Grades 3-4: Week of February 27, 2023

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Monday – Art
Tuesday – PE
Wednesday –
Music; Book Character Day (bring clues written on an index card)
Thursday –
PE
Friday
–Africa map 1, history, Latin tests; Progress reports emailed; hot lunch

  • The class enjoyed the Thoughtful Reader enrichment activity today.
  • The teachers enjoyed a delicious appreciation lunch today. Thank you all!
  • March 9 is Discover Trinitas Night! Please spread the word about our special school family and invite someone.

 What We’re Learning

History & Geography – We will read chapter 24, Sailing South. We will learn about Captain Cook and how Australia was settled.
We will start learning about the geography of Africa. Each student will work on a project, including a book report and flag. Directions will be in the folder when the time is right.

Language Arts–We are working on a three paragraph essay about Africa’s geography.

Math – 3rd grade will work on place value and mental math. A card game instruction sheet was sent home; please play pyramid at home to help us. 4th grade is working on decimals.

Grammar – 3rd and 4th will focus on regular and irregular singular and plural nouns.

Latin – We will continue to study Ch. 19 and a new chant.

Bible– We are reading about King Saul.

Science –  We are learning how magnets or other items can be magnet detectors.

VIRTUE:Lent is a season for HONESTY, a time to examine our hearts before God in order to confess our need for him, receive his mercy, and be reconciled more fully to him and to others. May you and your families be deeply blessed as we journey together this Lent.



Homework

We are launching into our study of Africa this week. Practice the Africa songs at home and study for your Africa map test. There will be a map test each week for 5 weeks.