Jaguar Journal

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

Website: DuJardin Elementary School

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

Principal Email: phaugens@sd13.org

• Wednesday, September 9, 2026: School Supply Drop-Off from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

• Thursday, September 10, 2026: First Day of School for First - Fifth Grade

• Monday, September 14, 2026: First Day of School for Kindergarten

• Tuesday, September 22, 2026: D13 5th Grade Band Open House 4:30 PM - 7:00 pm

• Wednesday, September 30, 2026: Picture Day

• Thursday, October 1, 2026: Curriculum Night 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

DuJardin Elementary School will be hosting a Meet the Teacher/Supply Drop-Off event on Wednesday, September 9th, from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm for Kindergarten - 5th grade students. This is an opportunity for you and your child(ren) to come to DuJardin before school begins to 1) say hello to the teacher and 2) drop-off classroom supplies. We ask that parents or another adult accompany students to Meet the Teacher/Supply Drop-Off.

We are so excited to welcome our 1st through 5th graders back for the first day of school on Thursday, September 10th!

To help capture those special first-day memories, our awesome PTO will have fun First Day of School photo signage set up outside. All grades will gather in the front of the building, where classroom teachers will be waiting outside at 8:25 AM to greet their new classes and kick off a wonderful school year. See you all soon!

Please be aware that exterior construction on our new kindergarten classrooms and all-purpose room will be actively ongoing through February 2027. This means students will not be using the side blacktop space for arrival.

To ensure student safety while work is underway, students will line-up in the front of main office doors, beginning at 8:25 am. When the 8:25 AM bell rings, we will bring our kindergarten students into the building to wait in the lobby area. At 8:30 am, all first - fifth grade students will enter the building and proceed to their lockers to prepare for the school day.

To ensure our students have room for outdoor play during construction, the district has added a brand-new Blacktop Space behind the school!

Because this space is smaller than our previous outdoor layout, it may not accommodate all grade levels simultaneously during recess times. As a result, grade levels may alternate between outdoor recess on the new blacktop and indoor recess activities, when necessary.

We are thrilled to share that indoor construction on our newly remodeled kindergarten classroom is officially complete! Our team has worked hard to create a bright, welcoming, and modern environment, and we cannot wait for our youngest Jaguars to move in, explore, and thrive in this upgraded learning space.

Dismissal for all students is at 3:30 PM. As we wrap up the school day, our primary goal is getting every child home safely.

We kindly ask all parents and guardians exercise patience and maintain extra awareness of your surroundings in the parking lot and drop-off loops during pick-up. With heavy traffic and active foot paths, taking a few extra moments to check for pedestrians and follow staff directions ensures a safe dismissal for our entire Jaguar community. Thank you for your partnership!

• Click here to access the DuJardin Parent Google Calendar.

• Tap "+ or Add Google Calendar" in the bottom right or left corner to sync it directly to your personal phone or computer calendar!

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• Click here to view a Vacation Planning Guide for the 2026-2027 School Year.

• Click here to view the Bloomingdale School District Calendar.

• Weekly Early Release Days on Wednesday: All Kindergarten - Fifth grade students will be released at 3:00 PM every Wednesday.

As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, we encourage families to begin gathering school supplies soon to ensure everything is ready for the first day. Popular items can sell out quickly, so shopping early is the best way to avoid last-minute stress and make sure your child has everything they need to start the year off strong.

Click here to view all grade level Supply Lists for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Bus Route 312

• Bus Route 313

• Bus Route 314

• Kindergarten MidDay Route

If you do not see your stop on the route or have questions about the route, click here to submit a Bus Request.

Want to track the location of the bus? Click here to read more about the First View App which is available to all families. Click here for step-by-step directions.

Transportation Fee: $475.00 for two-way and $237.50 for one-way

Want to track the location of the bus? Click here to read more about the First View App which is available to all families. Click here for step-by-step directions.

School fees for the 2026–2027 school year are now posted and available on MySchoolBucks. All payments are due by October 1st. Click here for step-by-step instructions to set up your account, review your balance, and submit your payment online. Thank you for helping us prepare for a fantastic school year!

Parents have an option to pay school fees by check. Feel free to stop by DuJardin when offices open to drop off your check.

Kindergarten Registration Fee: $150.00

First - Fifth Grade Registration Fee: $175.00

Transportation Fee: $475.00 for two-way and $237.50 for one-way

Welcome to the new school year! Because of the ongoing construction around DuJardin, we will be holding off on our fall Back to School Bash and hosting a huge End of the Year Bash in June 2027 instead! Look for more details on that celebration next spring.

Important PTO Items:

Meet the Teacher (Sept. 9th): Stop by the PTO table to connect with board members, pay your $15 annual family PTO dues, and order a $5 Birthday Sign for your student! Enjoy a popsicle on your way out!

Flyers Coming Home (Sept. 11): If you can't make it to Meet the Teacher, a flyer will be sent home with your child explaining how to submit dues and birthday sign requests.

Volunteer Opportunities: The PTO needs your support! Fill out our Google Form outlining the many ways you can volunteer throughout the year.

Spirit Wear: Enjoy 35% off sitewide and free shipping on orders over $85. Shop and support DJ and your PTO!

Join Us on Facebook: Get connected with other families and get quick answers to your questions by joining the DuJardin Parents Group on Facebook.

Next PTO Meeting: Join us at our next meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, 5:30-6:30pm in the DuJardin Library. All are welcome!

Questions? Email the PTO Board at djpto13@gmail.com.

Attention 5th-grade families! On Monday, September 14th, our 5th graders will get a hands-on introduction to the school band program.

• 9:00 AM Presentation: All 5th-grade classes will gather in the District Office Conference Room for an exciting Instrument Show and Tell, featuring a brief presentation and live demonstrations from our fantastic 8th-grade band members. Students do not need to bring anything with them!

• Classroom Try-Ons: Following the presentation, classes will rotate through 25-minute hands-on sessions in the band room. Each student will get the chance to test out 2 to 3 different instruments to see what suits them best.

After trying the instruments, students will return to their homerooms and complete a quick Google Form to share which instruments interest them most. Keep an eye out for band sign-up information following this fun event!

The Bloomingdale Park District provides before and after school care. Click here to view more information about before and after school care through the Bloomingdale Park District or check out their website at https://www.bloomingdaleparks.org/.

Want to enroll your child(ren) in an after school club? DuJardin facilities are used by Chess Scholars/AES to provide after school clubs for DuJardin students.

Chess Scholars/AES is a third-party program provider not associated with the school, please direct all inquiries and communication regarding our programs directly to us. Contact us with inquiries or if you'd like assistance registering at 847-482-9999 (9am-5pm Central, Mon-Fri)

All participants must conduct themselves in a manner that allows all students to fully participate during the class without impeding their experience. We have a no refund policy, unless there is insufficient enrollment. No make-ups will be scheduled for inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control. Please be aware of this as there will be no refunds. It’s the parents’ responsibility to remind the children about the classes.

Physical & Immunization Records: Students in Preschool, Kindergarten, Sixth Grade, and new students must have a school physical and be current with required immunizations OR have a medically certified religious exemption on file. Health requirements are due no later than October 15 of the school year.

Click here to access the DuJardin Spirit Wear store. The store is open year round. Be BOLD and wear BLACK & GOLD. There's a DuJardin Back-to-School Sale going on right now! Get some new Jaguar gear and save up to 35% OFF sitewide before the sale ends on September 14th.

We have selected specific math fact fluency skills from kindergarten - fifth grade. Enter the codes found below in the IXL search bar to access the math fact skill. Start with the kindergarten skills and work your way up through the grade levels. Reach a SmartScore of 90 or higher on all skills in the grade level and earn a brag tag.

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!