LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #5 2021-2022
October 3, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are all enjoying the cool fall weekend. Don’t stay up too late watching football. I hear there is a big game on. 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
“Teachers can open the door, but you must enter it yourself.” — Chinese proverb
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – D Day – HW Club, activities, late buses start
Tuesday – A Day
Wednesday – B Day – HW Club, activities
Thursday – C Day – HW Club, activities
Friday – D Day
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Activities begin on Monday, October 4th. All families were sent an email last week confirming enrollment. If you have any questions, please call the main office before noon tomorrow. Activities end at 2:45. If you are picking up, please arrive at 2:45 in the circle in front of the school.
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 do not need to sign up ahead of time for HW club. Students will sign up in the morning in the office 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 buses begin on Monday, October 4th and will run on 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. Please let students know their bus number. Students will wait in the cafeteria until buses arrive.
MASK BREAK POLICY
- Students will receive 3 mask breaks during the day.
- The mask breaks will take place during period 2, lunch, and period 5.
- Mask breaks will last 5 minutes.
- Mask breaks can take place outside, in the hallway, or in the classroom.
- Additional mask breaks can take place outside in PE, during outside classes, and as determined by the staff.
STUDENT REMINDERS
- Charge Chromebooks at night and bring them to school every day.
- Bring in a pair of inexpensive headphones to leave in school or your backpack.
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 this week. 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/
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. 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.
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK #4
AWESOME APPS
A particular online app store has three categories of apps available to download: $3 apps, $1 apps, and free apps. There are no additional taxes or fees to download an app from this website. If Caroline wants to download equal numbers of apps in these three categories, what is the greatest number of apps she can download for $20?
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: a. 3 bricks b. Larry and 2 friends can share. Last week’s winners: Ishaan Rana, Caroline Gorski -- 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 fall lunch menu. 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.
SCHOLARSHIP CALENDARS
The scholarship foundation is selling calendars once again this year. Please see this link to order.
UPCOMING DATES
- 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
Warmest regards,
Tony Garas, Principal