LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #37 2021-2022
June 5, 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weekend. We are in our last month of the school year and 13 Days of Learning remain. Let’s see what’s happening this week as we have a busy end of the school year ahead …
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“In early June, the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” – John Steinbeck
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – C Day – 7th Graders to BMHS for tour
Tuesday – D Day – Last Day of Pool Testing
Wednesday – A Day – Last Day of Test Kit Distribution, PTO Meeting 6:30 PM
Thursday – B-Day
Friday – C Day
HW CLUB AND LATE BUSES – COMPLETED FOR THE YEAR
HW Club and late buses have concluded for the year.
FIELD DAY 2022
Please see the attached flyer from the PTO – volunteers are needed! Hard copies of the flyer will be sent home with students tomorrow.
7th GRADE FIELD TRIP PAYMENT DUE
7th graders -- If you have not yet turned in your field trip money (Nature’s classroom and Canobie), please do so ASAP.
COVID 19 UPDATE
The last day of pool testing will be Tuesday, June 7th and the last day of test kit distribution will be Wednesday, June 8th. Thank you to families for adhering to our protocols throughout the school year.
7th GRADE CHROMEBOOK TURN-IN
Chromebooks AND chargers will be collected from 7th graders only on 6/13 and 6/14. If a charger has been lost, replacements (to be turned in) can be purchased off amazon for $20.00 – see flyer here or payment (according to the agreement signed) of $70. For lost or damaged Chromebooks, as per the agreement would be $349.
DIGITAL ART SHOW
Please see the incredible digital art show from Locke and Marshall students. Click here to enter the show.
LITERARY MAGAZINE: STAFF AND 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 or dropped off in person.
Want to see last year's magazine for inspiration? Check it out here! Please reach out to Ms. Cabral with any questions.
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK #31
Same problem as last week – we need more submissions!
Hot Dogs on the Grill
In anticipation of Memorial Day weekend, the grocery stocked the shelves with extra hotdogs. On Monday morning, they stocked the shelf with 40 hotdogs. By the end of the day, some of the dogs had been sold.
On Tuesday morning, they counted the number of hotdogs left and then added that many more to the shelf. In other words, they doubled the number that was left on the shelf. At the end of the day, they discovered that they had sold the exact same number of hotdogs as had been sold on Monday.
On Wednesday morning, the manager decided to triple the number of hotdogs that had been left on the shelf after Tuesday. Amazingly, they sold the same number of hotdogs on Wednesday as she had on each of the first two days! But this time, at the end of the day the shelf was empty.
How many hotdogs did they sell each day?
Last week’s answer – 198 mediums were ordered
Send your answers to Mr. Garas – tgaras@billericak12.com – You can win a Dunkins gift card and the highly coveted math certificate!!
PTO CORNER
Our next PTO meeting will be Wednesday, June 8th at 6:30 PM in the library.
We will be selling summer trinkets at all lunches from June 7th-June 9th. Please email Tricia LaFauci, tlafauci@msn.com, if you are interested in volunteering. You must have a valid CORI on file.
Field Day will be taking place on Thursday, June 16th. See flyer earlier in the newsletter.
Email: billericalockepto@
Facebook: https://www.
SUMMER BASKETBALL CLINIC
The BMHS basketball programs are excited to offer a summer clinic this summer from June 27th-30th. Please see the information here.
Any questions, please contact Chris Doneski cdoneski@billericak12.
7th GRADERS – BMHS FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION
Hello Families, The fall season registration is NOW OPEN for the 2022-23 school year. Please review the information below:
1. Registration-Open. “
2. Important Dates and Link to the Athletic Calendar
3. Physicals, Concussion Course, and General Athletic Trainer Information
4. Fall Coaches Emails
All members of the Class of 2027 are welcome to join our teams/ tryout as an 8th grader.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Team/Parent Meetings-Gymnasium—JUNE 15th
5:30 pm- Girls Soccer, Volleyball, Swim & Dive, Girls & Boys Cross Country
7:00-Football, Boys Soccer, Golf & Cheer
1st day of the Fall season
August 19th-Football & Golf & Cheer
August 22nd-All other teams
· Click here to view our Calendar:
· https://www.
Registration Open: “Community Pass”
Registration and Payment is completed using “Community Pass”
Unsure about having a Community Pass account?
Email: communitypass@
There is no cost to complete the online registration for the Fall Season.
Please get your child registered ASAP.
Link to Community Pass:
Health Information: Aimee Montminy Athletic Trainer
1. PHYSICALS- As previously mentioned, this is the most important piece of documentation that the Athletic Trainer needs. If we do not have a current physical on file your student athlete will not be allowed to participate.
Physicals must include
· Date of exam
· something along the lines of "okay for activity/sports"
· A doctor's signature/electronic signature
Please upload a photo/scan to Healthy Roster or email to: amontminy@billericak12.com
If you are a returning student athlete, please check your Healthy Roster account to see when your physical is expiring.
If the Athletic Trainer has it from a previous sports season and it is still current, I do not need another copy.
*Healthy Roster will only let you upload one file per document upload. If your child's physical is more than one page you can upload it as another physical or under the "other" option and I will edit accordingly. Please send all the pages!
2. If your student athlete is seen by a doctor for an injury or illness that causes them to miss practice or a game, I need a clearance note from the doctor. Just a simple letter that says okay to return to sports or not cleared. They will not be allowed to participate until cleared by that doctor.
3. Concussion Courses- Both parent and student athletes need to complete the NFHS concussion course EVERY year. Here are the direct links. Remember you need to choose your state (MA) and then create an account. If you use the same account for both courses, there will only be one name on both certificates, this is fine.
STUDENT: https://nfhslearn.
PARENT: https://nfhslearn.com/
4. COVID and CONCUSSION Return to Play- COVID and concussions now both have a very similar return to play protocol (RTP) that we have to follow. Both require a doctor to clear them to begin the return. COVID RTP is slightly longer than the concussion return but both gradually increase activity and heart rate over a set amount of days, while we monitor for symptoms. They cannot be completed without my direction/supervision. Athletes should be checking in with me daily if they are in protocol.
5. I am always available to answer any questions through email, phone, or text. My office phone and cell phone are listed below.
My job is to keep your children healthy and to return them to their sports as soon as it is safe to do so. I HATE taking them out of their sports just as much as you hate seeing them on sidelines but their health is my number ONE concern.
I'm looking forward to the fall season!
Thanks! Aimee
Aimee Montminy LAT, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Office 978-528-8728 | Cell 603-944-3314 | Fax 978-528-8729
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Hello Families, Here are the details on the Summer Strength and Conditioning Program.
Program Description
Take advantage of the summer break to harden the mind and body by attending Billerica’s Summer Enrichment Strength & Conditioning camp. The camp is designed for ALL students and is fully staffed with fitness instructors and an athletic trainer. The perfect opportunity to learn how to properly exercise and develop your fitness. The program will focus on a wide range of physical traits such as flexibility, strength, speed, agility, and stamina. Our Strength & Conditioning Program will be a comprehensive four-day per week program designed to emphasize all of the physical attributes that are important to developing core strength. Participants will also receive advice and instruction on nutrition, the importance of recovery, and the prevention of injury. All that is required of the participant is his/her motivation and a willingness to work hard. We’ll provide the equipment, instruction, programming, and RESULTS.
The program is designed with 2 age groupings.
1. Class of 2026 & 2027 8th & 9th Grade
2. Class of 2023, 2024, 2025 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”
Select 2022-23 Athletic Programs
Questions Contact: John Magliozzi or Laura Jenkins 978-528-7922
7 Weeks of Training
June 27 to August 11, 2022
Monday-Thursday
Location BMHS
Class of 2026 & 2027 from 8-11:30 A.M
Cost $250.00 per student
Class of 2023, 2024, 2025 -3 Morning sessions offered 6:30, 8:00 & 9:30 AM.
Cost $170.00 per student
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.
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
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
- Monday, June 6th – 7th graders to BMHS
- Wednesday, June 8th – 5A Field Trip
- Wednesday, June 8th – PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM Locke Library
- Thursday, June 9th – 5B Field trip
- Thursday, June 9th – 7A, Nature’s Classroom
- Thursday, June 9th – All Strings Concert – BMHS 7:00 PM
- Friday, June 10th – 7B, Nature’s Classroom
- Tuesday, June 14th – Chorus Concert—BMHS 7:00 PM
- Wednesday, June 15th – 7th Grade Canobie Lake Field Trip
- Thursday, June 16th – Field Day
- Monday, June 20th – No School-Juneteenth
- Tuesday, June 21st – 7th Grade Class Day
- Wednesday, June 22nd – Last Day of School, Report Cards Published, Half Day Schedule, 10:40 Dismissal
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