LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #35 2017-2018

May 20, 2018

Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,

I hope you are enjoying your Sunday. We have another 5+ days of learning this week! Let’s see what’s happening during another busy week …

Monday, May 21^st is a “B” day.  Please plan accordingly for the week. 

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

A person without a goal is like a ship without a rudder. -- Thomas Carlyle, Scottish philosopher

WALK-A-THON

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 by Tuesday, May 22^nd and donations as soon as possible.

PROGRESS REPORTS

Trimester 3 Progress reports were published on Monday, May 14^th. Please return the envelope signed indicating that you have seen the report.

MCAS MAKE-UPS

MCAS make-ups will be taking place this week. Our counselors will contact you regarding the specific days that students will be testing.

EXTENDED TUESDAY SCHEDULE (Bonus Learning!)

On Tuesday, May 22^nd 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 5 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.

BAND/ORCHESTRA TRIP

Congratulations to our band and orchestra students!! Both groups achieved Superior ratings in Hershey, PA at the Music in the Parks competition. Awesome!! See pictures on our Twitter account. 

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 been involved 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.

AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK

HW Club and late buses will continue on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week. This is the last week for HW club and late buses. The last day of HW club and late buses will be Thursday, May 24^th.

REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR

Congratulation to the following students for representing the Locke at the regional science fair held at UMASS Lowell on May 4^th: Alyssa Lay, Anisha Goel, Matthew Dagenais, Paityn Rose, Moneil Tailor, Siobhan Tolleson, Ethan Truong, Gabriella Santa Cruz, Mary Harutyunyan, Renee Knochenhauer, and Kimberly Manyanga

Special shout out to Kimberly Manyanga for receiving an honorable mention and being chosen to further represent the Locke at the State Science fair on June 2^nd  at Worcester Technical High School.

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 ziploclabeled with student’s name.

8^th GRADE BMHS SPORTS ORIENTATION

Wednesday, June 6th at 6:30 pm in the BMHS Auditorium will be sports orientation for 8th grade students and parents.  The families will be introduced to BMHS athletic programs, coaches, and expectations as their student/athletes transition to high school.

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: 72

Coins, Coins, Coins

How many different amounts can be obtained by using one or more coins in a collection of one quarter, one dime, two nickels and four pennies?

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

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 mark your calendar and sign up using our signup genius link. 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 in 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 home room 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!

Only one more PTO Meeting this school year! Please join us Monday, 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. Thank you!

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

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

• May 21th – May 25^th –MCAS math, Science Make-ups
• May 22^nd – Extended Day
• May 24^th – Walk-a-thon
• May 24th - Spring Chorus Concert - 7:30 PM, BMHS Auditorium
• 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 6^th – 8 ^th grade sports orientation – 6:30 PM, BMHS auditorium
• 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. Summer Program

2. Walk-a-thon Form