LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #21 2017-2018
January 28, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying another warm weekend. We have another 5 days of learning this week! (applause, applause) Let’s see what’s happening …
Monday, January 29th is an “A” day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @LockeMiddle
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“The worst thing would be to ... look back and think of all the things that one could have tried and could have done and think - why didn’t I do that?”
David Bowie | 1947 - 2016 |
PROGRESS REPORTS/DAY 91
Day 91 is January 31st and students will begin with trimester 2B unified arts classes. Progress reports for core classes will be issued on Thursday, February 1st. Please sign and return the progress report envelope.
I-READY MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT
I-ready testing continues tomorrow for 8th grade and make-ups will be this week. Please see attached schedule. We ask students to do their best work and put in an honest effort. We utilize these results as one part of next year’s placement process. The results will be sent home with the 2nd trimester report card.
SCHOOL DANCE
We will have a school dance on Friday at the Marshall Middle School from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. Tickets are $5 and will be on sale during lunch this week. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
PATRIOTS DAY
Friday, February 2nd is Patriots Day. Wear your Patriots gear and show your spirit as the Pats go for another Super Bowl win!
AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK
Activities, HW Club, and late buses will continue on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.
SCIENCE FAIR – A BIG SUCCESS!
We had an extremely successful science fair on Friday. Thank you to Ms. Sane, Ms. Parker, and the 8th-grade staff for their hard work putting together this year’s event. Congratulations to our students for their outstanding projects this year. See pictures on our twitter feed.
YEARBOOK NEWS – SEE IMPORTANT DEADLINES
SMILE!! Grade 8 2018 yearbook!
The following items are available to be added in the yearbook for 2018. Below is a description of the entries and how to respond. Please read all the information and email Mrs. Milner if there are any questions. Deadlines are firm-no exceptions!
The following items are available to be added in the yearbook for 2018. Below is a description of the entries and how to respond. Please read all the information and email Mrs. Milner if there are any questions. Deadlines are firm-no exceptions!
Your student’s school picture (or retake) from our school photographer will be included along with your legal name in the grade 8 photo section.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT IT!
YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT IT!
DUE DATES:
9/28/17--2/1/18 -google form open to be filled out. Closed on February 1, 2018- no exceptions!
2/2-4/28-payment collection ($20)-stay tuned for more information!
TBD -- yearbook signing-end of school yearbook distribution and signing within the last week of school.
What am I able to submit?
1) In 20 years-tell us where you plan to be 20 years from now (job/career, living, goal, etc).
2) Remember when-share a memory that has stuck with you over the past 3 years here at the Locke.
3). Baby Picture-please make sure that when uploading the picture it is: in jpeg format and labeled by full name. The easiest way to do this is to take an image with a smartphone (no flash), crop and email it to your google account, and then save it to the drive. You can easily attach it from there.
To submit a response:
Log into student Billericak12.com (google) account and then go to the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/yh9
MCAS TESTING SCHEDULE
Please see the attached MCAS schedule for this spring.
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Last Week’s Answers: a. 41,608,750 letters b. $4,576,962.50.
One for the Ages
a. Cara was born on January 1, 2010, and her mother, Sydney, was born on January 1, 1982. In what year will Sydney’s age be twice Cara’s age?
b. Cara’s brother, Nile, celebrated a birthday this year (2018) on January 4th. Cara’s current age is 4/5 Nile’s current age. How old was Nile’s mom, Sydney, when he was born?
PARENT CORNER
This week a parent shared with me the following website regarding cell phone use for middle school students. Something to think about …
PTO CORNER
Next Meeting … Our next PTO meeting will be a week from tomorrow, Monday, February 5th at 6:30 PM in the school library. Please join us!
Valentine Trinket Sales...Our next opportunity for students to purchase items for themselves or to give as gifts to friends and family for Valentine's Day is coming up this Wednesday, January 31st through Wednesday, February 14th, dependent on parent volunteers. Please take a look at your calendar and let us know if you have any days available that you would be willing to sell merchandise to students during lunchtime. The specific timeframe would be 10:15 a.m. to 12 noon, which includes set up and break down. Thank you in advance!
Locke Apparel: We will have a limited supply of Locke apparel available for purchase. The following items will be available in sizes small, medium, and large: long sleeved shirts in cotton and dri fit, hoodies in cotton and dri fit, and hats with and without pom pom. Order forms will be sent home soon for our February order including these and other Locke apparel items.
Scrip Gift Cards: Order forms will also be sent home this last week of January for our next order. Gift cards ordered will be available in February. Purchasing gift cards through our Scrip program saves you the hassle of store purchases while helping us raise funds for the Locke without any additional fees.
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.
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 Box Tops for Education Program Coordinator. Please reach out for more information or to express your interest in any of these positions. Thank you! Without the help of parent volunteers stepping up to give some time and share their expertise, we simply cannot have a successful PTO. Please help us continue our mission to make Life at the Locke the best it can be!
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! Remember, even if each parent or family volunteers one hour of their time and effort, it all adds up and benefits all our kids and our Locke community. Forms may be sent to school with your child labeled Locke PTO or simply send us an email at billericalockepto@gmail.com letting us know how you would like to help! Thank you!
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 to the school 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 Ziploc bag clearly labeled with your child's name and homeroom number. Thank you!
Upcoming PTO Meetings: (All Mondays) February 5th March 5th April 2nd May 14th June 4th Please join us! It's a great way to get lots of Information, share your ideas and suggestions, get answers to questions you may have, and have a say in what we do to help make life at the Locke the best we can for all the students. No babysitter? No worries. Children are always welcome.
Please contact us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have at billericalockepto@gmail.com or by calling Faith Stevens at 978-667-6676 or 978-314-3389. Thank you!
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 atpbattcock@billericak12.com
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
- January 31st – Day 91, Trimester 2B starts
- February 1st – Progress Reports Issued
- February 2nd -- Patriots Day
- February 2nd – Dance – 6:00—8:30 at the Marshall
- February 3rd – District-Wide Spelling Bee
- February 5th – PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM
- February 6th – Early Release, 11:40 Dismissal
- February 7th – School Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
- February 12th-16th Spirit Week, Hoops for Heart
- February 19th – 23th School Vacation
- February 26th – Return to School (D Day)
ATTACHMENTS:
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at tgaras@billericak12.com Have a great week!!
Warmest regards,
Tony Garas, Principal