Dear Loker School Community,
Happy New Year! I am very pleased to announce we will host our twelfth annual Loker School Talent Show on Wednesday, February 11th from 5:45pm-7:45pm in the gymnasium! We learned during Covid that virtual Talent Show acts provide students with a wider range of opportunities to display their talents. Therefore, the Talent Show will continue to be a hybrid model show where students can either perform live on stage in the Loker gymnasium or send in a video that will be shown on the big screen in the Loker gymnasium. We plan to do live performances from approximately 5:45pm-6:45pm and then show the virtual performances from 6:45pm-7:45pm on February 11th. Performances can include, but are not limited to, singing, dancing, gymnastics, athletics, instrumental music, art work and comedy. Creative performances in non-traditional Talent Show areas such as cooking are more than welcome for virtual acts! Please complete the following google form to register your child if they would like to participate in the Talent Show by Wednesday, January 21st: 2025-26 Loker Talent Show Registration
For Live Performances: Auditions for the talent show will take place on Tuesday, January 27th from 2:30pm-3:15pm and Wednesday, January 28th from 1:20pm-2:05pm in the Loker School Theater. At the end of the auditions, students should be picked up at the front of the school at 3:15pm on the 27th or 2:05pm on the 28th. If your child attends BASE or another after school class in the building, they will return to BASE or that class at the end of the audition day. Please note that in order to participate in a live Talent Show performance, your child must attend one of the audition days. Please identify your audition day preference in the registration link. Students who are interested in auditioning must make sure that their act meets the criteria listed below.
For Virtual Performances: There are no auditions for virtual performances as they will be reviewed when they are submitted. Between now and Wednesday, January 28th, students can record a video of them demonstrating their talent and send it to me at Brian_Jones@waylandps.org. The videos can be sent as an attachment or through google drive, ideally in a .mp4 format. I will then create the video for the virtual performances. Our criteria for each performance is below.
Criteria for Performance:
* All acts must be appropriate for grades K-5
* All acts must be 1 minute and 15 seconds or under
* No lip synching
* Appropriate costumes for school
* Appropriate music for children under age 11
Art Projects:
In addition, there will be an art gallery at the Talent Show with students who want to share their artistic talent. For students who do not want to perform but would like to submit art, it should be turned into Ms. Holmes in the main office by Wednesday, February 4th.
Our 5th graders will also participate in a special Tape Art project on Monday, February 9th which will be prominently displayed i
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Thursday, January 15th
National Hat Day is coming up, and we’re inviting all students to join the fun! On National Hat Day, students may wear their favorite hat to school—silly, sporty, fancy, or cozy. It’s a great way to show off your personality and add a little extra fun to the school day. Please remember that hats should be school-appropriate and safe for learning. We can’t wait to see all the creative headwear!
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Friday, January 16th
There is a lot of excitement about the Patriot's this week! Show your fan spirit by dressing in Patriot's colors or the colors of your favorite sports team! If you don't have a favorite team, wear Wayland colors- Orange and Black. While this is optional, we encourage you to join in on the fun! Go Pats!
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6:00 - 6:30pm- Student Participant Set Up
6:30 - 7:30pm - Science Fair and STEAM activities/demonstrations
There are two ways students can be involved:
- Students can present their own STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) project to share with their classmates.
- All students and families are invited to enjoy STEAM activities and demonstrations and explore their fellow student’s projects
Sign up to present a project here! Register by Tuesday, January 20th
Project Guidance
- Students can share an Experiment/Demonstration, Invention or Report: How to Participate
- Check out this video for examples of other students' past projects.
- Consider checking out the Loker Library and Wayland Public Library for resources regarding science experiments and other books to research a topic that inspires you!
- Additional STEAM Resources
Things to keep in mind:
- This is supposed to be FUN! Have your child select the project - one that excites them enough that they’ll want to spend time working on it!
- Students can partner with other K-5 siblings or friends (team max=3)
- Kids do not need to create
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Please join us for our next PTO meeting Tuesday, January 13 at 7:30 pm in person in the Loker Cafeteria and via Zoom. The PTO is a great way to get to know other Loker families and hear about all the events the PTO supports. Everyone is welcome to join - you do not need to be on a committee to attend! We look forward to seeing you!
Password: Loker
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All library classes heard about the annual Bookmark Contest in their library classes last week. Loker students are invited to create a bookmark that reflects this year's theme - "Something for Everyone in the Library".
Bookmarks must be created on the "official" form which is available in the library. The form is also included here.
Bookmarks must be returned to the library no later than Thursday, January 29, in order to be considered. No late entries will be accepted.
Any questions about the contest can be directed to Ms. Powell.
Happy creating!
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FREE Bus Transportation to Boston from Wayland High School !
12:30pm
Fill out BUS FORM and get details if interested!.
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Traditional Kindergarten 2026-2027
Wayland residents with children who will be 5 years of age as of August 31, 2026 are eligible to enroll in Wayland Public Schools Kindergarten for the Fall of 2026.
A Kindergarten Information Meeting (virtual) took place on January 6, 2026, and provided parents and caregivers an overview of the Kindergarten programs offered for the 2026-2027 school year. A recording of that meeting and the presentation used may be found on the Kindergarten Registration website.
Spanish Immersion Kindergarten 2026-2027
For those interested in the Spanish Immersion Kindergarten program, a parent/caregiver information meeting (virtual) will take place on January 20, 2026 from 7:00-7:45 PM. Zoom link, Meeting ID: 232 469 1198
Note: Attendance at this Spanish Immersion Information meeting is required if you are interested in your child(ren) participating in the Spanish Immersion Kindergarten lottery in February 2026.
Upcoming Dates:
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January 20, 2026: Spanish Immersion Information meeting
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February 2, 2026: Kindergarten 2026-2027 Pre-Registration opens
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Mid-February 2026: Spanish Immersion Kindergarten lottery (parents/caregivers notified late February)
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Late-April 2026: Elementary school assignments emailed to families & Kindergarten Registration opens (online via PowerSchool)
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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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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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Wednesday's, Jan 14, 21, Feb 4th
3:30pm - 4pm (Zoom)
Through Wayland School Community Programs, 4th and 5th graders from Loker, Happy Hollow, and Claypit Hill are invited to a free 3-session Zoom series focused on social emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
Sessions are:
• Short and engaging (30 minutes)
• Grounded in neuroscience and social-emotional learning
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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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JANUARY
Tuesday, January 13th
- Loker PTO January Meeting, 7:30pm
Thursday, January 15th
- Loker School Meeting 8:20am-8:45am
Monday, January 19th
- NO SCHOOL in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
- Community Celebration Luncheon, 1:30pm-3:30pm Thelma Burns Building, Boston
Wednesday, January 21st
- Talent Show Registration Closes
Thursday, January 22nd
- Loker STEAM Night & Science Fair 6:00pm-7:30pm
Wednesday, January 28th
- Virtual Talent Show Submissions Due
Thursday, January 29th
- Loker School Meeting 8:20am-8:45am
FEBRUARY
- Wednesday, February 4th
- Talent Show Art Gallery Submissions Due
Wednesday, February 11th
- Loker School Talent Show! 5:45pm-7:45pm
Thursday, February 12th
- Loker School Meeting 8:20am-8:45am
Monday, February 16th- Friday February 20th
- No School- February Break
Wednesday, February 25th
- Super Early Release Wednesday - 11:30am dismissal
The remaining Super Early Release Wednesdays for WPS Professional Development for the 2025-26 school year will take place on 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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