LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #9 2021-2022
October 31, 2021
SPOOKY EDITION!!
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
Happy Halloween!! I hope you are having a great weekend. Enjoy your evening and please be safe tonight. We have a busy week ahead with 4 DAYS OF LEARNING and a day off for students. Let’s see what’s happening …
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @LockeMiddle and INSTAGRAM: locke_middle_school
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Ghosts and goblins come to play on October's final day!" –Rusty Fischer
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – C Day -- HW Club, activities, late buses
Tuesday – No School for students—Professional Development Day
Wednesday – D Day – HW Club, activities, late buses, Parent Conferences 6:00-8:00
Thursday – A Day – HW Club, activities, late buses
Friday – B Day – ALICE Safety Drill
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
We had a spirited day on Friday as staff and students put on their best Halloween costumes. We had a lot of fun and the students did a great job of being respectful.
PARENT CONFERENCES
Parent conferences for the Locke and Marshall will be held virtually for the second day on Wednesday, November 3rd from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
If you have not already scheduled a conference, some teachers still have availability. The link to schedule conferences is now open again for Wednesday evening. The link will be closed for scheduling on Tuesday, November 2nd at 10:00 AM. Here is the link:
https://ptc1512061359.
If you already have an account, you can log in. If you do not have an account, you will need to register and create an account.
The directions for using the site are attached here.
- You will also need to know your child’s teachers’ names in order to schedule the meetings. The site will provide a list of names for you to choose from.
- Once the teachers have their schedules, they will set up a google meet with you.
- If you have any questions or difficulty scheduling conferences, please contact Ms. Carla Fitzgerald – cfitzgerald@billericak12.com
.
ALICE SAFETY DRILL
On Friday, November 5th we will be having an ALICE safety lockdown drill during an extended homeroom.
LOCKE/MARSHALL THEATER PRODUCTION
Please see the attached flyer for information on the production of “All Together Now”
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Activities resume this week. 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 continue this week. 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 continue this week 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.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
I am seeking parent volunteers to serve on the Locke School Council. We would like at least one parent representative per grade level. The school council is responsible for the school budget, setting policy, and for revising the school improvement plan. Parental input is a critical component of our improvement efforts as we move forward with new initiatives. We will be meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, November 10th at 5:00 PM in the Locke library. If you are interested in serving on the council or need more information, please contact me at tgaras@billericak12.com or
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.
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
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK #8
HALLOWEEN FUN!
Six friends decided to carve pumpkins for a local charity event. The artistically carved pumpkins were auctioned at the event and much to everyone's surprise they raised $180 for the charity!
- The final bid on Selena's pumpkin was $10 more than the final bid on Ty's pumpkin.
- Ty's, Niko's, and Corrine's pumpkins each earned the same amount.
- Araceli's and Forrest's pumpkins each brought in the same amount of money as Selena's.
What were the final bids on the individual pumpkins carved by the six friends?
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 answers: 74 and 72
PTO CORNER
Our next PTO meeting will take place on Monday, November 15th at 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place in the Locke library. Hope you can join us!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the return of Trinket Sales a huge success! Trinket Sakes will return in December.
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 November 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.
UPCOMING DATES
- Tuesday, November 2nd – No School
- Wednesday, November 3rd -- Parent Conferences, 6:00-8:00
- Friday, November 5th – ALICE safety drill
- Wednesday, November 10th – Day 45, Quarter 1 ends
- Thursday, November 11th – No school, Veterans Day
- Friday, November 12th – Make-up Picture Day
- November 12th and 13th – All Together Now, Marshall Auditorium 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 24th – Half Day – 10:40 Dismissal (approximate, depending on buses)
- November 25th and 26th – No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
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