Ensure that each student is a passionate learner empowered with the academic and social skills to responsibly choose and excel in life pursuits.

7450 South Wolf Road
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 708-784-2013

8100 School Street
LaGrange, Illinois 60525
Phone: 708-246-4700

7450 South Wolf Road
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527
Phone: 708-246-3210

Mrs. Crist's Corner

Contact Information: jcrist@d107.org

2009-2010 Class Schedule

Our Class Mission
2009-2010

We, the people of Mrs. Crist’s class are here to learn, meet new friends, have fun and become successful in the future. We will do our best to accomplish our class mission by working hard, listening to everyone and being a role model. By working as a team we will be respectful, responsible and safe.

My name is Mrs. Julie Crist and I teach fourth grade at Pleasantdale Elementary. This is my fourteenth year teaching and my sixth year at Pleasantdale. I have also taught second grade for 6 years and in a multiage second/third grade class for Lyons School District #103. I graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana and I have a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from National Louis University.

I am looking forward to helping each and every student thrive in this classroom. I look forward to all the “firsts” that they will experience this year—the first time they read a book that really sparks their thinking, the first time I get to see wonder, awe and excitement in their eyes, the first time they share about their dreams, strengths, challenges and goals. I strive to get to know your child as an individual and help them to identify his/her passions. Our classroom is structured to be an inviting place where we are not afraid to take risks and open the door to learning.

As many of you know, I too, am a parent. I have a six year old son, Brian, a 4 year old daughter, Ellie, and a 2 year old daughter, Emma. I know what it means to want the world for them. I also know that as a teacher I simply cannot know everything there is to know about what makes them “tick.” I need you. Together, with your kids, we are partners in this educational adventure. Please know that an active role in your child’s education is vital to his/her success. I welcome visitors, helpers, ideas, advice and just about anything else you have to offer! Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation. I know that we will be fabulous partners for your child’s educational journey through fourth grade.

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