LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #12 2018-2019
November 18, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying the weekend and were able to get out to the Turkey Trot today. Only 2 ½ Days of Learning this week, but we will make the most of them.
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I would like to wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season ahead. I am thankful for the support you have given to me and our staff this year and I know in the weeks ahead we will continue to work hard to provide tremendous learning opportunities for our students. During this busy time, I hope we all can get a chance to pause and reflect on the positive moments of the past year and look forward to the coming months with renewed purpose. Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 19th is a “C” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” ―John F. Kennedy
HALF-DAY
Wednesday, November 21st is a half day. Breakfast and lunch will not be served. Dismissal will be at approximately 10:40 – 11:00. For the safety of students, we need to wait for the buses to arrive to dismiss students. This is dependent on when the buses leave the high school. Walkers and pick-ups will be dismissed after bus students.
AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK
We will have HW club and late buses only on Monday of this week.
THE TURKEY TOSS FUNDRAISER IS COMING … BRING IN YOUR DONATIONS!!
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 21st ). A few representatives from each eligible 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 and the most donations 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.
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 web sites 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.
LOCKE ROBOTICS FUNDRAISER
Locke Monsters 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 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!
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Last week’s answer: a. 7.25% b. 855,616
Black Friday
James went shopping on Black Friday and received successive discounts of 25%, 40% and 20% off the original price. If James wanted to purchase the same items this week, what single percent discount would he have to receive off the original prices to get the items for the same price that they were on Black Friday after the three successive discounts?
Turn your answer into the main office.
PTO CORNER
Thank you to everyone who had dinner from Pini’s on November 13! Next month – Mooyah! And thanks for your donations to the Locke holiday tree. Be sure to check it out at the town Library! See the attached photo.
Scrip gift cards are available! We have two deadlines: December 3 for delivery week of December 10, and December 11 for delivery week of December 17. Order forms must be complete and payment in full (checks/money orders only) at the time of order. Please turn in to your child’s homeroom teacher. There will also be a limited number of cards available during Parent/Teacher Conferences on December 13. Payment at the conference may be in the form of cash, check or credit card. As a reminder, there will be a nominal fee assessed on all credit card sales.
The PTO is partnering with Savers for a fundraiser. Items will be resold at Savers stores to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation. We will have a truck at the school on Thursday, December 13, for the entire day and during Parent/Teacher Conference. Please help us load up that truck with your gently used, un-needed items, including soft goods (clothing, sheets, towels, blankets, etc.) and hard goods (furniture, small appliances, etc.).
Yankee Candle fundraiser is still available with online ordering until January 9th, 2019, at www.
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
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Turkey Toss Assemblies -- Wednesday, November 21st
- Half-Day – Dismissal 10:40 (depending on buses) Wednesday, November 21st
- Thanksgiving Recess, No School -- November 22nd ,23rd
- PTO Meeting – Monday, December 3rd, 6:30PM
- Day 60 –Tuesday, December 4th Last day of Trimester1
- Day 61 – Wednesday, December 5th , 1st day of trimester 2, change unified arts classes
- Locke/Marshall Musical – Elf, December 7th and 8th – 7:00 PM Marshall auditorium
- 8th grade Field trip – Monday, December 10th
- Chorus Concert – Tuesday, December 11th – 7:00 PM BMHS
- Band Concert – Wednesday, December 12th—7:00 PM Marshall
- Report Cards Published – Wednesday, December 12th
- Parent Conferences – Thursday, December 13th – 6:00 to 8:00 PM
- Orchestra Concert—Tuesday, December 18th – 7:00 PM BMHS
- 7th grade field trip – Thursday, December 20th
- Half Day – Friday, December 21st
- Holiday Recess – December 22rd – January 1st
- Return to School – Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
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