Gifts for Kids
For over 25 years the Gifts for Kids program has helped ease the financial burden for families in need during the holiday season. Children identified by human service providers in and around Norfolk County receive holiday gifts through your generosity. This year the need for your help is greater than ever. We are asking for your renewed support so that we may continue to bring joy to families in our community this holiday season.
The Boyden School has once again volunteered to participate in the Gifts For Kids program This voluntary program through Boyden has helped hundreds of families and we are hoping that your family will volunteer to support this event.
Each class at Boyden has been assigned a gift box with a child’s name, age, and wish list items attached to it. If you are willing to participate, your child may remove one of the choices with your approval. Please return the unwrapped gifts to your classroom no later than Monday, December 11, 2023.
Gifts For Kids is also requesting gift wrap and tape.
Warm Clothing Accessories Drive
Can you help us help others in this Season of Giving? Third graders at Boyden School want to make a difference!
What: New warm hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, socks, slippers or for men, women, and children
When: Monday, December 4th through Friday, December 15th
Why: To show kindness toward those in need
Donations can be dropped off to specially decorated collection boxes at the Boyden School Office. Thank you for your generosity.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Galvin at sgalvin@walpole.k12.ma.us
Holiday Sing-A-Long and Movie
Monday, December 18th from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Boyden Cafeteria
The PAC is excited for the Holiday Sing-A-Long and Movie
- Bring the family to sing some Holiday Classics followed by a Holiday Movie!
- Wear your PJ’s and bring a blanket to sit on!
- Free event sponsored by the PAC to thank our Boyden Families for their generosity so far this year!
- NOT A DROP OFF EVENT. Parents must accompany students
Help is needed to set-up, during and after the event. If you would like to help please contact Erica Burdon at eriann79@aol.com
What are the Students Learning in PE?
K: Kindergarteners have worked hard on games that use hand-eye coordination this month. Our classes enjoyed learning about cup stacking, which focuses on hand-eye coordination, bilateral
proficiency and speed. Students also worked on a variety of stations that use balance, throw and catch, coordination and levels all while having fun!
1st: First graders also had an opportunity to work on cup stacking. Students that had
opportunities to work on larger stacks while practicing coordination and speed. It is amazing
seeing my first grade students learning the importance of hand-eye coordination through these
types of games!
2nd: Second grade started the month working on cup stacking. Students have an opportunity to
work on the cycle of cups that requires coordination and speed. After cup stacking, we changed
our focus towards pillow polo hockey, which is hockey using a foam ball and foam stick. The two
lessons tied nicely when we talked about how the hands work together in a variety ways during
the games.
3rd: Third grade also started the month off with cup stacking. My third grade students then
transition over to pillow polo hockey for the rest of the month. Students worked on passing, stick
handling and offense & defense over the course of the hockey unit.
4th: Fourth grade also worked on cup stacking as a way to focus on hand-eye coordination and
speed. We quickly transitioned to pillow polo hockey to work on skills and small game situations.
5th: Fifth grade started the month with cup stacking, which is amazing to see how well they
have learned the cycle over the years. Then fifth grade made the switch to pillo polo hockey to
work on situational drills and small game play!
Boyden Apparel
Start your holiday shopping at The Run House! 20% of all sales from Boyden’s store will go back to the PAC. Many new items to check out along with the favorites!
Daniel Feeney Preschool Applications for 2024-2025 School Year
The Daniel Feeney Preschool peer applications for the 2024-2025 school year is available on our website from December 1-22. Once the application window closes on 12/22 a lottery system will be employed to select peers.
CLICK HERE and navigate to "Application" for all information. Please read all information carefully and if you have any questions please contact Julie Martin, Director: jmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us
Counselor's Corner - December Edition
Check out this month's Counselor's Corner from our counselors Mrs. Audet and Mrs. Alden.
PAC News
If you order holiday cards or other gifts from Minted.com this year, use code FUNDRAISEBOYDEN at checkout. You'll receive 20% off and 15% of all sales will be donated to the PAC. Anyone can use the code and there is no expiration.
Walpole Wheel of Fortune
If you aren't a member of the Walpole Wheel of Fortune Facebook page, join us! The Wheel is a fundraising page managed by the Boyden PAC where items are raffled to raise funds for the school. Raffles will be held weekly on Wednesday or Thursday nights.
Boyden Friendship Directory
Want to add your child's name to the Boyden Friendship Directory? Fill out this quick form and you will be all set! CLICK HERE
Important Dates
December 8th - Early Release (12:25 Dismissal)
December 13th - School Council Meeting (3:30 - 4:30 PM)
PAC Meeting (7:00 PM)
December 15th - Student Council Spirit Day - Walpole Day!
December 25th to January 1st - School Closed for Vacation
January 2nd - Students Return to School
January 10th - Boyden PAC Meeting (7:00 PM)
January 12th - No School for Students (Staff Training)
Click Here for the Walpole Public Schools School Year Calendar
Walpole’s 300th Birthday Celebration Will Kick-Off with Laser Show December 16th
Walpole –Walpole’s 300th Anniversary Celebration will kick off with a bang on December 16th with a laser and pyrotechnics show on Stone Field presented by Pyrotecnico. The free display of lights and sounds is a unique opportunity for the whole family to come together and view something truly spectacular. There will be two shows, one at 6pm and another at 8:30pm with ample time in between to stroll downtown and partake in one of Walpole’s many dining options.
