LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #4 2022-2023
September 25, 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
Happy Fall! I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful cool weekend. We have another busy week ahead with …
5 DAYS OF LEARNING!
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.”
– B.B. King
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – B Day
Tuesday – C Day
Wednesday – D Day – PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM-Library
Thursday – A Day
Friday – B Day
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
After School activities begin the week of October 3rd. Please complete this Fall After School Activity Form to sign up for after-school activities. The google form must be completed to enroll. All sessions have limited enrollment and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis according to the timestamp on this form. In addition, complete the attached form and send it in with your payment. This form was sent home with students today. Thank you, have a great weekend.
HOMEWORK CLUB
HW club will start on Monday, October 3rd . It will meet 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 report to the library immediately after school and sign-in. 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 3rd 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.
CHROMEBOOKS
Students are required to bring their school-issued Chromebooks to school every day. It is important that students remember to bring their Chromebooks every day. We have only a few in the office to let students borrow. 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. We also highly recommend purchasing a protective case for the Chromebook.
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK #2
We’re talking about a revolution
It takes Saturn 29.46 earth years to revolve around the sun and it takes Neptune 164.8 earth years to revolve around the sun. If Curtis is 15 years old on Earth, what is age equivalent in Saturn years? What is his age equivalent in Neptune years? Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest hundredth.
Last week’s answer: 32 students--Congrats to Dviti Patel and Brooke Daly
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!!
RIDDLE OF THE WEEK
Last week’s answer: Carrot
There is only one word spelled wrong in the dictionary. What is it?
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
FORMS
If you have not done so already, please return the following forms:
- Emergency form
- Medical form
- Signed agenda book (p.17)
- Technology Release
- Communication Preference
- Photo-opt form (only send back if you need to)
BUS ASSIGNMENTS
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 there is a specific reason that a student needs to ride another bus, please contact Mr. Peters.
The bus routes for the year are located on the district website:
https://www.billericak12.com/
If you have any questions regarding bus assignments, please contact our assistant principal: Phillip Peters: ppeters@billericak12.com -- 978-528-8654
MEDICAL INFORMATION
Our school nurse is Janice Roberts – jroberts@billericak12.com Medications/orders can be dropped off during the 1st few days of school. Both Epipens and inhalers may be brought in by students and given to the nurse. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Roberts.
PTO CORNER
The PTO welcomes all families to the Locke. We will be meeting monthly to plan several events throughout the year. We are always looking for volunteers to help plan great programs that will benefit our students. Our first meeting is Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30 PM in the Locke Library. Please see the attached dates for all of the PTO meetings during the year.
FROM THE BILLERICA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Wanted: Substitute Teachers
If you are looking to earn additional income and need a flexible schedule, then Substitute Teaching may be the perfect part-time job for you! Please visit our website at www.billericak12.com and go under 'Human Resources' and 'Employment Opportunities" to apply.
Wanted: Paraprofessionals
We are looking for full-time paraprofessionals to provide support to teachers and students. These are full-time positions with benefits. Please visit our website at www.billericak12.com and go under 'Human Resources' and 'Employment Opportunities" to apply.
UPCOMING DATES
- Wednesday, September 28th – PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM Library
- Monday, October 3rd – After School Programs Begin, Late Buses Begin
- Friday, October 7th – Stomp-out Bullying Day
- Monday, October 10th – No School
- Thursday, October 20th -- PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM Library
- Friday, October 21st – Halloween Dance, 6:00-8:30
- Thursday, October 27th – Parent Conferences, 6:00-8:00
- Tuesday, November 1st – Parent Conferences, 6:00-8:00
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