Mrs. Dawn Dion - 3rd Grade
As the mother of a St. Odilo graduate, a proud St. Odilo Alumnae, and teacher, it is my pleasure towelcome you to St. Odilo School! There are many things that make St. Odilo School special, but what sets
us apart is our small size and welcoming climate.
Third grade is a year of transition, which crosses the line from primary to intermediate grades. One of the most exciting things about third grade is learning multiplication and division. Third graders also read a
wider range of literature genres, and learn about figurative language. Reading for content is a skill we improve, particularly in science and social studies. And as always, we learn new prayers, bible stories, and
Church teachings. In addition to improving their reading and math skills, and learning about the world around them and their faith, third graders become responsible for daily homework, long-term projects, and
learning to solve problems on their own. Organization, responsibility, and getting along with others are an important part of this year of growth. By the end of the year, third graders aren't “little kids” anymore!
In choosing St. Odilo School for your family, you become part of a community that takes great pride in nurturing it's students and watching them grow into fine young adults.
Mrs. Dawn Dion
Dawn (Hurley) Dion is a proud St. Odilo alumnae! She received her BA in Liberal/Performing Arts from Barat College in Lake Forest. She received her Elementary Education certification, as well as her M.Ed. in Administration/Curriculum & Instruction from Loyola University. She has many years of classroom experience in both public and private schools, but none so welcoming and rewarding as St. Odilo.
Mrs. Dion understands that children grow in environments where they feel safe and cherished. She tries to treat her students the way she would like her own child to be treated in school. “When children know that school is a place of warmth and acceptance, they are more confident and eager to learn.”
us apart is our small size and welcoming climate.
Third grade is a year of transition, which crosses the line from primary to intermediate grades. One of the most exciting things about third grade is learning multiplication and division. Third graders also read a
wider range of literature genres, and learn about figurative language. Reading for content is a skill we improve, particularly in science and social studies. And as always, we learn new prayers, bible stories, and
Church teachings. In addition to improving their reading and math skills, and learning about the world around them and their faith, third graders become responsible for daily homework, long-term projects, and
learning to solve problems on their own. Organization, responsibility, and getting along with others are an important part of this year of growth. By the end of the year, third graders aren't “little kids” anymore!
In choosing St. Odilo School for your family, you become part of a community that takes great pride in nurturing it's students and watching them grow into fine young adults.
Mrs. Dawn Dion
Dawn (Hurley) Dion is a proud St. Odilo alumnae! She received her BA in Liberal/Performing Arts from Barat College in Lake Forest. She received her Elementary Education certification, as well as her M.Ed. in Administration/Curriculum & Instruction from Loyola University. She has many years of classroom experience in both public and private schools, but none so welcoming and rewarding as St. Odilo.
Mrs. Dion understands that children grow in environments where they feel safe and cherished. She tries to treat her students the way she would like her own child to be treated in school. “When children know that school is a place of warmth and acceptance, they are more confident and eager to learn.”
