LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #21 2018-2019

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January 27, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying the weekend. We are back on Monday with a full 5 DAYS OF LEARNING this week! Let’s take a look and see what’s happening …
Monday, January 28th is a “C” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Nine-tenths of education is encouragement.”-- Anatole France
DAY 91/PROGRESS REPORTS
Trimester 2B begins on Monday, January 28th. Students, please check your schedules. Progress reports for core classes will be published on Thursday, January 31st. Please sign and return the progress report envelope.
AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK
HW Club and late buses will continue on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Winter activities will begin this week. If you have any questions, please contact our secretary Mrs. Battcock at pbattcock@billericak12.com or 978-528-8650.
PATRIOTS DAY
Friday, February 1st is Patriots Day. Wear your Patriots gear and show your spirit as the Pats go for another Super Bowl win!
SCHOOL DANCE
We will have a school dance on Friday, February 1st at the Marshall Middle School from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. Tickets are $5 and will be on sale during lunch this week. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
SCIENCE FAIR – A BIG SUCCESS!
We had an extremely successful science fair on Friday. Thank you to Ms. Sane, Ms. Parker, and the 8th grade staff for their hard work putting together this year’s event. Congratulations to our students for their outstanding projects this year. See pictures on our twitter feed.
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:
SPRING ATHLETICS – BMHS
8th grade students are eligible for girls softball and girls lacrosse. Please register ASAP because the online registration triggers the Athletic Trainer to start confirming the necessary documentation for each athlete to be ready for tryouts on day 1.  There is no cost to get the online registration complete.  The items the trainer needs to have are an up-to-date physical and a concussion certificate from both the student and parent (done only once a year). 
February 25th-March 1, 2019   Team Meetings “Players only”
·         Teams will have their own individual meeting. 
·         Coaches will use the Café to meet with their team.
·         I will announce the dates via email and twitter @BMHS_ATHLETICS
March 11- Deadline for Registration, Physicals, and Payments
March 12- Marshall Middle Auditorium “Parent Info Night” Players and 1 parent MUST attend
March 18-First Day of Tryouts
March 20- at 6:30 pm Marshall Middle Auditorium “Winter Sports Awards Night”
April 6-Team Picture Day –planning for the early morning 7:30-9:30
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: 41
MLK Day
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a civil rights activist whose passion and leadership led to great cultural changes in America, was born on January 15, 1929. On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill to create a federal holiday honoring Dr. King. The national holiday celebrating the birth of Dr. King was first observed on January 20, 1986. Every year since, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has been observed on the third Monday of January. 
a. What is the earliest date in January that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day can occur?
b. What is the latest date in January that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day can occur?
c. In what year will Martin Luther King, Jr. Day next occur on Dr. King’s actual birthday, January 15?
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.
Our next restaurant night will be February 12th 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 4th at 6:30 PM 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:
  • 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 , 6:00-8:30 PM
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  • Patriots Day – Friday, February 1st
  • PTO Meeting – Monday, February 4th , 6:30
  • Early Release – Tuesday, February 5th , Dismissal at 11:40
  • 8th grade program of studies night – Wednesday, February 6th - 6:00 PM BMHS auditorium followed by a social media presentation
  • Spirit Week, Hoops for Heart – February 11th – 15th
  • 99 PTO Restaurant night – February 12th
  • Winter Vacation – February 18th – 22nd
  • Return to School – February 25th (B day)
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