloomingdale Park District is hosting it’s 35th Annual Student Art Show at the Museum in Old Town. Students from DuJardin School will have their artwork displayed at this exhibit.
The exhibit will be on display from March 2nd through April 6th.
An Opening Reception for the student artists, family and friends will take place at the Museum on Sunday, March 10th from 1-4 p.m.
Congratulations to the following students who will have artwork displayed at this exhibit.
Veronica A.
Ethan C.
Tessa H.
Lars P.
Cristina B.
Skylar T.
Ethan D.
Taryn B.
Michael G.
Natalie A.
Saif K.
Taylor T.
Emily M.
Resse N.
Neev S.
Collet G.
Luke T.
Veer P.
Dalia O.
Ralph W.
Community Coffee with Superintendent Dr. Jon Bartelt
Please join Dr. Jon Bartelt for coffee
from 8 am - 9:30 am
February 23 @ Westfield
March 16 @ DuJardin
April 13 @ Erickson
5Essentials Parent Survey - Please take this survey - Your feedback is welcome!
2018-19 Illinois Parent Survey
Dear Parent, The Illinois State Board of Education invites you to participate in a school improvement survey for parents. Please Note: This survey is NOT a component of the 5Essentials Organizing Schools for Improvement Survey. In this survey, you will be asked to provide feedback about your child’s school. Please consider your child’s current experience at school (i.e., 2018-2019 school year). This survey is designed to help school and district leadership improve their understanding of the parent/school relationship.
All responses are completely anonymous. Responses to anonymous surveys cannot be traced back to the respondent. Additionally, your responses will be combined with other parents from your child's school and summarized in a school report to further protect your anonymity. Your participation in this survey is voluntary and you have the right to discontinue participation at any point.
If you have more than one (1) child, you may elect to participate multiple times.
The 5Essentials Parent Survey is now open. Parents are encouraged to complete this survey. Please use the following link to access the parent survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
THE DEADLINE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 15, 2019
DIstrict 13 Parent University
Mr. Brandy Braverman, of Facility Engineering Associates, will speak about security awareness, pre-indicators of violence, behavioral warning signs, and "See Something, Say Something, Do Something".
Thursday, March 21st
7:00 p.m.
See this flyer for information.
Character Counts -18th Annual Recognition Program
Jaguars of the week - Will be posted next week
STEAM Program at the Bloomingdale Public Library
Build a project with littleBites
Thursday, March 14
4:15 - 5:00
Grades 3-6
See flyer for more information and how to sign up
Time to order your Yearbook!
See flyer for more information.
Order deadline April 12, 2019
What an awesome way to hold on to great memories!!
3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Author Visits
3rd, 4th and 5th grade students are lucky enough to have TWO author visits during the month of March. Visit their websites to find out more information about these fabulous authors!
March 8 - James Riley (jamesrileyauthor.com)
March 11 - Lisa Graff (lisagraff.com)
If you would like to order a signed copy of either (or both!) of their new books, please return this order form to school with payment by March 8th. Contact Mrs. Novotny in the library with any questions.
DJ Madness - 2019 Talent Show
We will be holding our 2019 Talent Show on
Thursday, March 21, 2019
We will post more information as it becomes available.
DJ Weekly News
PTO News
Spring Skating Party
Thursday, March 7th
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Coachlite Skate Center
1291 Bryn Mawr
Roselle
See flyer for more information.
We hope to see you there!
March PTO Meeting
Tuesday, March 12th at 7 pm
Everyone is invited to attend.
Westfield Middle School PTO
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS
As the end of your child's 5th grade year is approaching, do you have Westfield on your mind? Wondering how you can be involved at the middle school level? Westfield PTO would love your help! We are looking for coordinators for various committees.
Fall and/or Spring Fundraiser
Hot Lunch
Fall and/or Spring Dance
Concessions
School supplies
If these interest you or if you would like more information, please contact Westfield PTO President, Michelle Caravello at mcaravello@sbcglobal.net Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at Westfield!
District 13 Parent Teacher Organization Scholarship Application
Bloomingdale SD13 PTO Scholarship Application is now available.
Deadline for the application is April 8,2019
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!
Un-Birthday
Want a fun way to say “Happy Un-Birthday” to your child or a staff member?
Have a birthday in the summer months? 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 June birthday should return the form by May 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!