3rd Grade

Welcome to Third Grade, where we will discover new knowledge all year. 

Here in Third Grade, you will learn multiplication and division in math! It is so fun to learn something new for the first time. We will also learn about area, fractions, graphs, and so much more.

In Science, we will learn about the Earth’s spheres; the atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. We also learn how to conduct investigations and experiments. Other topics will include how light and sound travel, plant and animal structures and functions, and how plants and animals are interdependent.

You will learn about Arizona’s history in Social Studies and all about the United States government and what it means to be a global citizen. 

During Reading, we will continue building on our syllable types and learning to read longer/harder words. We get to read some AWESOME stories while gaining all the necessary skills to be a strong reader. Such as point of view, text features, figurative language, and text structure. With many more!!! As for writing, well, we will honestly write in EVERY subject so you will have a lot of practice. We will write three different types of writing pieces. We write narratives, opinions, and informative reports. We will even learn how to write in cursive!

The third-grade team can’t wait to share this learning journey with you.

 

1-2 Pocket plastic folder

2-Composition Notebooks

1-Pair 5" scissors 

1-Box of colored pencils

OR 1 - Package of crayons

1-ruler with inches and centimeter

1-Package 8 count markers

1-Pair Headphones or Earbuds

3-Spiral Notebooks

1-Package of Highlighters

 

Things to share with the class

1-Package of glue sticks

2-Box of tissues 

2-Package pencil top erasers 

2-Package of #2 pencils 

1-Package thin dry-erase markers

1-Package thick dry-erase markers

1-Ream of copy paper

 

Math

• Understand place value
• Fluently add and subtract within 100
• Skip count by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s
• Recognize equal groups and arrays
• Ability to partition shapes into equal shares
• Tell and write time using digital and analog clocks to the nearest 5 minutes
• Represent whole numbers on a number line
• Use addition and subtraction to solve one-step word problems; represent the word problem with an equation using a symbol for the unknown

Reading

• Determine the central message, lesson, or moral from a text
• Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges
• Understand the differing points of view of characters
• Use the information gained from illustrations and the text features to demonstrate an understanding of characters, setting, and plot
• Identify and explain the main topic of a text

Reading/Writing Foundations

• Be able to read and write one and two-syllable words
• Identify and apply all six syllable types in both reading and writing

Writing

• Write an opinion piece that clearly states an opinion and reasons that support that opinion; including an introduction, linking words, and a conclusion
• Write informative/explanatory texts that include an introduction, facts to develop points, and a conclusion
• Write narratives that recount an event with details that describe actions, thoughts, or feelings, and provide a sense of closure

Mrs. Sarah Dressman

Welcome to third grade! My name is Sarah Dressman and I am so excited about being your teacher this year at Greenbrier.

I attended Northern Arizona University for my B.A. I was born and raised in Arizona and I attended all Deer Valley District Schools from kindergarten to high school.

I have 2 amazing children and 2 incredible stepchildren. We love to travel to Puerto Penasco on school vacations. We spend a lot of time at baseball games.

I started at Greenbrier in 2013, and I have taught 2nd, 3rd and 5th grade.  I look forward to learning and working together and I am excited to see you in the classroom.

P.S. Third grade is the best!

Email: sarah.dressman@dvusd.org

Phone number: 602-467-5562

 

Mrs. Susan Peters

Welcome to Third Grade! I'm Susan Peters, and I'm thrilled to be back with the third-grade team at Greenbrier! As a Deer Valley schools graduate myself, I understand the importance of a strong educational foundation. I earned my degree from Arizona State University and gained valuable experience working with children at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix before becoming a teacher. I've taught several grade levels, but third grade holds a special place in my heart. I believe in open communication with parents and am committed to working together to support your child's success. I have three grown children and two dogs, so I understand the joys and challenges of parenthood! I'm excited to partner with you and create a wonderful third-grade experience for your child.

Email: Susan.Peters@dvusd.org

Phone: 602-467-5566

 

 

Ms. April Woodward

Welcome to third grade! My name is April Woodward and I am so excited about being your teacher this year at Greenbrier.

I am originally from Michigan and attended Michigan State University for my B.S. and the University of Missouri-Columbia for my M.S.

I moved to Arizona to work for Arizona Game and Fish where I was a Wildlife Biologist and studied the endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher for 5 years. I have three wonderful children, all of whom attended Greenbrier from preschool through the sixth grade.

I have been a third grade teacher here at Greenbrier since 2020 and have worked at Greenbier in various positions since 2014. I look forward to learning and working together and I am excited to see you in the classroom.

Third grade is a wonderful place to be!

Email: april.woodward@dvusd.org

Phone number: 602-467-5561