The 3rd grade textbooks take the students out of the primary level and get them acquainted with the more challenging middle school expectations. While the reading material, assignments, and tests are more demanding, it allows many opportunities for creative thinking and for offering personal experiences during discussions.

The Accelerated Reader program (AR) is an integral part of each day. The students read at their comfort level and keep looking forward to improved reading skills and comprehension improvements so they're able to read more difficult books. This reaps so many benefits in all subject areas.

Multiplication and division are introduced and the students practice those basic concepts. Rocket Math keeps track of their progress from addition to subtraction, and hopefully into multiplication and division. Mastering the basic facts is an integral part of the Math program, along with the ADD series (Arithmetic Developed Daily) which reenforces the concepts listed in the Math text.

The 3rd graders review their printing skills in Penmanship, but also learn cursive. For many, the beginning attempts are challenging, but soon the writing of cursive becomes second nature.

Third graders also get an extra dose of music as I am proficient playing the piano and singing. I like offering opportunities for us to relax and enjoy one of my favorite activities.

Weekly Schedule

		Hi, my name is Mrs. Avery Petersen, the Third Grade teacher at St. Mary’s School.  I grew up in Marathon and am a graduate of St. Mary’s and Marathon High School.  I loved growing up in Marathon because of the small town connection and tight knit community.  It is also close to my large family.  After high school I attended the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree.  After college I started my teaching career as a third grade teacher and since have also been a fourth and fifth grade teacher. I am now teaching here at St. Mary’s where I can be closer to home. I live with my husband, Cole, our daughter Blake, twin sons, Nash and Sawyer, and yellow lab, Jax.  I love spending time with my family and friends, and coaching volleyball for St. Mary’s.  I love being a teacher because I love seeing a student’s face when they understand something or when I can help someone.  Teaching third grade is the most rewarding and fun job!  I am excited to continue this faith journey with all the students, staff and parents here at St. Mary’s School. Phone Extension: 210 Email: apetersen@stmarysmarathon.org
	Avery Petersen Third Grade