Jaguar Journal DuJardin Elementary School www.sd13.org MR. MARK J. DWYER Principal mdwyer@sd13.org Bloomingdale School District 13 is committed to: Ensuring every child will learn; Treating everyone with honor and respect; Working together to achieve. MRS. STACY JOHNSTON Assistant Principal sjohnston@sd13.org From the Principal PARCC testing is almost complete. The students in third through fifth grades are working extremely hard and putting in a tremendous effort during this testing period, which is much appreciated. Much gratitude goes out to the DuJardin staff for preparing the students for these assessments. PARCC testing will wrap up Monday afternoon followed by makeup testing the rest of next week. DuJardin s Student Council will be planting a White Swamp Oak tree near the playground in honor of Arbor Day, which will take place on Friday, April 29 th at 1:30. The public is welcome to come out and join the student council members for this short celebration event. MAP testing will take place at all grade levels between April 25 th through May 5 th. The results will be available once the testing window closes on May 5 th. These results along with other information will help in the process of placing students in homerooms for next year. Student results from MAP testing will be sent home to parents in the 3 rd trimester report card on May 31 st. We hope to see you at the Spring Chorus performance, Home on the Range, this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. The 2 nd and 3 rd grade chorus members have been working very hard since February rehearsing for this production. Thank you also to Mrs. Burritt and Mrs. Lents for organizing yesterday morning s Fruit with Family. Everyone seemed to have such a great time together. Please see pictures on the following pages.
Here are a few reminders of special upcoming dates: Thursday, April 14 Spring Chorus Show Wednesday, April 27th - incoming kindergarten students and their parents will be visiting the school at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. to learn about the kindergarten program and participate in classroom activities. Wednesday, April 27 th 7:00 p.m. - 5 th Grade Beginner Band concert at Westfield School Friday, May 8 Teacher Work Day No School Monday, May 9 th 7:00 p.m. 5 th grade students and parents will visit Westfield for Transition Night. Thursday, May 12 6:45-8:15 Portfolio Night & Bake Sale Friday, May 20 th Field Day. JAGUARS OF THE WEEK April 8, 2016
Fruit with Family 2016 Thank you Student Council! Great Fun Together At Fruit with Family! Thank you Mrs. Burritt and Mrs. Lents
Date Extended I hope all parents are planning to attend Portfolio Night on Thursday, May 12th from 6:45-8:15 p.m. Our teachers and students look forward to this special event during which students share samples of their work from the school year with their parents. Our 5th Graders will be running their annual Portfolio Night Fundraising Bake Sale! Plan on purchasing some treats to take home!! DuJardin Yearbooks Order Online This Year! Yearbook online ordering information is attached to the journal today. The cost is $19.16 per book - don t wait! The due date has been extended to Monday, April 18th. Order today! Don t be left behind! Don t Wait - Order today! Bloomingdale Education Foundation Ordering Procedure for 2016-2017 School supplies for the 2016-2017 school year will be ordered online and shipped directly to your home! Informational sheets with instructions will be sent home with your children soon. Online ordering will be st available on May 1. Please see the attached flyer regarding the Bloomingdale Education Foundation s Wine and Beer Tasting event scheduled for Friday, April 29th at the Scottish Rite. All proceeds from this event benefit D13 students. DuJardin Spring Chorus Show 2016-2017 Bloomingdale School District 13 Today, April 14th 1:30 & 7:00 p.m. Hope To See You There!
School Improvement Day Wed., April 20 1:40 Dismissal Westfield Middle School will be holding an Open House on Monday, May 9 th at 7:00 p.m. for incoming fifth graders and their parents. Please join Westfield s Principal, Assistant Principal, Guidance Counselor, P.E. and Drama/Speech teachers, and Student- Teacher-Parent (STP) Organization President for an introduction to and tour of Westfield. In addition, you ll get information about P.E. at Westfield, and will have the opportunity to buy books at the book fair and to purchase Westfield Spirit Wear. We hope to see you there! Registration sheets are attached for the summer camps at Westfield: Soccer Camp Incoming 1 st 4 th Grade Basketball Camp Incoming 3 rd - 6 th Grade Thanks Mrs. Hilden (Giffin), Westfield Wellness Teacher/Coach Yum, Lunch! It s my Dad!!! Wednesday, April 20 th We will be beach in the day away at lunch time! Wednesday, May 18th Wear your favorite sports jersey to school! $.25 to participate Surprises and smiles all around as a DuJardin student is surprised and served lunch by his dad.
Calendar Wednesday, April 27 Kindergarten Visitation 9:30 am & 1:30 pm Nominations for 2016-2017 PTO Board Mrs. Jill Shannon and Mrs. Tina Piemonte Treasurer Mrs. Rebecca MacKay Vice President Board Positions Available for 2016-2017 The nominees listed above will be voted upon at the next upcoming PTO Meeting, May 10 th. Cynthia Hunn, President and Jennifer Okun, Secretary will remain in their elected positions for the upcoming year. If anyone else is interested in running for any of the elected positions, please contact Cynthia Hunn cynhunn@sbcglobal.net. Or 630-894-2773. All are welcome to attend! Breakfast with Teachers Teacher Appreciation Week begins with a Breakfast with Teachers on Monday, May 2 nd. Our PTO will provide all of the children and teachers with a breakfast together. Kindergarten (both morning and afternoon sessions) will enjoy a special treat of a snack and chocolate milk at snack time. Any parents interested in helping out that morning from 8:30-10:00 a.m., please contact Jennifer Kazan at 630-307-0708. Many other special events will happen during the week provided First by our Grade PTO to show our appreciation to our teachers. Please remember them in a special way this week. 5 th Grade Bake Sale Our 5 th graders will be running their annual Portfolio Night Fundraising Bake Sale on May 12th. Think about how you can support this great event! Proceeds are for the incoming kindergarten students. Come and be a part of the fun!! Monday, May 2 Breakfast with Teachers Friday, May 6 Teacher Work Day No School Thursday, May 12 Portfolio Night & Bake Sale 6:45-8:15 pm Thank you Mrs. Bucheit for yet another great skating party. Co-Presidents Vice President Treasure Secretary Cynthia Hunn Elizabeth Threadgill Tina Piemonte Jennifer Okun
DJ CALENDAR COUNTDOWN... Thursday, April 14 Friday, April 15 Monday, April 18 Tuesday, April 19 Wednesday, April 20 DATE TIME WHAT S HAPPENING 11:55-12:45 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 3:30-4:50 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 11:55-12:45 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 9:00-10:00 a.m. 11:55-12:45 p.m. 3:30-4:15 p.m. 3:30-4:15 p.m. 3:30-5:00 p.m. 1:40 Dismissal CC! Wear purple for Citizenship Day No 5 th Grade Band Today Hot Lunch Rosati Spring Chorus Show - Home on the Range Chess Club Art Room Yearbook Club Room 104 5 th Gr. After School Band Westfield Spring Chorus Show - Home on the Range 1 st Grade In-House Field Trip DuPage Children s Museum Jamba Juice Day Mad Science Art Room Yearbook On-Line Orders Due Hot Lunch Jersey Mike s Afterschool Stage Stars Art Room Young Rembrandts Art Room Westfield Cadet Band Spring Assembly Hot Lunch Rosati After School Tutoring IMC TenMarks Computer Lab Crossroads Kids Club Band Room School Improvement Day Thursday, April 21 Friday, April 22 11:55-12:45 p.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 11:55-12:45 p.m. 11:55-12:45 p.m. 3:30-4:50 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 9:35-11:45 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Beach Day Sponsored by Student Council Hot Lunch Buona Beef 5 th Gr. Band Day Mousetrap Machine Assembly Gr. K-2 Mousetrap Machine Assembly Gr. 3-5 Hot Lunch Rosati Book Swap Gym 5 th Gr. After School Band Chess Club Art Room 2 nd & 3 rd Gr. Walking Field Trip Westfield Mad Science Art Room
BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 School Year Calendar 2016-2017 AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 O 4 8 9 10 11 12 X 6 7 8 9 4 X 11 12 13 14 4 (O O 17 18 19 3 12 13 14 15 16 5 17 18 SI 20 21 5 22 23 24 25 26 5 19 20 SI 22 23 5 24 25 26 27 28 5 29 30 31 3 26 27 28 29 30 5 31 1 11 21/32 19/51 NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL 1 2 3 T 4 1 2 2 N 3 4 5 6 4 7 8 9 10 11 5 5 6 7 8 9 5 9 10 11 12 5 14 15 SI 17 18 5 12 13 SI 15 16 5 X 17 SI 19 20 4 PT PT 23 X 25 0 19 20 21 22 23 0 23 24 25 26 27 5 28 29 30 3 26 27 28 29 30 0 30 31 2 17/68 12/80 20/100 FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL 1 2 3 3 1 2 O 2 6 7 8 9 10 5 X 7 8 9 10 4 3 4 5 6 7 5 13 14 SI 16 T 5 13 14 SI 16 17 5 10 11 12 13 N 4 X 21 22 23 24 4 20 21 22 23 24 5 17 18 19 20 21 5 27 28 2 27 28 29 30 31 0 24 25 26 27 28 5 19/119 16/135 19/154 MAY JUNE JULY M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL 1 2 3 4 E 5 E E 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 E 6 7 8 9 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SI 18 19 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 E 5 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 X 30 31 2 26 27 28 29 30 31 22/176 3/179 Legal School Holidays Calendar Legend Labor Day SEP 5 First day of class Aug. 17 Legal School Holidays X Columbus Day OCT 10 Last day of class (if emergency days are June 5 Institutes O used) Thanksgiving Day NOV 24 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Tri Tri Tri School Begins ( Christmas Day DEC 25 Attendance Days 55 58 66 School Ends ) New Year s Day JAN 1 Institute Days 3 0 1 ½ Day (until 12 noon) M.L. King Day JAN 16 PT Conferences 2 Trimester Ends T *President s Day FEB 20 Total Days 179 Emergency Day E C. Pulaski Day MAR 6 P/T Conference PT Memorial Day MAY 29 School Improvement Day SI *In lieu of Lincoln s Birthday Non-Attendance Day N
BLOOMINGDALE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT 13 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2016-2017 TEACHER INSTITUTE DAYS (no students) Monday, 8/15 & Tuesday, 8/16 STUDENTS BEGIN SCHOOL (Full Day) Wednesday, 8/17 LABOR DAY (no school) Monday, 9/5 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 9/21 PM KDG. Meets at regular time TEACHER INSTITUTE DAY (no students) Friday, 10/7 COLUMBUS DAY (no school) Monday, 10/10 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 10/19 PM KDG. Meets at regular time SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 11/16 PM KDG. Meets at regular time FULL DAY PARENT CONFERENCE Monday, 11/21 & Tuesday, 11/22 (School not in session) NOT IN ATTENDANCE Wednesday, 11/23 THANKSGIVING DAY & FRIDAY (no school) Thursday, 11/24 Friday, 11/25 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 12/14 PM KDG Meets at regular time WINTER BREAK (no school) Monday, 12/19 thru Friday, 12/30 NOT IN ATTENDANCE Monday, 1/2 SCHOOL RESUMES Monday, 1/3 HALF-DAY INSERVICE (noon dismissal) Friday, 1/13 PM KDG. Meets at regular time MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. s BIRTHDAY (no school) Monday, 1/16 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 1/18 PM KDG. Meets at regular time SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 2/15 P.M. KDG. Meets at regular time PRESIDENT S DAY (no school) Monday, 2/20 TEACHER INSTITUTE DAY (no students) Friday, 3/3 CASIMIR PULASKI DAY (no school) Monday, 3/6 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 3/15 P.M. KDG. Meets at regular time SPRING BREAK (no school) Monday, 3/27 thru Friday, 3/31 GOOD FRIDAY (no school) Friday, 4/14 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 5/17 P.M. KDG. Meets at regular time MEMORIAL DAY (no school) Monday, 5/29 SCHOOL CLOSES (Full Day) Friday, June 5* *Five emergency days have been built into the calendar. The Board of Education may adjust the last day of school according to the number of remaining emergency days. If no emergency days are used, school will be cancelled on Friday, May 5; Friday, May 26; Thursday, June 1; Friday, June 2 and Monday, June 5. The last day of school would be Wednesday, May 31.
Bloomingdale Education Foundation Mission The Bloomingdale School District 13 Education Foundation is a non-profit, independent tax-exempt corporation, founded in 1998, to provide special opportunities and experiences for the children and staff of our district. Long term, the community cannot rely solely on traditional funding to ensure quality public education; private, supplemental support is required. The Foundation will raise and channel donations for creative and innovative projects that will benefit District 13. Beer and Wine Tasting Event *Come out and join us and support a good cause. Proceeds will support teacher grants and funds go directly to impact the students in the classroom! Date: Friday, April 29 th, 2016 Time: 7:00 P.M. 10:00 P.M. Place: Scottish Rite, 383 East Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL Donation: $50 per ticket, Includes tasting, hors d oeuvres and desserts ($60 at the door) Sponsorship Options: PLATINUM $500: Includes 6 tickets, name on signage & recognition at each table GOLD $300: Includes 4 tickets, name on signage & recognition at each table SILVER $150: Includes 2 ticket, name on signage & recognition at each table *RSVP by calling 630-671-5035 or emailing foundation@sd13foundation.org before Friday, April 22 nd.
DuJardin yearbook! Order one today! To Purchase Your Yearbook: **must be a parent or a student 13 years or older. 1. Go to www.treering. com/validate 2. Enter our school s passcode: 1014102976314642 Yearbook Price: $19.18 Order Deadline: April 11, 2016 We will make this year the best out of all! Purchase a yearbook today! Make this year a great year full of memories and dreams! Need help ordering? Check out the screencast at: http://bit.ly/1f0rfhm or scan the QR code below!
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