LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #8 2017-2018
October 22, 2017
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
It’s another beautiful October weekend. I hope you are getting a chance to enjoy it with family and friends. As always, we have a busy week ahead with a full 5 days of learning! Let’s see what’s happening …
Monday, October 23rd is a “B” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. -- Pele
PROGRESS REPORTS
Student progress reports were published on the Aspen Portal on Friday, October 20th. Students received signature envelopes on Friday. Parents, please sign the envelope and return indicating that you have seen the report.
FUNDRAISING ASSEMBLIES
All students will be attending our annual fundraising assemblies on Monday. In addition to our traditional magazine sales, there will be many other items to choose from. Please look for your students to bring home the flyer tomorrow. All proceeds from the fundraiser are put towards funding for late buses and our after-school programming.
TALENT SHOW
The Locke talent show will be Wednesday night at 7:00PM. Tickets will be on sale at the door; $5 for students and $7 for adults.
8th GRADE FIELD TRIP to BMHS
8th graders will be taking a field trip to the high school on Wednesday. Students will be taking a tour and eating lunch at the high school. We will be leaving at 8:45 and returning at12:00.
HALLOWEEN DANCE
The Locke/Marshall Halloween Dance will be this Friday from 6:00 – 8:30 in the Locke cafeteria. Tickets are $5 and will be sold during lunch this week. There will be a costume contest! Please do not wear clown costumes or bring weapons as accessories.
HOMEWORK CLUB
HW club continues throughout the year. It will be in the library every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Students do not need to sign up ahead of time for HW club. They will report to the library immediately after school. Students can attend as many days as the parent/student believes are necessary.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
After school activities continue this week. If you have any questions, please contact our secretary Mrs. Battcock. pbattcock@billericak12.com
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Last Weeks’ Answer: 2900% increase
Falling Leaves
The Wilsons traveled to Shenandoah National Park to view the fall foliage at its peak. The driving time from their home to the park was 2 hours. For the first third of the time they spent driving to the park, the Wilsons were in traffic and averaged 42 mi/h. During the second third of the two hours, they traveled at an average speed of 66 mi/h. For the final third of their trip, the Wilsons traveled on local mountain roads and drove an average of 30 mi/h. What is the total distance the Wilsons traveled to get to the park from their home? Turn in answers to the main office. Prizes coming soon!
PTO CORNER
We will have Halloween trinkets available for students to purchase for $1 each during lunchtime from tomorrow, October 23rd through Halloween, October 31st. We will have 2 parent volunteers available each day to handle setup, sales, and pack up. WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF ONE VOLUNTEER FOR THIS TUESDAY, 10/24. If you are available between 10AM and 12:15, please email us at billericalockepto@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for considering helping out with this and to those who have already volunteered. A reminder that all volunteers must have a valid CORI on file with Billerica Public Schools.
Yankee Candle orders are in. Please stop by the school between 3PM and7PM tomorrow evening, October 23rd. Thank you. Online sales continue through 1/10/18, which is great for easy holiday gift shopping from the comfort of home!
Thank you to those who participated in our Scrip gift card fundraiser. Gift cards ordered will be available November 1st. Missed out? No problem! We will have another Scrip gift card opportunity coming up in November with guaranteed delivery in time for holiday gift giving!
Our next Restaurant Night will be Wednesday, November 15th at Chipotle;199 Boston Road, Treble Cove Plaza, N. Billerica
Stress FreeFundraiser... Traditional fundraisers, not your thing? Our Alternative - Stress-Free Fundraiser runs throughout the school year. Donations can be sent in at any time and are sincerely appreciated. 100% of all donations go to the Locke PTO to directly benefit the students and staff at the Locke. Checks should be made payable to Locke PTO in an envelope marked Locke PTO. Forms are helpful but not mandatory if Stress FreeFundraiser is on the memo line of your check.
Open Positions/ Volunteer Opportunities: We need volunteers to "shadow" our current chair people for the following positions to take over at the end of the 2017-2018 school year: Co VicePresident (fundraising), PTO Treasurer, Communications Officer (email, Facebook, etc.), and Box Tops for Education Program Chairperson. Please reach out for more information or to express your interest in any of these positions.
Volunteer Opportunities... The Locke PTO welcomes any and all help that parents are willing to give. We have many different opportunities to help out, some at our school or in other parts of Billerica and some that you can do from home. No amount of time and effort is too little, so please take a look at the attached list and let us know what you can do to help us make Life at the Locke that much better!
Box Tops for Education: Please save and send us your Box Tops from Education. Each box top you are willing to clip from a Box or other container from your grocery store purchase and send in earns the Locke PT0 10 cents toward supplies, events, and programs for the children. Please make sure that the expiration dates remain intact so that we can receive credit. Box tops should be turned in in either an envelope or ziplock bag clearly labeled with your child's name and home room number. Thank you!
Upcoming PTO Meetings: All Mondays: November 6th, December 4th, January 2nd, February 5th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 14th, June 4th
* Contact us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions at billericalockepto@gmail.com or by calling Faith Stevens at 978-667-6676 or 978-314-3389.
ABSENCES
If your child is going to be absent, please call 978-528-8650 to report the absence. You can leave a voicemail at this number which goes directly to our secretary. You may also email our secretary, Ms. Battcock at pbattcock@billericak12.com
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
- 8th-grade field trip to BMHS – Wednesday, October 25th
- Talent Show – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 25th
- Halloween Dance – 6:00 -- 8:30, Friday, October 27th
- BMHS open house for 8th-grade parents/students – 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 2nd
- PTO Meeting – 6:30PM, Monday, November 6th
- No School, Election Day – Tuesday, November 7th
- Picture Retakes – Thursday, November 9th
- No School – Veterans Day, Friday November 10th
ATTACHMENTS:
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at tgaras@billericak12.com Have a great week!!
Warmest regards,
Tony Garas, Principal