LIFE AT THE LOCKE ... Issue #9 2017-2018
October 29, 2017
SPOOKY EDITION !!
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
THE WEEK IN REVIEW
We had a busy, hectic week of learning and fun at the Locke. To review (in no particular order): Our fundraiser is off to a great start, 8thgraders had an engaging trip to BMHS, the talent show was awesome, the cupcake challenge was taken in our after school program, students and staff wore all pink for breast-cancer awareness day, our teachers attended the Masscue technology conference, and we ended the week with a high-spirited (pun intended) Halloween Dance with 350 Locke and Marshall students. Wow, we are tired!
It looks like another busy week ahead with 5 DAYS OF LEARNING !!
Monday, October 30th is a “C” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @LockeMiddle (see pictures from last week’s events)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Aristotle
STUDENT COUNCIL FUNDRAISER
Our fundraiser is in full swing. Thank you to students for turning in booklets and orders this past week. All proceeds from the fundraiser are put towards funding for late buses and our after school programming. See attached flyer for more information. You can also order on-line:
Sell & Shop online! LOCKE MS Online ID: 2604601
Register your student:
-Send emails to family & friends asking them to support the school!
-Shop 24/7 & pay by credit card. Shop from over 1,500 different products that deliver directly to your home!
Free shipping on orders of $60 or more, includes magazine purchases.
All om-line orders earn credit towards prizes!
8th GRADE OPEN HOUSE AT BMHS
BMHS will be having an open house this week for students and parents on Thursday, November 2nd from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Come to find out about the exciting programs the high school has to offer our students.
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: 92 miles from the Wilson’s home to the park
Little Piggy Banks(Two Parts)
A. When Lucas dumped the coins out of his piggy bank, he noticed that there were only nickels and dimes, and the number of nickels was twice the number of dimes. If there were 50 nickels, what was the total value of the coins Lucas dumped out of his piggy bank?
B. When Franco dumped the coins out of his piggy bank, he noticed that there were only nickels and quarters, and the number of quarters was six more than half the number of nickels. If the total value of the coins Franco and Lucas dumped out of each piggy bank was the same, how many coins did Franco dump out of his piggy bank?
Turn in answers to the main office. Prizes coming soon!PTO CORNER
Halloween trinket sales will continue through Halloween (Tuesday 10/31). All items will be available for $1 each during lunchtime. We will have 2 parent volunteers available each day to handle setup, sales, and pack up. Much thanks to those who volunteered over the past week and to those scheduled to help us out Monday and Tuesday.
Yankee Candle orders are in. If you have not yet picked up your order, please pick it up in the front office of the school as soon as possible. Missed the deadline for the first order? Don't worry! 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 Free Fundraiser... 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 Free Fundraiser 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 Vice President (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 billericalockep
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:
- BMHS open house for 8th grade parents/students – 6:00 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
- Turkey Trot – Sunday, November 19th
- Half Day, 10:40 Dismissal, Wednesday, November 22nd
- Thanksgiving Recess, November 23rd and 24th
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