Jaguar Journal December 7, 2017

DuJardin School - Home of the World’s Greatest Students

Monday Morning Announcements at DuJardin

Principal’s Post...

Winter has quickly made its way to Bloomingdale and as a reminder to both parents and students, line up outside before school and

outdoor recess will take place when the air temperature including any “wind chill” is at 10 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Please make

sure your child is dressed properly for the winter weather. Students may participate in “winter rules,” which means playing in the

snow piles during recess only if they are properly dressed in their winter gear, which includes a winter jacket, snow pants, hat, gloves

and boots. It is school policy that if a student is healthy enough to attend school this student is healthy enough to go out for recess.

A doctor’s note is needed in order for a student to stay in at recess.

As a reminder Bloomingdale School District 13 uses an emergency phone broadcast system and notification service throughout our

school community. This service is called Connect-ED and enables us to communicate with parents about emergency situations

including any significant weather event and the need to cancel school for the day. Emergency school closing information can be sent

to your family's home, work, or cell phones. We will be able to reach everyone in the district within minutes.

* When a call comes from the school (or district), your caller ID will display the school (or district) phone number.

* When listening to a message, please be aware that background noise on your answering machine could cause the system to

stop and start. The system is carefully calibrated to determine whether a person or voicemail has been reached, and background

noise may affect the delivery. If possible, move to a quiet area to hear the message.

* Additionally, it is important that DuJardin has all of your current telephone numbers so that you will not miss out on any

important communications. Please be aware that the Connect-ED service cannot dial or call an extension, so be sure we have a direct

line where you can be reached to get this important information.

Students in first through fifth grades will be finishing up the second round of MAP assessments before the winter break. Kindergarten

students will take the MAP assessment again in April to evaluate progress. Students are given MAP tests to determine their

instructional level and to measure academic progress and growth throughout the school year. This growth is also measured from

year to year in the subjects of reading and mathematics.

DuJardin School recently received an Educational Alliance Grant from Exxon Mobil for $500 to purchase science and math supplies. This grant was presented to Miss Fenn’s third grade math class by Bucky’s Mobil employee, Lori Moore. This grant money will be used to purchase math and science materials as well as to offer scholarships to students for after school programs like Mad Science. Thank you to Buchanan Energy,

Bucky’s Mobil in Bolingbrook, IL and Exxon Mobil for this generous gift.

Jaguars of the Week

December 1, 2017

Each week the teachers recognize students from their classrooms for demonstrating outstanding character based on the

attitudes or actions that fall under the Character Counts Pillars: Congratulations to the following students for being

nominated this week.

Student and Staff Upcoming News...

Student Council

Winter Sessions for After School ClubsYoung Rembrandts – New Starting Date - 12/11- Pre-Enroll Now & Get A Free Coloring eBook!

Mad Science - Starts 12/8Stage Stars - Starts 12/11Chess Club - Starts 12/14

Let’s Build It Engineering! - Starts 1/24Spanish Club - Starts 1/24

Crossroads Kids Club – On-Going until April

It’s Time for Spelling Club!! Check out the flyer and permission form today - starts December 12th.

Yearbook Memorable Message - Write a memorable message in your student’s yearbook - messages and payment due Friday, February 2, 2018.

The Bloomingdale Character Counts! Coalition is organizing a community event at Feed My Starving Children located in Schaumburg. Detailed information is here for you - 90 volunteer spots are still left.

The Bucket Filler Challenge! - Once again our school is using the bucket filler theme for Character Counts based on the book, “Have You Filled A Bucket Today?” by Carol McCloud. Interested in knowing how it works? Please see this flyer!

Fruit with FamilyWednesday, December 13

7:45-8:20 a.m.Student Council will provide fruit, muffins and activities

for you and your children.Informational flyer is attached

A “Toys for Tots” charity drive will take place from December 1st-15th. We hope all families will

participate by bringing in new toys.

DJ “Under the Sea”

2018TalentShow

Date: Thursday, March 22

Parent Permission FormDue December 19

Act Information SheetDue January 6

Parent Letter

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Our annual Giving Twee (yes, twee as Tweety Bird is here again to sponsor our “Giving Tree” this year) is beginning to be decorated with new mittens, gloves and hats. How exciting! Items donated will be given to the Bloomingdale Township office to help the less fortunate this winter season. Donations can be made up until December 15th.

Giving Twee at

DuJardin School

Kids For Character2017

HATS

SCARVES

MITTENS

GLOVES

WOW, look at that twee!

DuJardin PTOEvents

Monday, December 11

Vision and Hearing

Rescreening

Wednesday, December 13

Holiday Magic

Friday, December 22

Holiday Parties

President:Cynthia Hunn

Vice President:Linda Korbel

Secretary:Melissa JohnsonCo-Treasurers:Tina PiemonteJill Shannon

PTO Website

Holiday Magic Is Coming! Wednesday, December 13th is our annual “Holiday Magic” gift store! It will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m. during the school day. Holiday Magic is where the children can do their own holiday shopping for family and friends. Items range from $.50 to $5.00. Each child will receive an envelope to write their gift list on as well as to put their money in. It’s tons of fun for the kids and a great tradition here at DuJardin!

Holiday Party receipts may be turned into the PTO to the attention of Mrs. Jill Shannon for reimbursement. Please see the attached flyer for party information on Friday, December 22.

The next PTO Meeting of the year will be Tuesday, January 9th at 7:00 pm. Plan to be a part of PTO in 2018!

to K.L. CO. Inc. from

Addison for doing the electric service for the new DuJardin sign.

ELECTRIC

Weekly Calendar December 7-December 15

Google Calendar Twitter school website

DUJARDIN

SCHOOL

DATE TIME EVENT

December 7-15 Toys for Tots Charity Drive

Thursday, December 7 11:55-12:45 p.m.3:30-4:30 p.m.3:30-4:30 p.m.

Hot Lunch - Rosati’sMath Club - Room 114Chess Scholars

Friday, December 8 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mad Science - Art Room

Monday, December 113:30-4:30 p.m.3:30-4:30 p.m.

Vision & Hearing RescreeningYoung Rembrandts - Art RoomStage Stars - Lounge

Tuesday, December 12 11:55-12:45 p.m.11:00-2:00 p.m.3:30-4:15 p.m.3:30-4:30 p.m.

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Hot Lunch - Rosati’s4th & 5th Gr. Chorus Field TripTutoring Club - IMCSpelling Club - Room 116Crossroads for Kids - Band Room

Wednesday, December 13

7:40-8:15 a.m.

11:55-12:45 p.m.3:30-4:30 p.m.3:35-4:20 p.m.

Fruit With Family - GymHoliday Magic Shopping Hot Lunch - Buona BeefLet’s Build It Engineering! - Art RoomSpanish Club - Lounge

Thursday, December 1411:55-12:45 p.m.11:55-12:45 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.3:30-4:30 p.m.

CC! Wear Green for ResponsibilityHot Lunch - Rosati’sYearbook Club - Room 104Math Club - Rom 114Chess Scholars - Art Room

Friday, December 1511:55-12:45 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Last Day for Toys for Tots DriveBook Swap - GymMad Science - Art Room

HOLIDAY PARTIES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22

A reminder to parents that classrooms will have a limit of six

parents per party. Head room parents will turn in a list prior

to the party with all of the volunteer parent names on the

sheet. Only the names that appear on each classroom list will

be allowed access to the classroom parties that day. If you

have any questions about this classroom policy, please call Mr.

Dwyer for further clarification.

WINTER HOLIDAY PARTIES

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22

AM KINDERGARTEN 10:15-11:15 a.m.

10

PM KINDERGARTEN thru Grade 5

2:00-3:00 p.m.

10

DUJARDIN SCHOOL

166 S. Euclid Ave. Bloomingdale, IL

630-894-9200

Mr. Mark Dwyer Principal

Mrs. Angel Frattinger Assistant Principal