LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #11 2018-2019

November 12, 2018

Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,

I hope you are enjoying the long weekend. We are back with 4 Days of Learning this week. Let’s see what’s happening at the Locke …

Tuesday, November 13^th is a “C” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES END THIS WEEK

After school activities will end this week. They will return in January with new offerings. If you have any questions, please contact our secretary Mrs. Battcock.pbattcock@billericak12.com

THE TURKEY TOSS FUNDRAISER IS COMING …

The half-day before Thanksgiving Student Council is going to hold the annual Turkey Toss in the gym to raise money and food for local families in need for the holidays. The Turkey Toss will be an assembly (one for each grade) the half day before Thanksgiving (Wednesday, Nov 21^st ). A few representatives from each homeroom will be chosen at random at the assembly to participate in the turkey toss. They will be slinging rubber turkeys attempting to hit targets to earn points. The homeroom from each grade with the most points earned will win a doughnut party for the whole homeroom. Each homeroom will be responsible for raising money and collecting canned goods. We ask that each homeroom raise $50 AND collect 50 food items. Students can start bringing in donations Tuesday, 11/13.

BMHS WINTER ATHLETICS

Middle school students have the opportunity to register for the following high school sports:

8th grade males-Wrestling, 8th grade females-Gymnastics, 7th and 8th Grade females-Ice Hockey

Please see the attached registration form. Please email John Magliozzi the athletic director if you have any questions. jmagliozzi@billericak12.com

PARENT CORNER

An important part of our health curriculum is to guide and educate students on the use of social media. It is difficult for parents to monitor and stay current on the latest apps and websites that students are using. There are many resources for parents on this subject. See the link below for an interesting student survey on the use of social media.

http://www.pewinternet.org/2018/05/31/teens-social-media-technology-2018/

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.

MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK

Last week’s answer: Joy can fill one bag of candy.

VETERANS DAY

a. In the United States in 2017, there were an estimated 251,047,650 adult civilians (persons 18 years of age and older not currently enlisted in the U.S. military). If 18,204,605 of those individuals were veterans, what percentage of the adult civilian population of the United States did veterans account for in 2017? Express your answer to the nearest hundredth.

b. The U.S. Census Bureau also reported that 8.1% of those veterans in the U.S. in 2017 were veterans of the Korean War and 3.4% were veterans of World War II. What is the absolute difference between the numbers of U.S. veterans of the Korean War and WWII that year? Express your answer to the nearest whole number.

Turn your answer into the main office.

PTO CORNER

Tomorrow, November 13^th, is our first restaurant night fundraiser. Pinis Pizza will donate 15% of sales for the entire day to the PTO. Dine in, carry out or delivery. Attached flyer is not needed for purchase.

Final day for donations of decorations or gift cards for our Locke Holiday tree are due by tomorrow, November 13^th. This year’s Holiday Festival tree will feature major and local sports! Please drop your donations in the box in the office by tomorrow. See attached for more information.

Yankee Candle school order pick-ups are scheduled for tomorrow, November 13^thfrom 6 to 8 at the school. If you cannot attend, please contact Tricia LaFauci to schedule a time.tlafauci@msn.com. Also, our Yankee Candle fundraiser is still available with online ordering until January 9th, 2019, at www.yankeecandlefundraising.com, group 999972037. Great for holiday gift shopping from the comfort of home!

The PTO is partnering with Savers for a fundraiser. We will have a truck at the school on Thursday, December 13^th, the day and evening of parent-teacher conferences. Please help us load up that truck with your gently used, unneeded items. Both soft goods (clothing, sheets, towels, blankets, etc.) and hard goods (furniture, small appliances, etc.) are welcome. Your donations will help raise money for the PTO and will be resold at Savers stores, to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation.

The PTO needs volunteers. 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.

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