3rd Grade

Welcome to 3rd Grade!

We are so excited to finally be back at Meeker for another year of learning, growing and exploring! This year at Meeker we will be putting a lot of emphasis on our Leader In Me program. These are the 7 habits of highly successful kids that we will be working on throughout the year:

The 3rd grade expectation is that students will show leadership throughout their day.

For 3rd grade reading, students are expected to be reading in chapter books both at school and at home. Students will be practicing reading two and three syllable words and also responding to what they read in paragraph form.

In math, 3rd grade students should be fluent in their addition, subtraction and multiplication facts. They will also be adding and subtracting within 1000. Division will also be taught along with fractions.

Since we are a Blended Learning school, we are able to differentiate instruction for students through the digital programs we use for each subject. During reading we use Lexia and during math we use ST Math. All of our digital content can be accessed through the Clever icon on Meeker's homepage.

Our classrooms are now equipped with Smartboards. We will be using this new technology to allow students to use their own computers to interact with our Smartboards to help enhance learning and student engagement. So exciting!

We are looking forward to a fresh start and an exciting year of change and growth for our third graders!

Habit 1: Be Proactive; You're in Charge

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind; Have a Plan

Habit 3: Put First Things First. Work First, then Play

Habit 4: Think Win-Win. Everyone can win.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. Listen before you talk.

Habit 6: Synergize. Together is Better.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw. Balance Feels Best.

Meet the 3rd Grade Teachers!

Meet Ms. Fornaro

I am Ms. Fornaro - I am thrilled to embark on my fifth year at Meeker and my fifth year of teaching! Throughout my career, I have taught both 3rd and 4th grades. However, 3rd grade holds a special place in my heart as it is a pivotal year for fostering reading growth.

In my leisure time, I am an avid reader. I also enjoy baking, taking scenic drives to the mountains, exploring new foods and cultures, and cherishing moments with my family and fur babies.

As an educator, my goal is to empower students to build their confidence as learners. I aim to teach them self-advocacy and help them believe in their abilities. I am dedicated to building strong relationships with my students and their families. I take pride in using my role to create lasting memories and opportunities for success beyond elementary school.

Meet Mrs. Dorland

I am Mrs. Dorland and I have 31 years of teaching under my belt, and 25 years spent at Meeker - my home away from home! The teamwork among the staff, kids, and parents truly warms my heart. At home, it's a full house with a doting hubby, two awesome girls, three spoiled dogs, and one lively guinea pig. When I’m not in the classroom, you'll catch me doing family fun stuff, camping, fishing, getting crafty, diving into books, and binging on documentaries. Excited for another year with my favorite grade, I'm all set to make learning fun! Keeping my students safe and spreading the love is my goal every single day!

Meet Ms. Urban

Hello! My name is Traci Urban and I absolutely LOVE being a teacher in District 6 and working at Meeker! This will be my 15th year teaching in District 6. I have taught both first grade and third grade (my favorite). This will be my 12th year at Meeker. I am so excited to teach third grade again this year!

I also love living in Colorado and enjoy it every chance I get! In my free time I love to camp, hike and paddle board with my husband. Spending lots of time with family and friends is super important to me!

Meet the Third Grade Team - left to right Ms. Fornaro, Mrs. Dorland and Ms. Urban