LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #24 2018-2019

February 24, 2019

Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,

Welcome back!! I hope you have all enjoyed the winter break. We are back in business with a full week and 5 days of learning!! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Let’s see what’s happening …

Monday, February 25^th is a “B” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. – Beverly Sills

AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK

Activities, HW Club, and late buses will continue on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.

LOCKE MONSTERS ROBOTICS UPDATE

At the VEX Southern New England Regional Championship, the Locke 8025A team won the Think Award, the 8025B team won the Excellence Award, the 8025C team won the Tournament Champion Award, and Mrs. Parker received the Teacher of the Year Award! What a day! Congratulations to all! We are off to the World Championships in Louisville!

HOOPS FOR HEART FUNDRAISER

We had some spirited basketball games last week in our annual fundraiser. Thank you for your generous donations to the American Heart Association and a big thank you to Ms. Higgins, Ms. Capadanno, and Mr. Flynn for organizing the tournament and fundraiser. You can see pictures from the event on our Twitter and Instagram feeds.

AUTISM AWARENESS T-SHIRTS

April is Autism Awareness Month and on April 2^nd staff and students will wear t-shirts to promote acceptance and understanding. If you would like to participate, t-shirts are $10 (CASH ONLY, please) and orders are due by Friday, March 1^st. See attached order form. Students can turn orders into the main office.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND BMHS ATHLETICS

Hello Students and Families, the Spring Season of 2019 will open the doors of opportunity for middle school students to participate in athletics.  We are excited about increasing after-school athletic programs and providing students with new learning experiences. Please read the summary below:

Middle School Athletics Grades 6-8 (Registration is open)

1.    Track and Field for boys and girls

2.    Girls Volleyball

3.    Tennis Boys and Girls (please see important note below)

Register Here For Middle School Athletics: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/billerica-memorial-high-school-department-of-athletics

High School Athletics for 8^th graders only (Registration is open)

1.    Girls Softball

2.    Girls Lacrosse

3.    Boys Tennis

4.    Boys Lacrosse    

8^th Graders Register Here For High School Athletics: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/billerica-memorial-high-school-department-of-athletics

Notes: PLEASE READ

1.      If an 8^th grade student wants to participate on one of the 4 high school teams listed above, they cannot participate on one of the 3 middle school teams except for 8^th grade boys for tennis.

2.    If an 8^th grade student wants to participate on one of the 4 high school teams listed above, they can still play youth sports but must give the high school team preference when a conflict exists.

3.    Middle School Tennis will require a membership to the Boys and Girls Club and will rely on the Boys and Girls Club for transportation to the tennis courts after school. This will allow for transportation and access to the Boys and Girls Club after practice.  Students will have to scan into the Boys and Girls Club each day for attendance purposes.

4.    Costs: Middle School Athletics will be the $20 after school activities fee. High School Athletics $150 Check payable: Town of Billerica-Athletics

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Please the attached flyer for details regarding kindergarten registration.

MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK

Last week’s answer: 85%

Space Junk

Space junk is debris orbiting Earth that, for the most part, has been abandoned or has broken off spacecraft and rockets. Two pieces of space junk are following the same orbit path, one is 1000 miles behind the other. If the front piece of space junk is traveling at a speed of 17,000 miles per hour and the other piece of space junk is traveling 17,500 miles per hour, how many miles will the front piece of junk travel before the second piece catches up to it? 

PTO CORNER

The next PTO meeting is March 4^th at 6:30 pm in the school library. We need volunteers for end-of-year activities. Please stop by, email billericalockepto@gmail.com, or Facebook message us if interested. See you at the meeting!

Our rescheduled restaurant night is Tuesday, February 26^th at 99 Restaurant on Boston Road. Please join us for dining from 5 to 8 pm. You must present the flyer, which is attached and was distributed to the homerooms before vacation. 99 Restaurant will accept the flyer with the original date of February 12. See you there!

It’s never too early to start thinking about Field Day. This year’s Field Day will be June 14^th. 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.

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 – February 25^th (B day)
• 99 PTO Restaurant night, Boston Road – Tuesday, February 26^th , 5:00 – 8:00PM
• Locke/Marshall Choirs POP Concert – Wednesday, February 27^th, 7:00PM Locke cafeteria
• PTO Meeting – Monday, March 4^th – 6:30PM
• Early Release – Tuesday, March 5^th 11:40 Dismissal
• 7^th and 8^th Grade BMHS Assemblies – Tuesday, March 12^th
• Day 120 – End of Trimester 2, March 15^th
• Day 121 – Trimester 3 starts, March 18^th
• Report Cards Published – March 27^th
• Parent Conferences – March 28^th – 6:00 -8:00 PM

4 attachments this week:

• Kindergarten Registration
• PTO Alternative fundraiser
• 99 Fundraiser Flyer
• Autism Awareness T-shirt form

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