LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #34 2020-2021
May 23, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying the amazing weather this weekend. We have another busy week ahead with 5 DAYS OF LEARNING! Let’s see what’s happening …
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Heroism doesn't always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history."– Mary Roach
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
BOOK FAIR – All week, students will go with their ELA classes.
Monday, May 24 – B Day
Tuesday, May 25 – C Day-- COVID Pooled testing, MCAS make-ups
Wednesday, May 26 – D Day – Early Release, 11:40 Dismissal
Thursday, May 27 – A Day
Friday, May 28 – B Day
EARLY RELEASE
On Wednesday, May 26th we have an early release. Students will be dismissed at 11:40.
MCAS TESTING
Thank you to our students for their hard work during MCAS week. By all accounts, students gave tremendous effort and demonstrated their learning. Make-ups will be held on Tuesday this week for students that missed a session. Our counselors will contact families with a reminder.
MASK REMINDER
Just a friendly reminder to have your students change their masks daily when coming to school. Now that we're all back 5 days a week, it's more important than ever to keep up with good hygiene. If a student does not have a clean mask for the day, they may report to the Main Office in the morning to obtain a new one. Thank you!
POOLED COVID TESTING
We will resume testing on Tuesday, May 25th. Please complete the attached form if you would like your child to participate. We are encouraging all students to participate. For more details, please see the district’s website.
https://forms.gle/
TALENT SHOW
We are having a virtual talent show. Auditions/Rehearsals will be held on Monday, May 24th this week after school. There are sign-up sheets for students on the cafeteria doors. Parents will need to provide a ride after school. If you have any questions contact Ms. Berard – aberard@billericak12.com
DISMISSAL/BUS PROCEDURES
Dismissal -- If your child is being dismissed, please send in a note with the time and the person who is dismissing the student. You must enter the building to dismiss your child and show your license.
Bus Procedures - Due to COVID restrictions, students are only allowed to ride on their assigned bus.
LITERARY MAGAZINE – submissions needed
Ms. Cabral is looking for submissions to be entered in this year's literary magazine! Submissions can be any artwork or written work, as long as it's school appropriate. Examples of submissions received in the past include poetry, horror stories, original short stories, digital art, paintings, research essays, etc. There is no limit on how many items you can submit, so please submit as much as you'd like! Submissions can be emailed to Ms. Cabral at pcabral@billericak12.com. Submissions are due by May 15. Please reach out to Ms. Cabral with any questions.
Want to see last year's magazine for inspiration? Check it out here!
BILLERICA SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP
Summer Camp is back!!! Students in grades K-7 are invited to enjoy a wide variety of activities and some socialization with friends. Camp runs from 6/23-7/28 and is from 8-12 at the Marshall. Community Pass will be the only method to register. If interested please register at the following link:
https://register.capturepoint.
All Billerica families have a Community Pass account, but if you have never registered your account please send an email to Communitypass@billericak12.
If you have any questions about camp please contact PJ McCarthy at PJMcCarthy@billericak12.com
CHORUS – NEXT FALL
Current 5th and 6th graders: Sign Up to take Chorus next year here. Chorus class meets twice a week during the school day. Want to learn more? Check out these videos by current members of Chorus explaining Why They Love Chorus!
Questions: mraleigh@
BOOK FAIR
The Book Fair is back! It will be held the week of May 24th. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Last Week’s Answer: The Cicadas spend 0.3 % of their lives above ground
Yearbook Signing
Talia and her best friend both had favorite numbers. They were 7 and 10. So, they decided that they would either sign or write a message on every page of each other’s yearbook on every page that was a multiple of 7 or 10. The yearbook has 76 pages. On how many pages of Talia’s yearbook did her friend leave a message or signature?
Send your answers to Mr. Garas – tgaras@billericak12.com – Show your work! Your answers will be put into a drawing for a dunkins card! (and the famous math certificate!)
PTO UPDATE
Hello from the Locke PTO!
Our next PTO meeting is on Wednesday, May 26th at 6:30. Please join us! Here is the link:
https://meet.google.com/ttj-
LIBRARY INFORMATION –Books are still available!
Check out library books from the Locke library! The process for requesting library books online has become even simpler! Using Destiny Discover in your BPS Quick Links, you no longer need to log into the library catalog. Please see Ms. Cabral's updated instruction video on the Locke library website: https://
Returning library books: Students who need to return library books should please return them to the brand new bin in the lobby. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Cabral at pcabral@billericak12.com
BMHS ATHLETICS – Information for 7th grade students
Hello Families,
We are excited to inform you that the summer strength and conditioning camp will return for the summer of 2021!! The goal is to have the registration open this week. Additionally, we intend to extend the program beginning June 21 through August 12, 2021. PLEASE be sure your family has a Community Pass account. Families Need a Verified account with “Community Pass” Unsure about your Community Pass account? Email: http://communitypass@
The program is designed with 2 age groupings.
1. Class of 2025 & 2026 8th & 9th Grade
2. Class of 2022, 2023, and 2024 10th-12th Grade
For 8th & 9th graders, In addition to the Strength & Conditioning Program there will be free gym time to play basketball, floor-hockey, and other team games.
To Register: Need a Verified account with “Community Pass” Email: http://
We are also excited about the opportunities that the NEW BMHS will provide us this summer and into the fall season! With full access to the new turf fields, track, and the fitness center we are in great position to pick up where we left off in 2019. For planning purposes, below is some additional information about the summer program and the fall sports schedule.
PLEASE be sure your family has a Community Pass account. Families Need a Verified account with “Community Pass” to register for any Athletics Programs.
Unsure about your Community Pass account? Email: communitypass@
Fall Sports Registration: Opens June 1, 2021
Fall Sports: Football-Boys and Girls Soccer-Boys and Girls Cross Country-Swim & Dive-Golf-Cheerleading-Girls Volleyball
Timeline:
June 21-August 12th: Summer Strength & Conditioning Camp
Cheerleading tryouts -To be determined-Keep your eye out for an email in the next week or so!
August 16th-Sports Specific Camps-Contact varsity coaches. Emails are below.
August 20th: 1st day of Football practices
August 23rd: First day for all other teams.-This includes tryouts for all teams except Cheerleading.
Parents: Please Note: once August 20th and 23rd arrives, the teams practice daily and on weekends; even on Labor Day weekend. Athletes are expected to attend all practice sessions.
If you have any questions, please contact the athletic director, John Magliozzi – jmagliozzi@billericak12.com
UPCOMING DATES
- May 24th – Book Fair starts
- May 25th -- MCAS Make-ups
- May 26th – Early Release, 11:40 Dismissal
- May 26th – PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM
- May 31st – No School, Memorial Day
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