LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #5 2019-2020

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September 29, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying another beautiful New England weekend. It was another busy, hectic, exciting 5 days of learning at the Locke this past week. The HW club got started, late buses started moving, we had our first home cross country meet, and we welcomed in the fall season. What a great week!! We end our first month and enter October with another busy week ahead and 5 DAYS OF LEARNING! Let’s see what’s happening …
Monday, September 30th is a “D” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
BLACK-OUT BULLYING DAY
Black-out bullying day will take place on Wednesday, October 2nd.  Students are encouraged to wear black and they will be bringing home the anti-bullying pledge.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
After school activities begin this week.  Students received a notification on Friday with the activity they are enrolled in. If you have any questions, please contact our secretary Mrs. Brewster. nbrewster@billericak12.com or 978-528-8650.
HOMEWORK CLUB
HW club started last week. We had a great turnout! It will continue in the library every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Students do not need to sign up ahead of time for HW club. They will report to the library immediately after school. Students can attend as many days as the parent/student believes are necessary. Students are expected to stay for the full hour.
LATE BUSES
Late bus runs began last week and will run on every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The buses usually arrive at the Locke at 3:10 PM. Please see the attached late bus stops. One of our buses does drop off at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club.
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Last week’s answer: 12 households
APPLE CIDER!
Nancy and Tim have an apple cider stand at their school every morning during the fall to raise money for their club. September 23 was the Autumnal Equinox, the first day of fall and their first day of business was September 23.
Several weeks ago, in preparation for their 2019 opening, Nancy and Tim went to pick their apples from a local orchard. Nancy picked apples at a rate of 30 apples per hour and Tim picked apples at a rate of 25 apples per hour. Tim and Nancy picked the same number of apples. Nancy picked apples for 5 hours, so how many hours must Tim have spent picking apples?
Turn your answers in to the office by Friday. The correct answers will be put in a drawing for huge, tremendous prizes!
ASPEN – PARENT PORTAL
For Parent Account login assistance or to re-set your password, please email: portalhelp@billericak12.com    
ABSENCES
If your child is going to be absent, please call 978-528-8650 to report the absence. You can leave a voicemail at this number which goes directly to our secretary. You may also email our secretary, Ms. Brewster at nbrewster@billericak12.com  
PTO CORNER
Our next PTO meeting will be held on October 2 at 7:00 pm in the library. 
Hope to see you there!
Our Yankee Candle fundraiser is ending! Orders are due by September 30th. On-line orders can be done through January.
We have two open spots on the PTO: Secretary & Treasurer
We are also looking for help with the following programs:
Special Programs Coordinator
Labels Program (Box Tops, etc)
Locke Apparel
School Time Fundraisers (Trinket Sales) 
Scrip Gift Card Program
Scholastic Book Fair
Walkathon
Field Day Chairperson/Committee 
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact the Locke PTO
Important Upcoming dates:
  • After School Activities Begin on Monday, September 30th.
  • Blackout Bullying Day is Wednesday, October 2nd.
  • PTO Meeting: Wednesday, October 2nd 7:00 PM Library
  • Columbus Day – No School Monday, October 14th
  • Progress Reports Published--Tuesday, October 22nd  
  • Locke Halloween Dance – Friday, October 25th – 6:00-8:30PM
  • Picture Make-Ups – Wednesday, October 30th  
One attachment this week:
If you have any questions, please contact me at tgaras@billericak12.com or call at 978-528-8655 I look forward to a great school year!!
Warmest regards,
Tony Garas, Principal

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