Dear Loker School Community,
I hope that you had a great weekend! It was wonderful observing our 4th grade musicians perform a fabulous concert last night at Wayland High School! With such a large audience, I was particularly impressed with the confidence and poise that our 4th graders demonstrated in creating such beautiful music! Thank you to Ms. Keenan and Ms. Yang for getting our band and strings students so well-prepared! We are also excited for our in-school grades 3-5 instrumental music concert on Wednesday morning and our fifth grade instrumental music concert on Wednesday evening! I know that our musicians will do a terrific job at these concerts as well!
The writers, illustrators and photographers from our scholar newspaper, Loker Lion News, have been hard at work in producing their latest edition which can be found at the following link: Loker Lion News
We have a special and different type of School Meeting occurring this Thursday. In an effort to get our scholars excited about our upcoming Loker STEM Fair on Thursday, January 22nd, we will have a performance from the Mad Science organization who will demonstrate engaging science experiments and provide inquiry-based instruction. Grades K-2 will have Mad Science from 8:20am-9:20am and Grades 3-5 will have it from 9:35am-10:35am.
Have an excellent week!
Best,
Brian
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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.
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Tuesday, December 16th
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!).
Thank you for helping us make this celebration extra special for our staff!
Questions? Please contact Kelsey Jacobellis at kjacobellis12@gmail.com
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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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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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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!
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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.
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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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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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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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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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DECEMBER
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)
- Town-wide 5th Grade Strings & Band Winter Concert @ WHS 6:30pm
Thursday, December 11th
- Mad Science Presentations (No Loker School Meeting this week.)
Tuesday, December 16th
- Loker Staff Holiday Luncheon
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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