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The Loker School Scoop! Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Posted Date: 11/10/26 (06:00 AM)
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The Loker School Scoop!

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

A colorful mural welcomes visitors to Loker School with diverse figures and imagery.

Message from Principal Jones:

Dear Loker School Community,

I hope that you are well! With Veteran's Day occurring tomorrow, I want to take a moment and express my deep gratitude to all those who currently serve or have served in the military. Your service is truly appreciated.

MCAS Schedule:
Below you will see our MCAS schedule for this spring. We are going to try something new in having all of our testing grades take MCAS on the same day so that MCAS does not occur over a longer period of time. This allow us to lower the amount of MCAS testing days within our schools from 14 to 6 which will minimize the amount of disruptions to our typical schedule.

ELA Grades 3, 4 and 5: Tuesday, April 6th and Thursday, April 8th

MA Grades 3, 4 and 5: Thursday, May 6th and Monday, May 10th 

STE Grade 5: Wednesday, May 12th and Friday, May 14th 

Construction in the woods at Loker: 
There is a construction project just underway to restore the stream behind the backfield at Loker. Essentially, the goal is for the stream to flow uninterrupted around the field instead of clogging near the soccer goals and then flooding the upper part of the field. This construction has just started, involves an excavator and the project will likely last for the next two weeks. There is yellow caution tape separating the field from the construction and we will keep children from going beyond the yellow caution tape (The children did a great job of this so far and they know that any balls that go beyond the yellow tape must be retrieved by an adult.) 

Giving Thanks School Meeting:
We are excited for our next School Meeting which will occur on Wednesday, November 25th from 8:20am-9:10am. Within this annual "Giving Thanks School Meeting", Grades K-1, 2-3 and 4-5 will each perform a song in the spirit of the season. Scholars will also have an opportunity to share aspects of their lives for which they are grateful. We look forward to this special event!

Loker School Council:
Our Loker School Council, an advisory committee made up of Loker caregivers and staff recently had our first meeting. The draft of the minutes (minutes cannot become official until the Council approves the minutes at the next Loker School Council Meeting) from the meeting are at the following link: School Council Minutes The focus of this first meeting was reviewing a draft of the 2026-27 School Improvement Plan.
Friday morning dance line
2 boys on the playground
Have a great week ahead! Thank you for your partnership.

Best,
Brian
 

The Pulsera Project Returns!

Loker School 4th Grade Spanish Immersion Students Support Central American Artisans Through The Pulsera Project

November 16th-20th- Next week!
7:40am-7:55am
Loker Lobby
$5 per Pulsera

Loker School’s 4th Grade Spanish Immersion students are excited to bring The Pulsera Project to our school community! From November 16–20, students will be selling colorful, handwoven bracelets—called pulseras in Spanish—to support artisans in Nicaragua and Guatemala.
The Pulsera Project is a Fair Trade nonprofit organization that connects U.S. schools with Central American artisans through art, education, and cultural exchange. Through this meaningful initiative, students are learning about Central American cultures, fair trade, workers’ rights, sustainability, and the power of making a positive difference.
Each pulsera is a unique, handmade work of art that comes with a tag featuring the photo and signature of the artisan who created it—making every bracelet a personal connection across cultures.
Every pulsera costs just $5! Proceeds support The Pulsera Project’s mission of creating fair trade employment opportunities, expanding educational access, and empowering communities in Central America.

We invite the entire Loker School community to participate! By purchasing a pulsera, you’re not only bringing home a beautiful piece of handmade art—you’re also supporting artisans, celebrating cultural connections, and helping our students put compassion and global citizenship into action.
Small bracelets. Big impact. Together, we can help create a more just and colorful world!
Questions? Contact:
Liliana Smith
 

Join All 3 Elementary Schools!

A colorful poster for Wayland Schools Literacy Night features a globe emerging from an open book, surrounded by global landmarks.
 

ANNUAL PTO HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE

Now through Wednesday, December 2nd. Please sign up to sponsor a child!

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 2nd. 
 
****Please make sure gifts are UNWRAPPED and CLEARLY MARKED with your foster child's name and your name.**** (we deliver gifts unwrapped so foster parents/caregivers can see what they are giving to their foster child). 


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 Wednesday, December 2nd. Recommended denominations are $25 to $50.
 
Our goal is to match 35 foster children, ages infant to 17, with Loker families this season. Please contact one of us with any questions. Thank you in advance for your support!
Caroline Crowell caroline.s.curtis@gmail.com , Felicia Hyman felicia.hyman@gmail.com and Jaclyn Masse jrhoads05@gmail.com 
 

Picture Retake Day

Thursday, November 12th

Starting at 9:00am
Hayward Photography is coming on Thursday. If you would like a retake, please return the entire original package to the photographer on retake day.  Write your child's name and the reason for the retake on the envelope and a new package will be ordered using the retake day photo.  If your child does not return the original package, Hayward Photography will not print any new pictures until the original set has been returned to our office.
Students who were absent on original picture day and did preorder will have that order fulfilled with the retake day photo.
Students who were absent on the original picture day and did not preorder will receive a card with the codes and instructions for placing an order at that point.
 

Loker Spirit Wear is Back!

A promotional flyer for the Loker School Spirit Wear Store with black background and orange and white text.
Loker Spirit Wear: Order Here!
 

Gift Your Child: It Takes All of Us

PTO Fall Fundraiser

Help us reach 100%: 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. 
A colorful flyer asking for PTO donations, featuring a progress tracker shaped like a giant letter W, currently at 30 percent participation.
Donate Today to GYC
 

LOKER NOVEMBER PTO MEETING

Featuring Superintendent David Fleishman

SAVE THE DATE: 
Tuesday, November 17th
7:30pm
The Loker PTO will welcome Superintendent Fleishman at our next meeting. Please join us as he shares updates and information about the Wayland Public School Communit November 17th at 7:30pm in-person at the Loker School Cafeteria, or via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/tmm-ohgh-qzz Please let us know if you would like to have babysitting available by Friday, November 13th by emailing LokerSchoolPTO@gmail.com
 

From WPS: Zoom Seminar for Caregivers

Curious Kids Confident Caregivers
 

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

Example calendar with dates pinned
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 11th
  • NO SCHOOL- Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 12th-
  • Picture Re-take Day 9:00am
Mon-Friday November 16th-20th
  • The Pulsera Project  7:40am-7:55am
Tuesday, November 17th
  • Loker PTO Monthly Meeting w/ Dr. Fleishman- 7:30pm
Thursday, November 19th
  • 2nd Grade to Wheelock Theater 
Thursday, November 19th
  • All Elementary Literacy Night- @ Happy Hollow School, 6:00-7:15pm
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!
WPS 2026-27 School Year Calendar
Loker School Meeting Schedule

WE USE PICK UP PATROL FOR ALL ATTENDANCE & DISMISSAL EVENTS

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!
 

CORI Checks Required

Visitors & Volunteers

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.
 

SCHOOL HOURS

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)
 
Children of diverse backgrounds hold hands around a globe, symbolizing unity.

CONTACT US

Brian Jones
Loker School Principal

Cristina Sandza-Donovan
Loker School Vice Principal

Cathleen Holmes
Administrative Assistant
Main Office Phone: 508-358-8601