LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #36 2022-2023
May 29, 2023
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying the beautiful Memorial Day weekend. Please take a moment to reflect on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us and our country in the defense of freedom. We are back to work with 4 DAYS OF LEARNING this week! It is a busy time of year as June begins. Let’s see what’s happening …
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future." -- Elie Wiesel
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – No School
Tuesday – B Day
Wednesday – C Day – 5th grade visit
Thursday – D Day – 5th grade visit
Friday – A Day – 6th grade presentation, 9:00 AM
HW CLUB AND LATE BUSES – COMPLETED FOR THE YEAR
The last day for HW club and late buses was last week.
GRADE 7 YEARBOOK FAVORITES SURVEY
7th graders, Please use this link (you must be logged into your Billerica account to do so) and vote on the class favorites for the yearbook. The voting is open now until after school on THURS JUNE 1-no exceptions. Thanks.
https://forms.gle/
CONCERT SEASON
It’s that time of year again. Our students will be showcasing their musical talents in their end of the year concerts. All concerts are at 7:00 PM.
June 7 – Choir – BMHS
June 8 – Grade 4 and 5 Orchestra -- BMHS
7th GRADE END OF YEAR EVENTS
June 14th – Canobie Lake Field Trip – Permission Slips go out on Monday, May 22nd
June 16th – BMHS tour
June 21st – 7th Grade Class Day
More information will be coming out soon for these events
FROM THE COMMUNITY – SUMMER PROGRAM
The boys and girls club is offering a summer camp for students. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
WATER BOTTLES
As the weather gets warmer, students are reminded to bring in their own water bottle. Please do not share your bottle with other students.
PTO –UPCOMING EVENTS
Our next PTO meeting is Thursday, June 8th in the Locke Library at 6:30 PM.
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Gift Cards!
Greg received a total of 21 gift cards for graduation. He received gift cards in each of four denominations, $25, $50, $75, and $100. The number of $100 gift cards Greg got was twice the number of $75 gift cards he received. The total value of the $50 gift cards he got exceeded the total combined value of the $25, $75, and $100 gift cards by $100. How many $25 gift cards did Greg get for graduation?
Last Week’s Answer: 124,000 people.
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: How do you know flowers are friendly? They always have new buds!
This Week: Why do pirates hate May, June July, and August?
NEWSLETTER REMINDERS
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.
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 an emergency 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
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 – ALL DATES ARE ON OUR WEBSITE
- Wednesday, May 31st – Step-up Day, Ditson to Locke
- Thursday, June 1st – Step-up Day, Kennedy/Parker to Locke
- Friday, June 2nd – 6th Grade Presentation
- Tuesday, June 6th – 4th grade parent orientation, 6:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 7th – Choir Concert, BMHS-7:00 PM
- Thursday, June 8th – PTO Meeting, Library – 6:30 PM
- Thursday, June 8th – Grades 4/5 Strings Concert, BMHS-7:00
- Wednesday, June 14th – 7th Grade Canobie Lake Field Trip
- Thursday, June 15th – Field Day!!
- Friday, June 16th – 7th Grade tour of BMHS
- Monday, June 19th – No School, Juneteenth
- Wednesday, June 21st – 7th Grade Class Day
- Thursday, June 22nd – Last Day, Grades Published
- Thursday, June 22nd – Half-Day Schedule, 10:40 to 10:50 dismissal, depending on buses
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