Jaguar Journal
March 21, 2019
Principal Post
Hope to see you at one of the performances of the Talent Show, 2019 DJ “March Madness!” There will be two performances, one today and one this evening – 1:30 pm (for teachers and students) and 7:00 pm (for family and friends).
Fifth grade students will take the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) on Thursday, April 4th. Click this link https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Search-Results.aspx?k=ISA for further information about this science assessment. Students in third through fifth grades will be participating in the IAR assessments beginning the week of April 8th. Click this link https://www.isbe.net/Pages/IAR.aspx for additional information about the IAR assessments. 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.
Spring vacation begins Monday, March 25th and continues through Friday, March 29th. School will resume Monday, April 1st.
**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.
Last week, you received instructions printed on yellow paper that was included in your student's report card envelope. Please keep this in a safe place for future reference.
Click here for the registration instructions.
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
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
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
Spring Book Sale
March 23rd and March 24th
Proceeds help support Bloomingdale Public Library programs and supplies.
The patron who purchases a bag of books for $7 will be entered in a raffle for a 4 pack of Ultimate Passes at Bloomingdale's Urban Air.
Click here for more information.
New ID Security System
All School District 13 buildings have a new ID security system.
As always, when you enter the building, come to the office first to get a visitor's badge. You will need to bring in your driver's license to be rescanned.
Thank you
Home and School Connection
*Show Interest in their child's education
*Improve academic achievement
*Nurture kindness, respect, and responsibility; and more
See his flyer to find great ideas for your student to reach their full potential.
DJ's Reading Newsletter for March
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!!
DJ Madness - 2019 Talent Show
We will be holding our 2019 Talent Show on
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Click here for for more information.
DJ Weekly News
PTO News
Board Positions Available
President - Melissa Johnson
Secretary - Melissa Graham
Please contact Cynthia Hunn at 630-290-4119 if you are interested or have any questions.
Portillo's Fundraiser
Give yourself a break from cooking!
Come to Portillo's on
Wednesday, May 15th
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
20% of all proceeds will benefit DuJardin School
Bring in this flyer and show it to the cashier. A digital copy is acceptable. If you order from the drive up, mention the fundraiser for DuJardin to the first order taker.
Buona Beef Fundraiser
Our last Buona Beef fundraiser of this school year will be held on
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
20% of all proceeds will benefit DuJardin School
Come for some delicious food between
10:30 am - 10:00 pm
See flyer for information and the flyer must be present when ordering
(a physical or digital copy is acceptable)
PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be held on
Tuesday, April 9th
7 pm
Everyone is welcome 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!