LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #5 2022-2023
October 2, 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
Happy October! We made it through the first month of school! I hope you are all enjoying the cool fall weekend. 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
“You’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down.”― Charlie Chaplin
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – C Day -- HW Club, Activities, late buses start
Tuesday – D Day
Wednesday – A Day – HW Club, Activities
Thursday – B Day – HW Club, Activities
Friday – C Day – Stomp-Out Bullying Day
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Activities begin on Monday, October 3rd. All families were sent information last week confirming enrollment. If you have any questions regarding enrollment, please call the main office. We still have some openings in the following activities:
- Trivia Club
- Book Club
- Locke Pride Alliance (open to all grades)
If your child wants to attend one of these activities, please complete the attached form and send it in with your payment. Activities end at 2:45. If you are picking up, please arrive at 2:45 in the circle in front of the school. Late Buses leave at approximately 3:10. Students will be supervised in the cafeteria until the buses arrive.
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 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.
HALLOWEEN DANCE!!
We are having a Halloween Dance on October 21st from 6:00 – 8:30. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
FAMILY PHOTOS – PTO Fundraiser
The PTO is offering an opportunity to have a mini photo session done with Femia photography on October 15, 2022. Please see the link below for more information and how to sign up.
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 #3
Number Fun!!
- What is the greatest positive three-digit integer that is divisible by 5, 7, and 9?
- What is the greatest possible product of a pair of two-digit integers, composed of the digits 8, 6, 4, and 2 if each digit is used exactly once?
Last week’s answer: age on Saturn: 0.51, age on Neptune: .09 -- Congrats to Natalia Cordero-Martel and Mia Morales
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: Wrong
How do you fix a cracked pumpkin?
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
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
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 next meeting is Thursday, October 20th 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 hands-on support to teachers when preparing lessons. 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
- Monday, October 3rd – After School Programs Begin, Late Buses Begin
- Friday, October 7th – Stomp-out Bullying Day
- Monday, October 10th – No School
- Saturday, October 15th – PTO Photo Sessions
- 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