Jaguar Journal
March 14, 2019
Principal Post
We are looking forward to our Talent Show, 2019 DJ “March Madness” next Thursday, March 21st. There will be two performances – 1:30 pm (for teachers and students) and 7:00 pm (for family and friends). The children have worked so hard and we appreciate all the support we have received from parents which helps ensure a wonderful showing by all of our talent show participants.
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.
Thanks to the DuJardin PTO for sponsoring another awesome skating night at Coachlite last Thursday evening. There was a wonderful turnout by our students and parents and a great time was had by all who attended. Looking forward to our next skating night in the fall!
Please join District #13 Superintendent, Dr. Jon Bartelt on Saturday morning, March 16, anytime between 8:00-9:30 a.m. for a Community Coffee forum. This get together will be held in the DuJardin gym. Have a chance to share your thoughts and ask questions during this informal gathering. We look forward to seeing you there!
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
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
World Down Syndrome Day
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
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
Skating Party
A big THANK YOU to our fantastic PTO for putting this event together.
Lost and Found: There was a pair of roller blades left at the rink last week. If you are the owner please contact Linda Korbel .
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!