Third

Collaborators Create Change

We collaborate with others to create greater opportunities for change.

Third-graders learn how humans collaborate to create change in their communities based on current issues and problems. They use the process of inquiry to understand the specific action steps to take as individuals or groups to impact positive change.

Collaborating to Green Up Our Community

How can we collaborate to create a “greener” community with healthy environments for plants and animals?

Is Weather Unstoppable?

How can humans reduce the impact of natural weather-related hazards that occur across Colorado?

Collaboration Then and Now

How do people work together to influence the development of different communities?

Teachers

Lauren Thiessen

Bachelor of Arts with an Emphasis in Elementary Education, Colorado Christian University

I am so excited to be joining the LTE Team this year! This will be my fifth year teaching third grade and I absolutely love it! It is my goal as an educator to come alongside my students and help them develop tools and skills they will need to engage positively with our world! When I'm not in the classroom, you can typically find me spending time with friends and family, reading, traveling, hiking, biking, or enjoying a cup of coffee!

Contact me: lthiessen@dcsdk12.org

Lesli Unger

Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Science, Elementary Education minor and endorsement, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Growing up in Brighton, Colorado, I began teaching in 2006, and have taught in Douglas County since 2016. I have also taught in Arizona and abroad, in the United Arab Emirates. I love spending my free time traveling, going to soccer games, and hanging out with my granddaughter, Chelsea. My passion as an educator is to provide students with the tools and experiences they need to be successful and enthusiastic life-long learners.

Contact me: Lesli.Unger@dcsdk12.org

Buffy Wise

Bachelor of Arts, Government, Environmental Studies Minor, Lehigh University
Professional Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education, California State University, Dominguez Hills

I am passionate about building a learning environment where my students become fully engaged in exploring and developing their strengths and actively making real-world connections. This is why I am so excited to teach 3rd grade at LTE! I have over 15 years of experience teaching grades K-5 in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Douglas County. When not at work, I love spending time with my family and friends, traveling, being active outside, playing board games, reading, and gardening. I also spend most weekends cheering my son and daughter on from the sidelines!

Contact me: ewise@dcsdk12.org

3RD-GRADE DAILY SCHEDULE

8:00 - 8:20 - Arrival/Morning Work

8:30 - 8:45 - Morning Meeting

8:45 - 10:15 - Math

10:15 - 10:35 - Brain Break/Snack

10:35 - 12:00 - Literacy

12:00 - 12:20 - Lunch

12:20 - 12:40 - Recess

12:40 - 1:00 - Read Aloud

1:00 - 2:10 - Workshop/Science/Social Studies (M/W/F)

1:15 - 1:30 - Workshop/Science/Social Studies (T/Th)