LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #34 2017-2018

May 13, 2018

Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,

Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you are having a great weekend. We have another 5+ days of learning this week! Let’s see what’s happening during another busy week …

Monday, May 14^th is an “A” day.  Also, trimester 3B unified arts schedules begin. Please plan accordingly for the week. 

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother."

- Unknown

PROGRESS REPORTS

Trimester 3 Progress reports will be published on Monday, May 14^th at 2:00 PM. Please return the envelope signed indicating that you have seen the report.

MCAS TESTING CONTINUES

MCAS testing continues this week with 6^th grade math and 8^th grade science. Please see the attached schedule for all of the testing dates moving forward. We are extremely pleased with the effort of our students on the assessment thus far and hope that all students continue to demonstrate their best work.

EXTENDED TUESDAY SCHEDULE (Bonus Learning!)

On Tuesday, May 15^th we will continue our extended day schedule. Dismissal will be at 2:40. We will follow our regular schedule and with the additional time, students will report to their Day B, period 4 class. Students will go to lockers from 1:40 – 1:45 and class from 1:45 – 2:40. They will not go to lockers at the end of the day.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE STUDENT PRESENTATION

On Monday, May 7^th several Locke students presented at the school committee meeting. They discussed the various STEM initiatives and academic challenges that they have participated in this year. Thank you to the students, Mrs. Parker, and Mrs. Tolleson for organizing the presentation. Click on the link below to see the presentation:

http://billerica.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/show/1109?channel=1

HONOR ROLL

Congratulations to students for achieving high honor and honor roll status for Trimester 2. Please see the complete list on our website’s home page and it is posted in the lobby. It was in last week’s Minuteman.

AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK
HW Club and late buses will continue on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. The last day of HW club and late buses will be May 24^th.

YEARBOOK NEWS

Yearbook orders being collected by Mrs. Milner now through June 1st. The cost is $20 cash or check (made out to Locke Middle School) enclosed in an envelope or ziploc labeled with student’s name.

LOCKE MUSICAL

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Guys and Dolls for putting on three tremendous shows! Thank you to Ms. Berard and Ms. Barker for their efforts in directing the show.  A fun time was had by all!

MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK

Last Week’s Answer: a. 14.79%   b. 4 days per month

What’s the difference?

What is the maximum possible absolute difference between a two-digit integer and the two-digit integer resulting when the digits are reversed?

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
The 2018 summer enrichment program will be held at the Locke. Please see the attached flyer and the link below:
https://sites.google.com/a/billericak12.com/bps/Resources/summer-enrichment

PTO CORNER

Thanks to the PTO for putting on the teacher luncheon once again this year. It was fabulous!!

Coming Right Up...

Our Next PTO Meeting will be held on Monday, May 14th at 6:30 PM in the school library. Please see the attached agenda for further details. We hope to see you there! 

Our Teacher Appreciation Breakfast/Luncheon was a success. The PTO wishes to thank all those who donated items for their contributions.  And special thanks to Kristen Aurilio, Cheri Gargalianos, and Carole Reardon for volunteering their time and effort to set up, replenishment, and clean up.

Mother's Day Trinket Sales... By sales totals, it is plain to see that Locke kids love their moms, grandmothers, and other special ladies in their lives! Much thanks to Carole Reardon and Cheri Gargalianos for handling sales.

Walkathon... This year's walkathon will be held on Thursday, May 24th. Walkathon forms were sent home last week. It is also attached for your convenience. Please return completed forms and donations as soon as possible.

Field Day… Every June, we celebrate the end of another fantastic school year with, you guessed it, field day! This event is great fun for the kids, with both indoor and outdoor activities available over the course of the day, but does depend on a tremendous number of volunteers. This year's field day is scheduled for Friday, June 15th.  Whether you can stay the day, or spare even a 1/2 hour, any and all help is welcome and truly appreciated.  Please see the link below to sign up to volunteer. Thank you in advance!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aacae2da7fe3-locke

Spring Cleaning...While separating items you no longer need, please consider setting them aside for our upcoming fundraiser. We are working on setting a date to have a Fill a Truck fundraiser through Savers, for which the Locke PTO would receive 20 cents per pound for soft goods such as clothing, coats, shoes, linens, towels, etc.  Hard goods such as furniture, appliances, electronics, etc. are also welcome.  Further details including the dates for these events will be made available ASAP.

Auto Repairs...Don't forget that Marshall's Auto Body will donate $40 to the PTO for every vehicle they repair. Simply mention that you would like to support the Locke PTO and please feel free to spread the word to friends and family. Thank you!

Positions/ Volunteer Opportunities: The end of this school year is coming soon! We really need volunteers to help out with passing out bottled water to students as they finish the Walk- a-Thon on May 24th, the Spring Book Fair Tuesday, June 12 through Thursday, June 14th, and of course our biggest celebration of the year, Field Day on Friday, June 15th.  Please keep an eye out for volunteer forms and consider a time that you may be able to help us out! Thank you in advance!

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 into 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. We can get one last submission sent before the end of the school year. Many Box tops have a mid-June expiration date, so please consider sending yours in during the month of May. Thank you!
Upcoming PTO Meetings:  (All Mondays)

May 14th (tomorrow), June 4th

Please contact us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have atbillericalockepto@gmail.com or by calling Faith Stevens at 978-667-6676 or 978-314-3389.

Don't forget to like and follow Locke PTO on Facebook!

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

• May 14^th – Progress Report Grades published
• May 14^th – PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM
• May 14th, May 15^th  -- 6^th Grade Math MCAS
• May 15^th – Extended day
• May 15^th – 5 ^th grade parent orientation, 7:00 PM
• May 16^th, May 17^th – 8^th Grade Science MCAS
• May 21th – May 25^th –MCAS math, Science Make-ups
• May 22^nd – Extended Day
• May 24^th – Walk-a-Thon
• May 28^th – Memorial Day, No school
• May 29^th – Extended Day, 2:40 PM Dismissal
• May 29^th – June 1^st --- DC Trip
• May 29^th – June 1^st --- Nature’s Classroom 7B
• June 4^th – June 8^th --- Nature’s Classroom 7A
• June 5^th – Extended day, 2:40 PM Dismissal
• June 7^th – 5^th Grade Parent Orientation, 6:00 PM
• June 8^th – 6 ^th grade presentation, Animal Adventures
• June 8^th – 8^th grade Grad Dance 6:00 PM
• June 11^th – 14^th --- Book Fair
• June 12^th – Extended Day, 2:40 PM Dismissal
• June 12^th – 6 ^th grade field trip
• June 12^th – 8^th Grade Awards Night 7:00 PM
• June 13^th – Improbable Players, 7^th and 8^th grade presentation
• June 15^th – Field Day!
• June 21^st – 8^th Grade Canobie Lake Field Trip
• June 22^nd – Last Day, Report Cards Published

ATTACHMENTS:
1. MCAS testing schedule

2. Summer Program

3. Walk-a-thon Form