The

Crocilla Courier
February 2017

Mr. Crocillas Corner

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

In January, we returned from winter break February Happenings

with exciting stories to share, attended the
Jump Rope for Heart assembly, competed in Wed. February 1 Marcos Pizza
the 4th grade Battle of the Books team event, Fundraiser
each started researching one of the 50 states for 3rd & 4th Grade Night
our upcoming presentations, and our girls
danced the night away at Troy Craughwells
Winter Wonderland Dance with a special Tues. February 7
gentleman in their life! State Project Presentations
@ 9:30-11:30am
It is hard to believe that we are quickly &
approaching Trimester 3. Keep up the hard SIP Day (Student dismissal
work and stay focused on your goals! @11:50am No lunch on this day)

Sincerely,
Mr. Crocilla Wed. February 8 District ELL Science Night
@ 6:30-8:30pm (Troy Hofer)
P.S. Just a reminder: all homework will continue to
be posted on our class website daily.
Mon. February 13 Evans birthday!

IXL Experts Tues. February 14th Valentines Day

Check out the achievements that our 4th grade Party! @ 1:30-2:30pm
mathematicians are making on IXL! Using the
students log-in, it will allow them to access the
website, earn points, and win cool prizes! Thurs. February 16
https://www.ixl.com/signin/troyccsd
Honestis birthday
100 Point Club: Zach, Kylie, &
Phillipe, Honesti, Sofia, Elizabeth, Family Game Night! @ 6-7:30pm
Molly, Lexie, Chloe, & Noah
Mon. February 20 Kylies birthday
500 Point Club: Mason, Addy, &
NO SCHOOL
Evan, Alaina, & D.J.
Presidents Day

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 Learning Highlights: I can
Reading
Differentiate between primary and secondary sources.
Explain why events occurred in a text using the 5Ws.
Practice skills and strategies to help achieve goals in
reading.
Writing
Write an informational piece.
Research information for my state project.
Use digital tools to produce my writing.
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Word Study
Read my words, identify spelling patterns, and
clarify meanings.
Mathematics
Make equivalent fractions using
the area model.
Calculate equivalent fractions.
Compare fractions with related denominators.
Find common denominators.
Find common denominators and use them to compare
common fractions.
Add common fractions using the area model.
Add common fractions using the number line model.
Solve word problems using fractions.
Identify fractions of a full turn.
Use a protractor to measure angles.
Identify acute, right, and obtuse angles.
Estimate and calculate angles.

Grammar/Vocabulary Science
Capitalize areas, religion, and Check my prior knowledge of energy.
greetings. Demonstrate how sound energy can be transferred
Identify words that should not be from one place to another.
capitalized. Brainstorm different types of energy.
Explore how energy works.
Use context clues to identify unknown Write a C.E.R. detailing how energy works.
words.
Create a visual to define a science vocabulary word.
Define words with the prefix re- and
use them in my writing. Write a C.E.R. to explain how energy transfers in a
collision.

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 Fourth Grade Fun!
Happy Birthday to
Evan 02/13
Honesti 02/16
Kylie 02/20

February Fun Facts

February is the second month of the year!

Groundhog Day is on February 2nd.
The Super Bowl is watched by millions in February.
February 4th is Take Your Child to the Library Day
Abraham Lincolns birthday is recognized on February 12th.
The first public school was found in the U.S. on February 13, 1635.
World Read Aloud Day is acknowledged on February 16th.
February 17th is Random Act of Kindness Day.
Pluto was first discovered on February 18,1930.
George Washingtons birthday is recognized on February 20th.
The Tootsie Roll debuted on February 23, 1896.

Absent Students
If your student is going to be absent and you would
like to pick up his/her homework for the
day, please call the office by noon and
his/her work will be sent to the office for pick-up by 3:30pm.

Troy Craughwell Elementary School: #815-577-7313

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 STAR STUDENT
Elizabeth Martinez
Star Student: January 9th-13th

Birthday: September 18th

Family: Mom, Dad, big brother, big sister, two
baby brothers

Favorite.
Book: I Survived
TV Show: Glee
Food: pizza
Subject in School: Snack
Sport: gymnastics, dance, & cheer
Animal: puppy
Color: pink and sky blue
Thing to do: gymnastics
Place to Visit: dance
Something special about me is: I was born to
do dance, gymnastics, and cheer.

Kylie Daniels
Star Student: January 16th-20th

Birthday: February 20th

Family: Mom, Dad, sister, and two brothers

Favorite.
Book: Geronimo Stilton
TV Show: Rufus 2 and 1
Food: spaghetti
Subject in School: math
Sport: swimming
Animal: zebra
Color: blue
Thing to do: sing
Place to Visit: Kids Museum
Something special about me is: I love to sing!

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