LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #20 2018-2019
January 21, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying the three-day MLK weekend and take a moment to reflect on his legacy. The Patriots made it back to the Super Bowl certainly made the winter weather a little bit easier to take. We have 4 days of learning this week and as always we have a busy week ahead. Let’s take a look and see what’s happening …
Tuesday, January 22nd is a “C” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
DAY 90
Friday, January 25th is Day 90 and the half-way point of the school year. Trimester 2B begins on Monday, January 28th. Students, please check your schedules.
AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK
HW Club and late buses will continue on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Winter activities will begin next week. The flyer is attached and is due on Wednesday, January 23rd . Please note that woodworking and no-bake cooking are full.
SCIENCE FAIR – FRIDAY
We would like to invite parents to encourage the talented and hardworking young 8th-grade scientists at the Locke Middle school on Friday, January 25th. The Science fair is at the Locke Cafeteria from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The students will showcase all of the hard work they have put into their science fair projects. Please do not bring any food or beverages for your student. It is expected that the students’ will stand near their poster board and answer any questions visitors may ask about their project. Also, since we are at school, students are not allowed to use their cell phones during the science fair.
We look forward to seeing you at the Locke 8th grade Science Fair!
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
A reminder to parents and students regarding dismissals:
- Students should have a note indicating who is dismissing the student and the time.
- The note should be brought to the office in the morning and students will receive a dismissal pass.
- Students report to the office at the indicated time to be dismissed.
- Parents will need to show identification to dismiss students. Thank you.
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 and MAP MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT
The i-ready (6th and 7th grade) and the MAP (8th grade) 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: 01-10-19; 03-11-19; 05-12-19; 07-13-19; 09-14-19; and 11-15-19 are the 6 dates for which MM, DD, YY is an arithmetic sequence.
Shaping Up
Jayden started a new exercise program that includes running, cycling, yoga and aerobics. The chart shows how many calories Jayden burns by doing these exercises. Use this data to answer the questions that follow.
The ratio of the number of calories Jayden burns per minute cycling to the number of calories he burns per minute running can be expressed as the common fraction a/b. What is the value of a + b? Turn answers into the main office.
PTO CORNER
It’s never too early to start thinking about Field Day. This year’s Field Day will be June 14. If you have ideas about how to make your child’s end-of-year event more enjoyable, or would like to volunteer to help, please email billericalockepto@gmail.com or Facebook Message us.
If you need a gift card for a special occasion, we have a supply! Give a gift and support your school! If interested, email billericalockepto@gmail.com or Facebook Message us.
Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s restaurant night at Royal Tavern. It was their first ever and, while there were some bumps throughout the night, they did a fantastic job and provided us with great food. Next restaurant night will be February 12, at 99 Restaurant on Boston Road. Please join us for all day dining. You must present the flyer, which will be provided by 99 shortly. See you there!
Next PTO meeting will be held on February 4 at 6:30 in the Library. We look forward to your input.
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:
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, January 21th – 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
- Dance at Marshall Middle – Friday, February, 1st , 6:00-8:30PM
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