Tuesday Schedule for 8th-grade

Good morning, 8th-graders,

Thank you for doing a terrific job at graduation practice on Monday. We were really impressed with how well you listened, followed directions, and represented your class—you are truly ready for high school.

Please review the schedule and expectations for Tuesday, June 16:

Periods 1–3:
Follow your regular schedule of classes.

Period 4:
Go directly to your Period 4 class. Your teacher will take attendance and then walk you down to the MPR. Please leave backpacks and all belongings outside your classroom. Teachers, please stay for lunch and help with supervision.

Lunch:
You will enjoy a special lunch provided by 8th-grade parents. After lunch and clean-up, we will remain in the MPR to watch the memory video created by Mr. Slater. Following the video, you will have time to relax on the blacktop or courtyard and sign yearbooks.

1:30 PM Dismissal:
8th-graders only will be dismissed to the blacktop to be picked up and begin getting ready for graduation.

4:15 PM Arrival at SMPAC:
Arrive at SMPAC and wait in the courtyard near the parking lot.

4:30 PM Line-Up:
Line up on the correct side in the correct order. Staff will be available to support and guide you.

5:00 PM Graduation Ceremony:
Enter SMPAC and enjoy your graduation ceremony. Please be mindful of construction scaffolding when entering and exiting.

6:15 PM Dismissal:
Exit SMPAC through the lobby.

We are excited to celebrate this milestone with you today.

Congratulations!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Yearbook Signing Guidelines

Good morning, Crocker,

If all your missing items are returned or paid for, you will receive your yearbook on the following days with your 1st-period teacher.

Monday - 8th grade (after graduation practice)

Tuesday - 6th/7th grades

Please follow the guidelines below to ensure yearbook messages are positive.

If your message is negative or hurtful, you may lose your yearbook or have to buy someone a new one.

See the following Prezi presentation for Guidelines:

https://prezi.com/j5vrlfs2tikf/guidelines-for-yearbook-signing/

Thank you for your cooperation, Vikings!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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PE LOCKERS

Please take everything out of your PE lockers by the end of the day today. 

Have a great weekend!

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Library News

6th grade has turned in all their library books! Way to go, 6th graders!!

Let's go, 7th & 8th graders. Get those books in.

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Fly-off Assembly Schedule

Good morning,

It's time for the annual Fly-offs! Please see the schedule for the day below.

FLY-OFF ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE 

Friday, 6/12/26

*Similar to a minimum day schedule except the assembly follows 6th period

Period             Times

1st Bell 8:25  -  8:30 (late bell)

1/HTV 8:30  -  9:20

2 9:24  -  10:09

RECESS 10:09 - 10:24

3 10:28 - 11:13

4 11:17 -  12:02

LUNCH       12:02 -  12:38 (bell 12:20)

5 12:42 -  1:27

6 1:31   -   2:16 (classes called to gym)

Assembly 2:20   -  3:20
45-minute classes, 4-minute passing

Crocker Assembly Expectations

1. Enter the gym quietly, walk up the steps, and fill in from the top with your 6th-period class. Do not bring backpacks into the gym.

2. Follow the directions from the Crocker staff.

3. Pay attention and applaud when appropriate; do not shout out.

4. Voices are off during the assembly; stay in your seat, and keep your hands and feet to yourself. 

5. No food, drink, gum, or candy is allowed in the gym.

6. At the end, wait for your class to be dismissed, walk down the steps, and leave quietly.  7. Return to your 6th period class to retrieve your backpack.

Happy Friday, Pilots!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Chess Club Canceled Today 6/8

No Chess today in Lab 5A. We will have chess club again this Thursday 6/11

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CONGRATULATIONS, TYLER RIZZO & OWEN SEYBOLD

Champions of the ALL-SCHOOL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT! They were able to top the field of 43 teams to earn the forever title of... CHAMPIONS. Congrats to all teams that came out to compete!

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PICKLEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TOMORROW

Come on down to the gym at lunch to watch the final championship match between the: 

DOWNTOWN DUOS vs TYLER/OWEN

Can Tyler/Owen take the championship after placing second last year or will the DOWNTOWN DUOS become the team to beat? 

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Library Reminders

Please turn in your library books.

Please pick up your haunted house or dragon artwork.

If you missed the summer reading presentation on Monday and Tuesday this week, swing by the library, and Mrs. Gilchrist will give you the scoop. Recommended reading lists for summer reading are on the table right inside the library door.

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MODIFIED PICKLEBALL SCHEDULE

6/3

WEDS

PICKLEBALL FINAL 4

BEGINNING OF LUNCH

TYLER/OWEN V BIG BRAINS

DOWNTOWN DUOS V PICKLE JUICE

LUNCH RECESS

ZINC vs WINNER OF: DOWNTOWN DUOS V PICKLE JUICE

BAGIN  vs WINNER OF: TYLER/OWEN V BIG BRAINS

Reminder: Fly-off Building Begins

Good morning, Crocker,

Today, we start building our airplanes in our 1st-period classes at the end of the day. Please see the schedule below for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Fly-off competition will be next Friday, June 12. 

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Art in the library

If you have artwork in the library from the haunted house or dragon art contests, please come claim it. 

It will be recycled next week.

Please turn in your library books or pay for your lost books. You will not get your yearbook if you have not turned in all your school supplies. See Mrs. Gilchrist if you need help checking your library account. 

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Buzz Reminder: Sports Equipment

Good morning,

We have plenty of sports equipment for all blacktop games. Due to some unfair practices, we can no longer allow students to bring sports equipment from home. Sports equipment from home will be confiscated. Remember to line up and wait your turn to check out equipment. All games are open.

Please don't forget to return the sports equipment to the Sports Hut at the end of recess. We are losing volleyballs, basketballs, and footballs due to students not returning them at the end of morning and lunch recess.

Hacky Sack is allowed for now, as long as it is played correctly. If not, the ball will be confiscated and put in the office.  

Lastly, if caught kicking a ball or participating in unfair practices, you will be asked to leave the blacktop. There are a lot of games on the blacktop, and your safety is our priority.

Thank you,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Reminder: Gum & Candy

Good morning,

1. Chewing gum is not allowed at school.  Its use disrupts instruction, poses 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. Wrappers must be thrown 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 your cooperation,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Buzz Reminder: Crosswalks

Good morning,

For your safety, please use the crosswalks on Eucalyptus or Ralston when crossing the street near the school. Riders must walk bikes and scooters. Jaywalking is unsafe, as drivers don’t expect you to cross in the middle of the road. Also, do not look down at your phone when crossing the street or using crosswalks. You need to look both ways and be alert to oncoming cars. Lastly, do not get dropped off at Chateau; there is too much traffic.

The crossing guards are there to keep you safe, so please be respectful. 

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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