Third Grade

Our third grade teachers are Mrs. Amy Davenport and Mrs. Katie Howard. They are assisted by Mrs. Betsy Godwin.

Core Subjects & Specials

In Third Grade, our core subjects are Math, Language Arts, Reading, Spelling, Religion, Science and Social Studies. Our students also have weekly classes in Art, Computer, Library, Music, and PE.

Math

Students in First Grade through Fifth Grade learn math using the Savvas enVisions Mathematics program and curriculum. Our faculty researched multiple math programs and selected Savvas Experience Math for the program's ability to deepen understanding of math concepts, develop real world applications and connections, and develop math vocabulary. The faculty was particularly impressed with how the program spiraled through each grade level and prepared them for advanced Mathematics in middle school and beyond.

Read more about Savvas enVision Mathematics here.

Timed fact tests for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division will be given weekly.

Reading/English/Spelling

English focuses on parts of speech and writing, using the 6+1 Traits of Writing Program.

Stories are read in class. Comprehension and vocabulary are tested. Novels are read aloud to the class daily.

Students continue using the Accelerated Reader (AR) program in Third Grade. Students are to read 500 pages each marking period.

Weekly spelling lists will focus on rules and patterns. A test is given each Friday.

Religion

Celebrating our faith is integrated into everything we do at Saint Peter Catholic School. We attend Mass weekly on Wednesdays. Religion is taught by Mrs. Harris for 30 minutes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. However, all of our teachers keep Jesus at the center of their classroom.
In Religion Class, Third Grade students will:

Grow in faith
Learn stories from the Bible, understand God's laws, serve Jesus and others, learn about the saints, pray the Rosary, and participate in Mass.
Have 5th grade prayer partners and attend weekly Mass with them

Third Grade is a year of emphasizing growing student independence. Part of this is bringing canned goods to make soup for the JOY Soup Kitchen in Greenville each Thursday, a tradition going back 25 years.

Beyond the Classroom

Students in Third Grade have outdoor recess each morning and afternoon. Physical activity is so important! We also supplement learning through special projects and field trips.

We also have several celebrations through the year for various holidays and an End of the Year Party. We do not have a Halloween Party because of our school's massive and fabulous Halloween Carnival.

Third Grade students get to participate in what we call NUT Days (No Uniform Today) each month during the year. Students also get to have an extra NUT Day during their birthday month.

Other activities the students get to enjoy include service projects, the Scholastic Book Fairs, Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Catholic Schools Week, Spirit Week in February and Field Day in May.