Third graders are busy exploring their world through many fun and exciting activities and special days which challenge them to develop and apply new ideas. It’s a supporting and nurturing environment which strengthens the development of active, confident, independent and responsible learners. Our day begins with a morning meeting that builds a strong community and friendships among the 3rd grade. We strive to have a curriculum that extends between subjects and celebratory themes. There are many "special days" that the students enjoy such as our traditional Valentine’s Tea, Soup and Sandwich Day, Hat Week, Book Parade and Explorers’ Museum to name a few. In addition, we have many guest speakers and enriching field trips to round out our year. Third grade is an unforgettable year!
Field Trips
- Maryland Science Center, Baltimore, Md.
- National History Museum, Washington, D.C.
- African Art Museum, Washington, D.C.
- National Zoo, Washington, D.C.
- Local Farm Visits
Community Service
- Fight the Bite- an Anti-Malaria Campaign sponsoring Bingo to buy bed nets to save lives in Africa done with their 6th grade “buddies”
- Measles Vaccine campaign-to save African children from dying of Measles
- Help the Homeless Walk-a-thon: school-wide fundraiser for homeless families
- Jump Rope for Heart- a Lower School event to raise money for the American Heart Association
- Making & delivering Valentine muffins for Barnesville senior citizens