Hello Third Grade families! My name is Mrs. Gates and this is my seventh year teaching third grade here at Merryhill Midtown. I was born and raised in Sacramento and I am so proud to call this city home. I earned my BA in Child Development from Sacramento State and later earned my teaching credential from National University. In my free time I love reading, going to Kings games, spending time with my husband and dog, and getting out in nature as often as possible.

In 3rd Grade we…

-Build a positive classroom community and develop SEL skills daily. ❤️

-Write in a variety of genres including narratives, opinion pieces, and informational pieces.

-Develop an understanding of multiplication, division, and fractions.  Students will become true mathematicians through multiple real world projects.

-Begin novel studies, which provide the opportunity to deepen comprehension skills, build authentic vocabulary, and make interdisciplinary connections.

-Expand our knowledge of plant and animal adaptations, environmental changes and effects, and fossils.

Please reference the Classroom Notes tab for our schedule and important dates.

Please reference the Resources tab for our weekly newsletters and supplemental resources.

Our daily assignments can be found on Schoology.