Fourth Grade Reading

Fourth grade frecently read "The Trumpeter of Krakow," a true story set in Poland in 1461. The trumpeter has taken the ancient oath that, "I will faithfully and unto the death sound upon the trumpet the Heynal in honor of Our Lady each hour in the tower of the church which bears Her Name." His oath is brought to the test and he is killed by a Tartar arrow in the middle of his song. "The middle ages are a rich time to reflect on honor and faithfulness, and fourth graders have such passion for truth that these themes really resonate and inspire them," says teacher Mrs. McReynolds.