Third Grade

Welcome to the Third Grade Home Page!

My name is Jessica Sardina, and I am very excited to be 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 returned 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 continuing my second year working towards a Master’s of Arts in Urban Education through Loyola Marymount’s PLACE Program. It has been a joy to teach at St. Anthony of Padua and I look forward another beautiful year. 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)

Contact me at: jsardina@stanthonygardena.org

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Week 6

September 16, 2023 By Jessica Sardina Leave a Comment

Catechetical Sunday, Sept 17Please join us on Catechetical Sunday mass at 11am. All families welcome! Students are encouraged to wear their formal mass uniform to show support as part of the St. Anthony's church community. I will unfortunately not be able to attend as I am in a two-year master's program and we are having a commissioning mass on Sunday, so please let me know (or … [Read more...]

Welcome to Music at SAP!

August 29, 2023 By jgarcia Leave a Comment

Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year at St. Anthony of Padua! We are so excited that school is underway and hope that your child has had a wonderful week! For those that do not know me, I am Mrs. Jessica Garcia, the Music and Theatre Arts Teacher at St. Anthony of Padua School. This year in music we will prepare grades to … [Read more...]

Week 2 Anouncements

August 21, 2023 By Jessica Sardina Leave a Comment

Hello Families! This week was a wonderful start to the school year! On Wednesday we danced our first day jitters away and drank jitter juice together. On Thursday, we prepared our hearts and bodies to go to mass. I was very impressed by the beautiful faith the children have and their earnest curiosity as they asked “Ms. Sardina, how do we listen to God?” On Friday, we had … [Read more...]

FAQs and book information

August 10, 2023 By Jessica Sardina Leave a Comment

Hello Third Grade Families! I have loved getting to talk to you and learn about your children. I truly think, if we hope to see a change in this bent world, children are the key. It is beautiful to hear how much love you have for your children in the caring way you describe and see goodness within them. I am excited this year to journey with the kids and you, in helping them … [Read more...]

Hello Third Grade Families!

August 10, 2023 By Jessica Sardina Leave a Comment

Debajo está el mensaje en españolHello Families! Welcome to Third Grade at St. Anthony of Padua (SAP) and the 2023-2024 school year! I hope you are enjoying your summertime. My name is Ms. Jessie Sardina, and I will be your child’s teacher this year. I am excited for the school year, and I look forward to working with you, to help your child grow both intellectually and … [Read more...]