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Welcome to 3rd Grade!
You'll find all of the Elementary School and K12 news and activities in Miner Mail and the Events calendar.
GLC News
Quick Link
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3rd Grade Happenings
โบCamp Dayโบ
This is an earned day where students have the option of wearing camping clothes/gear or uniform
Mark Your Calendars
May 1-2 - Elementary Assessments
May 9th - Camping Day for 3rd Grade
May 10 - PRA Sports Summer Camp Registration Deadline ๐พ๐๐โฝ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐
May 20 - Field Day ๐๐ฅ
May 22 - EOY Picnic & Smoothie King (Pre-order link coming soon!)โ๏ธ๐ฅค๐งบ
3rd Grade Teachers
Jordyn Dewey

Hello! I am Ms. Dewey! Super excited to be your 3rd grader's teacher! I taught kindergarten at PRA for 4 years. I have BS in Human Development Psychology with an emphasis in elementary education from Metropolitan State University of Denver. I have a son named Kaden that also attends PRA. WE are BIG fans of the Denver Nuggets! I enjoy playing volleyball. I used to coach volleyball competitively and really enjoyed seeing the girls fall in love with the sport just as much as I did. I love coffee and I am very passionate about anything to do with beach or tropical things. I also love to read and I am always ready for lots of hugs!
Thank you for trusting me to be apart of your child's journey this year. I look forward to working together to help create excellent little human beings!

Natalie Kapchinske

Hello 3rd grade!! My name is Ms. Kapchinske, but a lot of students like to call me Ms. K! I have been teaching for over 17 yearsโฆcan you believe that?!
In my free time, I love to hike, camp, see live music, cook, and spend time with my twin toddlers, Fiona and Elliot!
I canโt wait to be your teacher! We will have a school year filled with fun, learning, music, and exploration!

Mariana Kelland

Hello! My name is Mariana Kelland and I am so excited to be joining the team at PRA! This will be my first year at PRA and my first year teaching 3rd grade. Over the last 12 years I have worked as a Park Ranger at Mesa Verde and Canyonlands National Parks, a ski instructor at Keystone, and a program facilitator for the Boys & Girls Club. I have taught 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade in New York City and lived for 5 years with my husband in Melbourne, Australia, where I taught 1st grade. I have my BS from Emerson College and my MA from Teachers College, Columbia University. At Columbia, I did an extended study on the theories and practice of gifted education. I believe all children have gifts, and that tapping into these gifts is the best way to teach and learn together!
This year I am returning to the classroom after spending 4 years at home with my two children - Rafael and Kaia. They are 4 and 2 now, and you'll be hearing me talk a lot about my adventures with them, my kiwi husband, Tom, and our Australian Shepherd Chocolate Chip. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone in this amazing community. Let's have a great year!

Amy Griffith

Hello! My name is Amy Griffith and I am delighted to be your student's 3rd grade teacher! Teaching is my second career after I decided what I really wanted to do when I grew up is teach. I have had the opportunity to teach every elementary grade with the exception of third, until now! PRA is a great fit for me to add third grade to my repertoire.
I am a product of an Adams 12 education, went on to obtain an undergrad at Adams State, and then pursued my Master's through the University of Phoenix.
I am a proud mom to 2 boys. My son Aaron is 24 and lives and works in Colorado Springs. He got engaged in May. My younger son Jack is 18 and just started as a Freshman at CU Boulder! Personally, I just got engaged on my August 5th birthday to my wonderful fiance Matt.
In my free time, you can find me traveling on "excursions" or reading and listening to a book at the same time! I am so honored to be part of your student's educational journey.

3rd Grade Paraprofessional
Carie Doering
My name is Carie Doering, I am the 3rd grade para. This is my first year. I am excited to join the PRA team. I have been married for 27years and have two daughters: Courtney is 20 years old and goes to college and Lauren is 18 and is a senior at Mountain Range High School. In my free time, I like to enjoy the outdoors and bake.
