by Holly Goldberg and Michelle Sussmann | Feb 12, 2020 | Third Grade
Third graders love writing! During our recently completed nonfiction unit, students chose a topic to write about based on their own expertise. Students chose to share their knowledge about how to design a locker, various sports, several animals, and space. The...
by admin | Nov 6, 2019 | Community, D-E community, Third Grade
Two years ago, when Sammy Cook was a third grader involved in the yearlong Third Graders Making a Difference curriculum, he had an idea for a new project. It came to him one night while lying in bed thinking about his Halloween candy. He knew he would get more candy...
by Holly Goldberg and Michelle Sussmann | Oct 10, 2019 | Third Grade
Trick or Treat! During the month of September, Lower School families not only showed how much Halloween spirit they have, but how much of the spirit of giving they have as well. At the end of last year, Third Graders Making a Difference asked the whole Lower School...
by admin | May 25, 2018 | Third Grade
Submitted by Ms. Kanter and Ms. Sussman It’s been four years since the start of Third Graders Making a Difference, our curriculum for giving back, and the program continues to grow and flourish. Students enthusiastically participate in each project while growing a...
by admin | Mar 16, 2018 | Fourth Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade
Submitted by Mary Heveran On Thursday, March 15 the second, third, and fourth grade presented their annual spring concert which featured music and artwork. The concert is a combination of singing, dancing, and playing instruments such as recorder, xylophone,...
by Jung | Feb 9, 2018 | Third Grade
Contributed by Michelle Sussmann and Roni Kanter “Last night I dreamed about helping someone,” reported one third grader on the morning of our Third Graders Making a Difference trip. Each month third graders work on a project that is carefully chosen to help...