Dear Loker Community,
I hope that you had a wonderful long weekend! Our Vice Principal, Cristina Sandza-Donovan, and I are really looking forward to the Loker PTO's Q&A event this evening at 7:00pm in the Loker cafeteria. As the PTO shared previously, if you would like to submit questions in advance, please do so at the following link: Q&A Link for Submitting Questions Our hope is to receive questions from a wide variety of caregivers so that our larger community is represented. Hope to see you there!
I just wanted to express how impressed I am with our Loker scholars in Kindergarten through fifth grade so far this year! They are working extremely hard with our new, rigorous literacy program CKLA/Caminos. It has been so impressive to observe their tremendous reading comprehension skills and growth already along with their applied use of complex vocabulary. One third grade teacher stopped me the other day and said that she has never seen third graders apply their new vocabulary like they have so far this year such as with words as meandered and contemplated. Within the knowledge portion of the program, I have particularly enjoyed kindergarteners learning about human senses, first grade focusing on fables, second grade investigating fairy tales, third grade focusing on classic stories, fourth grade looking deeply into on personal narratives and fifth graders building their writing skills through using evidence to support a point of view and prioritizing ¨showing and not telling¨ within their writing. Way to go, Loker scholars! We are very proud of you!
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I also want to emphasize the very strong work ethic of our Loker teachers.They have been working so hard in learning the new CKLA/Caminos curriculum to ensure that it is delivered in a comprehensive and meaningful way while maintaining high expectations for our Loker scholars. I truly feel honored to work beside them and I also want to do a shout-out to our district´s excellent ELA Curriculum Leader, Ms. Sarah Sontag, who has been coordinating this implementation!
In Wayland Public Schools, we strive to foster a welcoming environment where every student feels seen and supported. Please be aware that our schools provide a designated quiet space for midday prayer and contemplative practice for students and staff.
How to Coordinate:
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Elementary Students: If your child will use the space, please email their classroom teacher.
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Middle & High School Students: Students may coordinate directly with their teachers.
Staff members are happy to show students where these rooms are located.
Designated Spaces:
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Loker: Upper Book Room
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Claypit Hill: Meditation Room
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Happy Hollow: Meditation Room
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Middle School: METCO Classroom
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High School: Music Practice Room (A150) during lunch blocks
Please note: These are multipurpose spaces and may occasionally be in use. In these rare instances, students may ask a staff member for assistance in locating an alternative quiet space.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we cultivate a sense of belonging for all of our students.
Sincerely,
Brian
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Thursday, October 15th
8:20am-8:50am
Loker Gym
During School Meetings, we celebrate student birthdays, host student performances, discuss important elementary school rights and responsibilities, share classroom experiences in coordination with our Loker School motto, PRIDE, and sing our Loker School Song. We hope that you are able to join us.
School Meetings will take place on the 3rd Thursday of every month. See complete schedule here.
We hope to see you there!
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The Just Like Me program is coming to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classrooms this year and we are looking for volunteers to support this program.
JLM is a disability awareness program bringing information, experiential exercises, and guest speakers into your child's classroom. The topics are deafness and hearing loss (3rd grade), learning differences (4th grade), and autism (5th grade). While volunteers typically have a child in the classroom they sign up for, it's not required, so anyone can volunteer and no experience is necessary! Dates are not set yet so there's some flexibility. Currently looking to source as many interested parents as possible. Any questions? Contact Colleen Kurson at colleenkurson@gmail.com
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When you donate to the PTO, you’re helping fund things our kids actually experience: field trip support, STEAM fairs, cultural programming, ice cream socials, movie nights, talent shows, the World Fair, disability programming, staff appreciation, and more.
Every contribution makes a difference.
Please join your fellow families in supporting the PTO: https://waylandpto.org/gift-your-child/
Alternatively, you can write a check payable to Loker PTO and mail it to Loker School c/o PTO 47 Loker Street, Wayland MA 01778.
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Ms. Powell at the Loker Library is looking for volunteers to help out in the library this year. She especially needs volunteers to assist with the Kindergarten and 1st Grade classes (check out, etc), and also general help re-shelving books (1-2 hours/week, anytime). Come when you can or you can pick a recurring/semi-regular block of time. Volunteers must have a valid CORI on file and sign in at front desk. Click here to sign up!
New to volunteering at the Loker Library? 📚 This year we're offering short, kid-free walkthroughs where you can come in, get shown the ropes, and learn how you can best help out during your shifts. It’s quick, easy, and a great way to feel comfortable before diving in! Interested, please reach out to kjacobellis12@gmail.com to schedule - we look forward to having you!
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“A New School Year, A Time-Tested Way to Protect Children”
Below please find an important message from the Wayland Health Department concerning vaccinations.
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If your child is going to be absent, tardy, has midday plans, or has a dismissal change please be sure to update PickUp Patrol accordingly. 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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OCTOBER
Tuesday, October 13th
- PTO Fall Q & A 7:00pm-7:45pm, Loker Cafeteria
Wednesday, October 14th
- Kindergarten Field Trip to Honey Pot Hill
Thursday, October 15th
- Loker School Meeting 8:20am-8:50am
Tuesday, October 20th
- 5th Grade to Christa McAuliffe Center
Wednesday, October 21st
- 1st Grade Multicultural Dinner 6pm-7pm
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 11th
Tuesday, November 17th
- Loker PTO Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Wednesday, November 25th
- Loker "Giving Thanks" School Meeting 8:20am-9:10am
- Early Release Wednesday- Dismissal at 11:30am
Thursday & Friday, November 26th & 27th
NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break
Fun & Fitness Fridays! Weather permitting- We Walk/Bike/Scooter to School Each Friday!
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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. |
Thank you for your support in making sure that your children arrive at school punctually so that they do not miss any teaching and learning time.
7:45 AM – Doors Open and Arrival Starts
8:00 AM – Morning Announcements and School Officially Begins
8:01 AM – Students Arriving are Marked Tardy
2:25 PM – Dismissal On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (1:15 PM Dismissal on Wednesdays)
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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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