From the Principal Our first week of school was a tremendous success! The students and staff were very eager and excited
to be back to school.
MAP testing will be held during the weeks of September 8th through September 30TH. Students in all
grades will be taking MAP assessments in the areas of reading and math. A parent letter regarding
information about MAP testing will be attached to the journal next week.
Please review the article from the Bloomingdale Police Department regarding several laws that are in
effect during school hours, on school property and in a school zone. The BPD has written tickets to
violators of these laws in the past. They want the public to be aware of these laws as “ignorance is no
excuse.”
Parents please be aware that the doors to the school are locked throughout the day and evening. Access to
the building is limited. If for some reason you and your child need access to the building after hours the
custodians have been instructed to check the front doors on the hour at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, and 7:00 pm in
order to allow students, escorted by a parent, back into the building. Once the Park District basketball
program starts (October through March) the front doors of the school will be open from 6:00-9:00 pm but
the hallway gates will closed and locked. Custodians will be instructed to check the gates at the same times
listed above.
The Village of Bloomingdale has proclaimed September 3rd as “Go Orange Day” to help raise hunger
awareness and encourage the Bloomingdale community to make a difference by donating non-perishable
food items to local pantries. DuJardin School is participating in this drive and we hope you do too. See the
attached flyer regarding this special day. We will have a collection box at DuJardin School for these
items.
MR. MARK J. DWYER
Principal
MRS. STACY JOHNSTON
Assistant Principal
Bloomingdale School District 13 Bloomingdale School District 13 is committed to:is committed to:
••Ensuring every child will learn;Ensuring every child will learn;
••Treating everyone with honor Treating everyone with honor and respect;and respect;
••Working together to achieve.Working together to achieve.
Jaguar Journal
DuJardin Elementary School
Calling all room parent volunteers…please plan on joining the PTO next Thursday afternoon, September 3rd
in the gym beginning at 2:00 p.m. for a “Room Parent Planning Meeting” to discuss guidelines and procedures
for classroom parties this school year. The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th at
7:00 p.m. in the IMC (school library). Hope to see you there.
Miss Gabriella Cardenaz – Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Ms. Janet Michicich – Kindergarten Paraprofessional
Miss Sarah Hollatz – First Grade Paraprofessional
Ms. Gina Terpstra – Second Grade Teacher
Miss Sarah Cross – Second Grade Paraprofessional
Miss Carolyn Johnson – Fourth Grade Teacher
Mrs. Maggie Sullivan – Fourth Grade Teacher
Miss Stephanie DeHaan – Fourth Grade Paraprofessional
Ms. Katherine Maksimuk – Art Teacher
Ms. Shannon Dyer – Inclusion/ISP Teacher
Mrs. Bonnie Johnson – School Nurse
Mrs. Lynne Uhl – School Secretary
Mr. Ryan Baird – Custodian
Ms. Linda Harrah – NDSEC Paraprofessional
Ms. Lori Wissinger – NDSEC Physical Therapist
Ms. Christine Balthis – NDSEC Paraprofessional
Ms. Rajani Pallikunnel – NDSEC Physical Therapist
Ms. Christine Balthis – NDSEC Nurse
Ms. Carolyn Miller - NDSEC School Psychologist
The health and safety of all DuJardin students is a priority. We have students with life-
threatening peanut and tree nut (cashews, walnuts, pistachios, etc.) allergies. We are not banning
these types of foods from our school entirely however, there are areas of the building that are
designated as peanut and tree nut free. Please do not bring any food containing peanuts or tree
nuts into the building that will be consumed by anyone other than your child. Please reinforce
with your child the importance of not sharing or trading food at snack time or lunch time. We
greatly appreciate your assistance in keep DuJardin a safe place for all students.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF AT DUJARDIN
After School Clubs
Crossroads Kids Club – Starts 9/8 Young Rembrandts – Starts 9/14
Let’s Build It – Starts 9/30 Chess Club – Starts 10/1
After School Stage Stars – Starts 10/5 Spanish Club – Starts 10/7
What a great opportunity for some
after school fun and learning!
REGISTER ON LINE FOR ALL CLUBS!
Bloomingdale Community Food
Drive
September 3rd
Go Orange Day
Registration for DuJardin’s Beginner Band
program is still open. If you would like to
sign your child up for band please contact
Mrs. Metzger right away so she can get you
the information you need along with a
registration form. She can be reached at
[email protected] or 630-52-6211 ex. 5371
The 2015-2016 Family Handbook is now
online. To access the handbook please go to
http://bit.ly/1JvWCjC and go to the Family
Handbook link. Please take time to review
the policies and procedures presented in the
handbook and use it for reference
throughout the school year. Mr. Dwyer or
Mrs. Johnston will visit the classrooms to
discuss the contents of the handbook. A
student and parent responsibility sheet will
be sent home after the classroom discussion.
This responsibility sheet should be reviewed
and signed by both a parent and the student
and then returned to school no later than
Friday, September 4th.
DuJardin
Jaguar
Spirit Day
Sept. 4
Sept. 5th Wear your spirit
wear!
GO ORANGE
FOR NO KID HUNGRY
To The Parents of 5th Grade Students…
and the
staff at the Bloomingdale Police Department. We wish to welcome all the students back to a new
school year. We are looking forward to a successful and safe experience for all. A few quick
reminders and helpful hints to all parents and citizens driving through the school areas in town.
1 - Just a reminder about the prohibited use of cell... phones while in school zones. Illinois Vehicle
Code 625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(e)
"A person, regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone at any time while operating a
motor vehicle on a roadway in a school zone."
2 - Be aware of the reduced speed in the school zones.
3 - While traveling on a divided four lane roadway (example Schick Road), a vehicle traveling in
the opposite direction of a school bus, is not required to stop when the school bus is stopped.
This includes the dropping or picking up of students. As always we expect the motoring public to
drive with caution and be mindful of children near the roadway.
* 4 - There has been a new stop sign placed on Schick Road at South Prairie Avenue. This is for
East / West Traffic on Schick Road.
The goal is to make this a safer intersection for all pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Any questions or concerns, please contact the Bloomingdale Police Department at (630) 529-
9868.
Thank You!
First Grade
Calendar
Hot Lunch
Sign Up
Due
Thursday, August 27
Welcome Back
Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 28
Room Parent
Planning Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 3
PTO Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Jog-A-Thon
Friday, Sept. 25th
(See Attached Flyer)
Co-Presidents Vice President Treasurer Secretary Cynthia Hunn Elizabeth Threadgill Tina Piemonte Jennifer Okun
Need new Spirit Wear??? Make sure you get all your
online Spirit Wear orders in by the 28th. Visit www.selectspiritwear.com and
click on the DuJardin store. Also, please make sure to hand in any Bling order
forms from Information Day! Need more information – contact Jill Shannon
at 847-302-4646.
Welcome Back Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 28th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
2:00 pm in the DuJardin Gym. Hope to see you there!
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It is that time again! Hot Lunch Sign up is available by clicking on the link
below. Forms will be accepted until 8/27/15 – NO late forms will be
accepted! Hot Lunch is a program run by the PTO to benefit both the parents
and the students. It is the students’ responsibility to get in line to receive
their lunch. No refunds will be issued. If a child is absent on a day hot lunch
has been purchased, it can be picked up during that lunch period. This
program exists because of parent volunteers. Please remember to thank
those volunteers. http://form.jotform.us/form/52077905383157
Questions? Please contact Tina Piemonte at [email protected] or 630-
605-8354. Thanks!
I scream, you scream
we all scream for
ICE CREAM
DJ CALENDAR COUNTDOWN . . .
DATE TIME WHAT’S HAPPENING . . .
Aug. 27 Hot Lunch Order Forms Due
Aug. 28 6:00-8:00 pm Ice Cream Social
Sept. 1 MAP Testing Begins
Sept. 3
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Go Orange Day – Food Drive
Room Parent Planning Meeting – DuJardin Gym
Sept. 4
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Spirit Day
Mad Science
Sept. 7 Labor Day – No School
Sept. 8 3:30-5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Crossroads Kids Club – Band Room
PTO Meeting - IMC
Sept. 10
6:30-8:15 p.m.
CC! Wear Blue for Trustworthiness
Curriculum Night and Bake Sale
Sept. 14 11:55-12:45 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Hot Lunch - Subway
Young Rembrandts – Art Room
Sept. 15 11:55-12:45 p.m. Hot Lunch – Rosati’s
Bus Safety Drills
Sept. 15-17 DJ Book Fair
Sept. 16 11:55-12:45 p.m.
1:40 Dismissal
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Hot Lunch – Buona Beef
School Improvement Day – 1:40 Dismissal
Book Fair Family Night
Sept. 17 11:55-12:45 p.m.
11:55-12:45 p.m.
Hot Lunch – Rosati’s
Book Swap
Sept. 21 11:55-12:45 p.m.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Hot Lunch – Subway
Young Rembrandts – Art Room
Monday Night in the IMC
Sept. 22 11:55-12:45 p.m. Hot Lunch – Rosati’s
Sept. 23 11:55-12:45 p.m. Hot Lunch – Buona Beef
Sept. 24 11:55-12:45 p.m. Hot Lunch – Rosati’s
Help end childhood hunger in America Wear orange September 3rd. The whole month of September, classes will be collecting non-perishable goods to donate to the local food pantry.
Do your part to help end childhood hunger in America! Which class will bring the most canned goods?
Questions - Please email [email protected].
Tuesdays 3:30–5:00 p.m. Sept 8th thru April 26th
The band room at DuJardin
All students in grades 1–5.
An exciting, fun-filled after-school kids club where
you can hang out with your friends, make new
friends, play games, and learn exciting bible
lessons.
Parents: Registration is easy. Simply complete the online
registration form at bloomingdalechurch.org/kidsclub. Please do
not return this to the school office. Call Dave Lorenz at
630-725-8400 for any questions.
More info is available at crossroadskidsclub.com.
Crossroads Kids Club is a non-denominational, Christian-based character formation
program that is implemented by local churches in communities. The Crossroads
Kids Club at DuJardin is presented by Bloomingddale Church. Crossroads Kids Club
and Bloomingdale Church are not affiliated with or endorsed by the school district. In
accordance with laws requiring the separation of church and state, space in the
school is used per the “Community Use of School Facilities” policies and
procedures of the district. Participation in the club is voluntary and at the parent’s
sole discretion.
Bloomingdale Church Crossroads Kids Club Registration Form – DuJardin School
Information About the Child
Child’s Name ________________________________________
Child’s Address ______________________________________
City____________________________ State_____ Zip_______
Child’s Birthday ___/___/___ Grade ____ Gender: □ M □ F
Please list any allergies/medications your child may have:
Any physical limitations/concerns we should know about?
□ Yes □ No If yes, please list them here:
Anything else we should know?
Information About the Parent or Guardian
Your Name _________________________________________
Your Relationship to the Child:
□ Mother □ Father □ Foster Parent □ Legal Guardian
Child lives with you? □ Yes □ No If no, provide your address:
Your Address _______________________________________
City _________________________ State_____ Zip_________
E-mail Address ______________________________________
Primary Phone (___) ___–________ □ Mobile □ Home □ Work
2nd Phone (___) ___–________ □ Mobile □ Home □ Work
Dismissal Instructions
□ Dismiss to walk home □ Hold for pick up*
□ Dismiss to another program: __________________________
Besides you, who is authorized to pick up your child at 5 p.m.?
Name _____________________________________________
Relationship to Child _________________________________
Name _____________________________________________
Relationship to Child _________________________________
Name _____________________________________________
Relationship to Child _________________________________
*PLEASE NOTE: If you choose for us to hold your child for pick up then you or another person that you authorize must come inside and sign them out.
Important Information for Parents & Guardians Bloomingdale Church is committed to conducting all of its programs, activities and field trips in a safe manner. Because Bloomingdale church holds the safety of all participants in high regard, all staff members insist that students participating in its Crossroads Kids Club program follow all safety rules. Even so, students and parents must be aware that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreational and social activities. As the parent/ guardian, you are solely responsible for determining if your minor child is physically, emotionally, and intellectually fit to participate in Bloomingdale Church’s Crossroads Kids Club program at DuJardin School. Students may be photographed or videotaped in connection with their participation in Bloomingdale Church’s Crossroads Kids Club, and all claims or rights to such photos or video recordings are released by signing below. Bloomingdale Church may use these recordings and photos for any purpose that it deems appropriate. Waiver of All Claims and Assumption of Risk I understand that by registering my child to participate in Bloomingdale Church’s Crossroads Kids Club program at DuJardin School, I am expressly assuming the risk and all legal liability that arises or may arise out of such participation. I also understand that I am waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or losses, which my child might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with said programs/activities. I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in these programs/activities, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages and losses, regardless of severity, that my minor child may sustain as a result of said participation except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims that I, my successors, assigns, or my minor child may have (or which may accrue to me, my successors, assigns, or my child) as a result of participation in these programs/activities against Bloomingdale Church, Crossroads Kids Club, their affiliated or partnering churches, boards of directors, volunteers, employees and associated companies (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Bloomingdale Church”). I do hereby fully release and forever discharge Bloomingdale Church from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss that my minor child may have or which may accrue and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with these programs/activities, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. Parent Signature Block By signing below, you signify that you have read and fully understand the above important information and waiver of all claims and assumption of risk. Please read this carefully as you are giving up legal rights. You agree that your facsimile or electronically stored or reproduced signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature.
________________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE
DuJardin School and
Afterschool Enrichment Solutions present
“Let’s Build It!” Stem Engineering with Professional Instruction
This exciting STEM program takes a hands-on approach to engineering, allowing students to
directly engage with basic engineering concepts through a variety of fun and educational activities.
Students will improve their problem solving, math, and physics skills – all while engaging in
exciting building projects.
Open to grades 1-5.
Fall Session: 8 classes on Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30p.m.
September 30 – December 9, 2015. No class 10/21, 11/18, and 11/25
Let’s Build It – Crazy Circuits! is an exhilarating, cutting-edge area of engineering. In this unit,
students will design, build, and test various circuits and electronic projects. Instructors will guide students
through core concepts of electrical engineering, introducing them to circuits and electrical components.
Students will use hands-on projects and experiments to explore how electricity is part of our daily
lives. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and build. Projects will include: a disc
launcher, electronic games, musical instruments, alarms, and more, along with fun-filled class
activities! Each student will receive an award on the last day of the session, as well as the opportunity to
earn engineering belts to demonstrate their learned skills!
For further information, please contact Afterschool Enrichment Solutions at 847-482-9999 or at
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To sign up for Let’s Build It, please fill out the form below and MAIL IT with a $108.00 payment to Afterschool
Enrichment Solutions, 2223 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn, IL 60015 by Wednesday, September 16, 2015
(postmark date). Please make checks payable to: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions. Registrations mailed after
9/16 will be admitted on a space-available basis. No refunds will be made, unless there is insufficient
enrollment. No confirmation will be sent. It's the parents' responsibility to remind the children about the
classes.
Name__________________________Grade___Phone_____________________
Emergency Contact Person__________________Emergency Phone__________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
Email ________________________________________________________ Dismissal choices (please circle one): 1:Walk home
2:Parent pick-up by (name)_________________________________ 3:Brought to Kids Place
DuJardin School Fall 2015 “Let’s Build It!” Registration Form. Code: DUJ9.30.15
10 classes on Thursdays, 3:35-4:35 pm.Fall Session:October 1 - December 10, 2015. No class on 11/26.
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No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun interactive
and will get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.There will also be a chess competition with prizes and a pizza party towards the end of the session!Each child will receive a participation medal and a chess keychain.
For further information, please contact Chess Scholars at 847-482-9999 or at [email protected].
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To sign up for the chess club, please fill out the form below and with a $114.00 payment
Pizza and soda will be served on the last day, as well as Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies on some other days.
DuJardin School Fall 2015 Chess Scholars Registration Form. Code: DUJ10.1.15
Both new and returning participants are welcometeaching period and guided practice time.
M A I L I T
Please make checks payable to: Chess Scholars.
Please list any relevant allergies:____________________________________________________________
DuJardin School
Dismissal choices (please circle one): 1:Walk home
2:Parent pick-up by (name)________________________________________________ 3:Brought to Kids Place
to Chess Scholars, 2223 Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn, IL 60015 by Thu, Sep 17, 2015 (postmark date).
Registrations sent after 9/17 will incur a $15 late fee and will be admitted on a space-available basis.
and presentChess Scholarsan Afterschool Chess Clubwith Professional Instruction
No refunds will be made, unless there
is insufficient enrollment. No make-ups will be scheduled for inclement weather. No confirmation
Name___________________________Grade_____Phone______________________________________
Emergency Contact Person_____________________Emergency Phone____________________________
Chess experience___________________________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________ First-time participant? ___Yes ___No
https://www.facebook.com/ChessScholars !
Please visit our website at www.ChessScholars.com !
Address________________________________________________________________________________
will be sent. It's the parents' responsibil ity to remind the children about the classes.
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has
shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas,
including mathematics and language arts. Also, chess has been proven to enhance
motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Open to grades 1-5.
Dujardin Elementary School and Afterschool Enrichment Solutions present
Afterschool Stage Stars program with Professional Instruction
Have fun after school learning acting! Current research has shown a strong link between drama
performance and academic performance in a variety of areas, including the language arts and
mathematics. Also, drama experience has been proven to enhance children's communication skills,
motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Open to grades 2-5.
Fall Session: 8 classes on Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm
October 5 – December 7, 2015. No class 10/12 and 11/23
Afterschool Stage Stars
Fabulous Fables No previous acting experience is necessary. The children will act in short skits and play
theater games. The theme for the short skits this session is fables. Every student will play one lead role per session. The theater games help the students use their creativity
to communicate and improvise. The students will learn theater terms, the parts of a skit and goals of the characters. Each child will receive a participation award on the last day
of the session. The skits will also be performed on the last day and the parents are invited to attend! For further information, please contact Afterschool Enrichment Solutions at 847-482-9999 or
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To sign up for the Afterschool Stage Stars, please fill out the form below and MAIL IT with a $102 payment to
Afterschool Enrichment Solutions, 2223 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn, IL 60015 by Monday, September 21, 2015
(postmark date). Please make checks payable to: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions. Refunds only if there is
insufficient enrollment. No confirmation will be sent. It's the parents' responsibility to remind the children
about the classes.
Name__________________________Grade___Phone_____________________
Emergency Contact Person__________________EmergencyPhone___________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
Email ________________________________________________________
Acting experience__________________________________________________
Dismissal options (circle one) 1. Walk home 2. Parent pick-up 3. Brought to Kids Place
Afterschool Stage Stars Dujardin Fall 2015 Registration Form. Code: DUJ10.5.15
Ice Cream..Ice Cream...
We All Scream For Ice Cream!!!
Mark your calendars and come and join us at the welcome back
DuJardin Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 28th
6:00 to 8:00pm
Free for all DuJardin students and their families. Join in the fun!
There will be bouncy houses,
face painting and
of course ICE CREAM!! Any questions please contact Cynthia Hunn 630/894-2773.
DuJardin School 2015 Jog-A-Thon
On Friday, September 25th DuJardin will be having its annual Jog-A-Thon fundraiser. Your students will be running a mile around the DuJardin Campus to raise funds for the school. They are going to need all the support they can get. So why not send a little shout out to your runner with a posted sign along the path? If you would like to participate in this fun activity, decorate the enclosed yellow paper with your personal message to your runner. Once your sign is completed, please send it back to school with a $5 donation, by Wednesday 9/23.
Below is a Pledge option for Family and Friends. These funds help make PTO Activities like the Ice Cream Social possible.
Pledge Sheet
Name Amount
The DJ PTO is sponsoring Jog-A-Thon T-shirts for all the students. Please circle the right size shirt for your student. These information is due back by Friday, 9/04.
XS=2-4 S=6-8 M=10-12 L=14-16 XL=18-20
Teacher ______________ Student Name ______________________________
2015 Jog-A-Thon Adult Shirt
On Friday, September 25th DuJardin will be having its annual Jog-A-Thon fundraiser. Your students will be running a mile around the DuJardin Campus to raise funds for the school.
The DJ PTO is sponsoring Jog-A-Thon T-shirts for all the students. Anyone interested in ordering an Adult Size shirt can for $8.00. Please circle the right size shirt. This information is due back by Friday, 9/04. Thanks!
Small Medium Large Extra Large XXLarge
Name – __________________________________________________
2015 Jog-A-Thon Adult Shirt
On Friday, September 25th DuJardin will be having its annual Jog-A-Thon fundraiser. Your students will be running a mile around the DuJardin Campus to raise funds for the school.
The DJ PTO is sponsoring Jog-A-Thon T-shirts for all the students. Anyone interested in ordering an Adult Size shirt can for $8.00. Please circle the right size shirt. This information is due back by Friday, 9/04. Thanks!
Small Medium Large Extra Large XXLarge
Name – __________________________________________________
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