Jaguar Journal December 14, 2017

DuJardin School - Home of the World’s Greatest Students

Monday Morning Announcements at DuJardin

Principal’s Post...

Thanks to the DuJardin PTO for sponsoring Holiday Magic where students can shop for gifts for family. Students enjoy this annual

event and the chance to purchase gifts for others. Tis the season for giving! Some great pictures on the next page.

What an AWESOME turnout for Fruit with Family on Wednesday morning. Students and family members were able to enjoy some

fruit, juice, muffins and great conversation. Thanks to the DuJardin Student Council and sponsors, Mrs. Lents and Mrs. Burritt, for

sponsoring such a great event. See you again in April for our next Fruit with Family!

During our Early Release/School Improvement session on Wednesday afternoon K-5 teachers worked on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) successes and challenges so far this school year, K-8 articulation regarding the scope and sequence of the STEMscopes science program, and the ordering of any necessary science resources and materials. Fine arts and support services team members worked on individual plans that align with school improvement goals. This time provided each month to improve teaching and learning in D13 and at DuJardin School is greatly appreciated and makes a big difference in our professional development as a staff.

On Tuesday DuJardin’s 4th and 5th grade chorus

led by Mrs. Novotny and Mrs. Petelle and

supervised by Mrs. Kastory took their show on

the road and performed for the residents at both

the Lakeview Memory Care and at Sunrise Senior

Living. The students did a wonderful job singing

and bringing joy to the residents at both

facilities. The students also enjoyed a great meal

for lunch at Red Robin at Stratford Square Mall.

A great time was had by all!

Thanks to all the families that gave to our Toys for Tots collection and/or our Giving Twee! Your generosity is very much appreciated and will bring happiness to others this holiday season. There is still time to bring in a gift

- both collections ends on Friday, December 15.

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Last Day is Friday, December 15th!

Jaguars of the Week

December 8, 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

Pajama Day

Coming in January 2018

Winter Sessions for After School Clubs

Chess Club - Starts 12/14Let’s Build It Engineering! - Starts 1/24

Spanish Club - Starts 1/24Crossroads Kids Club – On-Going until April

Students will begin their winter vacation Monday, December 25th through Sunday, January 7th . School will resume on Monday, January 8th. Please remind your son/daughter to bring home clothing items, needed class books, materials, and their winter gear.

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

DECEMBER/JANUARY DJ’s Newsletter Is Attached… Don’t Miss It!

2018TalentShow

Date: Thursday, March 22

Parent Permission FormDue December 19

Act Information SheetDue January 6

Parent Letter

DuJardin PTOEvents

Friday, December 22

Holiday Parties

President:Cynthia Hunn

Vice President:Linda Korbel

Secretary:Melissa JohnsonCo-Treasurers:Tina PiemonteJill Shannon

PTO Website

Holiday Magic Was Awesome!Thank you PTO parents for the wonderful time of shopping at Holiday Magic yesterday. The previous pictures express our thanks and expressions of fun during our day of shopping.

Special Thank You to Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Piemonte!!!

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!

Thank You! Mrs. Guerrieri for helping our students and nurse with Vision and Hearing Rescreening this week.

PTO Room Parents.. Please turn in your parent names for the Holiday parties next Friday to the office as soon as possible. Please email Mrs. Rushton @ crushton@sd13.org.

Weekly Calendar December 7-December 15

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DUJARDIN

SCHOOL

DATE TIME EVENT

December 7-15 Toys for Tots Charity Drive

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

Monday, December 18 11:55-12:45 p.m.3:30-4:30 p.m.

School StoreYoung Rembrandts - Art Room

Tuesday, December 19 11:55-12:45 p.m.3:30-4:15 p.m.3:30-4:30 p.m.3:30-5:00 p.m.

Hot Lunch - Rosati’sTutoring Club - IMCSpelling Club - Room 116Crossroads for Kids

Wednesday, December 20

11:55-12:45 p.m.1:40 Dismissal

Hot Lunch - Buona BeefSchool Improvement Day

Thursday, December 21 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 22 10:15-11:15 a.m.2:00-3:00 p.m.3:30-4:30 p.m.

AM Kindergarten Holiday PartiesKPM - 5th Gr. Holiday PartiesMad Science - Art Room

December 25 thru January 7

Winter Break

Monday, January 8 School Resumes

During the month of December, we have had students revisit their fall MAP scores for Literacy and Math and created goals for

winter MAP performance. We are excited to see the impact the new literacy tool,

ReadyGen, will have on student academic performance. It is our hope that the

program has stretched students to think deeper and transfer their learning to a variety of situations. Please talk to your students about their MAP performance.

While the MAP RIT number is an easy way for us to determine student academic growth, it is also important to discuss the strategies

and take-aways your students have realized based on their performance.

Working together to set goals for Winter to Spring and working together at

home to improve student learning is a powerful way to support your children. This is also a great way to emphasize a growth

mindset. By discussing goals and performance with your children, you can

encourage them to keep trying and brainstorm different ways they can improve

as learners. In addition, being aware of topics, skills, and strategies being taught in the classroom will help you better support

your children’s learning. Feel free to contact your children’s classroom teachers if you

need information on what they are learning and ask how you can best support them at

home.

DJ’s

Newsletter2017

DJ’s resource for classroom updates, ideas, books, and otherinformation related to reading.

By Karen Petelle & Sandy McGuckin

ReadGen & Map Scores

It is hard to believe that Christmas break has arrived. This year, we are lucky to enjoy a full week off after the holiday festivities. Two to

three hours of educational engagement such as reading, STEM activities, visiting a

museum or library, or park district programs will help keep your student sharp and ready to return to school for the New Year! Set a time in the morning for your child to spend

30 minutes reading or doing math. Students are used to being focused in the morning at school and this continuity will help not only

with supporting learning, but also with supporting positive behavior. Providing an incentive for focused work would be a fun

way to reward your child as well. If incentives aren’t your thing, try spending time with your child reading. Be creative and read in a tent,

explore a museum and be sure to read the signs in the exhibit, or have a learning

challenge! No matter what you do, any time spent reading and exploring will support

your child’s learning and make the return to school in 2018 much easier.

Take a Break...but Don’t Take a Break from Reading!

Have a wonderful holiday break and we look forward to seeing your

students in 2018!

It’s Snowing! By Gail GibbonsGibbons’ signature artwork and informative text describes how snowflakes are formed, different types of snow, and how to prepare for a snowstorm.

Fourth Grade

The House with a Clock in it’s Wallsby John BellairsA boy goes to live with his magician uncle in a mansion that has a clock hidden in the walls which is ticking off the minutes until doomsday

The Children of Green Knowe by L.M. BostonTolly comes to live with his great-grandmother at the ancient house of Green Knowe and becomes friends with three children who lived there in the seventeenth century.

Fifth Grade

Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly ClearyIn his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world.

Love That Dog by Sharon CreechA young student, who comes to love poetry through a personal understanding of what different famous poems mean to him, surprises himself by writing his own inspired poem.

“Minions of Books to Read”

Kindergarten

Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner“What do snowmen do at night? Witty, imaginative verse offers many amusing details about the secret life of snowmen.

Red Sled by Lita JudgeA host of woodland creatures take a child’s sled for a night time joy ride.

First Grade

Bear Snores On by Karma WilsonSee what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests -- all of them having a party without him!

Over and Under by Kate MessnerBut under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and snowshoe hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals who live through the winter, safe and warm under the snow.

Second Grade

Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy EveningBy Robert FrostThis picture book presentation of Robert Frost’s poem has been updated with new details and backgrounds. It is an enduring favorite!

Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft Children can discover what animals do in the harsh winter.

Third Grade

The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter’s Wonder by Mark CassionHow do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow.

DJ’s

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DJ’s

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Top 10 Family Reading and Writing Ideas for the

Winter Holidays From Reading Rockets1. Creating Learning Traditions

During the holiday season, consider adding some new traditions for your family that will make meaningful memories and strengthen foundations for reading and learning success.

2. Children, Start Your Letter WritingIt's the time of year when many children sit down to write an important letter addressed to the North Pole. Other children pen thank you notes and party invitations during this busy time of the year. Some say letter writing is a lost art, but it doesn't have to be!

3. Outdoor ExplorationsStepping outside is a simple way to set foot into nature's laboratory. Backyards and neighborhood walks can lead to interesting conversations that contain new vocabulary words. You'll also be helping your child developing important scientific skills such as observing, predicting, and investigating.

4. Reading Adventure Pack: The Snowy DayGo on a "snowy day" reading adventure! Our reading adventure packs encourage hands-on fun and learning centered around snow-themed fiction and nonfiction books.

5. Putting Your Family Calendar to WorkCalendars help young children learn the basics of the days of the week and the months of the year. Your family calendar offers opportunities for other learning as well, including vocabulary, sequencing, and math.

6. Reading Adventure Pack: CookingGo on a "cooking" reading adventure! Our reading adventure packs encourage hands-on fun and learning centered around cooking-themed fiction and nonfiction books.

7. Start with a BookExplore dinosaurs, bugs, birds, planes, music, sports, superheroes, inventors, art, the night sky, the ocean, and more — 24 themes in all. You'll find dozens of fiction and nonfiction books, ideas for hands-on activities, writing prompts, websites for kids, and interactive apps.

8. 103 Things to Do Before/During/After ReadingDive into this collection of interactive activities that build reading, writing, oral language, and creative thinking skills.

9. The Night Before the MuseumDay trips, vacations and special outings create special memories and great learning opportunities for families. Whether you're going to the zoo, the museum, or a state park, below are a few "stops" to make before your visit. (

10. How to Help Your Child with LD Have a Happy HolidayThe holiday season is a time for family togetherness, fun, and friendship. But children who struggle with social and behavioral problems can feel lonely and excluded during this happy time. This article gives you a dozen ways to help your child join the fun.

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