Library News

This Thursday is Overdue Day. Please check your backpack and locker for any late library books and turn them in Thursday before lunch. If you need help checking your library account, see Mrs. Gilchrist or go to your HCSD student bookmarks > Library folder > Destiny > choose Crocker > Log in with Google > MY INFO > Patron Status- late books show a red due date

The February Reading Challenge is underway. Reading logs are on the library counter. There are tables of book recs all over the library. Be sure to check these right away. They will be temporarily cleaned up during Thursday and Friday for the science fair and then will go back out on Friday afternoon. 

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The Sewing Project

Please come to room 11 on Tuesday, February 3, to help out with the Sewing Project!  Bring your lunch!  All are welcome!

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Clubs in 5A Cancelled

This week all clubs in Mr. Bounds' room are cancelled due to the shortened lunch period and conferences. Next week Chess Club (M&Thr), Tabletop Miniature Club (T-W&F) and Dungeons and Dragons Club  (T-W&F) will all resume our usual schedules.

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Buzz Reminder: Play Fighting, Chasing, and Rough Housing

Dear Crocker,

Play fighting, chasing, and roughhousing are not allowed at school—even if you think it's a joke. Hitting or kneeing someone in a private area can cause serious injury. Headlocks are never allowed because they put dangerous pressure on the neck and spine.

These behaviors are unsafe and can make others feel uncomfortable or afraid. You are expected to keep your hands and feet to yourself at all times and follow school rules. If this behavior continues, you will be referred to an administrator, and appropriate consequences will follow.

Please cooperate for your own and your friends' safety.

READcycle

Friday is the last day to donate books for North's READcycle drive. Please look at home for any gently used books for TK-7th that your family has finished reading. Drop them off in the Crocker Library before dismissal on Friday. Thanks for helping, Vikings!

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February Reading Challenge is here!

The Crocker February Reading Challenge is back again this year. Can you increase the time you spend reading? 

The goal of this challenge is to read four books in four specific categories in four weeks of February. If you are interested in taking on the challenge, swing by the library to pick up a reading log and check out the tables of recommendations.

If you complete the challenge,  you will be invited to a special lunchtime event the first week of March, and you'll receive a raffle ticket for a bookstore gift card. Last year we had 14 students and 4 staff members complete the February Reading Challenge. Let's see if we can beat that number this year. 

See Mrs. Gilchrist with any questions. 

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Reminder: Connect Schedule

Please see the schedule for today:

Have a great day!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Buzz Reminder: North School

Good morning, Crocker,

Students should not walk or ride through the middle of North School when arriving at or exiting campus. This has created concerns for student and adult safety and has impacted North School staff.

At this time, please walk or ride only along the side path, near the field. Additionally, riding on the North or Crocker fields is not permitted, as it makes it difficult for our maintenance staff to properly maintain the fields for school sports.

Thank you for your cooperation, Vikings.

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Buzz Reminder: Trash & Recycling

Good morning, Crocker,

Just a reminder that there are plenty of trash, recycling, and compost bins located throughout campus. Please take a moment to sort your waste properly when you are done eating:

• Trash goes in the black bins
• Plastic containers and recyclables go in the blue recycling bins
• Leftover food and compostable items go in the green compost bins

There is no reason to leave food, containers, or garbage behind. If you do, you will serve a beautification consequence for the remainder of lunch recess. Beautification means you will receive a plastic garbage bag and gloves, and help clean up trash around campus.

Our custodian, Ms. Jimenez, works hard to keep Crocker clean and safe for everyone — please do your part to help! Thank you for taking responsibility and showing respect for our school.

Let's Keep Crocker Clean!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Buzz Reminder: Possible Rainy Day

Good morning, Crocker,

It may rain during recess and lunch today. Please WALK under the eaves in the hallways to help stay dry, and do not run. Do not leave your backpack or Chromebook out in the open.

Locations to go during Recess, Lunch, and Lunch Recess:
Morning recess - Library, Lecture Hall, Maker Space, and MPR (No sports in the MPR)
Lunch/Lunch Recess - MPR, Lecture Hall, Maker Space, Library, or Club Ed at recess, and Gym for Intramurals
Roaming in the hallways is NOT an option. Choose a spot and stay there.

Please remember to pick up your trash and keep these indoor areas clean.

Stay dry and have a great day, Vikings!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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READcycle

Please support North School with their READcycle drive. They are looking for any gently used books for TK-5th+ that your family has finished reading. Bring them to the donation box that is in the library. 

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Library News

Congratulations to Zlata in Mr. Carrol's first period for having the nicest cursive handwriting. She was the winner of the handwriting contest. An honorable mention goes to Akira for her very neat printing. Come see all of the handwriting entries and dragon artwork on display in the library.

The library is closed this morning during 1st & 2nd period. Mrs. Gilchrist is off campus.

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Candy Grams

Leadership will start selling Candy Grams tomorrow, Tuesday January 27th. 

Ms. Mendelson (Bowie)
Crocker P.E. and Leadership

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Buzz Reminder: Hallway Behavior

Good morning, Crocker,

Please remember to walk in the halls, use appropriate language, and keep your backpacks in the white-lined areas or on the benches in the hallways. We need space for students and staff to pass each other safely.  Do not chase, push, or shoulder-check other people anywhere on campus before, during, or after school. We do not want people injured due to careless or aggressive behavior.

Keep it Kind, Vikings,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Kindness Week

 

Kindness Week is Almost Here!

We are excited to announce that Kindness Week starts this coming Monday! This is a wonderful opportunity for our entire school community to focus on compassion, inclusion, and the small acts that make Crocker a better place. To see the full schedule of daily activities and challenges, please click on the link below for all the details. Additionally, mark your calendars for Friday the 30th—we are asking everyone to wear pink to show our collective support for kindness and solidarity!

Kindness Week Events