Monday, May 4, 2026

Library News

The California Young Reader Medal winners for this year have been announced. Congratulations to Intermediate winner- Dogtown by Katherine Applegate,  Middle School winner- What Happened to Rachel Riley by Claire Swinarski and YA winner- Instructions for Dancing by Nicloa Yoon. Come check out one of these great books and see the list of next year's nominees. 
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Intramurals Today: LI vs GRIBBLE

See you in the gym!


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Library News

Today is Star Wars Day- May the 4th Be With You. Come in to the library to try a Star Wars puzzle or check out our Star Wars books. If you happened to have worn a Star Wars shirt to school today, come see Mrs. Gilchrist for a treat. 
We have lots of new books on display, come check out what's new.

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Fire/Evacuation Drill Today

Good morning, Crocker,

We have a fire/evacuation drill today during 5th period at 2:10 PM. Please remember the following expectations during drills. Teachers, you can review more detailed procedures if needed.

1) Remain calm and quiet during an emergency and drill -- this way you and others can hear instructions and remain out of harm's way.
2) Listen to your teachers/adults.
3) Walk quietly in a single file line to the blacktop.
4) Once on the blacktop, line up by 1st period, alphabetically.
5) Remain quiet once on the blacktop.
6) Once dismissed, walk back to your 5th-period class quickly and quietly.

If we all follow these guidelines, we will have a successful drill today. If it rains, we will reschedule the fire/evacuation drill.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation,

Lisa Ayer

Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Library Closed today

The library is closed today, due to the staff luncheon. If you need a book for the weekend, you can come by the library right after dismissal (or towards the end of 6th period.)

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Buzz Reminder: Recess Expectations & Locations

Good morning, Crocker,

Due to the staff appreciation luncheon today in the library, students will have an extra five minutes for lunch and lunch recess.

Here are some reminders for recess, lunch, and lunch recess:
1. There are no backpacks allowed on the blacktop during AM or lunch recesses. Also, do not eat or bring food, candy, or drinks onto the blacktop.
2. All games are open, and we follow HREC basketball rules; no streetball is allowed. Do not make up your own rules for handball and Foursquare. 
3. Tag or chasing games are not allowed. 
4. You cannot save a court if you do not have a ball. Get the ball first and then find a court. This goes for ALL blacktop games.
5. Check out and in sports equipment from the blue Sports Hut. Take care of it, so we have enough for everyone. Do not kick the sports equipment, as someone could get hurt. If you do, you will be asked to leave the blacktop.
6. You may use your locker during the first five minutes of recess and lunch, and then go downstairs.
7. Use the MPR restrooms during recess and lunch. Remember, hanging out in the upstairs corridors and restrooms is not allowed.
8. Just before lunch recess begins, you must wait behind the yellow line on the blacktop until 1:02 pm on regular days before lining up in front of the Sports Hut to check out sports equipment. If you try to hide in the corridor by the stairs, you will go to the back of the line.

Recently, we’ve learned that some students are taking food from other students’ lunch bags. This is considered stealing and is a serious offense. Everyone has the right to feel that their belongings are safe at school. If you are found taking someone else’s food or any personal items, you will be referred to an administrator, your parents or guardians will be contacted, and you will receive a consequence, which may include detention or suspension.
Please make responsible choices and respect one another’s property.

Locations to go to at break times today, May 1st:
Morning Recess - Library, MPR, Blacktop, Upper Lawn, & Courtyards
Lunch - Oasis, MPR tables, Upper Lawn, Courtyards, Lower Lawn (8th)
Lunch Recess - Library, Oasis (lecture hall), Blacktop, Upper Lawn, & Courtyards

Thank you for your cooperation, Vikings,

Lisa Ayer

Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Student Council Election Announcement

In a few weeks, the Student Council application will be released, and campaign season will officially begin. Until that time, there should be no campaigning. This includes asking for votes, promoting candidates, or giving out items to influence votes.

We will review all campaign rules and expectations during the mandatory candidates meeting. Please wait until then before beginning any campaign activities.

Thank you for helping keep the election process fair for everyone!



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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Clubs Cancelled Friday 5/1 in Lab 5A

Friday Dungeons and Dragons Club & Table Top Miniature Club are cancelled on Friday 5/1. 

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Library News

Tuesday is Superhero Day, and Wednesday is International Dance Day. Come by the library and check out books featuring Superheroes and Dancing.

Now is the time to start clearing your library account. Please check your backpacks and lockers for your late books and turn them in. If you have lost books, please don't wait until the end of the year to pay for them. Clear your accounts now. See Mrs. Gilchrist if you need help checking your account.

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Buzz Reminder: Lower Grass Area

Good morning, Crocker,

Due to the construction, the lower grass area will no longer be available at lunch. Please find a table in a courtyard or sit on the upper grass area. Staff with supervision duty, please check to see that no one is sitting below and supervise the upper grass area. 

Thank you for your understanding,

Lisa Ayer

Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal

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Friday, April 24, 2026

Color printer still not working

Just a reminder, Vikings, that the color printer is still out of ink. Please print only to the B&W printer- LIB-BW.


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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Library Closed Thursday morning

The library is closed until 11:15 this morning due to a parent meeting, and Mrs. Gilchrist is subbing. Please come in at lunch to do what you need to do or grab printing.
The color printer is still out of toner. Please print to the LIB-BW printer. 

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

INTRAMURALS TODAY

TICHY vs KARAGAN

INDOOR SOCCER


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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Intramurals Today

Rodriguez vs Fairchild

Indoor Soccer!


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Monday, April 20, 2026

No clubs in 5A this week

Chess club, Dungeons and Dragons, & Table Top Miniatures Clubs are cancelled this week. But will resume next week. 
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