St.
Odilo 3rd GradeThe third grade is a challenging experience because new and more sophisticated skills are introduced. Now that the children have learned to read, more time is spent on reading to learn. What is metamorphosis? What foods are more nutritious? How can I compose a personal narrtive paragraph? Who are the Navajo and Cherokee Indians? How do I solve story problems? There are many and exciting facts and ideas to be learned about the world in third grade.
Sr.
Bernadette
Schvach, BVM
Sister Bernadette is a self-professed Odilo “old-timer,” having taught second through fourth grades for 38 years. She began her education in Iowa before earning her BA from Mundelein College. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Education as a Reading Specialist from Cardinal Stritch University. Sister Bernadette has studied or taught in Illinois, Iowa, Colorado, Hawaii and even India. She has chosen to stay at St. Odilo though because she has never found a place that has more appeal as an education institution. “The atmosphere, faculty and parishioners have made it a home-like and friendly arena in which to work.” Sister Bernadette expects the best of her students and demands that work be completed and well done. She balances this high standard with fun and creative projects that encourage students to work with various media.