PRINCIPAL UPDATE
May 23, 2024
Dear Viking Families,
We had an amazing open house last night! Thanks to our wonderful students for showcasing their great learning and to our teachers for hosting our community. We hope you all had a wonderful time connecting, seeing what students have accomplished this year, and enjoying time together.
This past Friday, Crocker cohosted the Special Olympics for students from many neighboring school districts. This fun-filled event allowed our athletes to showcase their perseverance, grit, and determination through games and competition. Thank you to our community who showed their incredible support at the opening ceremonies and for cheering on the athletes as they arrived. It was a wonderful, inclusive event where everyone succeeded and celebrated together.
Additionally, students are now in the midst of campaigning for the student body elections. Please remind your student to think about how each candidate has worked hard to prepare a speech, practiced a delivery, and created campaign signs. Spend some time at home discussing how your young Viking can participate through thoughtful decision-making in the selection of the candidate they feel could do the best job as a student body representative. This is a great civic engagement experience for our young Vikings to understand the basics of democracy and making an important decision on who best represents their hopes and dreams for the future of Crocker. So exciting!
Lastly, special thanks to Marlo Go Stroud and Jessica Zucker for their leadership as co-presidents with the amazing Crocker Parent Group (CPG). It is only through our strong partnerships that we can accomplish great things at Crocker. The Crocker staff is grateful for the support of CPG, our parent volunteers and our community for the ongoing support as we all help our young Vikings grow and develop.
In partnership,
Keith J. Rocha, Principal and Proud Crocker Viking
Happy Reading!
Dear Parents of Crocker Eighth Graders,
The Hillsborough Schools Foundation (HSF) in partnership with the Crocker Parent Group is excited to announce the creation of the Crocker Alumni Association! This program was created to introduce our graduating eighth graders to philanthropy while helping them stay in touch beyond middle school.
The objectives of the Crocker Alumni Association are:
To promote community involvement and leadership, while sustaining the connections our children have developed throughout elementary and middle school.
To expose our eighth grade students to philanthropy and to allow them to reflect on the HCSD community who has supported them through elementary and middle school.
To foster a strong connection to our community and to provide the opportunity for our students to give back to the district as alumni and members of the community.
The Crocker Alumni Association will be shaped by the students. While HSF will maintain a database of contact information and provide a mechanism to accept donations, most, if not all, communications and activity planning will be carried out by its members.
How will this work?
With parent permission, eighth graders will be able to donate to the Crocker Alumni Association. The suggested initial donation for the class of 2024 will be between $20-$24. This donation will help offset some of the costs of the student chosen eighth grade gift (this year, Class of ‘24 t-shirts have been ordered and your child will be bringing one home next week). All students will receive the Class of ‘24 t-shirt. There are two options for paying the $20-24 membership donation: the QR code below or via HSF's website.
Donating to the Crocker Alumni Association is completely optional as is the decision to include contact information for future events. We simply ask that parents opt-in if their child is interested, and fill out student contact information in this google form CAA opt-in so that their eighth grader can be contacted about future class events and activities.
Thank you for your support of this exciting new endeavor!
Bonnie Feldman, Steve Juno and Bessie Seybold
2023-2024 HSF Board Members and 8th grade parents
What to know about passengers on e-bikes
- Most e-bikes are not equipped to carry passengers. Per CVC, e-bikes can only transport passengers if there is a permanent seat or when using a child safety seat.
- Passengers are required to wear a helmet if they are under 18.
- Type 3 e-bike riders must not transport passengers
This information was provided on the California DMV website:
Two-Wheel Vehicle Operation - California DMV
The basic rules of the road contained in the California Vehicle Code apply to all two-wheel vehicles including, but not limited to, motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, mopeds, or motorized bicycles. Minibikes, tote-goats, trail bikes, and similar vehicles may fall within the definition of motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle. If any of these vehicles are operated […]
Electric Bicycles
An electric bicycle is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. Three classes of electric bicycles have been established:
- Class 1: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.
- Class 2: A low speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor used exclusively to propel the bicycle and NOT capable of providing assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.
- Class 3: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a speedometer, and a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 28 mph is reached.
The operator of a Class 3 electric bicycle:
Must be 16 years old or older.
Must wear a bicycle safety helmet.
Must not transport passengers.
May ride an electric bicycle in a bicycle lane if authorized by local authority or ordinance.
All electric bicycle classes are exempt from the motor vehicle financial responsibility, DL, and license plate requirements (CVC §24016).
Motorized Scooter
A motorized scooter is defined as any two-wheeled “device” with:
- A motor, handlebars, and a floorboard for standing on when riding, and
- The options of having:
— A driver seat which cannot interfere with the operator’s ability to stand and ride.
— The ability to be powered by human propulsion.
A motorized scooter may be driven with any class DL. A motorized scooter may not be used to take a skills test.
A motorized scooter’s exhaust system must not be modified or altered.
Reference materials:
PFB-0452 E-Bike Materials_Agencies_v02 (calbike.org)
PFB-0452 E-Bike Materials Agencies v02
https://sdbikecoalition.org/resources/be-safe-follow-the-rules/
Please use the links below to sign up for Crocker lunch:
Signups for REGULAR DISMISSAL DAYS (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays): 12:25pm-1:15pm
Signups for EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS (Thursdays and Parent-Teacher Conference Days, etc.): 11:50am-12:40pm
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Donna Wei: ddwei16@gmail.com
Sue Choi: Sue@suechoiphorography.com
After being vaccinated for the Tdap and two doses of Varicella, please email your immunization records to Tracey Shenker, tshenker@hcsdk8.org. Refer to the image for the "Parents' Guide to Immunizations Required for School Entry." Click to see.
For those families that have not notified the office regarding immunization records, a letter will be mailed shortly as a reminder of vaccine(s) that are required for 7th-grade entry.
Any questions, please contact:
Tracey Shenker
650.342.6331
If you missed the 7th-grade Networking Zoom event on May 9th, please see the slide show and/or the Zoom recording.
High School Parent Panel (slide show)
High School Parent Panel (Zoom recording)
In the fall, during the first 8th-grade Networking meeting, on Friday, September 13th, the Crocker Administrative Team will be discussing the public high school registration process and the private high school application and recommendation process.
Chaperones Wanted
Volunteer Help Needed for Graduation
The 8th Grade Promotion Committee is looking for 7th Grade parent volunteers to help with this year's promotion ceremony. The ceremony will be on June 6th, Thursday, at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. Duties include set-up, handing out programs, help with seating and clean-up. If your schedule allows it, please feel free to volunteer for multiple sign-ups on Konstella. This is a great opportunity to get a feel for your student's 8th grade promotion for next year. If have any questions, please contact Maggie at maghong@gmail.com.
Hello 8th Grade Families! We hope your student will join the fun at Great America on Monday, June 3. This is a Crocker Parent Group sponsored event and your annual dues cover the cost of admission, transportation and lunch. If your student does not wish to go, he/she/they may still attend school on the Crocker campus.
When: Thursday, June 6 at 5:00pm-6:15pm
- Doors open at 4:30pm, students should be dropped off to designated areas at 4:15pm- more specific info to follow.
Where: San Mateo Performing Arts Center (SMPAC) 600 N. Delaware St., San Mateo
What to Wear:
- Semi-formal attire, dress pants/khaki pants and suits, collared shirts, blouses, skirts or dresses.
- Color choices are navy, white and khaki.
- Graduation caps will be provided, and gowns will not be worn.
- Comfortable dressy shoes. Flat shoes are encouraged, otherwise block heels or wedges.
No tickets necessary. We will not be limiting seating due to the large size of the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
Any questions can be directed to Shelby Van Doren or Breigh McCall
Online Registration for the Fall 2024 Hillsborough AYSO soccer season is now open!
AYSO is the largest youth sports organization in the United States. Hillsborough AYSO has been proudly serving the children of Hillsborough since 1979! Hillsborough AYSO proudly serves almost 1,000 players a year utilizing hundreds of parent and youth volunteers to run our non-profit program. We are always looking for more volunteers, so please consider volunteering as a coach or referee.
To register your child or volunteer please visit https://www.ayso110.org
Early-bird registration fees apply until June 2, 2024
Prices increase on June 12, 2024
Financial assistance is available. Please email ayso110.hillsboroughregistrar@gmail.com to apply for assistance.
Check out our website for more program information:
https://www.ayso110.org
Lastly, we have partnered with Challenger Sports to offer a summer camp at District Field, Hillsborough from August 12th to 18th. Please register at https://challenger.configio.com/pd/254925/
We look forward to having your child participate in our 2024 season!
Crocker Middle School
Email: crockervikingnews@gmail.com
Website: http://crocker.hcsd.info/
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Location: 2600 Ralston Avenue
Phone: 650-342-6331