Crosby Elementary

In Spanish Language Arts, Ms. Kalivoda’s and Mrs. Fusillo’s students have been strengthening their reading and writing skills through dictation practice, self-correction, and building fluency in both oral language and sentence formation.

Students in the Rose Room loved getting books from Bernie's Book Drive. They spent time looking through the books and finding all the heart words and words they could read in the books!

Mrs. Ewart's class practiced making fractions using Lucky Charms on St. Patrick's Day.

Crosby's Social Committe hid raffle tickets inside plastic eggs for all the staff and three winners won raffle prizes!

It is amazing when students discover their own learning! Students in Mrs. Spraker's math class had to work in a group to figure out how four teachers could equally share five sub sandwiches. This was their first look at fractions, and each group was successful! It was amazing to see a variety of different solutions, too. Math is so fun!

Learning is more fun when it is hands on! Here, Mrs. Spraker's class is learning how to tile rectangles to find area. They also are using conjunctions to form compound sentences.

Mrs. Spraker's class is working on collaboration and communication. Here, they each are writing about how to solve for the area of composite figures. Then, they talk to each to work on a group consensus on the correct answer. Way to go teams!

Ms. Mercado & Mrs. Garay’s classes have been exploring the properties of matter. We measured the distance of different shoe types when they were pushed forward, and we got a chance to create our own monster toy model. Students were very creative and used their knowledge. Great job second grade! 🥼🥽

Learning in action in Miss Diaz’s Kindergarten Class! 🌟
Our Fireflies had a wonderful time in English class working through learning centers and practicing heart words using sign language 🤟
So much joy, movement, and meaningful learning happening every day! 💛✨

Mrs. Williams class used the Reveal online platform to create a composite picture using two dimensional shapes.

Students in Ms. Serrano's class participated in making a pizza led by Ms. Bailey! Students made personal pizzas as part of a hands-on lesson focused on building speech! Students also worked on taking turns and waiting with Ms. Clare! During the activity, students practiced requesting ingredients, taking turns, following directions, and engaging in a group activity. :)

Students in Mrs. Nulle’s class have been learning how to count mixed coins. To practice, they visited different classroom “stores” and used their money skills to purchase a food item from a provided list.

During Character Education with Mrs. Christofalos, all grade levels have been focusing on the power of gratitude! 💛
Students have been reflecting on what gratitude means and why it is important. Kinder & 1st grade students played pass the grateful heart to expressing things they were grateful for and why. 2nd & 3rd Grade students collaborated together to create word chains and gratitude posters. It was wonderful to hear students thoughtfully share about the people, experiences, and opportunities they appreciate. Classes worked together toward their grade-wide goals, practicing skills aligned with the Illinois Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards — including self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship skills.
We are so proud of our students for showing kindness, appreciation, and thoughtful reflection. Ask your child what they are grateful for today! 🌟

📚 Read Across America Week is next week! 🎉
Check out our dress-up days below and get ready to show your school spirit while celebrating reading!

Busy learners in action!
Ms. Kalivoda and Mrs. Fusillo’s classes have been writing dictados, building oracy and collaboration skills, and enjoying hands-on experiments.

❓🌟 Did you know that pushing and pulling objects can teach you a lot about speed and direction? 🏀💨

In our science class, the Kindergarten kids explored how objects move on ramps. Each experiment was fun and full of discoveries while learning through play 😄🔬.

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Kindergarten students are exploring ramps and collisions with different materials, testing how objects move, and letting their imagination guide their discoveries.

Spring Picture day is TOMORROW!

Ms. Mercado & Mrs. Garay’s students started off a new bundle in science 🧪 We are now learning about the properties and states of matter. Students loved beginning our new unit with an exciting experiment 🎈

✏️Second graders have been busy in Mrs. Eade’s class! Students can be seen peer editing their writing drafts with friends. Also, students have been enjoying our measurement unit measuring things in our classroom! 📏