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The Locke Middle School Faculty Listing with email addresses by Role, Grade, Team, and Subject!!!

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MCAS and Report Cards

***As you know, we are approaching MCAS season. Our teachers are very busy with course requests, preparing students for MCAS, preparing themselves to administer MCAS, verifying attendance, finalizing grades, etc.

***Our cafeteria will be providing FREE breakfast on the first day of MCAS testing for each student (It's on me!). After the first day, breakfast (bagel, fruit, etc.) will be available in the cafeteria for $1.25 as usual (Reduced .30/Free). Please encourage your child to eat breakfast in the cafeteria during MCAS. Because this is the most important meal of the day... I am allowing students to remain at breakfast until 7:50 am on testing days in order to allow more time. Testing will begin at 8:00 am. Students will check in with their homeroom teachers, drop off their belongings, then go to breakfast on their own. This is a great way to start a new habit and support our excellent breakfast program.

***The grading period ends March 27, as planned.
Because MCAS will begin March 30 and continue through April 9, report cards will be sent home on April 13.


Thank you for your patience during MCAS Season.

The Locke Middle School now has an email message system.

If you would like to subscribe, please send an email to lockenews@billerica.k12.ma.us . Include your name, your student's name(s), and grade(s).

Thank You.

March 20, 2009

Updated Calendar of Events

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Hello Parents,

We are fast approaching the busiest season of the school year. We appreciate your patience and diligence with your children during this time.

We are in the process of selecting courses for next year, and BMHS counselors (Tuesday morning) and administrators (Thursday afternoon) will visit this week to explain the diverse offerings at the high school. As soon as the process is complete, we will be sending course selection sheets home with 8th graders, hopefully by March 24. High school math course descriptions have changed since last year, so please reference the course guide from the high school for assistance. I do have an explanatory email from the math coordinator that I can forward to you, if needed.

MCAS testing will begin March 30, and the grading period ends just before testing begins on the 27th. Attendance during MCAS testing is essential as well: Each missed test counts towards the school as a failure. In addition,Testing time is very hectic, as our teachers serve as proctors for administering MCAS. We will have no TEAM meetings during the testing weeks, and homework will be greatly reduced. Please encourage your child to eat breakfast each day, especially during MCAS. The cafeteria is open for breakfast for the low, low price of $1.25.

Report cards will be sent home on April 13, due to the hectic testing schedule, in order to allow teachers ample time to fill in grades on your children's report cards.

Remember, your child should be eating healthy, including breakfast. He or she should be getting ample sleep and limited screen time. Good habits pay off during MCAS season!

Take care and enjoy the spring-like weather.
Tracy

Information Packet - Click here or on image above.

Medical Form - Click Here

The Cyril D. Locke Middle School MCAS Results and 2008 - 2009 Plan

Thanks to all of our participants and volunteers!! We had a great time and raised over $500 to support programs at the Locke!

If anyone has more photos to post, send them to thelockeparents@comcast.net . I will create a photo album from the event if there are enough submissions.

Locke In The News!!

Tracy Sands Accepts Principal Position at the Locke
http://www.wickedlocal.com/billerica/archive/x1611222145
Taking the Challenge -- Rachel's Challenge
http://www.wickedlocal.com/billerica/news/education/x1049851763/Taking-the-challenge
Revised Lessons -- Restructuring at the Locke
http://www.wickedlocal.com/billerica/news/education/x16588401/Revised-lessons
Locke Middle School Receives Grant to Fund Rachel's Challenge
http://www.wickedlocal.com/billerica/news/education/x1049851763/Taking-the-challenge

LOCKE RECYCLES

Make your TRASH = CASH

Now Accepting your used: Cell Phones Inkjet and Laser Printer Cartridges Blackberrys Digital Cameras IPods Handheld Sony PSP and Nintendo DS systems (portable only) Laptops (with battery and charger) Bring your items to the box in the office.

TO PARENTS: BUSINESS SPONSORS WANTED:

Do you work in an office? Most offices just return laser cartridges to the manufacturer or put into the trash - ask your employer if they would donate their cartridges to the Locke PTO instead! No cost to them - UPS Shipping Labels provided free - Contact Cindy for more info at snedpc@hotmail.com For our cell phone and printer cartridges, we'll be using: www.fundingfactory.com Each recycling company accepts different items, so other donations will be sent to the respective companies. The Locke will receive cash for all the qualifying items.

Billerica Parent Advisory Council
www.bpacsp.org
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Michelle DeParasis, Treasurer�������� cunhel@comcast.net
Gina Maniscalco, Public Relations� ginman5@comcast.net
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Donna Gadbois, Contact Person���� dmgadbois@comcast.net

What is Scrip?

Washington D.C. Trip Flyer

Library Notice!!!

Band Page Relocated

Box Tops For Education

Don't forget that we actively collect Box Tops For Education at the Locke!

Help the Locke!! Click Here for February, 2009 Sweepstakes Info!!

Bring in your Box Tops in a baggie or envelope with your name, grade and homeroom number on it. There is a collection box in the main office.