Gaither3rdgrade

9th year teaching at Malibu & this is year 20 for VBCPS 3rd year teaching 3rd grade. I love the beach, golfing, & spending time with my daughters.

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Thank you @AbbyMelnik for our fraction math exemplar and math congress! My 3rd graders loved it! @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Friday Game time with our 2nd group of Kindergarten buddies! They had fun & enjoyed playing board games. @MalibuESVB @DecandidoKary

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Had a great adjusted dismissal and had one of our kindergarten buddy classes join for morning meeting & directed drawing. @MalibuESVB @CJScarcelli

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

My 3rd graders loved our opening matter experiment! @MalibuESVB Thanks for collaborating: @tatjana_heintz @LMSMalibu

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

First week of school was a success for my new third graders. Dove into the new LA curriculum & group activities #firstweekofschool @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Only 1 1/2 days of school left for my 3rd graders. Still enjoying learning even though summer is around the corner. We did Owl Pellet Exploration. They loved it. Thank you @SandraWhitney11 for your help. @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Our school: students and staff, wore green or gold to support our sweet prekindergarten student that has cancer! #teamLilahbear @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

It was so nice to be recognized by one of my parents. It may be just a letter, but it truly makes me feel so honored and appreciated! #vbschoolshero @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Great day with our Kindergarten buddies! Recess, bubbles, chalk, and fun! @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

My 3rd Graders had so much fun working with Functional Texts. Designed and created straw mazes and tested them out. @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

My Final Surfer was recognized for the Big Kauna of the month of May for Trustworthiness. #bigkaunaaward @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Flower Power GOTR 5K was successful today. Proud to be a part of the Malibu coaching team. #GOTR
@MalibuESVB @sansonvbtchr @msnehlen @Miss_McNulty17 🌺🌸

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

First Landing State Park field trip was a success today! Weather held out, lots of parent volunteers, tons of learning, exercise and fun @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Fantastic Field Day. Beautiful Day! Wonderful Weather. Lots of fun! @MalibuESVB @malibupta

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

My students enjoyed exploring soil and testing to see how water impacts different types of soil. @SandraWhitney11 @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Proud Student here! Campbell was chosen for citizen of the month for cooperation. Big Kahuna of the month 🤩🎉 @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Our class and their Kindergarten Buddy Class had so much fun helping each other find some surprise eggs. We have two students that have siblings in each class and they love seeing their siblings. @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

My students wanted to sing Happy birthday to my daughter today. Amanda turned 30 today 🥳. I sent her the video and she loved it @MalibuESVB

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

My student played the piano for me and her peers in music class today. It was so awesome to see her musical talent @MalibuESVB @CJScarcelli

[Gaither3rdgrade @Gaither2nd]

Vocabulary Parade was successful! @bfbuchinger @MalibuESVB @CJScarcelli