LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #4 2021-2022
September 26, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful fall 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
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – C Day
Tuesday – D Day
Wednesday – A Day
Thursday – B Day
Friday – C Day – Stomp-Out Bullying Day
I-READY ASSESSMENTS
The testing window for I-ready assessments is September 20th – October 8th. All students will take an assessment in reading and math. Your child’s team teachers will inform you of the testing dates. All students need to bring in headphones/earbuds for the testing.
COVID TESTING
Our weekly routine COVID testing will continue on Tuesday, September 28th. If you gave consent for your child to be tested, this will occur every Tuesday moving forward. If you have not completed the consent form, please see the link:
https://forms.gle/
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Activities begin on Monday, October 4th. Please see the attached flyer for registration information.
HOMEWORK CLUB
HW club will start on Monday, October 4th. It will be in the library every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:45 – 2:45. Students will sign up in the morning and 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 bus runs begin on Monday, October 4th and will run every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The buses usually arrive at the Locke at 3:10 PM. We have 3 late buses. Please see the attached routes.
BUS POLICY
Students that ride the bus can only ride on their assigned bus in the morning and afternoon. Students are not allowed to ride different buses to be with friends after school.
If you have any questions regarding bus assignments, please contact our assistant principal: Phillip Peters: ppeters@billericak12.com -- 978-528-8654
CHROMEBOOKS AND GOOGLE CLASSROOMS
Students are required to bring their school-issued Chromebooks to school every day. Students should charge their Chromebooks overnight. All teachers will be setting up a google classroom for their students where assignments will be posted and where assignments can be turned in electronically. If your child does not have a Chromebook, please contact the main office at 978-528-8650. All students are required to have a school-issued Chromebook.
CHROMEBOOK CASES
If you would like to purchase a protective case for your Chromebook, go to Gumdrop Case and use the coupon code EDU2021 to receive 20% off.
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK #3
LARRY’S LEGOS
a.) Larry has a bag containing red, black and white LEGO bricks. If he has 12 more red bricks than white bricks and 15 fewer white bricks than black bricks, what is the positive difference between the number of red bricks and black bricks in Larry’s bag?
b.) Larry is thinking about sharing his bag of LEGO bricks with some friends. Knowing the information given in the previous problem and that Larry has a total of 117 red, black and white bricks in his bag, what is the maximum number of friends with whom Larry can share his bricks so that all the bricks of each color are evenly distributed among Larry and his friends with no bricks leftover?
Send your answers to Mr. Garas – tgaras@billericak12.com – Show your work! You can win a Dunkins gift card and the highly coveted math certificate!!
Last week’s answer: 2 students per minute Last week’s winners: Tatiana Pucillo and Omkar Deshpande -- Great work!!
PTO CORNER
Our next PTO meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 19th at 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the Locke library.
Hope you can join us!
We are also looking for help with the following programs:
Special Programs Coordinator
Labels Program (Box Tops, etc.)
School Time Fundraisers
Scrip Gift Card Program
Scholastic Book Fair
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact the Locke PTO
Email: billericalockepto@
Facebook: https://www.
Keep your family safe while also raising funds for the Locke with a customized mask! They are comfortable and breathable. You can order directly from the Google form:
ABSENCES
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
LUNCH/BREAKFAST
Please see the attached lunch menu for the month. All lunches are free to students. We will continue the practice of giving out free breakfast bags at the end of the school day. Breakfast will not be served in the morning.
Please see this link for further information regarding our school nutrition program and the process to apply for additional benefits.
UPCOMING DATES
- Friday, October 1st – Stomp-out Bullying Day
- Monday, October 4th – Late Buses and After School Programs begin
- Monday, October 11th – No School
- Tuesday, October 19th – PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM Locke Library
If you have any questions, please contact me at tgaras@billericak12.com or call at 978-528-8655
- Additional Attachments this week—Boy Scout Flyer
Warmest regards,
Tony Garas, Principal