LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #25 2018-2019
March 3, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I guess it’s true what they say about March coming in like a lion. We are back to school with 5 days of learning! (maybe) Let’s see what’s happening …
Monday, March 4th is a “C” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
The PTO meeting for March 4th is rescheduled to March 11th at 6:30 PM.
Tuesday, March 5th is an EARLY RELEASE for students with 11:40 dismissal. If there is no school on Monday, Tuesday will still be a “D” day.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Kindness is like snow—it beautifies everything it covers."-- Kahlil Gibran
AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK
Activities, HW Club, and late buses will continue on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.
MCAS SCHEDULE
MCAS testing begins in April and continues in May. The testing schedule is attached.
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! The team is having a fundraiser this Friday, March 8th at Panera Bread in North Billerica from 4:00 – 8:00PM. Please bring the attached flyer. See our Twitter feed for photos and a great Lowell Sun article.
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.
High School Athletics for 8th graders only (Registration is open)
1. Girls Softball
2. Girls Lacrosse
3. Boys Tennis
4. Boys Lacrosse
8th Graders Register Here For High School Athletics: https://www.
Notes: PLEASE READ
1. If an 8th 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 8th grade boys for tennis.
2. If an 8th 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: 34,000 miles
Let’s Make a Deal
Imagine that the set of Monty Hall's game show Let's Make a Deal has three closed doors. Behind one of these doors is a car; behind the other two are goats (real goats, not Tom Brady). The contestant does not know where the car is, but Monty Hall does.
The contestant picks a door and Monty opens one of the remaining doors, one he knows doesn't hide the car. If the contestant has already chosen the correct door, Monty is equally likely to open either of the two remaining doors.
After Monty has shown a goat behind the door that he opens, the contestant is always given the option to switch doors. What is the probability of winning the car if she stays with her first choice? What if she decides to switch?
PTO CORNER
This week’s PTO meeting has been rescheduled due to the impending snow storm. The rescheduled meeting is set for March 11th at 6:30 pm in the school library. We need volunteers for end-of-year activities. Please stop by, email billericalockepto@gmail.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Dining for a Cause at 99 Restaurant. We’re working on an event for early April.
It’s never too early to start thinking about Field Day. This year’s Field Day will be June 14th. 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.
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.
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:
- Early Release – Tuesday, March 5th 11:40 Dismissal
- Robotics Fundraiser – Friday, March 8th , Panera Bread 4:00-8:00 PM
- PTO Meeting – Monday, March 11th – 6:30 PM
- 8th Grade BMHS Assembly – Tuesday, March 12th
- Day 120 – End of Trimester 2, March 15th
- Day 121 – Trimester 3 starts, March 18th
- Week of March 18th – Last week of activities
- Report Cards Published – March 27th
- Parent Conferences – March 28th – 6:00 -8:00 PM
- 7A Field Trip – March 29th
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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