LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #39 2022-2023
June 19, 2023
FINAL EDITION!!
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
Final Thoughts ... We are completing a fantastic year at the Locke Middle School. It was another unique year that presented many challenges to learning as we tried to return to a sense of normalcy. To our Locke families, thank you for the support and commitment that you have given to our staff and your children this year. The educational partnership between home and school is what helps students to grow socially and emotionally. I wish you all a happy, healthy summer with many days of learning.
In addition, I wish all of our 7th graders the best of luck as they move on to BMHS and new learning experiences. It has been a pleasure working with you for the last three years. You have made tremendous progress despite so many obstacles. Remember to always work hard, make positive decisions, and make sure you learn something new every day. Most importantly, follow your dreams! You will be missed!
Only 2 ½ Days of Learning remain … Let’s see what’s happening …
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
For Juneteenth -- "Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won,
you earn it and win it in every generation."- Coretta Scott King
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – No School, Juneteenth
Tuesday – D Day
Wednesday – A Day – 7th grade Class Day
Thursday – B-Day – Last day of school, Half-Day Schedule
HALF DAY – Thursday, June 22nd
Thursday, June 22nd is the last day of school. It is a half day schedule with 10:40 dismissal. This is dependent on the arrival of buses. When the majority of buses arrive we will begin to dismiss students.
FINAL REPORT CARDS
Final Report Cards will be published on Thursday, June 22nd.
7th GRADE CLASS DAY SCHEDULE -- Wednesday, June 21st
8:00 – 8:45 7A Awards and Certificates (Auditorium - parents enter the side door)
9:30 – 10:15 7B Awards and Certificates (Auditorium – parents enter the side door)
11:50 – 1:30 – Outside in the field
- DJ
- Yearbook Signing
- Kona Slush
SUMMER READING AND MATH
Please see the link below for all of your summer reading and math information. Summer reading and math are required for all students.
FIELD DAY 2023!
Field Day was a big success! Thank you to the PTO and the parent volunteers for a fantastic day.
2023-2024 STUDENT SCHEDULES
Student schedules for 2023-2024 will be published to ASPEN on Friday, August 18th.
LIBRARY BOOKS DUE
All library books are due back in the library by the end of this week. Please return your books in the return bin located outside the library entrance. To see the books you have checked out, log on to Destiny Discover. Ms. Cabral will also send out late slips this week. Please reach out to Ms. Cabral if you have any questions or concerns.
BILLERICA PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM
Join us on June 26th for our 2023 Teen Summer Reading Program, Find Your Voice on the Yellow Book Road: A Tribute to the Wizard of Oz, sponsored by a grant from the Billerica Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. For students entering grades 5-12.
This is a Wizard of Oz themed reading program in which students read any type of book, e-book, graphic novel, or listen to audiobooks to receive virtual tickets to enter into a raffle for some great prizes. YES, school summer reading books count! Students can also write stories and reviews, answer trivia questions, create artwork, participate in free programs and complete several activities for a chance to earn even more raffle tickets. Swag bags will be given out for those that register, while supplies last.
Some program highlights: How to train a guide dog (Toto), Bing-Oz candy bar bingo (Lollipop Guild), create a wire tree sculpture (Tin Man), de-stress with baby animal cuddling (Farm Life), tie dye colorful tee shirts (Over the Rainbow), learn the science behind unusual weather (Tornado), paint a beautiful landscape on canvas (Kansas fields), master the art of cupcake decorating, create a backyard scarecrow, escape the room puzzle challenge, as well as a few take it and make it craft activities. It's all FREE! Registration starts June 26th! Hope to see you then.
Summer Reading Video Link: https://youtu.be/xhsu3XgilIY
MATH PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Thank you for solving!!
Last Week’s Answer: 90.5
RIDDLE OF THE WEEK
Last week’s answer: Why were the obtuse angles so upset on the last day of school? Because they weren’t right all year!
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
- 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
- Friday, August 18th – Middle School Schedules Published
- Wednesday, Thursday, August 23rd , 24th – 5th grade tours
- Tuesday, September 5th – 1st day of school
If you have any questions, please contact me at tgaras@billericak12.com or call at 978-528-8655.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!
Warmest regards,
Tony Garas, Principal