LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #17 2018-2019

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January 1, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
Happy New Year!! 365 DAYS of LEARNING!! I hope you enjoyed the holiday vacation and I wish you all a healthy and happy 2019. Let’s try to keep those resolutions …
3 Days of Learning this week! Let’s see what’s happening …
Wednesday, January 2nd is a “B” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @LockeMiddle and Instagram: locke_middle_school
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
”I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something.” – Neil Gaiman
AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK
HW Club and late buses will continue on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Winter activities will begin the week of January 28th. The winter flyer will be sent home later next week with students. It will be sent by email also.
HONOR ROLL
Congratulations to all students for their accomplishment of achieving high honors or honors for the 1st trimester. Please see the complete list of students on our website:
 I-READY MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT
The i-ready mid-year assessment will be given during the month of January. Each team will determine their own schedule for testing. A reminder to students to do their best work on this assessment as we utilize the data as one of many factors to determine placement for next year.
LIBRARY NEWS
Follow the Locke Library on Twitter: The Locke library has a new Twitter account! Follow @LibraryLocke to get news about new books, events, and projects your students are working on in the library and throughout the school. https://twitter.com/LibraryLocke
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Last week’s answer: 8 dozen
2019!!
Is 2019 a prime number? Explain why or why not. Turn answers into the main office.
PTO CORNER
Happy New Year!
Please join us for our next PTO meeting, Monday, January 7, 2019 at 6:30 in the Library.
Last chance for the Yankee Candle fundraiser! Online ordering until January 9, 2019, at www.yankeecandlefundraising.com, group 999972037.
Next restaurant night is at Royal Tavern on January 14, 2019. Please join us from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. They are creating a special menu for our event. You must present either a physical or digital copy of the attached flyer. See you there!
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.
Important Upcoming Dates:
  • Return to School – Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
  • PTO Meeting - Monday, January 7th, 2018 – 6:30 PM
  • PTO Fundraiser – Royal Tavern – January 14th
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 21st – No School
  • Science Fair -- Friday, January 25th
  • Day 91 – Trimester 2B starts – Monday, January 28th
  • After School Activities start – Week of January 28th
  • Progress Reports published – Thursday, January 31st  
2 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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