The Loker School Scoop! 3-25-25

Dear Loker School Community,

I hope that you had a great weekend! Last Friday, we had the pleasure of having the Wayland Middle School Honors Chamber Orchestra, Select Chorus and Jazz Band visit Loker and lead a special performance for our grades 2-5 scholars. It was wonderful to see so many Loker Alumni returning to Loker to model what these musical programs look like at the Middle School!

I also want to highlight our fifth grade "Loyalists" vs. "Patriots" debate in fifth grade on Friday as part of the scholars learning about the American Revolution. I was really impressed with the public speaking skills and enthusiasm displayed by both sides of the debate in demonstrating their deep knowledge of this important historical content.

Lastly, ELA MCAS begins next week. As a school, we try really hard to prevent our scholars from being stressed about it while fostering an environment where our scholars will provide their personal best and demonstrate determination and resiliency. In our conversations with children, we focus on what the school can learn from the MCAS results within our future instruction with each grade level. For example, if questions related to multiplication had strong results but questions related to volume were more challenging than this would inform the teachers on areas of focus for the following year. The best things that you can do at home to support your child is ensuring that they get a good night's sleep prior to MCAS, a breakfast that will fill them up and positive reinforcement about giving your best effort so the school use the information for future instruction. As a reminder, this year's MCAS schedule is at the following link: 2024-25 Loker MCAS Schedule

Have a terrific week! Thank you for your continued partnership.

Best,

Brian

Thursday, March 27th

Loker School

We are excited to welcome Alicia Klepeis to Loker on Thursday, March 27. Alicia has written more than 200 nonfiction books for kids and will be talking to students about how she researches and writes her books.

Any student who would like to have Alicia sign a book for hers can drop them off in the library or the front office before March 26. Please include your name on a sticky note to make sure it gets back to the right person.

Many thanks to the Loker PTO for generously funding her visit!

Access the auction at https://www.32auctions.com/backpack25. Open until Thursday, March 27th. If you have questions about the auction or any items, please email waylandbackpackauction@gmail.com.

Support teacher items! Our teachers and administrators are donating their time and coordinating fun activities for your children. Your child could be Principal for the Day, play games with their classmates, play kickball against the teachers, enjoy an outdoor picnic with their teacher, and SO MUCH MORE! There are also amazing community items, vacation getaways, gift cards, and activities for all ages!

The Backpack Auction is the largest fundraiser for the elementary PTOs. Proceeds support the enrichment programs for Loker, Happy Hollow, and Claypit Hill students.

Loker School

Bring the whole family to this district- wide event! There will be a wide variety of board games, logic stations, geometry exploration, estimation jars, and Work Places games from the Bridges Curriculum!

Please complete this

RSVP FORM

so that we can plan accordingly.

Fantastic Book Fair is back at Loker for the Spring Book Fair!

• Check your child’s classroom Book Fair day/time HERE
• Volunteers needed, click HERE to sign up
• Contribute to class book funds to stock classrooms HERE

The Book Fair is a great chance for students and families to shop for new books! Each class will visit during school hours, and parents can shop then or at Movie Night on Thursday, April 10th.

Volunteers Needed! Help students select books, run registers, and keep displays organized.

Support Classrooms! Contribute to teacher book funds so they can stock their classrooms.

Students in Grades 2-5!

2025 WPSF Annual Spelling Bee

Wayland High School

Sunday, March 30th

12:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Regular registration will run Feb 10-Mar 9/ cost will be $40/child.
Late registration will run Mar 10-16th, and the cost will be $50/child.

For questions regarding the 2025 Spelling Bee, please email waylandspellingbee@gmail.com.

Sunday, May 18th
2:00pm –4:00pm
Loker School Back Field

Wayland World’s Fair is back, and we invite you to be part of this exciting celebration of culture, community, and connection! Hosted by all three Wayland Elementary Schools, this beloved event brings families together to explore traditions from around the world—through food, music, dance, games, crafts, and more!

Get Involved:

• Host a Booth – Share a country’s traditions, cuisine, and customs with the community.

• Join a Booth – Want to participate but not ready to host? Sign up, and we’ll match you with a booth!

• Become a Sponsor – Support the event and gain visibility in the community.

Indicate your interest here: https://tinyurl.com/WorldFair2025

Contact Leah at lokerschoolpto@gmail.com with any questions.

April 29, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Wayland High School

May 1, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at Wayland Town Building

Read Accountable to gain insight into a true story of teens' us of social media, its impact and the fallout when things go awry.

Need a copy?

- email diane_marobella@waylandps.org

- Borrow one from the Wayland Public Library (print or audio)

Funded by a Massachusetts Department of Education Hate Crimes Prevention Grant

pickuppatrol.net

If your child is going to be absent, tardy or has a dismissal change please be sure to update PickUp Patrol accordingly. New this year: MIDDAY PLAN CHANGES. This new field has Late Arrivals, Leave & Return as well as Early Dismissal options. You can enter information any time - no need to wait until the day of absence, tardy or change. Download the website to your phone home page for added ease. If you still need help, contact the Loker office at (508) 358-8601 or PickUp Patrol at support@pickuppatrol.net. We are happy to help!

MARCH

Wednesday, March 26th

• Wacky Backwards Wednesday Spirit Day!

Thursday, March 27th

• Loker School Meeting, Loker Gym 8:20am-8:45am
• Author Visit, Loker Library
• Loker Student Council Meeting- Late March Grouping 2:30pm-3:00pm

APRIL

Wednesday, April 2nd

• Superhero Spirit Day!

Thursday, April 3rd

• Loker Student Council Meeting -Late March Grouping 2:30pm-3:00pm
• District-Wide Family MATH Night, 6:00pm-7:30pm Loker School

Wednesday, April 9th

• Game Day Spirit Day!

Thursday, April 17th

• Loker School Meeting, Loker Gym 8:20am-8:45am
• Loker Student Council Meeting- Late April Grouping 2:30pm-3:00pm

Friday. April 18th

• No School- Good Friday
• Spring Break Begins!

• Classes Resume

• Loker Student Council Meeting- Late April Grouping 2:30pm-3:00pm

Anyone who walks the halls of our buildings, volunteers in classrooms/library or chaperones on field trips, must have a valid Wayland Public School CORI check on file. To complete a CORI application, please present in person at any school office (or central office) with government issued photo identification. It only takes a few minutes. CORI reports need to be renewed every 3 years.