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

Tomorrow is Tropical Day at DuJardin! 🌴☀️ Sponsored by Student Council, students are invited to wear their favorite tropical shirts, leis, sunglasses, and beach-themed gear to celebrate the sunny season in style!

All students participated in Junior Achievement, a special learning experience where students from Lake Park High School visited classrooms to teach engaging, age-appropriate lessons about business, economics, and career readiness. It was a wonderful day and the kids enjoyed having high school students lead them through lessons. Some of the younger grades also had the Lake Park students join them for recess.

Students in first and second grade who earn 75 AR points and students in third - fifth grade who earn 100 AR points by tomorrow will be invited to a special AR Field Trip to the Zoo later this month! If your child reaches the goal, they will receive an invitation to the field trip next week. Keep reading and earning—you're almost there! 🦁📚🎉

DuJardin will be hosting Portfolio Night on Thursday of next week from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Portfolio Night is an opportunity to visit the school & celebrate all the hard work and learning that took place during the school year. This is an open house type event where families are able to come at any time. Feel free to stay 5 minutes or the entire night. The goal of the event is to provide opportunities for families to visit the school and celebrate the successes from the 2024-2025 school year.

There is no school on Friday, May 23rd. This is a Teacher Work Day to prepare to close out the 2024-2025 school year and start preparing for the 2025-2026 school year. The following Monday is also a day for for students to honor Memorial Day.

DuJardin is hosting a Lunch with a Loved One(s) event on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, during the lunch period. Bring a picnic lunch and blanket for you and your child(ren) to eat OUTSIDE on school grounds. Come a little early to pick a spot and then meet your children by the back doors of the building. Click here to RSVP for this event.

Important Notes:

Open to all family members! You are not limited to just one Loved One!

Lunch will begin at 11:55 am for all students.

Kids will enjoy lunch the entire time with their Loved One(s)

• TONIGHT: 5th to 6th Grade Transition Night at Westfield

• Friday, May 16, 2025: Girls on the Run 5K & Last Day to earn AR points, Tropical Themed Day

3 Weeks left of School

• Monday, May 19th: Limo Lunch from Fall Fundraiser

• Thursday, May 22nd: Portfolio Night 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

• Friday, May 23rd: Teacher Work Day (No School)

2 Weeks left of School

• Monday, May 26th: Memorial Day (No School)

• Tuesday, May 27th: DuJardin (End of School Countdown Begins)

• Wednesday, May 28th: Westfield Graduation 6:00 pm @ Lake Park

• Wednesday, May 28th: AR Field Trip

• Friday, May 30th: Field Day

Last Week of School

• Tuesday, June 3rd: Lunch with a Loved One

• Wednesday, June 4th: Last Day of School for Kindergarten & 5th Grade Party/Picnic

• Thursday, June 5th: Last Day of School (Grades 1-5) (Early Release)

• Saturday, June 7th: 60th Anniversary Pool Party at Oasis

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about mental health issues. At DuJardin, we recognize the importance of supporting the mental well-being of our students, families, and staff members.

As parents, you play a crucial role in nurturing your child's mental health. It's essential to create an open and supportive environment where your child feels comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings. Encouraging healthy habits such as regular exercise, nutritious eating, and adequate sleep can also positively impact mental well-being. Here are some suggestions on how you can help support your child's mental well-being:

1. Open Communication & Active Listening
2. Establish Routines
3. Promote Healthy Habit
4. Limit Screen Time Practice
5. Mindfulness Seek Support When Needed

School District 13 is excited to continue the CARES program—an innovative, community-centered initiative designed to improve access to quality mental health services. CARES (Community, Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement, and Support) connects families with local mental health providers based on individual needs, simplifying the process of finding help and scheduling appointments.

Click here for more information about the CARES program in the Bloomingdale School District.

This year marks a special milestone—DuJardin Elementary is celebrating its 60th anniversary! To honor this occasion, we will be holding a celebration assembly with students at the end of the month. The awesome DJ PTO will also be hosting a 60th Anniversary POOL PARTY at the Oasis on Saturday, June 7th. Each week from now until the end of the school year, we will be sharing some fun and interesting facts from each decade that DuJardin has served the Bloomingdale Community. A lot has happened in 60 years.

• Technology & Innovation

  • The first CD (compact disc) was released in 1982, changing how people listened to music.
    
    

  • The World Wide Web was invented in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee—though it wasn’t public yet!
    
    

  • Personal computers became more common in homes thanks to the IBM PC (1981) and the Apple Macintosh (1984).
    
    

  • The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) launched in 1985, bringing Mario into living rooms worldwide.
    

  🎵 Pop Culture & Entertainment

  • MTV (Music Television) debuted in 1981—“Video Killed the Radio Star” was the first music video aired.
    
    

  • Movies like E.T., The Breakfast Club, Back to the Future, and The Empire Strikes Back became instant classics.
    
    

  • Michael Jackson's Thriller (1982) became the best-selling album of all time.
    
    

  • The Rubik’s Cube craze hit hard—millions were sold worldwide after its global release in 1980.
    

  🧑‍🎤 Fashion & Trends

  • Neon colors, leg warmers, scrunchies, and shoulder pads were major fashion statements.
    
    

  • Big hair and mullets were everywhere—styled with LOTS of hairspray.
    
    

  • Kids loved Cabbage Patch Kids, Care Bears, and My Little Pony.
    

  📺 TV & Cartoons

  • Saturday morning cartoons ruled! Favorites included He-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Transformers.
    
    

  • Popular sitcoms included The Cosby Show, Full House, and Family Ties.
    

  🌍 History & World Events

  • The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, signaling the end of the Cold War.
    
    

  • The Space Shuttle Challenger tragically exploded in 1986.
    
    

  • President Ronald Reagan served two terms (1981–1989).
    

  🧠 Fun Fact:

  • In 1980, the average cost of a new house in the U.S. was around $68,700.

  
  

  
  

One of the goals of the Bloomingdale Parks Foundation is to support families in need who would like to participate in Park District programs. Scholarships are available to residents of the Bloomingdale Park District.

If your child is interested in one of the Park District’s offerings and you believe your family may benefit from financial assistance, we encourage you to apply. You can scan the QR code from this flyer or visit www.bloomingdaleparks.org/parks-foundation/get-involved to learn more and complete the interest form.

A Park District representative will review submitted materials based on the criteria provided and will follow up with you directly.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need support during the application process.

Click here to view the flyer with the QR Code and additional information.

Click here to view the March edition of THE DEN created by the Better Together Club. Better Together is a dynamic group of 5th-grade students at DuJardin who are passionate about fostering a sense of community across all grade levels. This club collaborates to write and publish a school-wide newspaper that highlights events, achievements, and stories from every grade.

Click here to view current and previous editions of THE DEN.

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

AR Program

Handbook talk presentation

First View Information (track the location of the bus)

DuJardin Parent/Student Calendar

Recess during Cold Weather

Report Card Information

Nurse Information

School Store

Lunch Procedures