Jaguar Journal

Location: 166 Euclid Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 894-9200

Website: DuJardin Elementary School

Twitter: @D13Jaguars

Attendance Email:(used to report absences): DJAttendance@sd13.org

Office Email:(used for changes to bus/arrival/dismissal): DJOffice@sd13.org

Nurse's Email:jrosero@sd13.org

• Friday, February 27, 2026: No School (Teacher Institute)

• Monday, March 2, 2026: No School (Casimir Pulaski Day)

• Friday, March 6, 2026: Spirit Day & School Store

• Friday, March 13, 2026: Report Cards Accessible in ALMA

• Week of March 16th: IAR Assessment for 3rd-5th Grade

• Friday, March 20, 2026: Early Release Day (1:40 pm dismissal)

• Week of March 23rd: Disability Awareness Week

• Week of March 30th: Spring Break

There will be no school for students on the following dates:

• Tomorrow, Friday, February 27: No School (District Professional Development Day)

• Monday, March 2: No School in honor of Casimir Pulaski Day

We have been sharing information about Casimir Pulaski on Morning Announcements this week: We celebrate this day to honor a Revolutionary War hero known as the "Father of the American Cavalry." A Polish nobleman who joined the American colonies in their fight for independence, Pulaski is credited with saving George Washington’s life and training the very first American horseback soldiers.

Hard to believe, but today marks the official end of our second trimester!

Report Card Information: Trimester 2 report cards will be finalized and become live in ALMA on Friday, March 13th. You will be able to log in to your parent portal at that time to view your child's progress.

Teacher Collaboration: As always, we value the partnership between home and school. If you have any specific questions regarding your child’s grades, individual progress, or the curriculum, please reach out directly to the classroom teacher. They are the best resource for detailed information regarding your child's daily learning journey.

It is time to preserve the memories of the 2025-2026 school year! We are excited to announce that the DuJardin Elementary yearbook is now available for purchase through TreeRing.

Don’t miss out on the photos of field trips, spirit days, and everyday moments that made this year special.

How to Order

1. Visit: www.TreeRing.com/validate

2. Enter School Passcode: 1014102976314642

Pricing

• Softcover: $22.17

• Hardcover: $28.95

Important Deadlines & Details

• Order Deadline: April 22, 2026

• Shipping Note: Orders placed after the April 22nd deadline will still be accepted, but you will be responsible for the individual cost of shipping to your home.

• Accuracy Check: To guarantee your child receives their book on delivery day, please double-check that the student’s first and last name, correct grade level, and classroom teacher are all accurate in the system.

Your voice is a vital part of what makes DuJardin Elementary a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow. We are currently conducting the 5Essentials Survey, and we need your input!

This survey is more than just a checklist; it’s an opportunity for you to share your perspective on our school’s climate, leadership, and instructional environment. Your honest feedback provides us with the data we need to celebrate our successes and target specific areas for improvement.

Please take a few moments to complete the survey at the link below. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us make DuJardin the best it can be!

Kindergarten Eligibility Children who will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2026, are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten for the upcoming school year.

New vs. Returning Student Portals To streamline the process, we have two distinct registration pathways:

• New Student Portal: For families brand new to District 13.

• Returning Student Portal: For any student currently enrolled in D13 during the 2025-2026 school year.

Important Note for Transitioning Students If your child currently attends a D13 school, they are considered a returning student. You should use the Returning Student Portal even if your child is moving from one building to another (for example, moving from DuJardin Elementary to Westfield Middle School OR moving from Preschool at Erickson to Kindergarten at Erickson or DuJardin).

District 13 is excited to share an update on how the District is carefully and thoughtfully bringing Artificial Intelligence (AI) into classrooms. The District's main goal is to use AI as a tool to enhance learning and give every student more personalized support, while ensuring safety and privacy are always the top priority. Click here to learn more about how D13 is using AI in the classroom.

Important Reminder: MySchoolBucks and Student Fees

School fees for the 2025-26 school year are available in your MySchoolBucks account. If you haven’t received email notifications regarding fees, please ensure your student is "attached" to your account.

How to get started:

1. Sign in to your MySchoolBucks account.

2. Attach your student(s) to your profile if you haven't already.

3. View and pay fees directly through the portal.

Late Fee Policy: To avoid a $25.00 late fee, please ensure payments are made within 60 days of the due date. This policy is also posted on the District Website.

Would you like to celebrate your child's achievements with the DuJardin community? We love to recognize our students' accomplishments both inside and outside of school. If your child won a trophy with their sports team or outside organization, or achieved a significant milestone, we'd be happy to announce it during our morning announcements or lunch period.

Click here to share a short blurb with your child's name, grade, and the exciting news you'd like to share.

Nomination Form

The IMC is in need of volunteer shelvers on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays! It's a great way to help your child's school library. You do not need to commit to the full 30 minutes - - choose a slot and help shelve for 5-10 minutes or whatever works for you within that slot. Sign-up via the link or qr code below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545A8AC2FABF8C61-59067359-library

A Bloomingdale Champion (ABC) is a community member or a staff member who exemplifies one or more of the core values of District 13 through intentional acts that:

• Ensure every child will learn;
• Treat everyone with honor and respect, and;
• Demonstrate a willingness to work together to achieve a goal.

1. The nominee must have specific experiences that demonstrate key elements of at least one of the core values to be considered as a finalist.
2. Nominees shall be brought to a committee made up of members of the Bloomingdale Council of Teachers, the Board of Education of Bloomingdale School District 13 and the Administration.
3. Using a rubric (below), each nominee will be scored by each member of the committee until one community member and/or one staff member has been selected for recognition.
4. The form should only take 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

One of the most critical roles in Bloomingdale School District 13 is the paraprofessional. These individuals support instruction from within the classroom, can be directly assigned to students whose goals are outlined on an Individual Education Plan, and, in many cases, are the source of substitute teaching in each building. They supervise lunch and busses, deliver curriculum under the teacher's supervision, and are often the ones helping calm down and dry the tears of children.

With the Shining Star Award, District 13 wants to recognize the work of this group of employees through the special work and support they provide daily. If you as a staff member, or you as a parent through your child have had a wonderful experience working with a paraprofessional, please take the time to complete this brief form to nominate them for this recognition. A couple of times a year, nominees will be selected by a group comprised of school board members, staff, and administration based on the impact the paraprofessional has had through the description you provide.

Required Health Forms for the upcoming school year:

• Kindergarten: Physical, Dental, & Vision
• 2nd Grade: Dental
• Health Office Website

Student Needs:

• Please inform the nurse of any allergies or sensitivities to foods, medications, and environmental allergens. If there are any pertinent details of your students' health that you feel the nurse needs to know, please reach out and discuss this with the school nurse. This information can be helpful to better support your student throughout the day, if certain situations arise.

About Your Student’s Medication:

• The district's medication administration policy mandates that all medication to be administered at school requires an MD order, this includes over-the-counter medications. Students may NOT keep over-the-counter meds in their backpacks or in their lockers--including cough drops, Advil, etc. This is an important safety concern! Please review the policy included in the registration process.

• If your student requires an inhaler, Epi-Pen, or any oral medication, please obtain the medication form and appropriate health care plan from your physician when your child has their exam. Forms may also be obtained on the district website.

Excused Physical Education Class:

• Please note that all PE excuses need to be sent to the Nurse's Office. A parent may excuse a student from PE for up to 3 days. (consecutively) Thereafter, a Doctor's note is required.

Calls home from the Nurse:

• Phone calls home are warranted in the event of a head injury, minor or major

• All in school sickness including fever of 100.4 (oral) or greater, vomiting and/or diarrhea

Please prepare to keep your child home until:

• Fever-free for a full 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.

• Vomiting and diarrhea has ceased for a full 24 hours

Please refer to the General Health Guidelines which can be found on the district website

Send a note to school or email your students teacher and office if....

Your child/ren is walking home or being picked up instead of taking the bus

Your child/ren is being picked up by someone other than who is on the pick up list

Your child/ren is going to kids place instead of taking the bus or vice versa

Your child/ren is leaving school early

As always if your child/ren will be absent from school please call the office.

Office Staff Contact Information:

Attendance Email:(used to report absences)

DJAttendance@sd13.org

Office Email:(used for changes to bus/arrival/dismissal)

DJOffice@sd13.org

Nurse's Office Contact Information:

Jessica Rosero- jrosero@sd13.org

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!

The Bloomingdale School District has a Virtual Backpack that is filled with flyers and information from various organizations located throughout Bloomingdale. Please click on the backpack if you are interested in activities or information from outside organizations. Virtual Backpack

Important Links & Info:

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

Handbook talk presentation

First View Information (track the location of the bus)

DuJardin Parent/Student Calendar

Recess during Cold Weather

Nurse Information

School Store

Lunch Procedures

The Accelerated Reader (AR) program at DuJardin: Students in first-fifth grade can take AR tests on the books they read.

As students earn points, they can get rewards, including bookmarks, brag tags, and a chance to attend our special AR Night Out in January and the big End of Year Field Trip in May!

Mr. Pearlman will be going over the AR program during library with our First and Second grade students this coming week. Most books we have in the library are AR books and students can read the book and take a quiz to earn points. So, find a great book, get reading, and let's get those points!

Click here for more information about the AR program at DuJardin.

Please note: this is an optional reading incentive program.