LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #10 2019-2020

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November 3, 2019
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
We have made it through Halloween and we welcome November. I hope you are enjoying the weekend and the extra hour of sleep. Students have only 4 DAYS OF LEARNING this week with the election on Tuesday. We still have an eventful week ahead as we go into the busiest time of year. Let’s see what’s happening at the Locke …
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, November 4th is a “D” Day.
There is no school on Tuesday, November 5th.
Wednesday, November 6th is an A Day.
Thursday, November 7th is the 1st day of quarter 2 and students begin their new unified arts class. Please check your schedules and plan accordingly for the week.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“If people did not do silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.”-- Ludwig Wittgenstein
OPERATION HONOR OUR HEROES
We will be collecting items for our troops and honoring them throughout the month of November. Items can be turned in at the main lobby. We are also collecting pictures and biographies for our wall of honor. Please see the attached letter regarding our efforts. If you have any questions, please contact Caroline Busnach at cbusnach@billericak12.com
STUDENT COUNCIL HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE
Wow, we collected 240 pounds of candy which are being sent to the troops overseas. Thank you for your donations!
ALICE SAFETY DRILL
Our ALICE safety drill has been rescheduled to Thursday, November 14th from 8:30 – 9:30. Parents will not have access to the building during the drill.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Student progress reports were published to the Aspen Portal on Tuesday, October 22nd. Parents, if you have not already done so, please sign the envelope and return indicating that you have seen the report.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
After school activities continue this week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.  If you have any questions, please contact our secretary Mrs. Brewster. nbrewster@billericak12.com or 978-528-8650.
HOMEWORK CLUB
HW club will continue in the library every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the remainder of the year. 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 buses continue this 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:  O is the 500th letter in the pattern
ONE MORE HALLOWEEN PROBLEM
Zoe, Andrew, and Sophia were going trick-or-treating together down a long road with houses only on the right side of the street.  The addresses of the first three houses were 296 Boo Blvd, 300 Boo Blvd, and 304 Boo Blvd, and the house numbers continued to increase by 4 down the entire road.  The kids decided to take turns knocking on the doors of the houses so that Zoe knocked at house 296, Andrew knocked at house 300, Sophia knocked at house 304, and then Zoe started the sequence over at house 308.  Zoe will knock on the doors of a lot of houses.  When Zoe gets to the first house with a units digit of 2 and it is her turn to knock, what is the number of the house?
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
Attendance is an important part of overall student success. 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
Yankee Candle orders have arrived! Please arrange to pick up your order on Monday, November 4th from 5:30-8pm in the Locke Cafeteria. Questions please contact tlafauci@msn.com or rach.daugh@gmail.com
Our next PTO meeting will be tomorrow Monday, November 4th at 7:00 pm in the library. Hope to see you there!
LOCKE HOLIDAY TREE-We are now collecting items for our Holiday tree. Please see attachment for this year’s theme and items we are looking for. 
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 
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:
  • PTO Meeting – Monday, November 4th – 7:00PM
  •  No School, Election Day – Tuesday, November 5th
  • Beginning of Quarter 2 – Students change elective classes – Thursday, November 7th
  • Veterans Day Observed, No School – Monday, November 11th
  • ALICE Drill – November 14th, 8:30-9:30
  • Turkey Trot 5K –Sunday, November 17th
  • Half-Day – Dismissal 10:40 (depending on buses) Wednesday, November 27th
  • Thanksgiving Recess, No School -- November 28th,29th
Three 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

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