LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #26 2018-2019
March 10, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying your weekend. We are officially in daylight savings time which means spring will be here soon! We have a lot of new information this week as we enter a busy time of year. We have a full 5 DAYS OF LEARNING, so let’s see what’s happening …
Monday, March 11th is a “D” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
The PTO meeting will be Monday, March 11th at 6:30 PM.
Friday, March 15th is “wear green” day for St. Patrick’s Day! We will have some prizes for the most spirit!
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Luck is believing you’re lucky.” – Tennessee Williams
AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK
Activities, HW Club, and late buses will continue on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.
CLOTHING DRIVE to benefit CRADLES TO CRAYONS
MARCH 18 - MARCH 29
Sarah Richard, an 8th-grade student at the Locke Middle School, was selected to represent Billerica as the Project 351 Ambassador. As part of her role, Sarah has committed to leading a “Spring Community Service Project” for the Locke Community. During the weeks of March 18 - March 29, Sarah and her team of volunteers (Jacqueline Rogers & Cassandra Modoono) will be organizing a clothing drive to support local children through the Cradles to Crayons organization. We are asking for your help in donating new or gently worn clothing for children ages newborn to 15. Please bring donations to the Locke Middle School lobby. Thank you very much for your generosity.
LOCKE MIDDLE SCHOOL LITERARY MAGAZINE
The Locke Middle School will be publishing a literary magazine this Spring! Ms. Cabral is looking for student submissions to be potentially published in the magazine. Submissions can be essays, poems, artwork, or any other creative work. Ms. Cabral is also looking for student volunteers that would like to help put the magazine together. Please visit Ms. Cabral in the library for more information or email/share your submissions topcabral@billericak12.com.
BAND, CHORUS, or ORCHESTRA SIGN-UPS for 2019-20 School Year
If your student is currently in grade 5 or 6 and would like to schedule Band, Orchestra, or Chorus for next school year they should fill out the online form at http://tinyurl.com/
GRADE 6 PARENT WORKSHOP "Talking to Your Tween About Puberty"
At 5:15 on March 28th (prior to the start of parent conferences at 6PM) parents/guardians of Grade 6 students are invited to attend an informational workshop 'Talking to Your Tween About Puberty,' in room 314 with the health teacher, Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs. Carpenter will share the Grade 6 growth and development (puberty and hygiene) curriculum and provide parents with the language and tools needed to feel comfortable and confident talking to their child about the changes adolescents go through during puberty. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to contact Mrs. Carpenter with any questions or to request the handout materials be mailed or emailed to you.
6TH GRADE CPR PROGRAM
In partnership with the Billerica Fire Department, we will be conducting the CPR program at the Locke from March 25th through March 28th. Billerica firefighters will join Mrs. Carpenter's health classes to conduct CPR certification training. At the end of the four-day program (adult, child, and infant CPR) your child will receive an official CPR certification card (free of charge).
It’s important that your child attend all four days of the training so please make attendance a priority and make every effort not to schedule appointments during that week. Please let Mrs. Carpenter know if there is a conflict and she will make special arrangements to try to make up the missed class material with your child.
MCAS SCHEDULE
MCAS testing begins in April and continues in May. The testing schedule is attached.
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
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Last week’s answer: 2/3 probability if you switch, 1/3 if you don’t
Odds and Evens
The sum of any four consecutive odd integers is a multiple of eight. For example, 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16 and 5 + 7 + 9 + 11 = 32. What is the product of the greatest and least of four consecutive odd integers whose sum is 64?
PTO CORNER
This week’s PTO meeting is set for Monday, 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:
- PTO Meeting – Monday, March 11th – 6:30 PM
- 8th Grade BMHS Assembly – Tuesday, March 12th
- Day 120 – End of Trimester 2, March 18th
- Day 121 – Trimester 3 starts, March 19th
- Week of March 18th – Last week of activities
- Improbable Players Presentation – March 20th
- Report Cards Published – March 27th
- Tween Puberty Workshop for Parents – Thursday, March 28th 5:15 PM, room 314
- Parent Conferences – March 28th – 6:00 -8:00 PM
- 7A Field Trip – March 29th
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