3rd Grade

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St. Timothy's Lutheran School offers a strong curriculum, approved by the State of California, and SO MUCH MORE!

Core Subjects: Math, Language Arts, Reading and Science

Additional Subjects: as Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Handwriting and Religion are taught daily at the appropriate grade level.

Weekly instruction in: Physical Education, Music, Art, Computer and Library for all students in Junior Kindergarten and above.

In addition to the outstanding curriculum, each class at St. Timothy’s participates in a number of activities which makes learning fun.

Chapel Presentation
All classes are given the opportunity to lead the weekly Chapel service once during the year. They perform skits and sing songs related to a specific Bible lesson.

Book Buddies
Third graders team up with Junior Kindergarteners and read them stories twice a month.

Reports
Third graders do two special reports: Endangered Species and a Biography Book Report. Both allow the students to develop their research skills and oral presentation skills.

Owl Pellet Dissection
Students dissect “owl pellets to identify the skulls of the owls prey.

Student of the Week
This students brings special things to share with the class. They introduce their family and pets to us. They have special privileges and a special poster.

Easter Breakfast
We celebrate Christ’s rising from death with a beautiful breakfast.

Egg Drop
Students take care of their egg for a week. Then, everyone devises a special container for their egg to see if it can survive being dropped from the roof of the school.

Leprechaun Traps
Students use their creativity to create a trap which will catch a Leprechaun based on legendary information.

Pool Party
Fun! Fun! Fun! at year’s end.

Learning is not limited to the classroom as third graders venture out several times during the year for fun and education.

Community Theater Center Play
Each year the students visit one of the many theater centers throughout the community where they enjoy a play. This helps them to develop an appreciation for the performing arts.

Christmas in the Park
During Christmas the students participate in a scavenger hunt at Christmas in the Park. This trip helps familiarize students with different groups in their community.

Almaden Library
Students take a tour of the recently remodeled library. They learn how to locate and check out books (especially biography books for their report). They also learn about the kid-friendly activities provided specifically for them.

San Francisco Zoo
In the spring, students take a guided tour to further their knowledge about external adaptations that animals have to allow them to survive.

The Tech Museum
Students enjoy viewing and participating in the diverse exhibits at the museum; especially "Green by Design" and "View from Space"

A number of special programs teach third graders valuable lessons about life and art which benefits them throughout their lives.

Student Bibles
In September, as a gift from the school, each student is presented with their own Bible. These Bibles are used for class and study throughout this year and in Fourth and Fifth Grades.

Kids Who Care
The students participate in a community service project during the year. Third Graders gave toys and food, had a blanket drive and collected Pennies for Pets for the Humane Society.

Art Docents
Parent volunteers come to the class six times a year to give a presentation and hands on project. Third Graders projects include People and Their Feelings/ Moody Clowns, Depth/ Perspective Compositions, Foil Sculptures of People in Action, Drawing to Music, Imaginary Animal paintings and Japanese Egg Painting. he students' work is displayed during the school-wide Art Show. Parents and guests are also invited to come and admire the work of all of our students at the Art Show.

Mathematics
Silver Burdett Ginn
Silver Burdett Ginn Mathematics

Language Arts
Macmillan/McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
Language Arts Today

Reading
Houghton Mifflin

Supplemental workbooks and practice pages are also used in Mathematics, Language Arts, and Reading. A new reading series will be adopted in the 2005-2006 school year.

Religion
Concordia Publishing House
Voyages
Booklets and textbooks are used with the Holy Bible, which is the basis of our faith and beliefs.

Science
Scott Foresman
California Science

Science is supplemented with hands on experiments. St. Timothy’s also uses parent volunteers to teach science units in their area of interest or expertise. Classes are also encouraged to make use of garden boxes on campus to broaden the student’s science experience.

Spelling
Houghton Mifflin
Spelling and Vocabulary
Vocabulary skills are strengthened. The spelling-meaning connection helps students understand that words related in meaning are related in spelling.

Social Studies
Great Source Education Group, Inc
Daily Geography
Students use a workbook for a quick 10-15 minute daily lesson on geography.

Houghton Mifflin
From Sea to Shining Sea
Along with the students daily geography lesson, they study citizenship, government, state history, and national history. Students also supplement their social studies lessons with the “Weekly Reader” magazine from Scholastic, Inc.