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Abingdon's Third Grade Team
Things To Look Forward To:
We have a lot of exciting things ahead in 3rd grade! Our specials this year are P.E., art, music and science lab. In the spring we will go on a field trip to Outdoor Lab and we will also do a week of swimming for P.E. at Wakefield High School.
We have so many interesting topics to learn about this year! In ELA we will continue to use the Foundations program for phonics instruction daily. We will also continue using the CKLA program for our reading block. Some units we will explore are classic tales, animal classifications, Ancient Rome, and astronomy! We will be covering a wide range of topics in math this year! Some of those topics include data & graphing, place value, reading, writing & representing 6 digit numbers, addition and subtraction of 4 digit numbers, multiplication and division models, fractions, probability, geometry and measurement. 3rd graders will learn science both in our classroom as well as in their Science Lab special with Ms. Upshur. We will learn about the water cycle, simple machines, ecosystems, animal adaptations, matter and soil. For social studies we will cover units on citizenship, geography and economics in the first quarter. For the remainder of the year, the bulk of our social studies content is centered around the ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, Greece, Rome & Mali.
We are so excited to be working together this year!
Adam DeGuzman
Teacher
Hello! My name is Adam DeGuzman. I grew up right outside of Richmond in Henrico County, VA. This is my first year teaching after graduating from the University of Virginia (Go Hoos!) and moving to Arlington. I have such fond memories of my elementary school teachers and have always had a passion for learning, which is why I’m so excited to teach! Outside of teaching, I enjoy hiking, exploring NOVA and DC (specifically restaurants and museums), watching sports and tv shows, and playing card/board games. I am thrilled for this upcoming year and seeing all of the amazing things our third graders will accomplish!
Amy Burd
Teacher
I am beginning my 18th year as an educator and my 4th year at Abingdon. I have taught grades K-3 in northern New Jersey before moving to Virginia. My new role as Academic Support Teacher is to provide instruction to students and support teachers in differentiating instruction for all learners.
Tessa Damron
Teacher
Hello! My name is Tessa Damron. I was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, and grew up within Fairfax County. I received my Bachelors in Psychology in 2017 and my Masters in Special Education in December 2020, both from George Mason University. Currently, I’m returning to George Mason to pursue a degree within Elementary Education. I have been teaching since 2018 in a variety of roles within the realm of Special Education in Fairfax County Public Schools (started out with FCPS as an assistant teacher in 2017), and I’m excited to be joining Abingdon for this wonderful new adventure! When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, painting, and watching my favorite shows such as the Golden Girls! I’m looking forward to meeting my students and getting to know the 3rd Grade team too!
Grace Majestic
Teacher
Hello! My name is Grace Majestic. I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I studied Early Childhood Education and Special Education in my undergraduate university, then I completed my master's in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Limerick, Ireland. I am beginning my 2nd year as an educator and my 1st year at Abingdon. Last year, I taught fourth grade in Budapest, Hungary. I love to learn myself and I hope to instill that same love of learning in my students!
Tegan Sockwell
Teacher
Hi! My name's Tegan Branley. I grew up in Arlington, and this will be my first year teaching. I am excited to be joining the Abingdon community. My role as a classroom teacher is to support my students in their learning ventures while creating a safe and fun environment for growth.