LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #18 2021-2022
January 9, 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope everyone had a great snow day on Friday and a good weekend. We are back with a full week and 5 DAYS OF LEARNING! Let’s see what’s happening …
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“There is no education like adversity.” – Benjamin Disraeli
MESSAGE TO FAMILIES
As you know, the number of COVID cases continues to rise and has impacted all of our daily lives. We are doing our best to keep students in school with our various testing programs and mitigation strategies. It is extremely important that we continue to talk with our students about proper mask use and social distancing. We are encouraging all students to get vaccinated to provide further protection from the virus. If you have any questions regarding our protocols, please contact me.
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – C Day – HW Club, late buses
Tuesday – D Day
Wednesday – A Day – HW Club, late buses
Thursday – B Day – HW Club, late buses
Friday – C Day
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
The state department of education has issued new protocols for COVID-19. The attached document outlines the testing and quarantine response protocols for SY 2021-22. If your child has any symptoms, please do not send them to school. Please contact Mr. Garas or our school nurse, Ms. Roberts with any questions.
IMPORTANT MASK REMINDERS
With the rise in cases, a reminder to have your students change their masks daily when coming to school and to wash them regularly. Also, masks should fit properly over the nose and mouth. 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!
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Congratulations to all students who achieved honor roll and high honor roll. Also, congratulations to our “Student of the Trimester” recipients in specific subjects. Please see attached lists:
Honor Roll High Honor Roll Student of the Trimester
STUDENT REMINDERS
- Charge Chromebooks at night and bring them to school every day – We only have a few extras left in the office for students to borrow.
- Bring in a pair of inexpensive headphones to leave in school or your backpack.
COVID TESTING
Our weekly routine COVID testing will resume on Tuesday. 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 and wish your child to be tested, 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
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK #14
New Year’s Resolutions
Payton decided that she would like to read more in 2022, so she made a resolution to read 30 minutes each day. If Payton reads an average of 1 page every 2 minutes and she finishes her 6th book at the end of her reading session on March 31, 2022, what is the average number of pages per book for these six books?
Send your answers to Mr. Garas – tgaras@billericak12.com – Show your work and explain! You can win a Dunkins gift card and the highly coveted math certificate!!
PTO CORNER
Our next PTO meeting will take place on Thursday, February 3rd 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
UPCOMING DATES
- Wednesday, January 12th – Locke School Site Council, 5:00 PM Library
- Monday, January 17th – No School, MLK Day
- Thursday, January 27th – Day 90, End of Quarter 2 Unified Arts Classes
- Friday, January 28th – Quarter 3 Unified Arts Classes Start
- Monday, January 31st – Winter After School Activities Begin
Have a great week! If you have any questions, please contact me at tgaras@billericak12.com or call at 978-528-8655
Warmest regards,
Tony Garas, Principal