LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #25 2019-2020

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March 1, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying your weekend. We made it to March! We have 5 DAYS OF LEARNING this week. Let’s see what’s happening …
Monday, March 2nd is a “C” Day. Please plan accordingly for the week.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”
― Charles Dickens, Great Expectations
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.
LOCKE MONSTERS ROBOTICS UPDATE
At the VEX Southern New England Regional Championship on February 22nd , the Locke 8025B team won the Tournament Champion Award and Mr. Graff received the Mentor of the Year Award! What a day! Congratulations to all! We are off to the World Championships in Louisville for the 6th consecutive year! An amazing, unprecedented accomplishment! The team is having a fundraiser on Monday, March 23rd at Chipotle in North Billerica from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. If you would like to make a donation to our team, please see the following link:
See the @locke_robotics for more information on the team.
STUDENT ACADEMIC AWARDS
Congratulations to the recipients of the Student of the Quarter awards. Great job, students! See pictures on twitter and Instagram
Teacher
Subject
5A1
McGinness
Reading
Kendall Bernier
Mohammedzafir Khalifa
McGinness
ELA
Sebastian Nortelus
Melanie Mahoney
Calvani
Math
Justin Pappalardo
Laila Santiago
Calvani
Science
Erin Skelton
Hayden (Trent) Headley
5A2
Marion
Reading
Dalia Ngugi
Alivia Fulgoni
Marion
ELA
Jack Jones
Matthew Spidle
Morrison
Math
Bridget Finn
Bella Quave
Morrison
Science
Garron Perry
Jake Theriault
5B1
Busnach
Reading
Kara Gambale
Samantha White
Busnach
ELA
Peter Rossini
Madelynn LaRosa
Boczenowski
Math
Keerthi Shome
Christopher Sheridan
Boczenowski
Science
Lyla Pariseau
Brennan Gallagher
5B2
Call
Math
Olivia Daughenbaugh
Lucas Berube
Call
Science
Ryan Williams
Makayla Sibert
Gagne
Reading
Daniel Venezia
Douglas Skane
Gagne
ELA
Saima Chariwala
Kasey Antico
6A
Teixeira
Math
Morgan Bell
Joshua Jacobo
Ginsburg
English
Krina Patel
Rishith Ravi
Tolleson
Science
Annalisa Morris
Gyanna Brown-Tello
Bernoth
Social Studies
Harsh Baley
Shane Fitzmaurice
6B
Ruggeri
Math
Colby Sullivan
Connor Gale
Smith
English
Alexa Javier
Isabella Martens
O'Mahony
Science
Kaitlyn Lambert
Kate Gregorowicz
LoGuidice
Social Studies
Thomas Strunk
Sophie Barriault
7A
Lucia
Math
Ashlee Vacaro
Muntaqa Tahsin
Hebert
English
Hailey Barber
Anthony Parrella
Parker
Science
Justin Rosa
Keira Reid
Wesoloski
Social Studies
Maeve Johnson
Michaela Timmins
7B
Cartier
Math
Adrianna Marchant
Andrew D'Orsi
Akerley
English
Claire O'Connor
Jacob Clarke
Fournier
Science
Keira Moore
Caden Canney
McCarthy
Social Studies
Lily Bower
Ryan Picard
Anderson
Band
Alan Robertson
Olivia Daughenbaugh
Ashe
Drama
William Munafo
Jenna Krinopol
Berard
Music
Melissa Panaligan
Sophia Jannoni
Capadanno
PE
Daniel Moore
Mia Monteiro
Cardella
Orchestra
Allison Gargalianos
Zoe Assarian
Carpenter
Health
Isabella Lafauci
Derek Barry
Daddario
Reading
Calissa McKenna
Arjun Mahajan
DeBenedetto
World Language
Anthony Parrella
Isabella Stevens
Flynn
PE
Cora Lankowski
Luis Fernandez
Harmon
Orchestra
Sharada Parameswaran
Livia Lin
Higgins
PE
Justin Pappalardo
Jazmeen Elouazzani
Luhrs
Band
Jocelyn Carroll
Ifechukwu Iwuchukwu
Lynch
Computers
Ryan Williams
Sahil Gandhi
Milner
Art
Jessica Lee
Alexia Delaney
O'Brien
Social Studies
Izabella Pica
Nicholas Gulinello
Raleigh
Chorus
Ana Torres-Martinez
Nicolas Szekely
Rogers
Industrial Arts
Peter D'Orsi
Fiona Rexford
Waterman
Reading
Sophia Dasilva
Alyssa Robson

HOOPS FOR HEART FUNDRAISER
We had some spirited basketball games in our annual fundraiser. Thank you for your generous donations to the American Heart Association and a big thank you to Ms. Higgins, Ms. Capadanno, and Mr. Flynn for organizing the tournament and fundraiser.
MCAS CALENDAR
Please the attached calendar for the MCAS schedule this year.
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Last week’s answer: We will still take answers for last week’s problem.
Trees, Trees, Trees
The nine trees in my large back yard form a rough circle.  I've decided to use four of the trees as fence posts.  This will create a quadrilateral region where my dogs can play.  How many distinct quadrilaterals can be formed by joining any four of the trees? 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 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
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
Our next PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:00 pm in the library. 
Hope to see you there!
Important Upcoming dates:
  • 7th Grade BMHS Assemblies – Tuesday, March 3rd
  • School Council Meeting – Wednesday, March 4th—5:30 PM
  • Early Release 11:40 Dismissal – Tuesday, March 10th
  • Vaping Presentation for Parents – Tuesday, March 10th—6:00PM, Locke auditorium
  • PTO Meeting – Tuesday, March 10th  – 7:00 PM
  • Middle School Chorus Pops Concert – Tuesday, March 10th, 7:00 PM Marshall Auditorium
  • CPR Training for Grade 6 – March 16th – 19th
  • Day 120 – End of Trimester 2 , Wednesday, March 18th
  • Day 121 – Trimester 3 starts, Thursday, March 19th
  • ROBOTICS FUNDRAISER – Chipotle, 4:00—8:00 PM
  • BOOK FAIR – March 23rd – 27th
  • Report Cards Published – Wednesday, March 25th
  • Parent Conferences – Thursday, March 26th – 6:00 -8:00 PM
  • MCAS Grade 5 ELA – March 31st and April 1st
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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