Reminder: CAASPP Testing

Good morning, Crocker,

CAASPP Testing will take place during your English and math classes this week, Tuesday through Friday. We will follow the usual schedule each day. Monday started with the English-language arts (ELA) Training Day to make sure you can log on to the secure browser.

Monday: ELA Training during English class
Tuesday: English Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) during English class
Wednesday: ELA Performance Task (PT) Day 1 during English class
Thursday: ELA Performance Task (PT) Day 2 during English class
Friday: Math Performance Task during math class

CAASPP IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Arrive at school on time each day.
Eat breakfast each morning, so your brain has fuel.
Bring your Chromebook and charger to school each day, and charge your Chromebook each night.
Bring reading materials each day. After you finish testing, you cannot use your Chromebook until everyone in class is done with testing.
Smartwatches and cell phones are not allowed during testing. Turn them off and leave them in your backpack or at home.
Relax and try your best. 

Good luck, Vikings!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Overdue Day

Yesterday was Overdue Day. Please check your email to see if you received an overdue notice. Return your late books, and trade them for something new to read when you are done with testing. There are MANY new books in the library that were added this week. If you have lost books, you need to pay to replace them. All library materials need to be returned and fines paid by May 26th.

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Buzz Reminder: Dance or North Movie Night

Good morning, Crocker,

You may choose to attend either the Crocker dance or the North School movie night with your family (if you have siblings at North); however, you may not attend both events.

Please remember that once you arrive at the dance, you are expected to stay until the end. Students who attempt to leave early will not be allowed to attend the next dance.

At the end of the dance, an adult must pick you up in front of Crocker. Students may not walk down to North alone.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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North Movie Night on Friday

Good morning, Crocker, 

Please see the following message from Principal Beames at North. 

Friday’s Spring Movie Night is a beloved tradition for elementary schoolers from TK through 5th and their families. If they have an older sibling, they’re of course welcome too! But please note that this is a signature event for younger children, not for Crocker-age young adults without a sibling. All activities are exclusively for elementary schoolers. Absolutely no bikes or e-bikes will be permitted on the North field. HPD will be monitoring the fields, schools, and blacktop that night.

Thank you for your cooperation, Vikings,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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Track sweatshirts are in!

Just a quick reminder for those who ordered Track sweatshirts: they are ready and waiting for you! Please stop by the Recreation Office to pick yours up. 

  

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Overdue Day this week

This Thursday is Overdue Day. Please turn in your late library books. Now's the time to pay for any lost/damaged library books. Don't wait until the end of the year.

May 26th is the final due date for all library books with the exception of what you are still reading as a class novel. See Mrs. Gilchrist if you need help checking your account. 

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Buzz Reminder: Dance Expectations

Good morning, Crocker,

Please review the dance expectations below.

DANCE EXPECTATIONS

1. The dance is on Friday for 6th, 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 before the dance at AM recess or at the entrance to the dance.
3. The dances are scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and held in the MPR.
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 on the day of the dance due to illness or leaves school early on that day 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 courtyard is available for students who want a break from the dark and/or loud music. The Student Store is open for you to purchase a snack or drink. Do not bring too much money in case it gets lost.
7. Phones are allowed at the dance, but using the phone and taking pictures or 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 MPR upon the conclusion of the dance by a parent/guardian. Students are NOT allowed to walk or ride home on their own, be picked up from a different location, or call a driving service, like Uber, Waymo, or Lyft.

Thank you for your cooperation, Vikings,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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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 she/her

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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 she/her

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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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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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