Free tickets for middle schoolers to SMHS Fall Musical!

San Mateo High School's fall show, Catch Me If You Can, is happening next weekend (10/22-10?25). Middle school students can get in for free by using the code MSCOMP26F at checkout. Click here for ticket link!

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Sarah Morganstern

Crocker English & Theatre Arts Teacher

She/Her/Hers 

CLASS WEBSITE

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Reminder: Areas to Hang Out during Breaks

Good morning, Crocker,

Please remember where you may eat during break times:

• science courtyard
• blacktop tables
• rectangular tables at lunch (6th)
• grass area in front of maker space
• Oasis (Art Rm.) at lunch
• lower hallway during recess and lunch

You may not eat on the staircases or upstairs.

Please remember to pick up your food and trash; trash and recycling bins are located throughout campus. 

Do the right thing, Vikings!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Library News

We are still looking for a few more students (any grade level) to join the Crocker trivia team. We have two competitions a year and practice at lunch for a couple of days before each competition. 

See Mrs. Gilchrist or Mr. MacKenzie to sign up or to learn more.

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Intramural Schedule Change - CARROLL VS SAINZ

WEDNESDAY INTRAMURALS: 

CARROLL VS SAINZ HAS BEEN MOVED TO FRIDAY 10/16

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Library News

If you missed Friday's trivia team meeting, see Mrs. Gilchrist at lunch recess today to get the scoop.

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Student Reminders

Students - here are a few reminders:

1) Please do not leave the campus without having your parents sign you out of the office or in Portable 1 during 6th period only.

2) Students please check into the office for a pass to class if you are tardy after 8:35 am or late due to an appointment or an unexpected situation.

3)  Students please use the office phones during morning or lunch recess not during class time unless it's necessary and with teacher approved.

Library News

Trivia Team needs you. We need students from all grade levels to join our trivia team. Come to the library today at lunch recess to hear more about trivia team.

Yesterday was Overdue Day. Check your email today to see if you received an overdue notice for your late books. Please turn in your books so someone else can read them, too.

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Reminder: Delivered Items

Good morning,

Please remember our rules regarding delivered articles to school:

Articles delivered to the office by parents are to be picked up by students between classes or at lunchtime. Deliveries should be placed on the blue cart outside the secondary office (P1). The office is not responsible for ensuring delivery or for missing items. The goal is to minimize class interruptions. Musical instruments should be delivered to the Band Room, not the Office. Due to ongoing construction, parents/guardians may temporarily park along the perimeter of the blacktop and walk to the office to deliver an item, or park in front of the portables to place the item on the blue cart. 

Breakfast and lunch are provided free of charge to all students. Food delivery services, like DoorDash or Grubhub, are not allowed on campus. Fast food is also not allowed, as it is unhealthy and creates problems on campus. For safety, please do not send your students to school with hot beverages.

Thank you, Vikings,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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October Red Ribbon Week, Class Competition and Spirit Day

Red Ribbon Week Carnival will be the last week in October.  The dates are 10/26-10/30.  There may be a few things happening during 1st period that week (for example a Kahoot, or a mini lesson- taught by a student).  The leadership class will be in planning mode the next few weeks.  The RRW Carnival will be on Friday, October 30th.  This will run 2nd, 3rd, and 4th periods on the blacktop.

2nd period- 7th grade

3rd period-8th grade

4th period- 6th grade

The class competition and spirit day will be Thursday, October 22nd.

Library News

Today is Overdue Day. Please check your locker and your backpack for any late books. If you checked your book out during your first visit with your English class, it's now late. Come in and renew it if you need more time. 

Are you a smarty-pants? If so, the trivia team needs you. We are looking for students from all grades to join the trivia team. Come see what it's all about at an informational meeting Friday during lunch recess in the library. See Mrs. Gilchrist or Mr. MacKenzie if you have questions. 

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Crocker Belonging Carnival

 Our annual Crocker Belonging Carnival is a vibrant and essential event that brings our entire community together. What makes it so special is that it is entirely student-led and student-driven, with students taking the lead on planning, creating, and running the activities. This hands-on approach empowers our students to showcase their creativity and talents while fostering a deep sense of ownership and shared responsibility. The carnival strengthens the bonds that make our school a supportive and welcoming place for everyone. It's a true celebration of community and a shining example of how our students' efforts directly contribute to the positive culture at Crocker.

Event is on 10/30 from 4-6pm on the Crocker blacktop. Check email from Ms. Slater to sign up by 10/9!

Library News

Is your brain full of lots of facts? Do you think you know stuff? Then the Trivia Team needs you! Come learn about the trivia team at lunch recess on Friday 10/9 in the library. Most of our team were 8th graders last year, so we are looking for lots of students (all grades) to join the team this year.

See Mrs. Gilchrist or Mr. MacKenzie if you have any questions.

This Thursday is Overdue Day! Generally, the first Thursday of the month, is overdue day, a day to check your locker and backpack and at home to make sure you don't have any late library books. Check out is for three weeks, so if you've had your book longer than that, it's now late. Make sure to turn in or renew your late library books before Thursday at lunch. Other students might want to read them, too.  See Mrs. Gilchrist if  you need help checking your library account. 

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INTRAMURALS 10/5-10/8

10/5	MON	5	6th	KARAGAN vs OGLE	NITROBALL
10/6	TUES	6	7th	FAIRCHILD vs LI	NITROBALL
10/7	WEDS	7	8th	GRADY vs KITTREDGE	NITROBALL
10/8	THURS	8	8th	CIMA vs MACKENZIE	NITROBALL

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Bedazzle Club

Happy October! This month, the Bedazzle Club will be bedazzling pumpkins. If you're interested in joining, bring a small pumpkin, real or fake, to bedazzle. The Bedazzle Club meets Tuesdays at lunch in Room 17. 

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7/8 Dance Expectations

Good morning, Crocker,

7th and 8th graders, please review the dance expectations for our first dance of the year. The location has changed, and a few rules have as well.

DANCE EXPECTATIONS

1. The dance is on Friday, October 2, for 7th and 8th graders. These events are for Crocker students only.

2. Students in good standing and wishing to attend a school dance can purchase tickets each day before the dance at AM recess, lunch recess, or at the entrance to the dance.

3. The dances are scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and held in the Crocker Gym.

4. Students must attend at least three periods of a school day to participate in a school dance. If a student does not attend school the day of the dance due to illness or leaves school early the day of the dance due to illness, the student cannot attend the dance that evening.

5. Once students enter, they are not allowed to leave until the dance officially ends at 8:00 PM. Please arrive on time; the doors close promptly 30 minutes after the dance begins.

6. The area by the bike racks and HREC portable is available for students who want a break from the dark and/or loud music. The Student Store is open for snacks and drinks. Do not bring snacks or drinks inside the Gym.

7. You may bring your phone to the dance, but using the phone, taking pictures, or taking videos is prohibited. Phones will be confiscated if they are used. Do not bring other electronic devices to the dance.

8. There is no chaperoned area to leave purses, backpacks, or other items, so students should leave valuables at home.

9. All students must arrange to be picked up in front of the North MPR traffic circle upon the conclusion of the dance by a parent/guardian. Students are NOT allowed to walk or bike home on their own, be picked up from a different location, or call a ride-share service, like Uber, Waymo, or Lyft.

10. Students can only wear athletic shoes in the gym; no shoes with a heel or hard sole are allowed. 

Thank you, Vikings; have a great time!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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