Dear Loker School Community,
I hope that you are well! Congratulations to our fourth grade Spanish Immersion class who raised $1,841 for the Pulsera service learning project! In selling these bracelets last week, a significant amount of money was raised for supporting the employment, education, healthcare and housing for Central American artisans. What an outstanding achievement! Thank you to Señora Smith, Señora Maza and our parent volunteers for their wonderful support of our fourth grade Spanish Immersion scholars!
Grateful for Loker Community:
As Thanksgiving is two days away, I want to share my deep gratitude to our Loker community. We have a wonderful PTO and families in our school community who are so dedicated to our school! It makes such a positive impact in our ability to provide the best education that we can for your children. Whether it is volunteering for a special event such as being a scooper at an Ice Cream Social, visiting classrooms as a mystery reader, working at the Book Fair, chaperoning a field trip, bringing Cultural Enrichment performances to Loker and the numerous other ways to be meaningfully involved with our school, I really appreciate you. I also want to express my deep gratitude to our excellent Loker teachers and staff. Working with all of you continues to be such a tremendous joy and your commitment to each of your scholars is truly incredible!
Giving Thanks School Meeting:
I hope to see you at our most-attended event of the school year tomorrow (Wednesday) with our Giving Thanks School Meeting from 8:20am-9:05am in the gymnasium. I am looking forward to seeing musical performances by all of our grade levels at this special community gathering!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Sincerely,
Brian
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Now through Wednesday, December 3rd
Please sign up to sponsor a child!
Thanks to those of you who have already offered to sponsor foster children this holiday season. We really appreciate your generosity! We still have foster children to match with sponsors, so please let us know if you are interested.
Please help us as Loker School collects holiday gifts for children currently in Foster Care through the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. Children in Foster Care represent some of the most at-risk children in our area. They have suffered more loss and hardships in their short lives than most adults. Our support can significantly build their feelings of self-worth and bring a ray of sunshine into their lives. In many cases these will be the only gifts the children receive during the holiday season.
'Adopting' a child this holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to share the gift of giving with your
children. Your participation will allow these children to personally experience the special love and caring that the holiday season is all about.
If you would like to sponsor a child, please send an email to Felicia Hyman at felicia.hyman@gmail.com with SPONSOR A FOSTER CHILD in the subject line. Please include: YOUR CHILD'S FIRST AND LAST NAME AND THEIR TEACHER'S NAME and YOUR CONTACT INFO (email and/or phone #).
You will receive an email back with information on a foster child for you to sponsor, including a wish list and clothing sizes. We will ask that you start with ONE child and purchase all items on the list and return your gifts to the front lobby of Loker School no later than Wednesday, December 3rd. Wrapping paper is very much appreciated if you are able to include it with your gift.
We are also collecting gift cards, as DCF has indicated a need for gift cards as well. If you're interested in donating gift cards in lieu of adopting a child, please drop gift cards in the Loker office by Monday, December 2nd. Recommended denominations are $25 to $50.
Please contact one of us with any questions. Thank you in advance for your support!
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Thursday, January 22nd
6:00pm-7:30pm
Get ready for an evening of STEAM fun!
Join us as students showcase their amazing projects and experiments in the 3rd Annual Loker Science Fair. Come explore, discover, and be inspired by hands on activities and demonstrations— all families welcome!
Want to participate in the Science Fair? Start thinking about your projects- sign up details coming soon!
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We’re excited to share that the Loker School merch store is officially live! This is a great chance to stock up on spirit wear and show your Loker PRIDE!
A few important details as we head into the holiday season:
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Free Shipping to Loker: Place your order by December 5th to receive free in-school pickup. Orders expected in by December 19th.
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Holiday Delivery: If you’d like your items shipped directly to your home before the holidays, please place your order by December 12.
- After these dates, orders will still be accepted, but shipping times may vary.
- >>Order HERE <<
We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity for students, families, and staff to rep Loker with fun, fresh gear. Thank you for your support of our school community—we can’t wait to see everyone showing their Loker spirit!
Warmly,
Loker PTO
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- Our Free-Shipping promo is available though 12/5
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All Items will be delivered to Loker School for pick up by 12/19 - additional timing details will follow.
Two ways to opt in:
1) Click on the category ‘Activewear’ and add the Free Shipping item to your cart
2) Select the ‘Customer Pickup’ option as you are reviewing your cart during checkout. 'Customer Pick Up' means you will pick it up at Loker School.
- When checking out place your Student and Teacher’s Name in the Shipping Instructions section
- If you select ‘ship to home’ you will be given the choice of delivery options.
- Cut off for home delivery before the holidays is 12/12.
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Parents of 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders:
Please mark your calendar for these important dates!
We ask that you please avoid scheduling appointments or other absences that will cause your child to be out of school on testing days. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Grade 3:
- English Language Arts: April 6th & April 7th
- Mathematics: May 8th & May 12th
Grade 4:
- English Language Arts: March 31st & April 1st
- Mathematics: May 5th & May 7th
Grade 5:
- English Language Arts: March 24th & March 25th
- Mathematics: April 30th & May 1st
- Science, Technology & Engineering: May 14th & May 15th
All sessions start promptly at 8:15am.
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In addition to all of the amazing things that the Loker PTO does for the school and our scholars, the PTO is a 501(c)3 organization, which means your yearly donations to the fall fundraiser are tax deductable and may be eligble for company matching. When planning your charitable donations for Giving Tuesday (or anytime), please consider adding Gift Your Child to your list.
So far this year, the Loker PTO has organized the Kindergarten Popcicle Social, New Parent Coffee, Fall Ice Cream Social, Movie Night, the Fall Book Fair, the Curriculum Night Parent Social and subsidized the cost of the fall field trips. The PTO has coordianted volunteers for all of those events and as library helpers, Harvest Day volunteers, picture day volunteers and planning committes for all of the events that are still to come. The Loker Parent Teacher Organization provides opportunities and support for Loker scholars that go beyond what’s possible through school funding alone.
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Share a special THANK YOU with a teacher or staff member in appreciation of a great start to an amazing school year!
The Wayland Public Schools Foundation HATS OFF! fundraiser is a perfect way to share your gratitude with our wonderful teachers and staff for all they do for our students and the Wayland schools.
Click below to say thank you to the special teachers and staff members on your list!
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Donation bin in the Loker Lobby
The Loker School Community is coming together to help families in our area who could be directly impacted by disrupted SNAP benefits. Please consider donating non-perishable food items such as peanut butter, soups, pasta & spaghetti sauce, cereals, boxed & canned meals and personal care items. (Please check expiration dates.)
All donations will be brought to My Brother's Table- a Wayland based Food Pantry who distribute items to residents regardless of need. If we work together we can make a difference!
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Saturday, December 6th
Sat, Dec 6 | 7–11 PM
Sandy Burr Country Club
Join WaylandCAN for a night of community, conversation, reflection & celebration!
Live jazz by WHS Jazz Band, Guided conversation, DJ & dancing, Cash bar & appetizers, Silent auction.
Every dollar raised supports WaylandCAN’s mission to build a Wayland where every voice matters. Funds will also help create a mural of hope at the Wayland Community Pool — transforming pain into art & unity.
Please purchase tickets by November 21st
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We have officially moved our communications over to our new platform, ParentSquare. We strongly encourage you to download the app for ParentSquare. The app can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Please reach out if you require any support as we transition to ParentSquare. |
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WE USE PICK UP PATROL FOR ALL ATTENDANCE & DISMISSAL EVENTS
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! |
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NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 26th
- Annual" Giving Thanks" Loker School Meeting 8:20am-9:05am- Loker Gym
- Thanksgiving Early Release, 11:30am dismissal- Grab & Go Lunch available
- NO BASE ON THIS DAY
Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th
- No School- Thanksgiving Recess
DECEMBER
Monday, December 8th
- Townwide 4th Grade Strings & Band Winter Concert @ WHS 6:30pm
Tuesday, December 9th
- 4th Grade Field Trip to The Ecotarium
'Wednesday, December 10th
- Super Early Release Wednesday, 11:30am Dismissal
- Grades 3-5 Winter Concert @ Loker Gym, 9:30am (For Students & Staff)
- Townwide 5th Grade Strings & Band Winter Concert @ WHS 6:30pm
Thursday, December 11th
- Loker School Meeting 8:20am-8:45am
Friday, December 19th
- Holiday Break starts at the end of the regular school day
JANUARY
Monday, January 5th
Monday, January 19th
- NO SCHOOL in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Super Early Release Wednesdays for WPS Professional Development for the 2025-26 school year will take place on December 10th, February 25th & April 29th. Grab & Go lunches will be available.
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Brian Jones
Loker School Principal
Cristina Sandza-Donovan
Loker School Vice Principal
Cathleen Holmes
Administrative Assistant
Main Office Phone: 508-358-8601
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