3rd grade supply list

2 containers Baby Wipes
3 wide-ruled composition books (not black/white) 3 different colors
2 boxes Kleenex/tissues
3 ring binder, at least 2” rings (trappers, Velcro, zipper, Velcro flaps ok)
2 sets subject dividers (10 total)
Wide ruled loose leaf paper
2 blue ballpoint pens, 2 red pens, 1 pink eraser
1 box sharpened  #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils)
12” ruler w/metric and U.S. customary markings (wooden)
10 non-permanent, non-scented markers (classic colors)
1 package of 8 colored pencils
1 pocket folder, 3 hole punched
8”X10’ sturdy zipper bag (must hold all supplies)
1 pair school scissors (max. length 6 1/2”)
1 box of crayons
3 reams of 8 ½ X 11 white copier paper
2 packs 4x6 index cards
2 highlighters (1 yellow/1 orange)
No pencil sharpeners

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3rd Grade Website Summer Assignment

Reading
Of the three books that you read from the books listed above, write a brief summary about each in a journal.
 
Journal Writing
Write about, and Illustrate, summer events and special moments.
 
Math
Practice multiplication and division Facts with flash cards. 
 
3rd Grade supply Wish list
Colored Construction Paper
Reams of White Copy Paper
Erasable Markers

ROWING THE BOAT TO 4TH GRADE!

In my 3rd Grade classroom I like to make learning exciting and enjoyable for my students. In my lessons, I use a hands-on, collaborative approach in order to help students build off of their prior knowledge and to help them explore our topics in depth. 3rd Grade is a very important year for developing and strengthening skills in language arts and math. Our language arts curriculum is closely aligned to the Common Core standards, and encompasses reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary. To strengthen reading comprehension, we practice close reading techniques with a variety of genres, including literature and informational texts. Students learn to identify various literary techniques such as author’s purpose, cause and effect, etc. in their reading, and they practice integrating these same techniques into their own writing. We also focus on developing and strengthening skills in grammar and vocabulary.

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Our Envision Math curriculum is also based on the Common Core standards, and helps students develop a strong foundation in mathematical thinking and problem solving skills, geometry, measurements and data, algebraic expressions, etc. Our science and social studies curricula are based on Common Core and CA State Standards as well. In social studies, we cover a variety of topics such as mapping skills, community and governmental organization and function, history of our local area, and Native American history. Our science curriculum focuses on topics in physical science, life science, and earth science. Throughout the year, we do a variety of hands-on activities and labs, and we have the opportunity to use our school’s Science Lab for our experiments. Students also attend religion class each day. Our religion program strives to help our students develop an understanding of the Catholic faith and to become Christian leaders for our school and community. Our 3rd grade core curriculum is supplemented with enrichment programs, including music, P.E., computer lab, and Gateway to Art.

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                                           Ms. Ayala
​                                 3rd Grade Teacher

I hold a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Education and a Life-Clear Multiple-Subjects Credential from California State University, Los Angeles, with an emphasis on Bilingual and Cross-Cultural Education, as well as a CA Catechist Certificate from Notre Dame University. I have taught Pre-School through 5th Grade in a self-contained classroom, and I have tutored Pre-Schoolers through Adult Learners in Multiple-Subjects, English as a Second Language, and Spanish Language Curriculum. I have served as a Mentor Teacher, Annual Multi-Cultural Event Coordinator, Multi-Media Religious Education Coordinator, and Grade-Level Chairperson. I was fortunate enough to receive recognition as Teacher of the Year midway through my career. My former Pastor expressed the following about me, "I am a woman of Faith who understands the value of a Catholic Education. My children benefited from this type of environment, and I give back by sharing my many gifts and talents as a teacher." ~ Fr. Charles Ramirez. I also feel Blessed  that my daughter is serving as an Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist in the Jesuit university: Seattle University! In the 2016-17 school year, I was humbled and honored to receive the Eddy Award for Excellence in Education/SJS Teacher of the Year recognition. I feel that I share this award with the outstanding team of educators, staff, and community here at St. Jerome as well as my children. I look forward to the new, fruitful years ahead with the vibrant and talented members of the school and church community who are an amazing Team!