OPR Weekly Update
June 6, 2025
Dear OPR Families,
On Tuesday, June 3rd, Mrs. Curran (Gr. 3) and Ms. Udahl (Gr. 5) were honored by the Norfolk County Teachers Association. Mrs. Curran received the Honor Award for Walpole teachers for her selfless service to the students and families at OPR. Ms. Udahl was presented with the Rookie of the Year award for being a newer teacher who has shown amazing leadership and hard work with her students. Mrs. Curran was also surprised with the NCTA Teacher of the Year award at the end of the night! It was an amazing and exciting moment to see Mrs. Curran recognized, for her over 32 years of teaching, and for her endless time and dedication to her students, families and colleagues. We are truly blessed to have such a remarkable teacher here at OPR! Congratulations to both Ms Udahl and Mrs. Curran!!
Watch this week's OPR Video News by clicking here.
Have a great weekend!
David N. Barner, Principal
dbarner@walpole.k12.ma.us
Contact OPR Office (Secretaries and Nurse): oproffice@walpole.k12.ma.us
Highlights for the Week Ahead
Tuesday is the Gr. 5 District Field Day with all of the elementary schools.
Tuesday is Gr. 1 Beach Day!
Wednesday is Kindergarten Disney Day
Friday is the Gr. 5 Clap Out on the back playground. Families are welcome!
Friday is the last day of school and an early release. Dismissal is at 11:55 (starting at 11:49).
Attendance Update - May Newsletter
Student Support & Attendance May Newsletter: Only 14 Days of School Remain!
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Edward Connor
Dean of Student Support & Attendance
Walpole Public Schools
508-660-7257 ext. 5020
Extended Day Summer Program
We are excited to announce that Extended Day will be running a Summer Program this upcoming summer and registration is now live. We are anticipating registration to fill quickly and will do our best to enroll as many waitlisted students as possible.
This year, the camp will run for 4 weeks at Fisher Elementary and offer an Extended Day PM option for families. Registration will be open for incoming first-sixth graders. Registration will be available for individual weeks and families will have the option to register for all 4 weeks at a discounted rate.
Please see the attached PDF regarding Summer Camp Information and Registration Information for the Summer of 2025 and reach out to Dan Santangelo (dsantangelo@walpole.k12.ma.us) or Evan Storlazzi (estorlazzi@walpole.k12.ma.us) with any questions."
Digital Learning with Mrs. Milnamow
As we wrap up another fantastic school year, I want to wish you and your children a joyful, relaxing, and safe summer! It has been a year full of growth, discovery, and creativity, and we are incredibly proud of all that our students have accomplished. Their hard work and enthusiasm have brought so much energy to our classrooms, and we hope you take time over the break to celebrate their achievements.
Over the past few weeks, our students have been busy working on a variety of exciting end-of-year projects that showcase everything they’ve learned. Using digital tools such as Google Slides, Canva and Book Creator students created presentations, videos, and displays that reflect their knowledge and creativity across all subjects. These projects not only highlight academic skills but also demonstrate their growth in digital literacy—learning to organize information, use visuals effectively, and communicate ideas clearly and confidently.
As we head into summer, we encourage families to help children continue practicing safe and responsible online behavior. While technology is a powerful tool, summer is a great time to unplug, enjoy the outdoors, and make memories beyond the screen. Whether it’s reading a book under a tree, riding bikes, or exploring nature, we hope this summer is filled with sunshine, fun, and connection. Thank you for your continued partnership—see you in the fall!
STEM with Mrs. Morris
As the year ends, please check your house for OPR Library books and send them back to me in the STEM Lab.
Kindergarten students listened to the story “If I Built a House”. They then began designing their dream house. Next week they are going to build their dream houses! I can’t wait to see their engineering come to life.
First grade students listened to the story My Heart is a Zoo and created animals out of paper hearts for their first stop motion video. The following week they used the white board makers and tables to create a story of their own.
Second grade students used STEM tools to create their name for their stop motion videos after listening to the story “Alma and How She Got Her Name”.
Third grade students used the STEM tools to create their own version of a picture book. They used markers, characters, and engineering tools to retell some of the stories they love the most. They also got to show their classmates the Scratch projects they created in May.
Fourth grade students created a Scratch project that they coded a program for their name. They then created a Makey Makey name tag and shared them with their classmates.
Fifth grade students created a playable game on Scratch created Makey Makey controllers for their classmates to play. We also spent time presenting the prosthetics projects that they work so hard on.
It’s been an amazing year in STEM and I look forward to working with your students again in the fall!
Teacher Snack Cart Donations
Click to shop from our Amazon list. Questions: Melanie.D.Taylor@gmail.com
mabel's labels
https://mabelslabels.com/en_US/fundraising/support/
Starting to lose those water bottles? Put a label on it! Please navigate to Support a Fundraiser and select Old Post Road Parent Advisory Committee.
Box Tops
Download the App for BoxTops for Education and scan receipt within 14 days of purchase. Assign Credit by selecting the Star and entering the Teacher’s Last name before you hit submit.
PAC Socal Media / Contact Info.
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Email with questions: oprpacwalpole@gmail.com
OPR Textile Bin Donations
Massachusetts no longer allows clothing to be disposed of in the trash. Clothing must be donated or recycled. RECYCLE your clothing and textiles in the OPR Collection Bin and OPR receives money.
The collections resulted in the following:
January 2024 - $85.80
February 2024 - $104.10
March 2024 - $71.70
April 2024 - $83.70
May 2024 - $114.90
June 2024 - $100.50
July 2024 - $100.20
August 2024 - $115.80
September 2024 - $59.10
October 2024 - $113.40
November 2024 - $141.00
December 2024 - $92.10
2022 Calendar Year Total - $907.50
2023 Calendar Year Total - $1210.60
2024 Calendar Year Total - $1182.30
January 2025 - $210
February 2025 - $108.60
March 2025 - $128.40
April 2025 - $88.20
May 2025 - $192.00
Arrival: 8:15-8:25 AM
Tardy Bell is at 8:25 AM. (Students must be signed in at the office by an adult if tardy.)
Early Release Dismissal: 11:55 (Dismissal begins at 11:49)
Dismissal: 2:55 PM (Dismissal begins at 2:49)
If your child is going to be absent or tardy, please call the OPR office before school (508-660-7219) and press 1 for the absence line. The automated attendance verification system is in use. Those students marked absent and who have not called in will receive an automated phone call.
About Us
OPR Mission Statement
The Old Post Road School community educates all students to excel and become productive citizens.
OPR Vision
OPR students will be motivated to learn in a supportive and safe environment. The faculty will foster self-confidence in the students and encourage them to make positive choices. Students will learn to accept responsibility for their behavior and will mature into responsible citizens and lifelong learners. All students will appreciate that they are part of a diverse, global society.
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Email: dbarner@walpole.k12.ma.us
99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032
508-660-7219
OPR ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
WPS ELEMENTARY STUDENT & PARENT HANDBOOK/CODE OF CONDUCT
On this site you can find links to forms (i.e. medication administration, over the counter medication consent forms), medication policies, and information regarding illnesses, concussions and injuries.
Registration is now open for the 52nd Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race!
Don’t miss this wonderful Walpole tradition. Sign-up now for the 5K, 10K, or Youth Mile. All proceeds support the 200+ athletes in the Walpole High School Cross Country / Track & Field Program. Each race participant will receive a finisher’s medal. If you register before August 15th, you’ll also receive a free race t-shirt! Can’t join us live? No problem. We have virtual editions for both the 5K and 10K races. For additional information and to register online, please visit www.walpoleroadrace.org.
See you on Race Day - Monday, September 1st!
