Boyden Weekly Update

Dear Boyden Families,

Please see the information below

Have a nice weekend!

Brendan

Conferences (Links Close Sunday)

This year parent-teacher conferences will be held on

Thursday, November 12th (5:00 - 7:00 PM)
Friday, November 13th (12:45 - 2:45 PM)
Tuesday, November 17th (5:00 - 7:00 PM)

If you are a parent with more than one child at Boyden, please allow for at least 10 minutes between your conferences. We have found that back-to-back conferences do not allow for travel from classroom to classroom.

If you have a Grade 4 or Grade 5 student please do not sign up for a conference with thier Science or Social Studies teacher. The classroom teacher will be able to report your child's progress in that subject area.

Please locate the teachers name, click on the link on the right and sign up for the day/time you would like. All our classroom teachers and specialists are listed.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

PE Update

It has been an exciting few weeks in the gymnasium! Our student teacher, Mr. Henry, has been leading dynamic, hands-on learning experiences tailored to each grade level. Below is a brief summary of what our students from Kindergarten through 5th Grade have been practicing in physical education class.

Kindergarten

Our Kindergarteners participated in an engaging movement and dance lesson with Mr. Henry.

The students explored rhythm, body awareness, and creative expression through fun follow-

along dances and spatial awareness exercises designed to build balance and coordination.

1st Grade

First-grade classes moved and grooved in their dance lesson led by Mr. Henry. Students

focused on listening skills and tempo recognition, practicing how to move fast, slow, high, and

low while learning simple dance steps and working together in small groups.

2nd Grade

Second graders started their first ever floor hockey unit. Mr. Henry showed the fundamentals of

stick handling, safety rules, and puck control.

3rd Grade

Third grade students kicked off their floor hockey unit with Mr. Henry by learning the

fundamentals of stick handling, safety rules, and puck control. Students practiced dribbling

around cones and focused on proper hand placement and stance.

4th Grade

Fourth graders advanced their floor hockey skills under Mr. Henry’s guidance, emphasizing

passing technique, target shooting, and defensive positioning. The students participated in

partner drills and target practice.

5th Grade

Fifth-grade classes brought everything together during their floor hockey unit with Mr. Henry.

Students applied their skills in fast-paced lead-up drills and small-sided games, highlighting

team communication, offensive strategies, sportsmanship, and fair play.

What is Sign of the Week?

Sign of the Week is a new school initiative at Boyden that introduces students and staff to one American Sign Language (ASL) sign each week. Students learn simple, everyday signs that can be used to greet others, express feelings, and connect with friends and classmates. This is a fun, low-pressure way to explore different ways of communicating while promoting inclusion, kindness, and understanding.

Ask you children what signs they have learned?

PAC NEWS

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Cookie dough pickup is Thursday, November 12! Early afternoon and evening pickup windows will be available, with exact times announced closer to the date. Early afternoon pickup is strongly encouraged due to limited freezer space. Watch your email and PTBoard for details. Unclaimed orders will be donated. Thank you for supporting Boyden

Boyden PAC Updates

Don’t miss important Boyden PAC updates! Register at boyden.ptboard.com and assign each child to their grade and teacher to receive event details, volunteer opportunities, and reminders—including everyone’s favorite, Field Day! Already registered? Please check that your information is current, and keep an eye on your spam and junk folders.

Sweetheart Dance

Help keep our Boyden traditions alive! We need volunteers now to help plan the Sweetheart Dance. This beloved event depends on families lending a hand, and we would hate to cancel it due to a lack of volunteers. Please consider helping create special memories for our students! Sign up on PTBoard here.