My name is Mr. Cavalli, and I am so excited to be here at Hamilton Christian Academy and to be your teacher for this year! As most of you know, I was here last year. I have now taught for a total of thirty-three years in grades second to eighth. I have taught single grades and multigrade classrooms in three different states! Thirty-three years ago I started in a Christian school and it’s great to be finishing up in one! I am married to my wife Rene, and have five awesome children: Joseph, Cello, Brie, Lisi, and Daniel. I love to fly fish, backpack, ride my bike, and just be outdoors, especially with my family.
This newsletter is a window for you to see what is coming in the week ahead.
Bible
Memory Verse:
Please encourage your child to work daily in hiding God's Word in their heart. The focus this week is on Jesus. There will be a test each Thursday.
"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one." Deuteronomy 6:4
Math 4
My class is made up of a variety of different math classes, therefore please check your child's planner to know what homework they might have.
Language Arts
Your child should be reading a book of their choice at least 20 mins each night. They should write down the title of the book they read, the pages they read, and when completed, ask you to sign in their planner that they completed the reading for the night.
Your child will be receiving their Spelling words each Thursday so that they have time to practice over the weekend. Tests will be the following Thursday.
3rd Grade Spelling List
4th Grade Spelling List
Science
We have begun the study of biology. Chapter 1 is called "The Design of Life". The children have already examined and defined living versus nonliving things.
KEY POINTS:
Living things share common characteristics.
Living things are organized.
Living things are dependent.
History
We are beginning our study of America in our new Heritage Studies textbook. Besides this, your child will be practicing geography of the world. The goal is that by the end of the year, they will be able to locate most of the countries and oceans of the world!
KEY POINTS:
Analyze what God’s Word says about rulers in 2 Samuel 23:3-4
Identify characteristics of a just ruler
Explain the meaning of the “fear of God”