LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #9 2018-2019

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October 28, 2018

SPOOKY EDITION!!
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
We had a very busy “5 Days of Learning” last week with classroom education, after-school activities, track meets, an ALICE drill, a fire drill, our first ever field hockey game, a great 8th trip to BMHS, wearing pink for breast cancer awareness, and it culminated in a “spirited” Halloween dance with our friends from the Marshall. We are back this week with another 5 Days of Learning on a little less sleep than usual. (if you are watching the World Series) Let’s see the haunted happenings …
Monday, October 29th is a “B” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
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HALLOWEEN
Due to having our dance last week and giving students the opportunity to wear costumes, we ask that students do not wear costumes on Wednesday.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. – Mark Twain
STUDENT COUNCIL HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE
The Locke Student Council will be collecting leftover Halloween candy to send to American troops deployed internationally. There will be a box in the main lobby by the office for candy collections. The candy drive will begin on October 29th. Final donations will need to take place by the end of the school day on November 2nd. Please email Mrs. Wells with any questions at mwells@billericak12.com
LOCKE ROBOTICS FUNDRAISER
Locke Monster Robotics is selling string bags and coffee mugs as a fundraiser: The 16-ounce two-tone mugs with the Locke Monster Logo are dishwasher and microwave safe. The green and black Locke Monster Logo sting bags have a zippered pocket on one side and mesh material on the other side, they are 13" by 15" and hold up to 16 pounds.
Bags: $10 Mugs $15, Special: 1 Mug and 1 Bag Combo for $20!
Please email Locke Monsters Robotics Coach Maureen Parker at mparker@billericak12.com to purchase. Thank you for your Support!
DC CANDY FUNDRAISER
Details:  Hershey candy bars, 30 bars per box.  You purchase the box for $30, cash or check payable to the Locke Middle School.  Candy bars are $2 each, they are the larger size candy bars, so you end up making $30 profit per box.  You can use the $30 to help subsidize the cost of the trip. Students can see Mrs. Ternullo (8A) or Mr. Paton (8B) to pick up boxes of candy.  There will also be some candy available in the main office if parents want to swing by the school and pick up one or more boxes themselves.
Please contact Mrs. Tolleson, jtolleson@billericak12.com, with any questions.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Student progress reports were published to the Aspen Portal on Thursday, October 25th. Parents, please sign the envelope and return indicating that you have seen the report.
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Last week’s answer: Each hour they raked 1350/4.5 = 300 ft2 of leaves.
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Barbara, Becky, and Beth dressed up as Spongebob characters for Halloween. One was SpongeBob. One was Patrick. One was Mr. Squidward. Becky is not Patrick and she went trick-or-treating with SpongeBob. Beth and Patrick are sisters. Who is SpongeBob?
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. The deadline for donations is quickly approaching. Donations are due by November 9. 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 29 to October 31. 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). Please come out and support the kids.
Yankee Candle is still available with online ordering until January 9, 2019, at www.yankeecandlefundraising.com, group 999972037. Great for holiday gifts.
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:
  • Picture Make-Ups – Friday, November 2nd
  • PTO Meeting – Monday, November 5th – 6:30 PM
  • No School, Election Day – Tuesday, November 6th
  • Talent Show: Wednesday, November 7th—6:00 PM, auditorium
  • BMHS open house – Thursday, November 8th – 6:00 PM
  • Veterans Day Observed, No School – Monday, November 12th
  • Yankee Candle Pick-up – Tuesday, November 13th – 6:00—8:00PM
  • Turkey Trot 5K –Sunday, November 18th
  • Half-Day – Dismissal 10:40 (depending on buses) Wednesday, November 21st
  • Thanksgiving Recess, No School -- November 22nd,23rd
6 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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