The Loker School Scoop! 1-28-25

Dear Loker School Community,

I hope that you had a great weekend! I wanted to do a quick shout-out to all of the 5th grade performers from Wayland Junior Broadway who did a wonderful job with the production, Matilda, Jr. My son, Nathan, and I really enjoyed seeing this special performance on Saturday evening!

I want to praise our 5th grade Team PRIDE for their terrific performance about the importance of being safe with snow at this week's School Meeting. The link to the video can be found at the following link: Team PRIDE Video

This week's School Meeting Read Aloud was written by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sister, Christine King Farris. The book is titled, My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and details several important moments in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's childhood and how the incredibly important values of peace, love and equal rights that he demonstrated to the world were instilled within him. My Brother Martin School Meeting Read Aloud

Lastly, I wanted to share the latest edition of our Loker student newspaper, Loker Times, which can be found at the following link: Loker Times Edition 4 Paper copies will also be distributed on Tuesday to students,

Have a great week!

Best,

Brian

Thursday, January 30th

7:45am-8:00am

Loker Lobby

Please help Wayland Girl Scouts to support families in Southern California while they rebuild and recover form the devastating wildfires. All proceeds will go directly to Girl Scouts of Greater LA county (via GSUSA) who in turn, will allocate the funds directly to impacted families for much needed resources. Wayland girl scouts will collect venmo (venmo: @troop84375) and cash donations until 2/14/25. Brownie Troop 84375 will also be accepting cash donations at Loker Elementary this Thursday, 1/30/25 from 7:45am-8:00am. Please consider donating.

Please help your children be properly dressed for the cold weather! Weather permitting, we go outside EVERY day at Loker School. Please be sure to send your children to school with the Big 5:

1. Winter jacket
2. Snow pants (waterproof)
3. Boots
4. Hat
5. Mittens/gloves. (waterproof)

If there is snow on the ground, students who are not properly dressed will be asked to stay off of the fields and play structure areas. Thank you for your support with this. Children have more fun and learn better when they are comfortable! Please be sure to label ALL clothing.

Please pack a seasonally appropriate full change of clothes in backpacks.

Register Today and Stay Connected!

WPS Staff members are NOT allowed share your contact information with others, for any reason. This free service is truly the best way to be in touch with WPS families K-12! Membership Toolkit is Wayland's family directory provider and available through the PTO. Choose what information (if any) you want to share. Opt out at any time.

Access Membership Toolkit online here or download the app for your phone here or learn more here.

We're thrilled to introduce our new Kindness Closet, dedicated to providing FREE clothing and essentials to our scholars in need. Join us in spreading kindness and compassion throughout our community!

To help us stock the shelves, we're accepting donations of new and gently used clothing, jackets, winter gear, and shoes. You can drop off your donations in the designated bin located at the front entrance from now until February.
But that's not all! We're also accepting requests for clothing and essentials from our scholars and their families. Please know that privacy and discretion are our top priority. If you or someone you know is in need, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Loker School Main Office at 508-358-8601 or cathleen_holmes@waylandps.org. They will be happy to assist you in a confidential and supportive manner. Please see the attached Kindness Closet Request Form.
Together, let's make a difference in the lives of our scholars!

Wednesday, February 12th

12:45pm-4:45pm

Some fun and exciting news for our 5th graders! A Wayland 5th Grade group event is in place for all three Wayland Elementary Schools at Launch Entertainment Park in Framingham on Wednesday, February 12th, 12:45-4:45. Transportation and pizza will be provided. Cost is $27.50 per child. If you need financial assistance, please reach out to Brian Jones.

Please complete BOTH forms in the links below. Students without both forms signed may not participate.

Wufoo Permission Slip

Online Liability Waiver (centeredgeonline.com)

Additionally, we will need parent volunteers. If you are interested, please sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up

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!

JANUARY

Tuesday, January 28th

• 5th Grade Field Trip to Boston Museum of Science

Wednesday, January 29th

• NO SCHOOL- Lunar New Year

FEBRUARY

Thursday, February 6th

• Loker School Meeting w/Kindergarten Students Performing, Loker Gym 8:20am-8:45am
• Standards Based Report Cards Grades 1-5 sent home with students
• Kindergarten Developmental Checklists sent home with students

• Art Projects for Talent Show due to Mrs. Holmes

Wednesday, February 12th

• Loker School Talent Show! 5:45pm-7:45pm Loker Gym

Friday, February 14th

• Winter Break begins at the end of the school day

• Classes Resume

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.