LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #8 2018-2019

October 21, 2018

Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,

I hope you are all enjoying another cool October weekend. We have another full 5 days of learning this week. Let’s see what’s happening in our busy schedule …

Monday, October 22^nd is an “A” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” ―Malala Yousafzai

ALICE DRILL

We will be having an announced ALICE lockdown drill on Tuesday, October 23^rd in cooperation with the police and fire departments. The drill will take place from 8:45 – 9:30. The school will be locked during that time.

RED SOX DAY

Wear your Sox gear on Tuesday as the World Series begins at Fenway!

PROGRESS REPORTS

Student progress reports will be published to the Aspen Portal on Thursday, October 25^th. Students will receive signature envelopes on Thursday. Parents, please sign the envelope and return indicating that you have seen the report.

8^th GRADE FIELD TRIP to BMHS

8^th graders will be taking a field trip to the high school on Thursday, October 25th. Students will be visiting classrooms and eating lunch at the high school. We will be leaving at 8:45 and returning at 12:00.

HALLOWEEN DANCE

We will be having a Halloween Dance at the Locke on Friday, October 26^th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. See attached flyer.

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 report to the library immediately after school. Students can attend as many days as the parent/student believes are necessary.

MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK

Last week’s answer: 6 Quarters, 18 nickels, 9 dimes

Fall Leaves

It’s autumn, and that means leaves are falling! Amber’s house occupies 2650 ft² in the middle of a 50-foot by 80-foot parcel of land, and the leaves that fall cover the ground all around her house. If it takes Amber’s family 4.5 hours to rake all the leaves, how many square feet of leaves did they rake each hour? Turn your answers in to the main office.

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

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 holidays are coming! 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 9^th. 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 22^nd to October 31^st. Please let us know if you are available to help out.

Mark your calendars! Our first restaurant night fundraiser is set for November 13 with Pini’s Pizza! Pini’s will donate 15% of sales for the entire day to the PTO. Please see attached flyer (not needed for purchase).

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:

• Red Sox Day – Tuesday, October 23^rd
• Alice Drill – Tuesday, October 23^rd
• Progress Reports Published--Thursday, October 25^th
• 8^th grade field trip to BMHS --Thursday, October 25^th
• Halloween Dance – Friday, October 26^th, 6:00-8:30PM
• Picture Make-Ups – Friday, November 2^nd
• PTO Meeting – Monday, November 5^th – 6:30 PM
• No School, Election Day – Tuesday, November 6th
• Talent Show: Wednesday, November 7^th—6:00 PM, auditorium
• BMHS open house – Thursday, November 8^th – 6:00 PM
• Veterans Day Observed, No School – Monday, November 12^th
• Yankee Candle Pick-up – Tuesday, November 13^th – 6:00—8:00PM

4 attachments this week:

• Halloween Dance
• PTO Alternative fundraiser
• Locke Holiday Tree Flyer
• Pini’s Fundraiser

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