Important Dates . . .
September 1 -- 3rd Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
September 3 -- 4th/5th Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
September 4 -- Book orders due
September 7 -- Labor Day -- No School
September 22 -- Early Dismissal
Welcome to the beginning of another new and exciting year! By this week, your child should be bringing in a healthy snack to school each day. Also, I would like each child to have an appropriate silent reading book to keep in their desk for a daily silent reading time.
This week our class began with earning "Classroom Cash”. A student can earn a dollar by showing good behavior, good classroom performance, remembering to get a signature when needed, showing good character, following directions, etc. They will be able to buy rewards and special prizes. They are able to pick out of a prize bin on Friday afternoons. Donations throughout the year for stickers, pencils, and other items of interest are always appreciated!
Curriculum Night is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st for 3rd graders and Thursday, September 3rd for 4th graders, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. This is a very important evening that will highlight some important classroom information. After being dismissed from the gym, please come to my room versus the homeroom. I hope you can make it! If you need to contact me, the easiest way is through email – jkrasno@ccsd66.org
How to keep up with the right blog! We are into the second week of school now and you are probably wondering, "What blog should I read?" Here is the answer to your question: "Mrs. Krasnodebski's Blog" - for most academic classes. "Mrs. Beseth's Blog" - if your child is in her math class. "Mrs. Cushing's Blog" or "Miss Pellin's Blog" - mainly referring to the class events like parties and the such. Does that begin to help you out? If not please email me.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
New Autism Language Center
NEW AUTISM LANGUAGE CENTER, BY YOUR SIDE, OPENS IN BURR RIDGE ON OCTOBER 5TH
Facility features a unique “home” design and four comprehensive language programs
Burr Ridge, IL — BY YOUR SIDE, a unique speech and language therapy center, dedicated to providing speech and language therapy to children and young adults with autism , will open October 5th in Burr Ridge. The center, led by Julie Martin, M.A., a licensed and certified speech language pathologist specializing in the area of autism, will head the center that teaches communication strategies and social skills to cope within the demands of everyday life. The floor plan of BY YOUR SIDE is set up to promote and create a natural environment, the first of it’s kind in the Chicagoland area. The center is made up of rooms found in a home with subtle accommodations (e.g. safety corners, visual/picture cues) to support the child with autism. The facility also includes instruction rooms which are specifically created for one on one teaching of skills in a room free of all stimuli. Language concepts, communication strategies and social skills are then taught within the activities of each of the “home” rooms. The center features a den, kitchen, play room, activity room, indoor playground, individual therapy rooms and quiet sensory room.
BY YOUR SIDE’s philosophy includes the belief that language is the foundation of all communication and is embedded in every facet of life. Communication is not restricted by time, place or person. Improvement of language skills is directly correlated to quality of life and ability to participate in its activities. These skills must be taught in a natural and relevant environment providing direct instruction and opportunities for generalization with a variety of communication partners.
BY YOUR SIDE offers four programming options to address the varying needs of the autism spectrum. Frequency and intensity of the program is unique to each individual and determined by the therapy team which includes the family as an important member of that team.
The Intensive Therapy program, ABA and verbal behavior, is intended for children or young adults who have behaviors that interfere with learning. The program will focus on teaching an array of functional skills to help increase language, play and socialization within the demands of everyday life.
The Language Builder program is created to teach fundamental language and communication skills to allow the child to have foundational knowledge to cope and communicate in academic and social routines using a combination of individual and group therapy.
The Augmentative Communication program is intended for children and young adults who currently have access to communication devices but are not realizing the full potential of the device.
The Social Circles program is intended for children and young adults who have adequate language skills but have difficulty navigating through conversation and social interactions.
BY YOUR SIDE’s carefully developed setting paired with a well-cultivated team consisting of many qualified and devoted professionals, promises to deliver winning results. Individuals enrolled in the center’s unique programs will receive one on one nurturing from an experienced and committed staff of therapists.
Julie Martin M.A. is a licensed and certified speech language pathologist specializing in the area of autism. With over 8 years of working with students with moderate to severe autism ranging in ages from 4 years to 19 years, she has experience in a variety of therapy models and techniques including ABA, discreet trial, verbal behavior, PECS, Greenspan’s Floortime, and structured teaching. She has a passion for literacy and its ability to enrich language and communication skills. She has experience with a variety of types and forms of augmentative and alternative communication including sign language, literacy, static and dynamic displays. She has spent the last five years developing the speech and language program at the Autism Comprehensive Educational program at Elim Christian Services. In addition to her responsibilities as speech language pathologist she was an active member of the literacy committees of both ACE and Elim Christian Services. She presented at the Illinois Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA) annual conference. Julie was invited to present her therapy model as a best practice philosophy to the Illinois State Board of Education conference for non-public schools which was enthusiastically received. Julie has dedicated the last five years of her profession to developing therapy delivery models and methods that improve the language and communication skills of students with autism.
Laura O’Rourke holds a Master of Science degree in special education and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has over 10 years of experience working with children and has worked as a behavior therapist with children who have autism since 2002. Her primary experience is with challenging behaviors and Applied Behavioral Analysis. She has also received training in TEACCH, Floortime, discreet trial training, and PECS. Laura has experience as a home ABA consultant. Laura has worked closely with speech language pathologists over the past four years to create programs that address both the behavior and communication needs present in children with autism.
With hours of operation 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, BY YOUR SIDE accommodates a variety of schedules. The enthusiasm and dedication of the BY YOUR SIDE staff, coupled with state of the art facilities and programs, create an ideal environment for optimal instruction and learning. The center is currently conducting complimentary in-home program evaluations ($225.00 value) through October 5th, 2009. The facility is located at 361 Frontage Road in Burr Ridge. For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please call 888-288-7667 or visit BY YOUR SIDE’s website at http://www.byyoursideautismcenter.com/.
Facility features a unique “home” design and four comprehensive language programs
Burr Ridge, IL — BY YOUR SIDE, a unique speech and language therapy center, dedicated to providing speech and language therapy to children and young adults with autism , will open October 5th in Burr Ridge. The center, led by Julie Martin, M.A., a licensed and certified speech language pathologist specializing in the area of autism, will head the center that teaches communication strategies and social skills to cope within the demands of everyday life. The floor plan of BY YOUR SIDE is set up to promote and create a natural environment, the first of it’s kind in the Chicagoland area. The center is made up of rooms found in a home with subtle accommodations (e.g. safety corners, visual/picture cues) to support the child with autism. The facility also includes instruction rooms which are specifically created for one on one teaching of skills in a room free of all stimuli. Language concepts, communication strategies and social skills are then taught within the activities of each of the “home” rooms. The center features a den, kitchen, play room, activity room, indoor playground, individual therapy rooms and quiet sensory room.
BY YOUR SIDE’s philosophy includes the belief that language is the foundation of all communication and is embedded in every facet of life. Communication is not restricted by time, place or person. Improvement of language skills is directly correlated to quality of life and ability to participate in its activities. These skills must be taught in a natural and relevant environment providing direct instruction and opportunities for generalization with a variety of communication partners.
BY YOUR SIDE offers four programming options to address the varying needs of the autism spectrum. Frequency and intensity of the program is unique to each individual and determined by the therapy team which includes the family as an important member of that team.
The Intensive Therapy program, ABA and verbal behavior, is intended for children or young adults who have behaviors that interfere with learning. The program will focus on teaching an array of functional skills to help increase language, play and socialization within the demands of everyday life.
The Language Builder program is created to teach fundamental language and communication skills to allow the child to have foundational knowledge to cope and communicate in academic and social routines using a combination of individual and group therapy.
The Augmentative Communication program is intended for children and young adults who currently have access to communication devices but are not realizing the full potential of the device.
The Social Circles program is intended for children and young adults who have adequate language skills but have difficulty navigating through conversation and social interactions.
BY YOUR SIDE’s carefully developed setting paired with a well-cultivated team consisting of many qualified and devoted professionals, promises to deliver winning results. Individuals enrolled in the center’s unique programs will receive one on one nurturing from an experienced and committed staff of therapists.
Julie Martin M.A. is a licensed and certified speech language pathologist specializing in the area of autism. With over 8 years of working with students with moderate to severe autism ranging in ages from 4 years to 19 years, she has experience in a variety of therapy models and techniques including ABA, discreet trial, verbal behavior, PECS, Greenspan’s Floortime, and structured teaching. She has a passion for literacy and its ability to enrich language and communication skills. She has experience with a variety of types and forms of augmentative and alternative communication including sign language, literacy, static and dynamic displays. She has spent the last five years developing the speech and language program at the Autism Comprehensive Educational program at Elim Christian Services. In addition to her responsibilities as speech language pathologist she was an active member of the literacy committees of both ACE and Elim Christian Services. She presented at the Illinois Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA) annual conference. Julie was invited to present her therapy model as a best practice philosophy to the Illinois State Board of Education conference for non-public schools which was enthusiastically received. Julie has dedicated the last five years of her profession to developing therapy delivery models and methods that improve the language and communication skills of students with autism.
Laura O’Rourke holds a Master of Science degree in special education and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has over 10 years of experience working with children and has worked as a behavior therapist with children who have autism since 2002. Her primary experience is with challenging behaviors and Applied Behavioral Analysis. She has also received training in TEACCH, Floortime, discreet trial training, and PECS. Laura has experience as a home ABA consultant. Laura has worked closely with speech language pathologists over the past four years to create programs that address both the behavior and communication needs present in children with autism.
With hours of operation 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, BY YOUR SIDE accommodates a variety of schedules. The enthusiasm and dedication of the BY YOUR SIDE staff, coupled with state of the art facilities and programs, create an ideal environment for optimal instruction and learning. The center is currently conducting complimentary in-home program evaluations ($225.00 value) through October 5th, 2009. The facility is located at 361 Frontage Road in Burr Ridge. For more information or to schedule an evaluation, please call 888-288-7667 or visit BY YOUR SIDE’s website at http://www.byyoursideautismcenter.com/.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Welcome! August 2009
Welcome!I hope everyone had a wonderful summer! I am happy to be coming back and are ready for a great year. I would like to welcome those students who are returning and those who are new with us this year. I am thrilled to announced that your child will also be working with Mrs. Micek, who had assisted in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at both Elizabeth Ide and Prairieview schools over the last 10 years; so, she comes with a wealth of knowledge!
We are all looking forward to working with your child and helping him/her to achieve at his/her full potential. I will be discussing your child's academic history with his/her classroom teachers in preparation for the upcoming year. The parent-teacher relationship is vital to your child's success in school. By working together, we can help your child have a very fulfilling learning experience.
We hope to see you at the Open House on Monday, August 24th . My classroom is located in the 4th grade wing on the second floor. Please come by between 9am and 11am to check out your new classrooms and your new teachers. Please bring all classroom supplies with you at this time. All of your supplies should be labeled with your name.
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Mrs. Krasnodebski may be reached during school hours at (630) 783-5068. You may leave a voice mail message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. I may also be reached at my respective e-mail address: jkrasno@ccsd66.org . I tend to be able to respond more quickly when sent a email. Throughout the year, I will communicate with the home through notes in the assignment notebook, my blog, telephone calls, progress reports, school newsletters and report cards. I will also be available for parent-teacher conferences, as they are needed.
My teaching is based on the premise that all students can learn, despite any obstacles in their path. For that reason, our students receive instruction and support both in the resource room and in the general education classroom. Your child will receive an educational program that encompasses the goals and instructional strategies outlined in his/her Individualized Education Program (IEP). We will work very hard to help your child complete all of his/her goals and objectives. If you have any questions regarding your child's academic performance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
My room is a classroom like all of the rest. In order to function, it must have rules and policies that ensure fair treatment for teachers and students alike. The specific rules and consequences of our classroom will be established as a class and signed within the first few weeks. If you have any questions regarding the rules, I will be happy to answer any of your questions. Once again, I would like to welcome everyone back from summer vacation. The 2009-2010 school year is going to be a great experience for your child! I would like to thank you in advance for your support and commitment throughout the year.
Best Wishes,
Mrs. Krasnodebski
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