The Crawford Chronicle
September 2022
Dear Crawford Families,
It's hard to believe we are almost halfway through the first nine weeks! You can always check your student's progress on Infinite Campus at:
https://fayetteky.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/fayette.jsp.
In this issue we have included information regarding requirements for attending FCPS athletic events, MAP testing, how to access eOS, and reminders about electronic devices and backpacks.
Make sure you watch Mr. Jones' message included below.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jones, Mrs. Piatt, and Mr. Taylor
Important Dates
- September 5: Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
- September 6: Math MAP Testing
- September 9: Midterm of first nine weeks
- September 26-30: Spirit Week
Middle and High School Athletic Event Requirements
Crawford Athletic Events
The following rules are in place for students attending athletic events hosted by Crawford Middle School. This includes any games CMS is hosting at FDHS, or other alternate locations.
A parent/guardian must accompany students to attend, and remain at the game.
A parent/guardian may only bring students who are in their immediate family plus 1 additional student.
One adult may not be responsible for a group of students not in their immediate family.
Students from the opposing school must be accompanied by an adult.
Students will not be allowed to bring backpacks and/or large bags to athletic events.
Once issued, student badges will be required to attend
Middle School Students Attending High School Athletic Events
If your students are planning on attending high school sporting events this school year, the following rules will be in place at all locations:
Be with a supervising adult
Have their badge/student id
No backpacks
No outside food or drink
No pets
No re-entry
Tickets are $5 for a high school sporting event
MAP Testing
Student Recognition
Harlem Adams
Huda Al Torkmani
SuKavion Blackford
TMarie Carter
Triston Cowan
Braylen Fields
Nevaeh Gilbert
Alonzo Haskins
Isabella Johnson
Gerson Kifembe
Taberlee Klapheke
Justin Lewis
Joseph Martinez
Sara Monjaras
John Robarge
Karaji Roberts
JaNiyah Squire
Lily Williams
The Crawford Creed
Employability Operating System (eOS)
What is eOS?
The Employability Operating System, or eOS, is an online tool the school uses to track level I student behavior. Students are provided school wide expectations (Crawford Creed) that they are to meet during the course of the school day.
How can I access eOS?
Families and students can access the Employability Operating System (eOS) by following the directions below on your phone, tablet, or computer.
How students access the eOS system
Click on the following link or type the following web address into a search engine https://eos.fcps.net
Login using your Fayette County school email and password.
You can now use the eOS system!
You will be able to track your Employability, Focus Taps, and hall passes.
How parents access the eOS system
Click on the following link or type the following web address into a search engine https://eos.fcps.net
Parents/guardians have to register first (the link is at the bottom left of the login page).
Families must use the email that is registered in Infinite Campus in order to follow a student.
Once the form is filled out and you click register, you will be sent a confirmation email.
This email expires in one hour so it is extremely important that you check and respond to the confirmation email. Otherwise you will have to repeat the process.
You can now use the eOS system!
You can monitor your students Employability, Focus Taps, and hall passes.
Using the eOS system on mobile devices for students and parents
There is no App in the App Store or Market Place, however, you can add the site to your home screen on both platforms and it will act just like an app!
Device Free Learning Environment
Backpacks and Lockers
Morning Arrival and Afternoon Dismissal
Students are welcomed into the building starting at 8:35 a.m. Please note that students dropped off prior to 8:35 a.m. may sit on the front or back porch, however, there is no adult supervision. Upon entering the building, they will have the option to eat breakfast before reporting to their homeroom class. First period begins at 9:05 a.m at which time students will be considered tardy to school.
Car riders must be dropped off on the front side of our building (the football field side). Please follow all staff directing traffic and have your student exit from the right side of the vehicle.
Walkers may enter through the front or back entrance, whichever is closest on their route.
- When driving on campus, please drive slowly and follow directions of the staff.
Our dismissal process will begin at 3:55 p.m. Please be patient as we release smaller groups of students to the buses, cars, and to walk home to limit the number of students in the hallways.
Car riders must be picked up on the front side of our building (the football field side). Please pull all the way around the loop, drive forward to the stop sign, and have your student enter through the right side of the vehicle.
Walkers are dismissed last to keep them safe from the car rider and bus traffic on campus. Walkers may exit through the front or back entrance, whichever is closest on their route.
- When driving on campus, please drive slowly and follow directions of the staff.
Read our full transportation procedures by clicking the green button below.
Crawford Middle School
Website: crawford.fcps.net
Location: 1813 Charleston Drive, Lexington, KY, USA
Phone: 859-381-3370
Facebook: facebook.com/CrawfordPTSA
Twitter: @CMSPrincipalMJ