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Third Grade

Welcome to Third Grade!

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Program Description

Dear Families,

Third grade is such a big year in your child’s elementary school experience. Students become much more independent this year as they will be expected to expand their previous knowledge in order to develop new conceptual understandings. Students will develop mathematical concepts such as place value, multiplication, division, fractions,  data, probability, and geometry. In Language Arts, students will engage in explicit and systematic word study and spelling instruction, continue to develop literacy skills, with an emphasis on reading texts with fluency, accuracy, and meaningful expression,  improve their penmanship in cursive, and utilize the writing process for many styles of writing.  As scientists, students will learn about animal adaptations, ecosystems and human impact, simple machines, the water cycle, and soil.  In Social Studies, students will learn about civics, economics, geography, and ancient civilizations.

We look forward to a marvelous school year!

The Third Grade Team

Third Grade Teachers

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Jill Yasin

ELA Teacher

jill.yasin@apsva.us

I am a third grade Language Arts teacher at Glebe and have a M.Ed. from Marymount University. I have been part of the Glebe community since 2012. First as a parent, then as a teacher. I have lived in Arlington for 20 years. When I am not teaching I love to spend time with my family and friends.

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Kelly Cannon

ELA Teacher

kelly.cannon@apsva.us

I was born and raised outside of Philadelphia. I attended college in the DMV. It is my 8th year of teaching at Glebe as well as in 3rd grade!

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Denise Arce

Math Teacher

denise.arce@apsva.us

Hi! I’m a third grade teacher at Glebe Elementary. I’ve been teaching at Glebe for maaaaany years. I have two energetic boys that I love to go on bike rides and hikes with. When I get a few minutes to myself, I love to read, and puzzle.

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Beth Savitsky

Math, Social Studies, Science Teacher

beth.savitsky@apsva.us

I am in my 24th year of teaching and year 16 with Glebe. I thrive off changing grades often and am currently in third grade!

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Richard Halttunen

Science and Social Studies Teacher

richard.halttunen@apsva.us

My name is Richard Halttunen (Mr.H.). I believe education should be meaningful and fun! I have a master's degree in Educational Leadership and Transformation. I enjoy hiking, fishing, writing, and making little nature videos.

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Heather Morgan

Resource Teacher

heather.morgan@apsva.us

I am the 3rd grade resource teacher. I have been at been at Glebe for 8 years and have enjoyed my time here.