Life at the Locke

SPOOKY EDITION!! October 27, 2019 Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students, I hope you are enjoying a rainy Sunday. It’s a great day to read, get caught up on homework, and, of course, watch football! We had a great Halloween dance Friday night with some scary and creative costumes. We continue the haunted happenings this week with another  5 DAYS OF LEARNING!  Let’s see what’s going on … Monday, October 28 th  is a “C” Day . Please plan accordingly for the week. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @LockeMiddle QUOTE OF THE WEEK I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. --  Leonardo da Vinci PICTURE MAKE-UPS/RE-TAKES Picture make-up day is  Wednesday, October 30 th . If you are having the pictures redone, please have students bring back the original pictures. HALLOWEEN Due to having our dance last week and giving students the opportunity to wear costumes, we ask that students do not wear co

October 20, 2019 Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students, I hope you are enjoying another beautiful fall weekend after the tough weather last week. I would like to take another opportunity to thank our staff for being supportive and flexible during last week’s power outage. Also, thank you to our students who were great following directions and they all entered the building safely and calmly. Hopefully, the lights stay on this week. Of course, it will be another  5 DAYS OF LEARNING.  Let’s see what’s happening … Monday, October 21 st  is a “B” Day . Please plan accordingly for the week. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @LockeMiddle QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.”--  Lady Bird Johnson ALICE SAFETY DRILL We will be rescheduling our ALICE drill due to the power outage. As soon as it is scheduled, we will let staff and students know. HALLOWEEN DANCE We will be having a Halloween Dance at the Locke on  Friday, October 25 th  from 6:0

October 14, 2019 Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students, I hope you are enjoying the long weekend. We have had great fall weather for the last couple of days. We only have  4 DAYS OF LEARNING  this week, but we have a busy schedule ahead as usual. Let’s see what’s happening … Tuesday, October 15 th  is a “B” Day . Please plan accordingly for the week. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @LockeMiddle QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”  Malcolm X ALICE SAFETY DRILL On Thursday, October 17 th  we will be having an ALICE safety drill in conjunction with the Billerica police and fire departments. During the drill, parents will not be able to access the building. The drill will take place from 8:35 – 9:30. Prior to the drill, staff will review our safety protocols with students. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES After school activities continue this week on Wednesday and Thursday.  If you have any questions, p