Crocker Belonging Carnival

 Our annual Crocker Belonging Carnival is a vibrant and essential event that brings our entire community together. What makes it so special is that it is entirely student-led and student-driven, with students taking the lead on planning, creating, and running the activities. This hands-on approach empowers our students to showcase their creativity and talents while fostering a deep sense of ownership and shared responsibility. The carnival strengthens the bonds that make our school a supportive and welcoming place for everyone. It's a true celebration of community and a shining example of how our students' efforts directly contribute to the positive culture at Crocker.

Event is on 10/30 from 4-6pm on the Crocker blacktop. Check email from Ms. Slater to sign up by 10/9!

Library News

Is your brain full of lots of facts? Do you think you know stuff? Then the Trivia Team needs you! Come learn about the trivia team at lunch recess on Friday 10/9 in the library. Most of our team were 8th graders last year, so we are looking for lots of students (all grades) to join the team this year.

See Mrs. Gilchrist or Mr. MacKenzie if you have any questions.

This Thursday is Overdue Day! Generally, the first Thursday of the month, is overdue day, a day to check your locker and backpack and at home to make sure you don't have any late library books. Check out is for three weeks, so if you've had your book longer than that, it's now late. Make sure to turn in or renew your late library books before Thursday at lunch. Other students might want to read them, too.  See Mrs. Gilchrist if  you need help checking your library account. 

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INTRAMURALS 10/5-10/8

10/5	MON	5	6th	KARAGAN vs OGLE	NITROBALL
10/6	TUES	6	7th	FAIRCHILD vs LI	NITROBALL
10/7	WEDS	7	8th	GRADY vs KITTREDGE	NITROBALL
10/8	THURS	8	8th	CIMA vs MACKENZIE	NITROBALL

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Bedazzle Club

Happy October! This month, the Bedazzle Club will be bedazzling pumpkins. If you're interested in joining, bring a small pumpkin, real or fake, to bedazzle. The Bedazzle Club meets Tuesdays at lunch in Room 17. 

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7/8 Dance Expectations

Good morning, Crocker,

7th and 8th graders, please review the dance expectations for our first dance of the year. The location has changed, and a few rules have as well.

DANCE EXPECTATIONS

1. The dance is on Friday, October 2, for 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 each day before the dance at AM recess, lunch recess, or at the entrance to the dance.

3. The dances are scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and held in the Crocker Gym.

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 the day of the dance due to illness or leaves school early the day of the dance 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 area by the bike racks and HREC portable is available for students who want a break from the dark and/or loud music. The Student Store is open for snacks and drinks. Do not bring snacks or drinks inside the Gym.

7. You may bring your phone to the dance, but using the phone, taking pictures, or taking 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 North MPR traffic circle upon the conclusion of the dance by a parent/guardian. Students are NOT allowed to walk or bike home on their own, be picked up from a different location, or call a ride-share service, like Uber, Waymo, or Lyft.

10. Students can only wear athletic shoes in the gym; no shoes with a heel or hard sole are allowed. 

Thank you, Vikings; have a great time!

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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INTRAMURALS: 9/28-10/1

9/28	MON	1	6th	WOODS vs SCHNEIDERMAN
9/29	TUES	2	7th	DUMPIS vs SAINZ
9/30	WEDS	3	8th	CIMA vs MORGANSTERN
10/1	THURS	4	8th	COLLINS vs MACKENZIE

Library News

This is the last call for applications for your public library card. Mrs. Gilchrist is dropping the applications off on Friday after school. Be sure to turn yours in before the end of the day on Friday. Several students picked them up, but you haven't turned it in yet.

Do you like slime? The Burlingame Public Library has a fun event for teens- Spooky Slime Lab on Thursday, Oct. 1st from 4:00-5:00 in the Lane Room at the Burlingame Public Library. Registration is required, so they are sure to have enough materials for everyone. See the poster in the Crocker library for more information. Learn how to make some squishy, spooky slime.

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Reminder: Lunch Locations

Good morning, Crocker,

Students, remember that the areas you can be at lunch are:

• Tables in the Science Courtyard 

• Gray tables near Makerspace are for 6th-graders

• Blue tables on the blacktop

• MakerSpace

• Grass in front of the Makerspace

• In front of the Art Room and Rooms 1 through 4

• Oasis is in the Art Room

If you need to use the restroom during lunch, use the portable ones on the blacktop. The upstairs restrooms are off limits. The restrooms are not for hanging out.

Students, these areas are OFF-LIMITS during lunch and recess:

• Any construction zone (with green fencing around it)

• Upstairs in the hallways or bathrooms

• Stairwells

• In front of, behind, or around the Gym

If you are in these areas, you may earn a beautification or detention consequence.

Lastly, please pick up after yourself and throw your trash away. We have plenty of trash/recycle/compost bins around campus.

Thank you, Vikings,

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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CROCKER INTRAMURALS ARE STARTING NEXT WEEK!

INTRAMURALS ARE HERE!

Come out and play fun games with your 1st period class against other classes!

Every time you participate, you earn points for your grade in our CLASS COMPETITION.

The goal is simple: show up, play hard, have fun, and support your classmates. Winning is cool, but intramurals are really about getting active, competing, and having a good time together.

Weekly matchups will be posted in The Buzz every Monday and announced on HTV.

Check the schedule, represent your class, and come play!

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Talk Like a Pirate Day today

Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day. Come into the library at morning recess and show off your best pirate lingo, try an activity, or check out a pirate book.

Here's a pirate joke for you.... What did the ocean say to the pirate?

See Mrs. Gilchrist for the answer. 

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Library News

Shiver me timbers, Crocker! This Friday is Talk Like a Pirate Day. Come in to the library at morning recess and try a pirate activity, read some pirate jokes or check out a pirate book. 

Just a reminder that September is Library Card Sign Up Month. See Mrs. Gilchrist if  you need a new (or a replacement) for your Burlingame Public Library card. Applications are due to Mrs. Gilchrist by next Friday, Sept. 25th. Your new card will be delivered to school for you.

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National Coloring Day

Today is National Coloring Day. Come into the library at recess or lunch and find something to color or help with our community coloring project. Coloring is a great way to destress.

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Reminder: North School

Good morning, Crocker,

Students should not walk or ride through the middle of North School when arriving at or exiting Crocker. This has raised concerns about student and adult safety and affects North School staff and students.

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 grounds crew to maintain the fields for after-school and weekend sports properly. 

Thank you for your cooperation, Vikings.

Lisa Ayer Crocker Middle School Assistant Principal she/her

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2026 RethinkWaste Poster Contest

Theme: Mending Magic

Cast a spell on something worn, torn, or broken! Illustrate the magic of mending and turning damaged items into beautifully repaired artwork.

Contest Categories

• Elementary School Individual: Grades 3–5

• Middle School Individual: Grades 6–8

• Class Category: Grades 3–8 classes

Poster Requirements

• General: 2D original hand-drawn artwork only (paint, markers, colored pencils, crayons). No computer graphics or copyrighted material.

• Individual Posters: 8.5 x 11 inches, white paper, landscape orientation.

• Class Posters: Max 3 x 4 feet, paper or poster board, landscape orientation.

Submissions & Key Dates

• Submission Window: September 1st – September 28th, 2026 (by 11:59 p.m.)

• How to Submit: Upload a clear, high-resolution photo or scan via the RethinkWaste online form. (Keep original posters for collection if selected as a winner!)

• Winners Announced: Mid-October 2026

• Art Gallery Exhibition: October 17th, 2026 at the Rethink Recycling Day Event

Poster Contest Winner2025 South School:

 

Library closed this morning

The library is closed first and second period this morning due to a parent meeting. We should be open by morning recess. 

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