The Loker EFS (Educating For Sustainability) Committee is looking for additional Loker Community volunteers/parents to support its efforts and initiatives for the 2025-26 school year. The EFS creates opportunities for our students to connect with their place (nature and community) and become better stewards for our planet. Please complete this survey if you would like to get involved.

Questions? Please reach out to susan_olivier@waylandps.org or

We’re treating our amazing Loker staff to a cozy holiday luncheon featuring Panera soups, fresh salads, and delicious desserts!

We’re looking for monetary donations to help purchase salad and fruit supplies, as well as dessert and drink donations (cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and other nut-free treats, please!).

👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AFAC22AAF5CE9-60754330-december

Thank you for helping us make this celebration extra special for our staff!

Questions? Please contact Kelsey Jacobellis at kjacobellis12@gmail.com

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!

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:

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

Ms. Powell at the Loker Library is looking for volunteers to help out this year. Volunteering during your child’s class is especially fun — you’ll get to see them in action, share in their excitement for books, and experience a little piece of their school day. Come whenever you’re available, or sign up for a recurring/semi-regular slot. Volunteers must be CORI’d and sign in at the front desk.

✨ New to volunteering at the Loker Library? This fall, we’re offering short, kid-free walkthroughs on Mondays & Wednesdays where you can learn the ropes, ask questions, and feel confident before jumping in. It’s quick, easy, and a great way to get started!

Want to sign up, click here! https://signup.com/go/AQGJBDR

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.

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.

All sessions start promptly at 8:15am.

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.

Please consider donating today. Our success is not measured in dollars, but instead in the number of families who participate— no donation is too small. https://waylandpto.org/gift-your-child/

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! 

Join WaylandCAN for a night of community, conversation, reflection & celebration!

Get your tickets now! https://givebutter.com/ARoaringNightofConnection

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.