Message from our Crocker Parent Group President
Dear Crocker Families,
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful, and I hope you and your family have time to savor the good in your life over the upcoming break. When I am on campus, I see many smiling faces (sometimes just eyes:) and am so grateful that our children are together again - growing, maturing, and learning.
Looking to connect with other Crocker parents? Each grade has a Networking social event planned in November, so please join us to meet new parents or reconnect with old friends from your child's grade!
We are updating our Crocker Parent Group webpage. Just google “Crocker Parent Group" to find newly added links to archived Viking Newsletters, Principal Updates, and other pertinent Crocker information. Consider it one-stop shopping for a Viking parent.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Be well,
Jen Salma
CPG President
ALLOCATIONS: IDEAS FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS WANTED!
Deadline December 1
What is Allocations? Allocations is money that accumulates from excess funds generated from the prior year(s)’ operating budget (parent dues less expenses for that year). Allocations money is directed to one-time expenditures used to improve the environment for students and staff. Past examples include: greenhouse, outdoor seating, water bottle filler and doormats for the classrooms.
What to do: All ideas, big or small, are welcome and encouraged. Please send suggestions to Katrina Reynolds at crockertreasurer@gmail.com no later than December 1. Crocker Staff and Student Council will also be asked for input.
Allocations Process (warning, bit boring!): Traditionally each fall, the Allocations committee - headed by the CPG Treasurer, select Board Members and the principal - meet to review ideas generated by the Crocker Community, then propose their recommendations to the parents for vote and approval.
DUES!
Thank you to all who have paid your dues for the 2021-2022 school year! If you have yet to pay your dues please click pay through this link:
HTV Needs You!
We're always looking for parent volunteers to pick up a camera to film.
Here are examples of what we can continue to produce with your help.
HTV will provide the camera and tripod. You hit record.
Crocker 6th Grade Rec Football 2021
Crocker 6th Girls Volleyball 2021
If you would like to add your name to our list of HTV volunteers, please contact one of your HTV Chairs.
Sheri Bernstein sheri.bernstein88@gmail.com
Tiffany Tsurudome drtiffanylt@gmail.com
Student Proof of Vaccination
In the event we are confronted with a COVID case this school year, we are asking parents and guardians to provide their child's proof of vaccination.
To that end, please fill out this Google form.
NEW Fall menu selections...
Order Choice Lunch A La Carte
Family friendly late order or cancel by 9 AM day before service
Click the link for details Choicelunch.com
THANK YOU to our dedicated parent volunteers
Parent volunteers are welcome. If interested, please email
Tiffany Tsurudome at drtiffanylt@gmail.com
6th Grade Networking Social (parents)
6th Grade Parents
come enjoy Bocce and Beer (or a glass of wine!)
at Pinstripes in San Mateo
Wednesday, November 17th
6 PM - 8PMish
An evite will be coming your way!
RSVP by Friday, November 12, 2021
If questions please contact:
Karen Folgner: karen.folgner@gmail.com
Kristen Owen: kowenlaw@gmail.com
8th Grade Networking Social (parents)
8th Grade Parents
put on your sneakers and join the
“8th Grade Walk and Talk”
Monday, November 15th
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
RSVP by Friday, November 12, 2021
Sign up with the (updated) link below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejDFxfbr07jYkPEdXWKejv3C2lV3212oZx04Bb8jR0bcyVZg/viewform
If questions please contact:
Toni Bones toni.bones@gmail.com
Tiffany Tsurudome drtiffanylt@gmail.com
High School Information
Here are some useful links in case you missed these:
8th Grade Networking Recording
Public High School Registration and Shadowing Opportunities
Bay Area Private High School Contacts
Flipgrids:
Bonnie Slater
Crocker Middle School Counselor
650-548-4247
Thank you parents Toni B, Bonnie F, Amy J, Kim O, Tracy S, Kim T, Brenda T, Shelby V, and Jen S for sharing your experiences and encouragement at our "Middle School Insights" parent coffee. Have a 5th grader with IEP/504 services transitioning to middle school but couldn't make it? Contact rise.parentgroup@gmail.com to for the slides and summary.
Mark your calendars for the next RISE parent networking and speaker event on Thursday, December 9 -- topic and speaker will be announced soon!
If you haven't already, don't forget to add your 2021-22 entry into our RISE Parent Directory! Joining helps you connect with those with similar experiences for support, advice, networking, playdates and more.
We’ve come so far, but we need everyone’s contribution to achieve our goal of giving $3.5 million to the district. Donate today.
These funds help provide students with the Hallmarks of a Hillsborough Education: exceptional teachers and staff, excellence in math and reading, smaller class sizes, dedicated counselors and specialists and 1:1 devices.
Be a part of our success story and make your donation today.
Crocker Middle School
Email: crockervikingnews@gmail.com
Website: http://crocker.hcsd.info/
Location: 2600 Ralston Avenue
Phone: 650-342-6331