Boyden Weekly Update

Dear Boyden Families,

Over the last two weeks, the PAC sponsored two events at Boyden for students. Last week, a puppeteer from the Puppet Showplace Theater put on a fun show for our students in Kindergarten and Grade 1. This week Len Cabral, a storyteller, came back to Boyden (has been here in the past) to do two different story telling sessions with our Grade 3-5 students. Both performances were excellent and a huge thank you to the Boyden PAC for supporting these two performances.

Enjoy the weekend!

Brendan

The Boyden Field Day is Tuesday, June, 11th with a rain date of Wednesday, June 12th

The PAC once again will be providing all students and staff with a Field Day T-shirt. Below are the colors that each grades t-shirt will be:

• K- yellow
• 1st- green
• 2nd- purple
• 3rd- pink
• 4th- blue
• 5th- orange

Thank you to all who hav volunteeered we currently have enough volunteers.

• Please remember ALL volunteers need to fill out a CORI before the event. Below is the CORI FORM. If you have filled out one before, please check with the office if they have you on file (they are good for three years). CORI FORM (You will need to provide this document and a copy of your license to the front office)

As we near the end of another wonderful school year, students' final book checkout will be 5/15-5/20.

After 5/20, please help your child return any books borrowed from the media center. This will ensure that all materials are accounted for and ready for inventory before summer break. Reminder notices will be sent home after the last checkout. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Check outStudents in Grades 4 & 5 were invited to participate in NPR’s Podcast Challenge 2024. New this year to NPR’s challenge is the addition of a separate challenge just for 4th grade students. Fifth grade student submissions compete against other students in grades 5-8. Mrs. Carroll went into each classroom to explain the contest, its rules & to answer questions. Basically, to enter the contest students needed to submit original content created just for this challenge (including original sound) that was between 3 to 8 minutes in length. Students had to work on their podcast outside of the classroom, but worked with Mrs. Carroll to record & put the podcast together. NPR will be announcing the winners in June.

The WPS Summer Learning Program enrollment form is now open to families. The form in the link below is to enroll your current K-5 student(s) in the program. Please note: you will need to complete a separate form for each child you are enrolling. Be sure to pay attention when entering your student’s grade level and school. All enrollment forms must be completed by Tuesday, May 29th. Due to high demand and limited staffing, some grades and sessions may be limited on a first come first serve basis. As always, if there are any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by using the email provided below.

2024 WPS Summer Learning Program Enrollment Form

Enrollment Forms in other languages are below.

Thank you,

Jill Masterson,WPS Summer Learning Program Coordinator

summerlearning@walpole.k12.ma.us

2024 WPS Summer Learning Program Enrollment Form (Arabic)

2024 WPS Summer Learning Program Enrollment Form (Mandarin)

2024 WPS Summer Learning Program Enrollment Form (Creole-Haitian)

2024 WPS Summer Learning Program Enrollment Form (Nepali)

2024 WPS Summer Learning Program Enrollment Form (Portuguese)

2024 WPS Summer Learning Program Enrollment Form (Russian)

2024 WPS Summer Learning Program Enrollment Form (Chinese)

2024 WPS Summer Learning Program Enrollment Form (Spanish)

2024 WPS Summer Learning Program Enrollment Form (Ukrainian)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Over the last couple weeks the students have been continuing their exploration in various areas of Digital Citizenship.

In Kindergarten students learned the strategy of “Pause, Breathe & Finish Up”. It’s sometimes hard to put technology away so with the help of CommonSense Education’s Digi Citizens students practiced how to Pause, Breathe & Finish up through different scenarios.

Grades 1,2, 3 & 5 were introduced to the area of ‘Media Literacy’. In Grade 1, students practiced looking a FACT vs. OPINION with Bean and friends. Recognizing “Facts are real & Opinions tell us how we think & feel.” They looked at some online facts/opinions to practice.

Grade 2 students were asked by Bean & friends “Is it Real?” Students looked at some examples and learned about checking with sources we have access to like PebbleGo and School Britannica.

Grade 3 students focused on the idea of “IS SEEING BELIEVING?” They examined an assortment of digital photos and videos that may or may not have been altered and discussed reasons WHY someone might alter these types of images.

Grade 5 students learned about ‘the Curiosity Gap’ and how advertisers use this technique to create ‘Clickbait.’ They discussed reasons why advertisers might want to create these and strategies to avoid it.

Grade 4 students explored strategies to cope and handle “Mean Behavior Online”. Through an interactive, adapted version of Google’s Be Internet Awesome program, students discussed coping strategies and then applied them to several scenarios.

Each of the lessons shared provided opportunities for students to think about, discuss and engage in some real world content.

Boyden Custom Jibbitz!!

• Boyden PAC is excited to partner with The Charmed Frog to offer custom Boyden Jibbitz!!! The Boyden Bulldog and Walpole “W”. Each Jibbitz is $6. They will be ready in mid-May. Please use the link below to order your while supplies last!!

https://boyden.spiritsale.com

School Supplies

Parents, it's time to buy your 1st Day School Supplies. It may seem early, but before you know it, summer will be here. You must order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Get them today, before it's too late!

• CLICK HERE to ORDER

Registration is now open for the 51st 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 2nd!

• Thursday, May 23rd (Kindergarten (9:15 AM) and Grade 1 Concert(9:45 AM)
• Thursday, May 30th (Grade 2 (9:15AM) and Grade 3 Concert(9:45AM)
• Monday, June 10th (Grade 4 (9:15 AM) and Grade 5 Concert (9:45 AM) (NEW DATE)
• Tuesday, June 4th (Grade 5 District Wide Field Day)
• Tuesday, June 11th (Boyden Field Day)
• Wednesday, June 12th (Boyden Field Day - Rain Date)
• Thursday, June 13th (Last Day - Early Release)

Click Here for the Walpole Public Schools School Year Calendar

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Location: 1852 Washington Street, South Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: 508-660-7216
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