
Mrs. Crist's Corner

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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What's Happening in 4C?
LA- We've finished There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom and are going to do a book report, powerpoint style!
Math- Variables and Inequalitities--here we come! Also, be ready to revisit any topic that you feel you need more work on. We are going back in time!
Social Studies- State project work, work and more work!
Science/Health- Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs--What they do to our bodies and why NOT to use them!!
Click here for Scientific Method Project Packet
Click here math links!
Click here for State Games Click here for State Informational Sites
Click here for State Songs/Chants
East Capital Hints South Capital Hints Midwest Capital Hints West Capital Hints
4th Grade State Project 
Letter Home
Fact Sheet
Listing Sources
Attraction Summaries
Project Layout
Things to Include on your Maps
Mapmaking Hints
Rubrics
Oral Presentation Rubric
UPCOMING EVENTS: MAY and JUNE 
May 3-7: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4 and 5: GATES testing in Language Arts
May 7: Grade 4 and 5 Music Ice Cream Social
May 7: State Maps Due
May 9: Mother's Day--Did you get your mom something?
May 13: Teacher Switch Day with Grades 4 and 5
May 14: State Attractions and Suitcase due
May 17-21: Tour Guide Presentations
May 18: Spring Concert Grades 3 and 4 7:00pm
May 21: Battle of the Books 2:00pm
May 25: State Fair and Feast-
May 27: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 9:15
May 27: Dr. Bryant visits 1:00pm
May 27: Grades 3 and 4 Awards Assembly
May 28: Field Day/Half Day
May 31: Memorial Day--No School
June 1: 4th Grade End of the Year Party 1:30-3:00
June 2: Moving Up Ceremony for Grades 4-7 and Middle School--AM
June 3: Report Cards Issued/Last Day of School!!!

HAPPY SUMMER--I'll miss you!
Golden Ticket Count: 27 Individual tickets and 4 class ticket. TOTAL =107 tickets! We earned our popcorn party!
Ready for Round 2?
7 rollover from round 1
20 individual tickets
5 Class tickets
updated 5/07/10