Life at the Locke

November 15, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students, I hope you are having a great weekend. It is a busy time of year at the Locke as we approach Thanksgiving. Please read through the newsletter as we have many events and important dates coming up. We are back this week with a full  5  DAYS OF LEARNING !  Let’s see what’s happening …   QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 th  – Last day of Quarter 1 This Wednesday is the last day for quarter 1 Unified Arts classes. – Health, Computers, Art, Drama, Industrial Tech, and Music.  Students will begin quarter 2 specials on Thursday, November 18 th . Students, please consult your schedules for your new classes and look for Google classroom invites. VIRTUAL TURKEY TOSS  – It’s Happening! Every year we have a fundraiser for the Billerica Food Pantry. We gather in the gym to ...

November 8, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students, What a beautiful weekend! I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy the warm temperatures. It was just last week we were talking about snow. Only in New England … A quick thank you to staff and families as we continue to adapt to new ways of learning during the pandemic. We appreciate your continued patience and support. We are back this week with  4  DAYS OF LEARNING ! We have a lot going on. Let’s see what’s happening …   REMINDERS We have been doing a great job with wearing our masks and social distancing. Please continue to follow our protocols as we enter late fall and the upcoming winter. Thank you so much for your cooperation. QUOTE OF THE WEEK One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world. – Malala Yousafzai WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 th  – No School There will be no school on Wednesday, November 11 th  –  Veterans Day  – Thank you to all of our veterans for thei...