From the Principal PARCC testing is just about finished as there are a few individual make up tests that will be completed this week. The students in third, fourth, and fifth grades worked really hard over the last two weeks to make sure that these assessments were completed to the best of their ability, and the staff did an excellent job preparing the students so that they had a chance to be successful on these tests. Results from PARCC will be released later this summer. Thank you to Mrs. Novotny and Mrs. Frattinger for presenting a terrific chorus program, “Home on the Range” last week. Thanks to all the 2nd & 3rd grade students who spent much time and effort practicing for this special program. DuJardin has some very talented chorus members, which were showcased at two great performances last Thursday. Thank you also to Miss Maksimuk and her 3rd grade scenery crew for some wonderful and creative “Range” scenery. Enjoy the pictures in the journal of the students performing. A notice to parents and students there will not be school on Friday, May 6th. This day is scheduled as a teacher work day. On this day teachers will be analyzing data and determining student growth in regards to our school improvement goals, working on student placement for the 2016-2017 school year, and ordering materials for the upcoming year.

We are working in conjunction with the Bloomingdale Police Department to keep our schools safe. The

Bloomingdale Police Department was here in the fall as the staff practiced an emergency response drill that required an interior hard lockdown procedure. Practicing emergency response procedures are an annual requirement mandated by the state. We continue to encourage on duty police officers to walk our building and grounds at any time during the day to make their presence be known and so that they can become familiar with the staff, students, classrooms, and layout of our facilities. So don’t be alarmed if you spot a police officer or police car on school property. We hope this becomes a regular occurrence as we welcome this opportunity to meet and greet our community’s first responders. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the DuJardin PTO for a terrific year of fundraising and for sponsoring so many fun and exciting school events and assemblies for all of our children. The PTO is looking to

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.

MR. MARK J. DWYER

Principal mdwyer@sd13.org

MRS. STACY JOHNSTON

Assistant Principal

sjohnston@sd13.org

DuJardin Elementary School

www.sd13.org

Jaguar Journal

fund a new digital school sign. More information and details on this project to come. Many THANKS to our president, Cynthia Hunn, vice president, Elizabeth Threadgill, secretary, Jennifer Okun, treasurer, Tina Piemonte, and our teacher representative, Peggy Schmuldt for their service to DuJardin School all year long. They are an AWESOME and DEDICATED group of WONDERFUL people to work with!

Wednesday, April 27th - incoming kindergarten students and their parents will be visiting the school at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. to learn about the kindergarten program and participate in classroom activities.

Wednesday, April 27th – 7:00 p.m. - 5th Grade Beginner Band concert at Westfield School Friday, May 6th – Teacher Work Day – No School Monday, May 9th – 7:00 p.m. 5th grade students and parents will visit Westfield for Transition Night. Thursday, May 12 – 6:45-8:15 – Portfolio Night & Bake Sale Friday, May 20th – Field Day

JAGUARS OF THE WEEK

April 15, 2016

Registration sheets are attached for the summer camps at Westfield:

Soccer Camp – Incoming 1st – 4th Grade Basketball Camp – Incoming 3rd - 6th Grade

Thanks Mrs. Hilden (Giffin), Westfield Wellness

Teacher/Coach

Field Day Volunteers

It’s A Fun Day!

We are in need of many more volunteers for Field Day on Friday, May 20th. This is our annual end-of-the year outdoor day of fun. The kids participate in many activities throughout the day. It is a great day to spend with your child(ren). A lunch consisting of cheese pizza, chips, ice cream, and bottled water will be provided by the PTO. If you are interested in helping please call Fred Allman at 630-894-9200 or email him at fallman@sd13.org The Field Day rain date is Monday, May 23rd.

Ordering Procedure for 2016-2017

School supplies for the 2016-2017 school year will be ordered online and shipped directly to your home! Informational sheets with instructions are attached to the journal today. Online ordering will be available on May 1st. Shipping will be free if your order totals $50.00 or more. Any questions? Please call Kathy Hocuk at 630-980-4163.

I hope all parents are planning to attend Portfolio Night on Thursday, May 12th from 6:45-8:15 p.m. Our teachers and students look forward to this special event during which students share samples of their work from the school year with their parents.

Our 5th Graders will be running their annual Portfolio Night Fundraising Bake Sale! Plan on purchasing some treats to take home!!

Bloomingdale Education

Foundation

Please see the attached flyer regarding the Bloomingdale Education Foundation’s Wine and Beer Tasting event scheduled for Friday, April 29th at the Scottish Rite. All proceeds from this event benefit D13 students.

2016-2017

Bloomingdale School District 13

Westfield Middle School will be holding an Open House on Monday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. for incoming fifth graders and their parents. Please join Westfield’s Principal, Assistant Principal, Guidance Counselor, P.E. and Drama/Speech teachers, and Student-Teacher-Parent (STP) Organization President for an introduction to and tour of Westfield. In addition, you’ll get information about P.E. at Westfield, and will have the opportunity to buy books at the book fair and to purchase Westfield Spirit Wear. We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, May 18th

Wear your favorite sports jersey to school! $.25 to participate

Please see the attached flyer for more

information. Sponsored by:

The 1st Grade Classes

April/May 2016

DJ Newsletter Attached to the journal today!

Feed a Furry Friend

Food Drive

May 2 - 13

What a great turnout at the

DuJardin skating party

190 skaters!!!

Check out some great pictures on

the next page!

DuJardin School

2016

First Grade

Calendar

Wednesday, April 27

Kindergarten Visitation

9:30 am & 1:30 pm

Monday, May 2

Breakfast with

Teachers

Friday, May 6

Teacher Work Day

No School

Thursday, May 12

Portfolio Night

&

Bake Sale

6:45-8:15 pm

March PTO Minutes

are attached to

today’s journal.

Co-Presidents Vice President Treasure Secretary Cynthia Hunn Elizabeth Threadgill Tina Piemonte Jennifer Okun

Nominations for 2016-2017 PTO Board Mrs. Jill Shannon and Mrs. Tina Piemonte – Treasurer

Mrs. Rebecca MacKay – Vice President

Board Positions Available for 2016-2017… The nominees

listed above will be voted upon at the next upcoming PTO Meeting, May 10th. Cynthia Hunn, President and Jennifer Okun, Secretary will remain in their elected positions for the upcoming year. If anyone else is interested in running for any of the elected positions, please contact Cynthia Hunn cynhunn@sbcglobal.net. Or 630-894-2773. All are welcome to attend! Breakfast with Teachers

Teacher Appreciation Week begins with a “Breakfast with Teachers” on Monday, May 2nd. Our PTO will provide all of the children and teachers with a breakfast together. Kindergarten (both morning and afternoon sessions) will enjoy a special treat of a snack and chocolate milk at snack time. Any

parents interested in helping out that morning from 8:30-10:00 a.m.,

please contact Jennifer Kazan at 312-320-2366. Many other special events will happen during the week provided by our PTO to show our appreciation to our teachers. Please remember them in a special way this week.

DuJardin PTO will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair on May 10-12. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Donna Pochowicz at 630-351-8460. We will also need volunteers to help with the Book Fair on Portfolio Night on May 12th. The Book Fair schedule is attached.

5th Grade Bake Sale… Our 5th graders will be running their

annual Portfolio Night Fundraising Bake Sale on May 1st. Think about how you can support this great event! Proceeds are for the incoming kindergarten students. Come and be a part of the fun!!

DJ CALENDAR COUNTDOWN . . .

DATE

TIME

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Thursday,

April 21

9:30-10:30 a.m.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

11:55-12:45 p.m.

11:55-12:45 p.m.

3:30-4:15 p.m.

3:30-4:50 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

5th Gr. Band Day

Mousetrap Machine Assembly – Gr. K-2

Mousetrap Machine Assembly – Gr. 3-5

Hot Lunch – Rosati

Book Swap – Gym

TenMarks – Computer Lab

5th Gr. After School Band

Chess Club – Art Room

Friday,

April 22

9:35-11:45 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

2nd & 3rd Gr. Walking Field Trip – Westfield

5th Gr. Tech Club - IMC

Mad Science – Art Room

Monday,

April 25

11:55-12:45 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

MAP Testing Begins

Hot Lunch – Jersey Mike’s

Afterschool Stage Stars – Art Room

5th Gr. After School Band – Westfield

Young Rembrandts – Art Room

Tuesday,

April 26

11:55-12:45 p.m.

3:30-4:15 p.m.

3:30-4:15 p.m.

3:30-5:00 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Hot Lunch – Rosati – Gym

After School Tutoring – IMC

TenMarks – Computer Lab

Crossroads Kids Club – Band

4th Grade Book Club – Lit Room

Wednesday,

April 27

9:00-12:00 p.m.

9:30-10:15 a.m.

11:55-12:45 p.m.

1:30-2:15 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

5th Grade Robert Crown Field Trip

Kindergarten Visitation Day

Hot Lunch – Buona Beef

Kindergarten Visitation Day

Let’s Build It! – Art Room

Thursday,

April 28

11:55-12:45 p.m.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

3:30-4:15 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

5th Gr. Band Day

Hot Lunch – Rosati

5th Gr. Meets WF Staff – District Conference Room

Ten Marks – Computer Lab

Chess Club – Art Room

Friday,

April 29

11:55-12:25 p.m.

1:30-2:00 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

7:00-8:00 p.m.

5th Gr. Tech Club – IMC

Student Council Arbor Day Tree Planting

Mad Science – Art Room

Bloomingdale Education Foundation Event - Scottish Rite

BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 13

School Year Calendar 2016-2017 AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 O 4 8 9 10 11 12 X 6 7 8 9 4 X 11 12 13 14 4

(O O 17 18 19 3 12 13 14 15 16 5 17 18 SI 20 21 5 22 23 24 25 26 5 19 20 SI 22 23 5 24 25 26 27 28 5 29 30 31 3 26 27 28 29 30 5 31 1

11 21/32 19/51 NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY

M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL 1 2 3 T 4 1 2 2 N 3 4 5 6 4

7 8 9 10 11 5 5 6 7 8 9 5 9 10 11 12 � 5 14 15 SI 17 18 5 12 13 SI 15 16 5 X 17 SI 19 20 4 PT PT 23 X 25 0 19 20 21 22 23 0 23 24 25 26 27 5 28 29 30 3 26 27 28 29 30 0 30 31 2

17/68 12/80 20/100 FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL 1 2 3 3 1 2 O 2

6 7 8 9 10 5 X 7 8 9 10 4 3 4 5 6 7 5 13 14 SI 16 T 5 13 14 SI 16 17 5 10 11 12 13 N 4 X 21 22 23 24 4 20 21 22 23 24 5 17 18 19 20 21 5 27 28 2 27 28 29 30 31 0 24 25 26 27 28 5

19/119 16/135 19/154

MAY JUNE JULY M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL M T W TH F TTL 1 2 3 4 E 5 E E 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 E 6 7 8 9 1 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 SI 18 19 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 E 5 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 X 30 31 2 26 27 28 29 30 31 22/176 3/179

Legal School Holidays Calendar Legend Labor Day SEP 5 First day of class Aug. 17 Legal School Holidays X Columbus Day OCT 10 Last day of class (if

emergency days are used)

June

5

Institutes

O

Thanksgiving Day NOV 24 1st Tri

2nd Tri

3rd Tri

School Begins (

Christmas Day DEC 25 Attendance Days

55 58 66 School Ends )

New Year’s Day JAN 1 Institute Days 3 0 1 ½ Day (until 12 noon) �

M.L. King Day JAN 16 PT Conferences

2 Trimester Ends T

*President’s Day FEB 20 Total Days 179 Emergency Day E C. Pulaski Day MAR 6 P/T Conference PT Memorial Day MAY 29 School Improvement Day SI

*In lieu of Lincoln’s Birthday Non-Attendance Day N

BLOOMINGDALE ELEMENTARY DISTRICT 13 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2016-2017

TEACHER INSTITUTE DAYS (no students) Monday, 8/15 & Tuesday, 8/16 STUDENTS BEGIN SCHOOL (Full Day) Wednesday, 8/17 LABOR DAY (no school) Monday, 9/5 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 9/21 PM KDG. Meets at regular time TEACHER INSTITUTE DAY (no students) Friday, 10/7 COLUMBUS DAY (no school) Monday, 10/10 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 10/19 PM KDG. Meets at regular time SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 11/16 PM KDG. Meets at regular time FULL DAY PARENT CONFERENCE Monday, 11/21 & Tuesday, 11/22 (School not in session) NOT IN ATTENDANCE Wednesday, 11/23 THANKSGIVING DAY & FRIDAY (no school) Thursday, 11/24 Friday, 11/25 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 12/14 PM KDG Meets at regular time WINTER BREAK (no school) Monday, 12/19 thru Friday, 12/30 NOT IN ATTENDANCE Monday, 1/2 SCHOOL RESUMES Monday, 1/3 HALF-DAY INSERVICE (noon dismissal) Friday, 1/13 PM KDG. Meets at regular time MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’s BIRTHDAY (no school) Monday, 1/16 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 1/18 PM KDG. Meets at regular time SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 2/15 P.M. KDG. Meets at regular time PRESIDENT’S DAY (no school) Monday, 2/20 TEACHER INSTITUTE DAY (no students) Friday, 3/3 CASIMIR PULASKI DAY (no school) Monday, 3/6 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 3/15 P.M. KDG. Meets at regular time SPRING BREAK (no school) Monday, 3/27 thru Friday, 3/31 GOOD FRIDAY (no school) Friday, 4/14 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAY (1:40 dismissal) Wednesday, 5/17 P.M. KDG. Meets at regular time MEMORIAL DAY (no school) Monday, 5/29 SCHOOL CLOSES (Full Day) Friday, June 5* *Five emergency days have been built into the calendar. The Board of Education may adjust the last day of school according to the number of remaining emergency days. If no emergency days are used, school will be cancelled on Friday, May 5; Friday, May 26; Thursday, June 1; Friday, June 2 and Monday, June 5. The last day of school would be Wednesday, May 31.

Reading is a Super Power! (The following is taken from 8 Science-Backed Reasons to Read a (Real) Book

by Abigail Wise REALSIMPLE, 2016)

Here are 8 scientifically based reason to read (real) books according to Real Simple Home and Lifestyle Network (2016). According to the research presented, reading can improve your

health and happiness! Read the entire article by clicking here REALSIMPLE . Now that is SUPER!

Here are some excerpts from the article:

[Reading] increases intelligence. Children's books expose kids to 50 percent more words than prime time TV, or even a conversation between college graduates, according to a paper from the University of California, Berkeley. Exposure to that new vocabulary not only leads to higher score on reading tests, but also higher scores on general tests of intelligence. A quick tip: If you're looking for a power read, opt for a traditional book. Research suggests

that reading on a screen can slow you down by as much as 20 to 30 percent. Plus, it can boost your brain power. Not only does regular reading help make you smarter, but it can actually increase your brain power. Just like going for a jog exercises your cardiovascular system, reading regulary improves memory function by giving your brain a good work

out. Frequent brain exercise was able to lower mental decline by 32 percent, re-ports The Huffington Post.

Reading can make you more empathetic. Getting lost in a good read can make it easier for you to relate to others.

Flipping pages can help you understand what you're reading. The feel of paper pages under your fingertips provides your brain with some context, which can lead to a deeper understanding and better comprehension of the subject you're reading about, Wired reports.

DJ’s resource for classroom updates, ideas, books, and other

information related to reading.

By Karen Petelle & Sandy McGuckin

Reading is a Super Power continued…….. It may help fight Alzheimer's disease. Reading puts your brain to work, and that's a very good thing. Those who engage their brains through activities such as reading, chess, or

puzzles could be 2.5 times less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who spend their down time on less stimulating activities. Reading can help you relax. One 2009 study by Sussex University researchers showed that reading

may reduce stress by as much as 68 percent. Reading before bed can help you sleep. Creating a bedtime ritual, like reading before bed, signals to your body that it's time to wind down and go to sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic. That applies to kids too: Fifty-four percent of children sleep near a small screen, and clock 20 fewer minutes of shut-eye on average

because of it, according to research published in Pediatrics. Reading is contagious. Seventy-five percent of parents wish their children would read more for fun, and those who want to encourage their children to become bookworms can start by reading out loud at home. While most parents stop reading out loud after their children learn to do it on their own, a new

report from Scholastic suggests that reading out loud to kids throughout their elementary school years may inspire them to become frequent readers—meaning kids who read five to seven days per week for fun. More than 40 percent of frequent readers ages six through 10 were read to out loud at home, but only 13 percent of those who did not read often for fun were. Translation? Story time offers a good way to spark an interest in the hobby!

Kindergarten Letters from a Desperate Dog by Eileen Christelow This book, told from the perspective of a dog, is about

the problems between humans and pets, and how the

dog seeks advice on controlling its owner. Readers love

it because they can relate to the interactions between

pet and owner.

May I Bring A Friend? by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers This gentle, rhyming story about a boy who is a regular

visitor to the king and queen is sure to be one of your

favorites!

First Grade There Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Wilem This book is so much fun that readers will want to read

it over and over again, especially if they are able to

share parts with another reader.

Widget by Lyn Rossiter McFarland Widget, a homeless dog, wanders into a delightful

house filled with food and warm beds. The only prob-

lem is that the food and beds belong to six hostile cats.

Widget, a clever dog, convinces the cats that he fits in

by learning to meow and purr.

Second Grade Could You? Would You? by Trudy White This wonderful book allows children to imagine the

things they would do if they could. This is a story eve-

ryone can relate to, no matter his or her background.

A Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech Mr. Keene, an exuberant principal, loves his school so

much that he decides to have school every Saturday

and even during holidays and summer vacation. Find

out about Tillie’s creative plan to save her vacations.

Third Grade Mapping Penny’s World by Loreen Leedy Lisa’s class is learning how to make maps in school.

For a homework assignment, she decides to make a

map of her dog Penny’s world. This fun story will

also help your learn about the important features of

maps.

Half Magic by Edward Eager As if wizardry was not enough, our four main

characters take on multiple adventures with only

“half” the magical prowess they need from a found

coin. The kids devise clever ways to utilize the

coin’s capacity and the result is a very cool and cap-

tivating story.

Fourth Grade Crickwing by Janelle Cannon This is the story of an unfortunate cockroach named

Crickwing, Crickwing finds he has a talent for food

presentation: He is a food sculptor!

Homesick by Jean Fritz Celebrated children’s author Jean Fritz turns her eye

on her own childhood. Born in China of American

parents, young Jean feels torn between her home-

sickness for the America of her grandmother’s let-

ters and the devout love she feels for the Chinese

people and their culture.

Fifth Grade Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

The story is about Brian, 13, and how he manages to

survive 54 days in the Canadian wilderness after a

plane crash

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell Karana is a 12-year-old Native American who re-

fuses to abandon her 6-year-old brother when her

island, Ghalas-at (off the Southern California coast)

is evacuated .

Super Power Books!

Bring your gently used super power books to the next two BOOK SWAPS! Thursday, April 21 & Thursday

May 19, during the lunch hour.

We have always been fascinated with the idea of superpowers and what we could do if we had them. But if we could only choose one, which one would it be? Flying, reading minds, invisibility, super strength, predicting the future,

something else? Try writing about what your superpower would be. Then, ask family members to write down theirs and share them with each other.

If You Could Have One Superpower, What Would It Be?

Bloomingdale Education Foundation

Mission The Bloomingdale School District 13 Education Foundation is a non-profit, independent tax-exempt corporation, founded in 1998, to provide special opportunities and experiences for the children and staff of our district. Long term, the community cannot rely solely on traditional funding to ensure quality public education; private, supplemental support is required. The Foundation will raise and channel donations for creative and innovative projects that will benefit District 13.

Beer and Wine Tasting Event

*Come out and join us and support a good cause. Proceeds will support teacher grants and funds go directly to impact the students in the classroom!

Date: Friday, April 29th, 2016 Time: 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Place: Scottish Rite, 383 East Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL Donation: $50 per ticket, Includes tasting, hors d’oeuvres and desserts ($60 at the door)

Sponsorship Options:

• PLATINUM $500: Includes 6 tickets, name on signage & recognition at each table • GOLD $300: Includes 4 tickets, name on signage & recognition at each table • SILVER $150: Includes 2 ticket, name on signage & recognition at each table

*RSVP by calling 630-671-5035 or emailing foundation@sd13foundation.org before Friday, April 22nd.

Spring Book Fair 2016

The Spring Book Fair is scheduled for May 10, 11 and 12. It will be held in the IMC.

Each classroom is assigned a time which is listed below. This time will be your

IMC time for the week. There will be a Family Night on Thursday, May 12th during

Portfolio Night.

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

8:55 to 9:25 109 8:55 to 9:25 114

9:40 to 10:10 119 10:25 to 10:55 99A 9:40 to 10:10 110

10:25 to 10:55 100 11:10 to 11:40 118 10:25 to 10:55 122

10:55 to 11:25 120 10:55 to 11:25 123

11:25 to 11:55 116

1:40 to 2:10 105 1:40 to 2:10 107 1:05 to 1:35 104

2:15 to 2:45 102 2:15 to 2:45 113 1:40 to 2:10 103

2:45 to 3:15 99P 2:15 to 2:45 115

If you have any questions, please see your Lovable Library Lady.

Almost Home Foundation is in need of the following items:

• Wet cat food

• Dry cat food

• Kitten food

• Wet dog food

• Dry dog food

• Dry puppy food

Your donations are much appreciated as they will go

to homeless, lost, or abandoned animals; mostly dogs

and cats – when space or time has run out.

May 2-May 13, 2016

We are an all volunteer, registered, not-for-profit

501c3 charitable organization dedicated to rescuing

stray and abandoned cats and dogs.

For further information about our organization

please visit our website at:

www.almosthomefoundation.org

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Minutes Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Attendance: Cynthia Hunn, Elizabeth Threadgill, Tina Piemonte, Jennifer Okun, Mark Dwyer, Peggy Schmuldt, Jill Shannon, Jennifer Olinski, Loriann Gulik-Hoyle, Rebecca MacKay, Kris Moorman and Linda Korbel.

Meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m. Elizabeth Threadgill made a motion to approve 02/09/16 minutes. Seconded by Peggy Schmuldt.

Treasurer’s Report: Tina Piemonte Financial reports were provided at the meeting. Funds raised from Butterbraid are down from last year. Teacher certificates are due on April 1st. We have only received 4 so far this year.

Principal’s Report: Mark Dwyer Mr. Dwyer showed the PTO the Twitter chat our district staff was hosting regarding certain books read. Looking into having a Science Night Out assembly in early September next year in the evening. PARCC testing starts April 11th through April 18th – 9 assessments. Need to get Carol Rushton the calendar dates for next year, and the PTO registration packets and forms. PTO board positions opened for next year are Vice President and Treasurer. Talent show scheduled for March 23rd at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Teacher Representative Report: Peggy Schmuldt St. Jude’s Math-a-thon starts today and were passed out at the IMC. “Mouse Trap” assembly will be on April 21st.

Vice President’s Report: Elizabeth Threadgill

Meeting with Cherrydale representative this week.

President’s Report: Cynthia Hunn. Elizabeth Threadgill may take over spirit wear next year with the help of Jill Shannon. Next year’s hot lunches will only by on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We need additional parents to volunteer for hot lunches next year. PTO looking to put a committee together for the Jog-a-thon. PTO looking into auto payment for the PTO dues through PayPal. Next year’s Ice Cream Social will be held earlier from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. The next PTO meeting will be held in DuJardin’s IMC on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 7 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Okun, PTO Secretary