REMINDER: NO FOOD, SNACKS, TREATS OF ANY KIND ALLOWED IN THE GYM AT ANYTIME.

This includes non-water drinks. Please do your part to keep our facilities clean and safe. 

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Library closed today

The library is closed today due to a special event. If you need a book for the weekend, try 6th period or right after dismissal. 

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Reminder: Gum & Candy

Good morning, Crocker,

Please see the handbook rules regarding gum and candy at school:

1. Chewing gum is not allowed at school.  Its use is disruptive to instruction, a health hazard, and improper disposal creates serious custodial and health problems. Continued chewing gum on campus may result in a referral for beautification or detention.

2. A small amount of candy, a couple of pieces for yourself, can be enjoyed at recess or lunchtime, but not during class. Throw wrappers away in the garbage. Lollipops are not allowed to be eaten on campus.

3. Candy is not to be widely distributed or sold to classmates. If large amounts of candy are shared outside of class, it will be confiscated, and the student may receive a referral to the office.

4. Finally, food, including gum and candy, is not allowed on the blacktop or field, especially lollipops and gum. They are a choking hazard. Eat your food at the tables before going to play on the blacktop.

Thank you for being so cooperative, Vikings,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Re: Reminder: Rainy Day Locations

Hi again,

Class Competition will likely be in the gym during lunch recess due to the rain. We will make an announcement if this changes.

Thank you for being flexible,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

On Thu, Oct 22, 2026 at 7:30 AM Lisa Ayer <layer@hcsdk8.org> wrote:

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.

If it is raining, meals will be served next to room 23 near the top of the staircase. Please line up and wait patiently to receive your meal; parent volunteers will hand it to you.

Locations to go during Recess, Lunch, and Lunch Recess:
Morning recess - Library, MakerSpace, Lower Hallway, Counselor's office, and Music Room
Lunch/Lunch Recess - Gray tables in the lower hallway during lunch, Library, MakerSpace, Oasis (Art), Counselor, and Music Room, Club Ed at recess, and Gym for volleyball

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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Reminder: Make-up Picture Day

Good morning, Crocker,

If you need to retake or make up your school photo for this year, please let your 1st or 2nd-period teacher know on Friday morning. MemoryMakers will be at Crocker from 8:30 - 9:45 AM. If you are unsure, check with a teacher to see if your name is on the list. MemoryMakers will be on the field behind the parking lot; you can't miss their tents.

The 8th-grade panoramic picture and the staff photo will be taken in the spring.

Thank you,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Reminder: Rainy Day Locations

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.

If it is raining, meals will be served next to room 23 near the top of the staircase. Please line up and wait patiently to receive your meal; parent volunteers will hand it to you.

Locations to go during Recess, Lunch, and Lunch Recess:
Morning recess - Library, MakerSpace, Lower Hallway, Counselor's office, and Music Room
Lunch/Lunch Recess - Gray tables in the lower hallway during lunch, Library, MakerSpace, Oasis (Art), Counselor, and Music Room, Club Ed at recess, and Gym for volleyball

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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Community Carnival Postponed

 Dear Crocker Families,

We are writing to inform you that the Crocker Community Carnival, originally scheduled for Friday, October 30th, has been postponed. It is now rescheduled for Friday, January 29th.

Due to busy fall schedules and competing obligations, we want to wait for a time when more of our students can participate. By moving the event, we hope to avoid these conflicts.

Please mark your calendars for Friday, January 29th, and we will share more details as the new date approaches.

Thank you so much for your understanding and ongoing support of our school community!

Reminder: Rainy Day Locations

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, MakerSpace, Lower Hallway, and Music Room
Lunch/Lunch Recess - Gray tables in the lower hallway during lunch, Library, MakerSpace, Oasis (Art), Counselor, and Music Room, or Club Ed at recess, and Gym for volleyball

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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Reminder: Courts Near North

Hello Crocker,

Please remember that on minimum days (Thursdays and conference days), North School and Crocker have a similar recess and lunchtime. North and Crocker have worked out a fair way to share the space. North School students will have priority to use the three basketball hoops and the volleyball court by the North portables during morning recess. Crocker will have priority to use those courts during lunch recess. Please be a good neighbor by letting the elementary students play on the courts in the morning. 

Thanks for being good neighbors, Vikings,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Library News- art contest

Our fall art contest is here- create your own classic movie monster. Choose from: Frankenstein's monster, wolfman, mummy or dracula. Your artwork must be original and no bigger than 8 1/2 X 11. Any medium is OK. Put your name, first period teacher and grade ON THE BACK of your artwork. Entries are due to Mrs. Gilchrist by 10/29 by the end of lunch. 

You could win a monster stuffy and spirit points for your grade (earn 25 points for entering and 100 points for the winner's grade.)

See Mrs. Gilchrist or Ms. Alich with any questions or for the full guidelines. 

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Reminder: Halloween Dress Code

Good morning, Crocker,

To show Crocker and Halloween spirit, students are allowed to wear costumes to school on Friday, October 30th, only. School rules regarding the Dress Code must be followed.

The following applies equally to students of any gender:

• Clothing must allow students a full range of motion — sitting, bending, reaching, and running — without requiring frequent readjustment or exposing undergarments or private parts.

• Clothing with disruptive or unhealthy logos or words, including offensive language, pictures, or references to alcohol or other drugs, is prohibited. 

• Avoid clothing with political figures, messages, sensitive topics, or slogans that may provoke conflict among peers.

• For health and safety reasons, shoes must be worn at all times.  

• Hats & hoods may be worn as part of the costume, but masks are not allowed. 

• ALL costume preparations are to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school).

• No real or fake weapons (nunchucks/sickles/swords/bats/knives/guns/tools, etc.) are allowed on campus. If brought to school, they will be confiscated.

• No bikes, skateboards, scooters, toy vehicles, etc. are allowed, even if part of the costume.

Students wearing inappropriate costumes will be asked to change and must comply immediately by changing into their PE clothes. Students or parents who have questions about the acceptability of their costumes should email Mrs. Ayer before wearing the costumes to school.

Thank you for your cooperation, Vikings,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

NO INTRAMURALS THIS WEEK. 

Possible schedule change for next week due to Red Ribbon Week. 

Stay tuned for more info

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Lost and Found

Have you lost your water bottle and you can't find it? Are you missing your hoodie? Well Crocker has a Lost and Found and it is packed with student items. Make sure you go by and take a look at what is in the lost and found today.

Library News

Happy Monday, Crocker! Here's what's going on in the library.

Are you looking for a spooky Halloween read? Come check out the display in the library of scary books. There is also a display of books by Joseph Bruchac who writes about the Native American experience. He had a birthday on Friday 10/16.

There is Halloween & fall coloring and puzzle sheets and our community coloring project on the front table. Coloring is a great way to relax and de-stress.

See Mrs. Gilchrist today if you are interested in the trivia team. We still need several more students to join our team.

Lastly, 6th graders, please turn in BOTPC.

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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