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SCHOOL PHONE: (847) 984-8931

E-MAIL - kvandyke@dist50.net

Mrs. Van Dyke's Mission Statement

My mission is to inspire my students in every way that I can. I will work toward reaching the students in my classroom by tapping into their interests and prior knowledge. I will then act as a guide on their journey through third grade, leading them toward discovery and further exploration of ideas and topics. My students will love learning because they will see how much I love learning. They will have fun in my classroom and will view their school experiences in a different light than they have in the past. I will bridge their knowledge gained in third grade with real-life connections so that the students will continue their life-long journey through education.

I will actively listen to each student in my class and support them in every way possible. I will take genuine care and concern when they are worried, upset, frustrated, or angry about something and will work with them to figure out a solution. I will know my students’ interests, hobbies, hopes, and dreams so that I can tailor-fit my teaching to them.

I expect the very best from each student, not only academically, but also behaviorally and socially. I realize that it is up to me to teach my students techniques and steps to take in order to meet my expectations. We will work as a team to bring out the best in everyone in our classroom. I will empower the students in my class to be the best that they can be everyday.

Mrs. Van Dyke

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I Am A Teacher

I am a counselor and psychologist to a problem-filled child,
I am a police officer that controls a child gone wild.
I am a travel agent scheduling our trips for the year,
I am a confidante that wipes a crying child's tear.
I am a banker collecting money for a ton of different things,
I am a librarian showing adventures that a storybook brings.
I am a custodian that has to clean certain little messes,
I am a psychic that learns to know all that everybody only guesses.
I am a photographer keeping pictures of a child's yearly growth,
When mother and father are gone for the day, I become both.
I am a doctor that detects when a child is feeling sick,
I am a politician that must know the laws and recognize a trick.
I am a party planner for holidays to celebrate with all,
I am a decorator of a room, filling every wall.
I am a news reporter updating on our nation's current events,
I am a detective solving small mysteries and ending all suspense.
I am a clown and comedian that makes the children laugh,
I am a dietician assuring they have lunch or from mine I give them half.
When we seem to stray from values, I become a preacher,
But I'm proud to have to be these people because ...
I'm proud to say, "I am a teacher."

by
Stacy Bonino

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Last updated on October 19, 2010

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