LIFE AT THE LOCKE … Issue #36 2023-2024
May 27, 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students,
I hope you are enjoying the Memorial Day weekend. Please take a moment on this holiday to reflect on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us and our country. We are back to work with 4 DAYS OF LEARNING this week! It is a busy time of year as June arrives. Let’s see what’s happening …
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"A hero is someone who has given their life to something bigger than oneself."
- Joseph Campbell
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Monday – No School, Memorial Day
Tuesday – C Day
Wednesday – D Day
Thursday – A Day – Kennedy Students visit
Friday – B Day – Ditson/Parker Students Visit, BMHS Graduation 6:00 PM
CONCERT SEASON
We have one more concert to go! Congratulations to our 5th grade band and chorus students for their awesome performances last week.
May 30th – All Town Strings Concert – 7:00 PM BMHS
7th GRADE END OF YEAR EVENTS
June 3rd – BMHS tour
June 12th – Canobie Lake Field Trip – Permission Slips go out on Monday, May 22nd
June 14th – 7th Grade Class Day
SCHOOL LUNCH
Please see the attached lunch menu for the week.
LOCKE SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL UPDATE
The Site Council met for the final time on May 13th. Please see the attached minutes from the meeting. We also presented our school improvement plan to the school committee on Tuesday, May 21st. Thank you to the parents and staff who served on the council this year. Your input was invaluable as we discussed many topics for enhancing the learning experience for all students. The minutes and documents from all of our meetings can be found on the Locke website.
LOCKE GEAR FOR SALE
The PTO is now selling Locke gear. Please see the attached flyer with the link to the store.
PTO CORNER
The PTO welcomes all families to the Locke. We are always looking for volunteers to help plan great programs that will benefit our students. You must have a valid CORI on file to volunteer at school. Please see the minutes from our last meeting, May 8th. Our final meeting of the year has been changed to Thursday, June 6th at 6:30 PM in the Locke Library. Congratulations to our new board for 2024-2025.
Andrea Toomey -- President
Amit Gandhi -- Vice-President
Jacqui Chaffins -- Treasurer
Katie Malone – Secretary
We also have a new Facebook page – “Billerica Locke PTO”. Click on the link below to take you there:
https://www.facebook.com/
Final Grades
1. Kyra is concentrating on finishing up the school year. Students at her school receive 4 quarter grades, a mid-term exam grade and a final exam grade for each class. The quarter grades are all weighted equally, the mid-term exam grade is double the weight of a quarter grade, and the final exam grade is four times the weight of a quarter grade. What fraction of the final course grade is the final exam grade? Express your answer as a common fraction.
2. Knowing that the final course grade is determined in the manner described above, Kyra can figure out what grade she needs to earn on the final exam to earn at least a 90% for her final course grade. These are her other grades she has earned so far: Q1 = 92%, Q2 = 85%, Q3 = 88%, Q4 = 84%, and mid-term exam = 89%. What is the least whole percent she must earn on the final exam?
Last week’s MPOW answer – 1. 2 inches taller 2. 6 years
Show all work. Submit your answers to Mr. Garas for a chance at a Dunkin gift card and the highly coveted math certificate!
RIDDLE/JOKE OF THE WEEK
Last week’s answer: Someone's mother has four sons. The first is called North. The second is called South. The third is called East. What is the fourth called? -- Someone
This week – Frog Jokes! 1. What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 2. What did the bus driver say to the frog at the bus stop? 3. What do frogs do with paper?
7th GRADE FAMILIES – SAVE THE DATE
Please see the information for 8th grade orientation at BMHS
8th Grade Orientation
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
BMHS Auditorium
7th GRADE FAMILIES – FROM BMHS ATHLETICS
IMPORTANT DATES: CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS-JUNE 3-5, 2024 after school at BMHS
Must be Registered in “Community Pass”
Must have a valid Physical on file with the Athletic Trainer
*Cheer Coach Nicole Viselli nviselli@billericak12.com
*Athletic Trainer Aimee Montminy amontminy@
Summer Enrichment Strength & Conditioning Camp
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.
Offered once again-- session option that will have a focus primarily on building aerobic strength as well as working on balance, flexibility, mobility, and general strength. Athletes will learn about proper form and mechanics while running as well as injury prevention routines. Athletes will also learn about the importance of nutrition and sleep and how they impact performance. This option would be ideal for athletes planning to compete in cross country, soccer, or looking to build fitness/aerobic strength.
- Ages: 8th-12th grade
- Time: 8-10 am
The program is designed with 2 age groupings and 1 Hybrid Model (Session Option)
1. Class of 2028 & 2029 8th & 9th Grade
2. Class of 2025, 2026, 2027 10th-12th Grade
3. Class of 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 Hybrid Model (New Session Option)
To Register: Need a verified account with “Community Pass”
Select 2024-25 Athletic Programs
6 Weeks of Training
- June 24 to August 8, 2024 (July 4th week Closed July 1-July 5)
- Monday-Thursday for ALL Sessions
- Location BMHS
- All sessions include breakfast and a snack
Program Options:
- Class of 2028 & 2029 from 8-Noon
- Cost $250.00 per student
- In addition to the Strength & Conditioning Program there will be free gym time to play basketball, floor-hockey, and other team games
- Class of 2025, 2026, 2027 -3 Morning sessions offered 6:30, 8:00 & 9:30 AM.
- Cost $170.00 per student
New Hybrid Model (Focus is aerobic strength)
- Class of 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 Hybrid Model (Session Option)
- 1 Morning Session 8 am to 10 am
- Cost $170.00 per student
Questions Contact: John Magliozzi or Laura Jenkins 978-528-7922
REMINDERS
CHROMEBOOKS AND GOOGLE CLASSROOMS
Students are required to bring their school-issued Chromebooks to school every day. 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.
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 secretaries, Ms. Brewster at nbrewster@billericak12.com or Lucy O’Brien at lobrien@billericak12.com
BUS ASSIGNMENTS
Students who 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.
The bus routes for the year are listed at this link.
If you have any questions regarding bus assignments, please contact our assistant principal: Phillip Peters: ppeters@billericak12.com -- 978-528-8654
UPCOMING DATES – ALL DATES ARE ALSO ON THE MASTER CALENDAR ON THE LOCKE WEBSITE
- Monday, May 27th – No School, Memorial Day
- Thursday, May 30th – Kennedy Visit
- Thursday, May 30th – All Town Strings Concert, 7:00 PM BMHS
- Friday, May 31st – Ditson/Parker Visit
- Monday, June 3rd – 5A2 Field Trip
- Monday, June 3rd – 7th Graders to BMHS for tour, 8:30-10:30
- Tuesday, June 4th – 4th Grade Parent Orientation, 6:30 PM Locke Auditorium
- Monday, June 10th – 5B1 Field Trip
- Wednesday, June 12th – 5A1 Field Trip
- Wednesday, June 12th – 7th Grade Canobie Lake Trip
- Thursday, June 13th – Field Day
- Friday, June 14th – 7th Grade Class Day
- Monday, June 17th – Last Day of School, Half-Day 10:40 Dismissal
If you have any questions, please contact me at tgaras@billericak12.com or call 978-528-8655 Have a great week!
Warmest regards,
Tony Garas, Principal