Sacred Heart Academy 

Fourth Grade Curriculum Update 

                                                                                                             By Mr. Guy Hillila  

October 1, 2012    

These are the subjects and content areas the students will be studying this  

next week.  Please make sure that your child goes over these areas of study with  

you.   

  

Virtue of the Month:  Self Control & Self Discipline 

  

Math:  Subtracting Without Regrouping, Subtracting Two-Digit Numbers with 

Regrouping, Expanded Form, More on Missing Numbers in Subtraction, Math 

Test on Thursday 

Geography:  California Resources, Mountain Animals 

History:  The Kingdom of Kush and Aksum, Trans-Sahara Trade 

Religion:  Unit 1 Session 5 – We Grow in Virtue During Ordinary Time, Mass 

During Ordinary Time, Faith Summary 

Science:  Moving Water, River of Ice 

Language Arts:  Singular and Plural Nouns, Plural Possessive Nouns, Singular 

Possessive Nouns, Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms   Writing:  Trimming 

Long Sentences, Revision     Reading:  Continue Reading/Discussing Pollyanna, 

Focusing on Characters and Plot, Focusing on Literary Elements and Devices  

  

Check Monday Envelope for:  Principal’s Newsletter and flyers from the 

office.  The Monday Envelope needs to be signed and returned to school by 

Wednesday.  

Other: 

• Blessing of the Animals this Thursday at 2:00 p.m. 

• This Friday is a half day for students