Welcome to third grade! We are so excited to begin our school year and to get to know your students. It is going to be a fabulous year.
Mrs. Arenson
This is my eleventh year teaching at Elementary South. In those 11 years I have taught both 2nd and 3rd grade. I attended Michigan State University for undergrad, go Spartans! I also received my master's in curriculum and instruction at DePaul and a second master's in administration. In my free time, I love spending time with my husband, our twin girls, our families, and our two amazing dogs. [email protected] 847-990-4851 |
Mrs. Brettner
This will be my first year teaching third grade but my 3rd year at Hawthorn Elementary South. I grew up in Illinois and also in Wisconsin where I attended University of Wisconsin Parkside for my undergraduate degree on a basketball scholarship. I attended National Louis University to obtain my teaching certificate in elementary education and masters degree . In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and coaching basketball. My husband and I are blessed to have two children, who also attend Elementary South and our dog Hooper. I have loved being apart of Hawthorn South and I look forward to a fantastic year! [email protected] 847-990-4841 |
Miss KrootThis is my second year teaching at Elementary South, and my third year of teaching. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, about 25 minutes north of the city! I attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and got my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education (Go Fighting Illini)! When I am not in the classroom, I love spending time with my family, reading, going on runs and cheering on Chicago sports teams, especially the Blackhawks and the Cubs! I loved being part of the Elementary South community last year and I am looking forward to another fantastic school year!
[email protected] 847-990-4843 |
Mrs. Preston
I grew up in Mundelein and attended Mundelein High School. I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and worked at a residential treatment center for teenage girls for two years. Then I went on to get my Master’s of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University. I worked in Mc Henry teaching first grade for five years and this is my 20th year teaching third grade at South. I love third grade! I have been married for 21 years and have a 12 year old son. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, riding my bike, taking walks especially along the lake front, shooting hoops with my son and husband and reading. [email protected] |
Mrs. Rayl
Hello, I’m Mrs. Rayl and I am excited to be starting my 29th year teaching at Hawthorn. I have taught 1st, 2nd and now 3rd grade in my career and love working in 3rd grade! I live in Mundelein with my husband and bulldog Bruce. Our 2 sons are both in LA. working and going to school. I love to watch sports, cook, exercise and read. [email protected] 847-990-4847 |
Miss Reilly
This is my fourth year at Elementary South teaching third grade. I grew up 25 minutes north of the city and I love being back in the Chicago suburbs. I attended Saint Louis University for undergrad, graduating from the College of Education and Public Service, go Billikens! I am currently finishing up my Master's at Northeastern Illinois University. When I am not in the classroom, I love playing sports, spending time with my family (especially my two sisters) and friends, reading, and cheering on all of Chicago's sports teams. I have loved being part of the Elementary South community and I am looking forward to another great school year! [email protected] 847-990-4848 |
Classroom Schedules:
Arenson:
8:50-9:30: Specials
Monday & Tuesday- Music with Mrs. Yeo
Thursday & Friday- Art with Ms. Krysa
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 P.E. with Mr. Church
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Brettner:
8:50-9:30: Specials (art, music, or P.E.)
*Split with other 3rd grade teachers
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 Specials (art, music, or P.E.)
*Split with other 3rd grade teachers
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Kroot:
8:50-9:30: Specials
Wednesday & Thursday- Art with Ms. Vogeler
Tuesday & Friday- Music with Mr. Messina
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 P.E. with Mr. Amos
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Preston:
8:50-9:30: Specials
Monday & Tuesday- Art with Ms. Krysa
Wednesday & Friday- Music with Mrs. Yeo
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 P.E. with Mrs. McFarlin
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Rayl:
8:50-9:30: P.E. with Mrs. Krajewski
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 Specials
Tuesday & Wednesday- Art with Ms. Vogeler
Monday & Thursday- Music with Mr. Messina
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Reilly:
8:50-9:30: P.E. with Miss Skala
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 Specials
Monday & Friday- Art with Ms. Vogeler
Tuesday & Wednesday- Music with Mr. Messina
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Arenson:
8:50-9:30: Specials
Monday & Tuesday- Music with Mrs. Yeo
Thursday & Friday- Art with Ms. Krysa
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 P.E. with Mr. Church
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Brettner:
8:50-9:30: Specials (art, music, or P.E.)
*Split with other 3rd grade teachers
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 Specials (art, music, or P.E.)
*Split with other 3rd grade teachers
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Kroot:
8:50-9:30: Specials
Wednesday & Thursday- Art with Ms. Vogeler
Tuesday & Friday- Music with Mr. Messina
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 P.E. with Mr. Amos
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Preston:
8:50-9:30: Specials
Monday & Tuesday- Art with Ms. Krysa
Wednesday & Friday- Music with Mrs. Yeo
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 P.E. with Mrs. McFarlin
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Rayl:
8:50-9:30: P.E. with Mrs. Krajewski
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 Specials
Tuesday & Wednesday- Art with Ms. Vogeler
Monday & Thursday- Music with Mr. Messina
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal
Reilly:
8:50-9:30: P.E. with Miss Skala
9:30-10:50: ELA
10:50-11:30 Specials
Monday & Friday- Art with Ms. Vogeler
Tuesday & Wednesday- Music with Mr. Messina
11:30-12:10: P.E. Writing
12:10-12:50: Recess/Lunch
12:50-1:30: Science and Social Studies
1:30-2:45: Math
2:45-2:55: Pack Up and Dismissal