Third Grade

Welcome to the Third Grade Home Page!

My name is Jessica Sardina, and I am very excited to be part of the St. Anthony of Padua community teaching third grade. I believe that if we want to see change in the world, we start by empowering the youth. With God’s grace, I hope to accompany the youth in developing strong character, compassionate faith, and inquisitive minds.

As Southern California native, I am returning home after a year of service in Mexico where I lived with the Salesian Sisters in a “casa de hogar” or children’s shelter. In college at Villanova University, I learned the importance of grounding education in a strong faith formation. At my Augustinian institution, I earned a Bachelor of Arts with a dual degree in humanities and English with minors in Spanish and Biology. This year I am blessed to begin my time in Loyola Marymount’s PLACE Program as part of Cohort 22 working towards a Master’s of Arts in Urban Education. God bless!

“For we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love and whoever abides in Love abides in God, and God in him” (John 4:16)

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Week 28

March 26, 2023 By Jessica Sardina Leave a Comment

Hello Third Grade Families, Friday was a good day to celebrate all the hard work students have put in throughout the second trimester. One trimester left for them to give it all they’ve got for Third Grade! While I was out, I heard disheartening news that there were some students being rude and talking back to the substitute teacher on Friday. I am disappointed to hear … [Read more...]

Week 27

March 19, 2023 By Jessica Sardina Leave a Comment

Third Grade had an amazing time at the Natural History Museum this past Friday! Thank you parent volunteers for all your help to make it happen. The kids saw fossils, gemstones, marine life, and had a scheduled tour in the Butterfly Pavillion! Announcements The office sent out an 11$ bill for the bus trip to the Natural History Museum. Start the … [Read more...]

Week 23 Homework and Agenda

February 20, 2023 By Jessica Sardina Leave a Comment

Hello Families!Happy Valentines Day! The kids celebrated with love letters, dates with division, and learning about St. Valentine. And, most importantly, CHOCOLATE! Thank you for the gifts, I felt the love! No School tomorrow Monday, Feb 20th for President's DayThis upcoming week starts Lent! Ash Wednesday will be our school mass and the beginning of the 40 days of Jesus in the … [Read more...]

Week 22 Announcements

February 11, 2023 By Jessica Sardina Leave a Comment

Hello Families! Weekly Recap: We have reached halfway through the school year, wow! The 100 year-old costumes were phenomenal! The highlight of my week was going to adoration on Friday and seeing the beautiful devotion of the children praying and writing in their journals what God was telling them. Some of the kiddos went up to the communion rail to get closer to the Blessed … [Read more...]

Email: Week 21 Announcements and Homework

February 5, 2023 By Jessica Sardina Leave a Comment

Hello Families! How wonderful to see you on Special Person day! Thank you very much for the lovely gifts your kiddos gave to me for teacher appreciation day. Mrs. Ray, Mrs. Grey, Mr. Aguilar, and Mr. Lynch were very impressed with the cards Third Grade gave to them and we had the chance to sing to them and give them lots of hugs to show our appreciation! The students on … [Read more...]