THIRD GRADE

Being a Third Grader at PHSSA...
T ransition from Lower to Upper School
H eightened Expectations
I  ncreased Independence
R igor and Responsibility
D edicated Teachers

G ardens Upkeep (Butterfly and Victory)
R eal Life Experiences to Learn Necessary Skills
A ctive Learning Environment
D ance, Sing, Laugh, Learn
E volution of Learning, Social, and Life Skills

Field Trips:
INFO to come!

Volunteer Opportunities:
Third Grade Fundraising Team
Third grade is planning a trip to the aquarium in Baltimore in the Spring and need to raise funds to support this trip.  Please contact Ms. Peyton if you are interested in coordinating/implementing fundraising for this trip - tbonapar@richmond.k12.va.us
Copying -- Mondays and Fridays 10:00 am-12:00 pm (or as available)
Technology monitor/assistance -- Wednesdays beginning at 9 am
Filing -- Tuesdays (as available)
Lunch monitors -- daily 11:30 am -12:30 pm
​For more information on what's happening please visit our Third Grade website.
Helpful links:​
  • We will follow the VDOE Standards of Learning which may be accessed online and will be posted to teacher webpages.
  • We will use Envisions Math, Reading Street, several online programs, the smart board and laptops daily.
  • We will take several fun trips throughout the year which are still under discussion.
  • We will learn several chants/songs, students should be ready to sing and dance.  Several new, exciting events and activities will be introduced for this year.
  • We will explore the grounds and park for research.
  • We will work in the Butterfly and Victory gardens.
August 2015  |  Butterfly Garden
THIRD GRADE TEACHERS
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Tomondra Peyton, Math (tbonapar@rvaschools.net) -- Ms. Peyton attended Howard University where she studied English in coordination with Education, then continued her education at VCU where she received her BS in Sociology and her Master's in Teaching.  When not in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons and extended family. She is an active sports mom and event planner. Some of her favorite things include traveling, turtles, shopping, and the beach. She looks forward to upcoming opportunities to continue sharing her love of education with the students and families in the PHSSA community.
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Stephen Schwartz, Science (sschwart@rvaschools.net) -- Mr. Schwartz received his Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Marketing from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan and in Elementary Education from Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, Michigan.
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Trinity Swift (tswift@rvaschools.net) -- Ms. Swift graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Science and Masters in Teaching and completed her Student Teaching here at Patrick Henry .This is her third year teaching. She's had lots of experience working with children through volunteering, mentoring, and tutoring the youth of Richmond City Public Schools.  She enjoys arts and crafts, trying new foods, spending time with family and friends and cooking!
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Deborah Price, Third Grade Assistant (dprice4@rvaschools.net) -- Ms. Price is a graduate of Norfolk State University with a B.S in Mass Communications. She has a deep passion for children which has lead to her teaching and training families in the Richmond area through the Juvenile Justice System.  In her spare time, she loves to travel internationally, write, and bake her famous cheesecakes.