Crocker Viking News

JANUARY

Jan 16: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day

Jan 18: HCSD Board Meeting in Crocker Lecture Hall @ 6:00pm

Jan 18: 6th Grade Parent Networking Social

Jan 19: RISE Parent Happy Hour

Jan 23-Jan 27: Service Learning Gratitude Week

Jan 23: Superintendent Coffee in Crocker Library @ 8:45am - RESCHEDULED FROM 1/18

Jan 23: 6th Grade Cotillion in MPR @ 7:00pm *see details below

Jan 25: 8th Grade Parent Networking Social

Jan 26: No One Eats Alone

Jan 30: 6th Grade Cotillion in MPR @ 7:00pm *see details below

Jan 30-Feb 3: Conference Week EARLY Dismissal at 2:16pm

• Bell Schedule
  
• Crocker Calendar - Month at a Glance
• 2022-2023 Academic Year at a Glance
• Crocker Parent Group Website
• Crocker HCSD Main Website
• PowerSchool
• Crocker HTV Newscast

• 8th Grade DC Trip Information Night (via Zoom), Presentation, Registration Here
  
• 7th Grade SoCal Trip Information Night (via Zoom) , Trip Details
• 6th Grade Yosemite Information Night (via Zoom), Trip Details, FAQs

The new year brings with it new and exciting possibilities for our students and teachers in their learning. I will share with you next week two partnerships we've established to support and enhance our instructional programming for our students.

Thank you for being patient during this rainy season at pick up and drop off. As a reminder, please do not cut across lanes or directly through the middle of the pick up area, as it creates a safety issue. The lanes with a red end allow you to wait for your child, then the lane to your immediate left/right (depending on the lane) allow you to move through with traffic. Please review the diagram below.

AMC 8 and Math Counts are available to students! Math teachers have been announcing to each of their classes that Crocker will be hosting both the AMC 8 competition and Math Counts competition on Thursday, January 19th (AMC 8) and Thursday, January 26th (Math Counts) immediately after school. Please have your student contact Mr. Kittredge (in person) if they would like to participate in either or both. The first rounds will likely take 1 to 1 1/2 hours. This was the most flexible time, please help your student plan accordingly if they choose to participate.

Also, please do not drop off fast-food for your students (or their friends). While we understand it can be difficult to balance all the things required to even get out of the house in the morning, having a nutritious lunch helps students stay focused for the rest of the day. A high sugar, carb, or otherwise food, often creates an energy crash for middle schoolers which makes it hard for students to remain focused on their learning after lunch. To help, we do offer healthy and free lunch for all students (see below for more details).

As you know, middle school students are dynamic! They change quickly, mature in many ways, and are always trying to figure things out. This certainly gives us (the adults in their lives) a great opportunity to engage with them about growing up-to offer suggestions, helpful ways to solve problems, and best of all, simply, listen. If you need any support with this, feel free to reach out to Ms. Slater.

In partnership,

Keith J. Rocha, Principal and Proud Crocker Viking

The Superintendent Coffee Chat originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 18 has been RESCHEDULED to Monday, January 23 from 8:45-10:00am in the Crocker Library. As we look ahead to the new year, come chat with Dr. Carlomagno and principal Keith Rocha about all things Crocker. If you have questions, concerns, or just feel out of the loop this is a great opportunity to learn what is going on at Crocker Middle School and answer any questions you may have. There will be an update and discussion on the latest Measure H plans for Crocker as well. We will have coffee and treats and look forward to seeing you there!

Crocker is hosting a 100th-day-of-school event on February 7th. We are wondering if parents would like to run booths that day during lunch (12:40-1:20). We are hoping to have at least four activities that day and would need about 8-10 volunteers. Examples of booths are making trail mix where there are ten ingredients and ten of each are used, 100 piece cereal necklace, etc. If you are interested in helping out, please email Mrs. Slater at bslater@hcsdk8.org.

Thank you!

Crocker is hosting a Service Learning Gratitude Week from January 23-27. During that week there will be activities during 1st period and lunch every day. Activities include creating survival bracelets for veterans, writing cards to the military for care packages, researching how COVID impacted the elderly, and so much more. Check out the week's activities at a glance: Service Learning Gratitude Week

As you may remember from the fall, in middle school, our parent conferences scheduled for January 30th-February 3rd may look a little different than you may have experienced in elementary school. Because teachers have 120+ students at the middle school, please know that they will need to prioritize the parents/students with the most need during the limited time available. Teachers will reach out directly to those families. However, if you do not receive an email, but are still interested in participating in the OPTIONAL needs-based parent-teacher conferences, please reach out to your student’s teachers directly. As a reminder, we will run an early dismissal schedule on these days with students being excused at 2:16pm. Thank you for your understanding.

We DESEPRATELY need volunteers to help with Crocker lunch!

PLEASE SIGN UP HERE: https://signup.com/go/wddDPUj

Contact Donna Wei (ddwei16@gmail.com) for any questions.

The January LunchMaster menu is online now. Please order your child's meals. To help reduce food waste, please make sure to drop off your students early to allow them time to eat before school starts if you order breakfast.

Interested in serving on the CPG Executive Board next year? We would love to hear from you! Please email Shelby Van Doren (shelbyvandoren@gmail.com) for more information about specific positions.

The Crocker Parent Group ("CPG") will soon form a Nominations Committee to select next year's board members. Any parents interested in serving on the Nominating Committee should contact Shelby Van Doren (Nominating Committee Chair and current CPG President) at shelbyvandoren@gmail.com

DATES: Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 27

TIME: 7:00-8:00pm

LOCATION: Crocker MPR

Your child will learn popular ballroom dances while learning about protocol with respect to formal dancing; from asking for a dance to escorting your dance partner back to their table.

DRESS CODE:

Gentlemen: Suit (sports coat & slacks), button down shirt, tie & dress shoes (no tennis shoes).

Ladies: Dress or semi formal clothing, dance appropriate dress shoes or flats & mandatory white gloves (available on amazon under women’s formal bridal gloves).

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Please sign up to help volunteer for this very special 5-week event.

Sign up: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/5070270292279160103/true#/invitation

January 18, 2023 - Please mark your calendar for a fun social gathering for parents during the day. More details to come.

DATES: FEBRUARY 20-24

If your student is still interested, please have them submit a permission slip and donation (see linked details above). All students are welcome to attend and can be supported financially as needed. Students remaining back at Crocker, will continue learning in a cohort.

Final payment of $700 is due 1/20 to the front office.

February 23rd, 2023 - Please mark your calendar for a fun evening social gathering for parents. More details to come.

January 25, 2023 - Please mark your calendar for a fun evening social gathering for parents! More details to come.

*Please note the date change from 1/19 to 1/25.

Don’t miss the annual HSF Dinner Dance, on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. This year’s event will be at Terra Gallery, a gorgeous private space located in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 1st – stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!

Interested in sponsoring Dinner Dance or another HSF event?

Sponsorship information can be found here.

Join our annual run/walk followed by breakfast and field activities. Don’t miss this beloved family event!

Stay tuned for more information about our popular Spring pay-to-plays!

APG is seeking nominations from the Hillsborough community for the following two awards:

• Honors a volunteer who has made a sustained and significant contribution to Hillsborough, especially to the education and well- being of our children.

• Nominees should be widely recognized as respected leaders who have created a lasting legacy for our community.

• Typically, the nominee will have served in a variety of volunteer roles with their contributions spanning a decade or more.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION FOR THE COY HERE.

• Honors an individual who works for the School District or Town of Hillsborough or other vital community organization.

• Nominees will have made a sustained and significant contribution that has broadly touched the lives of our children.

• These contributions are widely recognized as having a lasting impact on our community.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION FOR THE CCA HERE.

Nominations Deadline: February 15, 2023

Final recipients will be selected by APG Board Members and will be honored at a reception in Town Hall. Thank you for helping us continue this time-honored tradition of recognizing those whose exceptional efforts have dramatically improved the lives of Hillsborough's children!

The Hillsborough Schools Foundation (HSF) was established to close the financial gap that our district faces every year, with the generosity of HCSD families. Watch this video to learn how HSF directly supports our student’s education and HCSD’s financial needs.

Thank you to all who attended our January 6th virtual Parent Education IEP Workshop Training on Developing Strong and SMART IEP Goals. Slides and recording are posted on our website.

January 19, 5:00-7:00pm (Thursday) at the mezzanine at Rise Pizzeria in Burlingame:

Come join us for "RISE at Rise!" for a casual no-host Happy Hour for parents to connect and boost each other's start to the new year.

RISE supports students of all abilities to achieve excellence on their individual journeys; promotes a school community where students of all abilities and their families can thrive and have a fulfilling school experience; and strives to increase awareness and decrease stigma about learning and ability differences.

The IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access) Committee is a district-wide, parent-led group supporting the families, faculty, and staff of the Hillsborough City School District (HCSD) to create an environment that welcomes and is informed by diversity, fosters a sense of belonging, and prepares our students to make a positive impact on the world. The group launched a year ago and created fall’s Building Belonging Week and has plans to bring more great programming this spring. We are looking for volunteers to join the Committee to help implement these and other District DEI efforts. Interested in applying? Please fill out the IDEA Committee Interest Form by Friday, January 20th.

IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access) is a district-wide, parent-led group that supports the families, faculty, and staff of the Hillsborough City School District (HCSD) to create an environment that welcomes and is informed by diversity, fosters a sense of belonging, and prepares our students to make a positive impact on the world.

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