Jaguar Journal
November 21, 2019
Principal Post
Report cards for first trimester will be going home with all students on Friday, November 22nd. All subjects at all grade levels are now being assessed in a standards based grading format which is reflected in the current report card. Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for November 25th and 26th. This is an opportunity for parents to discuss their child's academic and social-emotional progress. Conference times are from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m. each day. In order to sign up for a conference see the link below or call the school office at 630-894-9200.
Here are a few suggestions to review while preparing for your parent-teacher conference:
- First, assemble relevant materials including correspondence between the classroom and home that you think is necessary about discussing your child's progress.
- Next, talk to your child before the conference, share with your child why the conference is taking place and the purpose of the conference.
- Also, remember to discuss the MAP goal sheet for both reading and math with the teacher and how you can support these goals at home.
- Finally prepare a list of questions ahead of time and write them down so you can remember what to ask during the conference.
The best way to maximize your conference time is to be prepared.
See the link below for an article from the Global Family Research Project entitled, "Parent-Teacher Conference: Strategies for Principals, Teachers and Parents."
Please see the link below from the Harvard Family Research Project for an article entitled, "Parent-Teacher Conferences: A Tip Sheet for Parents."
Click on this link
5Essentials Parent Survey
2019-2020 Illinois Parent Survey
Dear Parent, The Illinois State Board of Education invites you to participate in a school improvement survey for parents. In this survey, you will be asked to provide feedback about DuJardin School. Please consider your child’s current experience at school (i.e., 2019-2020 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 DuJardin 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/
TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD
Submit student and family "Good News" here to be featured in future Journals!
Tell Me Something Good Tuesday: Read about or listen to celebrations and highlights from students and staff at DuJardin.
Fruit with Family
Student Lunch Deliveries at School Sites
Lorado Taft Trip for 5th Grade
The CORRECT Lorado Taft trip dates are January 7th, 8th, 9th. Please mark your personal calendars with the correct dates.
School Safety Brochure
800-418-6423 ext. 359
WEB: safeschoolhelpline.com
TEXT: 66746 then type TIPS
Parent Teacher Conferences Next Week
Vision & Hearing Screening
Wednesday, December 11th 8:30 - 3:30 (2) needed
Thursday, January 9th 8:30 - 12:00 (1) needed
Thank you!
Early Dismissal - December 18th 1:40pm Grades 1 - 5
Pre-school Screening Bloomingdale School District 13
Someone else taking your child home? Are they walking with friends instead of being picked up?
Yearbook Messages
Jaguars of the week
Bloomingdale Park District
See flyer for details
The Lounge - At the Bloomingdale Park District
PTO News
Reminders
https://www.sd13.org/TeacherFavoritesList.aspx
Lunch reminder - ORDER DECEMBER lunch NOW before the Thanksgiving holiday break so you do not forget over the break next week.
NOTE: Please remember 5th grader are at Lorado Taft on January 7th, 8th & 9th. Do not order lunch for your 5th grader on these days
Volunteers Wanted to hang Artwork
Last week's Roller Skating Party
Congratulations to Humzah Q. for winning the turkey raffle and party box and Chase S. for winning the party box!
Holiday Shopping Boutique
Spirit Wear t-shirt sale!
Spirit wear t-shirts for sale! We have a few items left in stock. If interested please contact Elizabeth Threadgill at tclari23@yahoo.com. While supplies last.
1 youth small yellow tye dye $12.00
1 youth medium grey jaguar shirt $15
1 youth medium black glitter bling (runs small) $20
SOLD OUT 1 adult L black glitter bling $20
SOLD OUT youth small pink heart bling $20
2 youth XL pink bling $20
Hot Lunch Program - Buona Restaurant
Hot Lunch Reminder:
December/January menu options are on the calendar! ORDER NOW or SET a REMINDER on YOUR PHONE so you do not forget!
PLEASE NOTE MENU CHANGES:
NEW for THURSDAY starting in DECEMBER - Cheese Pizza option!!
ALSO starting in JANUARY on THURSDAY - Chicken Tenders will replace Hot dogs due to temporary BUONA menu change.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT forget to order DECEMBER lunches! The first week of December is right after Thanksgiving break! Order lunch before Thanksgiving break so you do not forget while on break!!!
IF YOU can't remember what days you ordered lunch, please check your history on the BUONA lunch website.
* Lunch program is available on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. Lunch must be purchased in advance - due the Wednesday before if ordering weekly.
* The website is https://buona.h1.hotlunchonline.net/. Our school code is DUJAR.
* NO ORDERS will be accepted after the deadline.
Mark your personal calendars with the dates you purchased lunch.
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!