LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #6 2018-2019

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October 8, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are all enjoying the long weekend in the great month of October. It certainly is a busy time of year with fall football, October baseball, country fairs, and getting ready for Halloween. We only have 4 days of learning this week but we will certainly keep everyone working hard. Let’s see what’s happening in our busy schedule …
Tuesday, October 9st is a “D” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."--Albert Einstein
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.
LATE BUSES
Late bus continues throughout the year and will run on every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The buses usually arrive at the Locke at 3:10 PM. Please see the attached for the late bus stops. We do have a stop at the boys and girls club.
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 week’s answer: The volume of the balloon 523,598.8 ft cubed
Candy Shop
Sugar Shack gourmet candy shop’s signature candy mixture contains Sour Drops, Chocolate Chews and Tangy Twists in the ratio 2:3:4, respectively. How many more pounds of Tangy Twists than Sour Drops are in a 45-pound batch of this signature candy mixture? Turn you answers in to 
HALLOWEEN DANCE
We will be having a Halloween Dance at the Locke on Friday, October 26th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. More details next week.
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
PARENT PAGE
At the Locke, we believe that homework is an important part of the learning process. It teaches organization, meeting deadlines, and is an extension of the learning that takes place in the classroom. At the same time, we understand that students have other commitments outside of school and completing homework can be stressful. Here are a few tips to alleviate some of the concerns raised by homework.
  • Make sure your child has a quiet, well-lit place to do homework. Avoid having your child do homework with the television on or in places with other distractions, such as people coming and going.
  • Make sure the materials your child needs, such as paper, pencils and a dictionary, are available. (have a HW box) Ask your child if special materials will be needed for some projects and get them in advance.
  • Help your child with time management. Establish a set time each day for doing homework. Don‘t let your child leave homework until just before bedtime. Think about using a weekend morning or afternoon for working on big projects, especially if the project involves getting together with classmates.
  • Be positive about homework. Tell your child how important school is. The attitude you express about homework will be the attitude your child acquires.
  • When your child asks for help, provide guidance, not answers. Giving answers means your child will not learn the material. Too much help teaches your child that when the going gets rough, someone will do the work for him or her. If the homework is too difficult, make a note to ask the teacher about it the next day.
PTO CORNER
The PTO needs your help!
We have the following open volunteer opportunities: Special Programs Coordinator, Labels Program Coordinator, Locke Apparel Coordinator, Field Day Coordinator/Committee, Donation Drives Coordinator, Parent/Family Nights Coordinator
If you are interested in one or more of these positions, please contact us at billericalockepto@gmail.com or via Facebook Messenger, or if you are interested in volunteering in other ways, please see our Volunteer form.
The school pickup deadline for Yankee Candle has been extended! You may now submit orders to your child’s homeroom teacher until October 12. Orders should arrive 2 to 4 weeks later. Pick up date tentatively scheduled for mid-November. The PTO will confirm once orders are submitted. Please keep in mind you can order online until January 9, 2019, at www.yankeecandlefundraising.com, group 999972037. Online orders are shipped directly to your home. 
The holidays are coming and the Locke needs your help. This year’s Holiday Festival tree will feature sports! We’re looking for donations of any sports type … Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, Revolution, Cannons, BMHS Indians, or Shawsheen Rams! A bin in the office will be available for any donations or feel free to have the coordinators do the shopping for you by donating gift cards. Donations are due by November 9th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kerry of Lisa at the contact information listed in the attachment or the PTO via email or Facebook and we can route your question. Thanks.
We’re looking for volunteers for our Halloween trinket sales ($1 each) during school lunch, 10:15 – 12:00. Sales will be from October 22nd to October 31st. Please let us know if you are available to help out.
If you would prefer not to participate in our fundraisers, but would still like to contribute, please see our Alternative Fundraiser form.
 "Like" the Locke PTO on Facebook for PTO, school, and district updates, email us at billericalockepto@gmail.com or call Faith Stevens at 978-314-3389 or 978-667-6676 with any questions.
Important Upcoming dates:
  • School Committee Student Presentation – Monday, October 15th, 6:00 PM, Parker Elementary
  • Day 31, Trimester 1B starts—Thursday, October 18th
  • Progress Reports Published--Thursday, October 25th
  • 8th grade field trip to BMHS --Thursday, October 25th
  • Halloween Dance – Friday, October 26th, 6:00-8:30PM
  • Picture Make-Ups – Friday, November 2nd
5 attachments this week:
If you have any questions, please contact me at tgaras@billericak12.com or call at 978-528-8655 Have a great week!!
Warmest regards,
Tony Garas, Principal

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