LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #22 2019-2020

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February 2, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are all enjoying the weekend. It’s a busy Sunday: the Groundhog didn’t see his shadow which means an early Spring (we’ll see), the Super Bowl is still being played even without the Pats, and today is a rare Palindrome date (02/02/2020 – more on that in the math problem). We have 5 DAYS OF LEARNING this week and as always we have a busy week ahead. Let’s take a look and see what’s happening …
Monday, February 3rd is a “D” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
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EARLY RELEASE TUESDAY
Tuesday, February 4th is an early release for students. Dismissal time is 11:40 (depending on buses, it may be a few minutes later.)
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time.”
-- Ancient proverb
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports for core classes will be published on Wednesday, February 5th.  Please sign and return the progress report envelope. Quarter 2 final grades for unified arts classes will be posted on the Aspen portal.
AFTER SCHOOL THIS WEEK
HW Club, activities, and late buses will resume on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. The late bus schedule is attached.
I-READY MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT
The i-ready mid-year assessment will be given during the month of January and the 1st week of February. Each team will determine their own schedule for testing. A reminder for students to do their best work on this assessment as we utilize the data as one of many factors to determine placement for next year and to improve our instructional practices.
HOOPS FOR HEART FUNDRAISER
Students will be given pledge sheets this week for the American Heart Association fundraiser. Any donations are greatly appreciated. Our student basketball tournaments will take place during Spirit Week.
SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING …
Spirit week is February 10th – 14th.  Please see the attached themes. Have fun!
AUTISM AWARENESS T-SHIRTS
April is Autism Awareness Month and on April 2nd staff and students will wear t-shirts to promote acceptance and understanding. If you would like to participate, t-shirts are $12 (CASH OR CHECK, please) and orders are due by Wednesday, February 26th. See attached order form. Students can turn orders into the main office.
HONOR ROLL – TRIMESTER 1
Congratulations to all students for their accomplishment of achieving high honors or honors for the 1st trimester. The criteria for honor roll is:
High Honor Roll = 90% or higher overall grade in all Trimester 1 subjects (core classes, electives, PE, Band/Chor/Orch, reading, world language)
Honor Roll = 80% or higher in all Trimester1 subjects
 Please see the complete list of students on our website:
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Last week’s answer: a. 35 b. 5 c. 1/7
GLOBAL PALINDROME DAY!!
It is February 2, 2020, or 02/02/2020, in both the MM/DD/YYYY format and the DD/MM/YYYY format. The numbers read the same frontwards and backwards which is a palindrome. The last date like this was 909 years ago on 11/11/1111. When is the next date that will be a global palindrome? Bonus: When is the next one after that?
Turn your answers into the office. SHOW YOUR WORK. The correct answers will be put in a drawing for huge, tremendous prizes!
ASPEN – PARENT PORTAL
For Parent Account login assistance or to reset 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
Our next PTO meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 5th at 7:00 pm in the library. 
Hope to see you there!
Our next Restaurant Night will be on Tuesday, February 25th from 4:00-8:00 pm at The 99 Restaurant on Lexington Rd in Billerica.
If you need gifts cards, you can order online and help the PTO also. Please see the attached flyer regarding our Scrip fundraising program.
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:
  • Early Release 11:40 Dismissal – Tuesday, February 4th
  • Progress Reports Published –Wednesday, February 5th
  • School Council Meeting – Wednesday, February 5th -- 5:30 PM
  • PTO Meeting – Wednesday, February 5th – 7:00PM
  • Spirit Week – February 10th – 14th
  • Hoops for Heart – February 10th – 14th
  • Winter Vacation – February 17th – 21st
  • Return to School – Monday, February 24th
  • PTO Restaurant Night--99 Lexington Road – Tuesday, February 25th 4:00-8:00 PM
  • Leap Year Dance –February 28th – 6:00-8:00 PM
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

LATE BUS ROUTES


LOCKE MIDDLE
LATE BUS#1

Allen Rd & Tower Farm Rd
Tower Farm & Acre
Wyman & Elizabeth
Schoolhouse & Wyman
Schoolhouse & Bowman
Schoolhouse & Lindsey
Schoolhouse & Lexington
Vining School @ Doyle Rd
Lexington & Manning Rd
Tpke @ Post Office/Mobil
Tpke & Marshall
Tpke & Water
Tpke & Friendship
Tpke & Canterbury
Tpke & Hattie
Boy’s & Girl’s Club
#2 Lexington Rd
Lexington & John Allen
Lexington & Friendship
Lexington & Lake
Boston & Bertha/Locke
Boston & Grandview

LOCKE MIDDLE
LATE BUS #2

ALLEN & ARCADIA
ALLEN & MARSHBROOK
ALLEN & SCROXTON
ALLEN @ #238
BOSTON & ELLEN’S SCHOOL OF DANCE
BOSTON & SHERIDAN
BOSTON & RIVERBANK
NEALLEY & CROSS
BOSTON @ #880 PLAZA
BOSTON & CHESTERFIELD
BOSTON & CARDINGTON
BOSTON & PASHO
BOSTON & SHAWSHEEN
COOK & MCHUGH
COOK & CHRISTINA
COOK & PINES
COOK & FARM
COOK & CONNOLLY
ALEXANDER @ THE GARAGES

LOCKE MIDDLE
LATE BUS #3

TERCENTENNIAL & RUSSET
TERCENTENNIAL & CHAMPA
TERCENTENNIAL & PARSONS
TERCENTENNIAL & KENRICK
TERCENTENNIAL & SANDBERG
SANDBERG & ANDOVER
ANDOVER & GOV FULLER
ANDOVER & BELMONT
WHIPPLE & BRITTANY
WHIPPLE & FREDDY
WHIPPLE & GEORGE BROWN
GEORGE BROWN & HARJEAN
HARJEAN & FREDDY
SALEM & BELMONT
SALEM & CHARME
SALEM & BELLFLOWER
BELLFLOWER & SPRINGWELL
SALEM & GARNET
BALDWIN & CARLINE
BALDWIN & PASSACONAWAY
BALDWIN & CASTLEWOOD

BALDWIN & FERREN

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