My name is Mrs. Adele Jensen, and I have been teaching in Deerfield since 2001. I am excited about the opportunity to teach third grade for the first time this year! I graduated with my bachelor's degree from UW-Whitewater in 2000, and received my master's degree from UW-La Crosse in 2008.
My biggest goal for my students is to help them learn how to respect and get along with others. We start most days with a Morning Meeting, which helps each student feel welcome and practice working together in a positive, structured environment.
The third grade curriculum will keep your child busy learning many new things. In math, we will use focus on place value and refining basic computation skills with addition and subtraction , and introducing multiplication and division. We will also work on new concepts with fractions, measurement, and geometry. In science, students learn about animals, weather and climate, plant life, and invisible forces. In social studies, students will learn about cultures around the world, mapping, and economics. We are using the ARC Core program for language arts. Students learn reading, spelling, grammar, and writing skills through whole group and small group lessons. Students will also learn the basics of cursive writing this year.
Thank you for visiting our classroom website. I am working to make this a useful tool for parents and students. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.
