
Crocker Chronicles
May 2023
WELCOME TO THE CROCKER CHRONICLES
Principal's Day!
Happy Administrative Assistant's Day!
SPECIAL THANK YOUS FROM MRS. DAVIS'S CLASS!
Happy Principal Day!
Thank you Abbie!
Good luck Abbie!
Crocker Student Teachers
Nicole - 1st Grade Mrs. Dallefeld
Ariana - 1st Grade Mrs. Kephart
Alli - 3rd Grade Mrs. Holly
Fire Department Visit
Crocker Cruiser Marathon Runners
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR CROCKER CRUISER RUNNERS!
We've had 128 students and 4 teachers finish their 1st marathon!
26 students have completed 2nd marathons!!
3 have finished a 3rd!!!
Below is a grade breakdown:
K: 23
1st: 10
2nd: 23
3rd: 17
4th: 20
5th: 35
Marathon Runners!
Crocker Cruisers!
Crocker Cruiser Volunteers
NOTES FROM NURSE JULIE MAILE
Hello, Crocker Families!
As we begin to wrap up the 2022/2023 school year, I want to thank you for allowing me to partner with your family to keep your children healthy and safe! As we close out the school year, if your child has medicines at school, please be on the lookout for an email from me in the coming weeks about how you would like those medications returned home.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. As the weather gets warmer and we begin to spend more of our time outside, please talk to your children about ways to protect their skin and lower their risk of skin cancer. We should all wear sunscreen when outdoors, and it should be applied every 2 hours, and reapplied after swimming or sweating. Protect the sensitive skin on your lips with chapstick. If you notice any changes on your skin, like a new growth, a change in a mole, or a sore that doesn’t heal, please contact your doctor right away. Our school has some outdoor activities coming up like track and field day, so please make sure your students are protected with sunscreen, chapstick and hat.
In addition to sunscreen, please continue to reinforce safety with your students regarding hot weather, bike and traffic safety, insects and water safety! The National Safety Council has a lot of great advice you can read here: Summer Safety Tips. Blank Children’s hospital has a lot of great local resources you can find here: Center for Advocacy and Outreach. Blank also has a store with safety gear at a discounted rate, and a fantastic staff that will answer safety questions and help find a proper fitting helmet. You can find more information here: Safety Store
Have a safe and healthy summer!
PBIS Parachute Celebration
5th Grade Track Meet
Our 5th grade students will be participating in the all day school district track meet at Northview Stadium on Thursday, May 18th. The students will participate in running events in the morning, have lunch in the bleachers, and then finish with the field events in the afternoon.
Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the day, as weather can be unpredictable in May. In addition, please have your child wear tennis shoes on this day (no track spikes allowed for this meet).
There is no charge for admission to this meet, if you are able to attend. Events will kick off around 9AM and usually complete about 2PM.
We ask that you do not bring fast food to the track meet for your student's lunch, either a sack lunch from home or the school.
Thank you,
Brad Dittmar/Crocker Elementary PE
Summer Book Giveaway
Once again, we will promote SUMMER READING with a book giveaway! In order to accomplish this we need your help!!
Please read the flyer below for more details and how you can help!!
Notes from School Social Worker Nicole Ritland
Believe In Your Shelf Library Newsletter
Want to get your kids excited about reading and listening to stories? Check out May's Believe In Your Shelf Library Newsletter for some listening, reading, and storytelling opportunities!
23/24 Before & After School Program Registration
Follow this link for registration information.
2023-2024 School Enrollment: Annual Updates Needed
Registration for the 2023-24 school year opened February 3, 2023.
Crocker families: please remember to complete your annual update for the 2023-2024 school year. All existing families are required to complete the annual update for each student in their household using the Infinite Campus portal. This is also where existing families can add a child who is new to the district, such as an incoming preschool or kindergarten student. Visit our website to complete your update today.
The registration process is best completed on a laptop or desktop computer; using a mobile device will not allow for registration to be completed. If you have questions, please contact the district registrar by email, or by phone, (515) 289-8955.
BACK-UP CLOTHING
Unforeseen accidents in the classroom, lunch room and playground can result in wet or soiled clothing. Please make sure your student(s) has the following back-up items in a grocery sack or large ziploc that can be kept in their locker for those unforeseen accidents.
Appropriate back-up clothing suggestions:
- Shirt
- Long pants
- Underwear
- Sock
- PE shoes
CROCKER PTO
Follow us!
We are now on Instagram at @crockerelementaryschool!
Make sure to give us a follow to stay updated on all things Crocker!
Attendance Reminder
STUDENT APPOINTMENTS AND DELIVERIES
If your student forgets to bring something needed that day for class, we ask that you ring the Aiphone doorbell and we will ask for you to put the items on the table just inside the door. Please label item with the student's name and teacher.
Please remember that delivery's of flowers, candy, balloons, or presents are not accepted for students as stated in the parent handbook and will be sent back with the delivery driver.
Water Bottles
LATE START WEDNESDAYS
TENNIS SHOES FOR PE
Register for School Cafe`
School café is a great resource for lunch information click here to register.
Register for TouchBase
VIRTUAL BACKPACK
The information distributed in the Virtual Backpack (vBackpack) is provided as a community service to inform members of the community of available activities or services. The majority of information included in the vBackpack is from community organizations. Community groups can submit their information within certain guidelines, governed by Board Policy #1004.25.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May
2 - 5th Grade Biztown
4th Grade Music Concert
5th Grade Band Concert
4 - KG Zoo Trip
5 - 5th Grade Capitol Trip
8 - PTO Meeting @ 6:30
12 - 4th Living History Farms
18 - 5th Grade Track Meet
19 - 4th Grade Wax Museum
25- Crocker Field Day
26 - Crocker field Day (Rain Date)
Crocker Cruiser Picnic/Silly String
29 - NO SCHOOL
30 - 5th Grade Awards Ceremony
31 - Last day of school - 12:55 dismissal
Crocker Elementary
Email: cr.office@ankenyschools.org
Website: crocker.ankenyschools.org
Location: 2910 Southwest Applewood Street
Phone: 515-965-9710
Facebook: facebook.com/CrockerElementarySchool
Twitter: @AnkenyCrocker