Boyden Weekly Update

Dear Boyden Famiies

The Fun Run Fundraiser has been amazing! On Wednesday, the school was colorful for the spirit day with a lots of silly string at lunch. It was a blast!

Please see all the information below.

Have a nice weekend!

Brendan

Conferences

This year parent-teacher conferences will be held on

Wednesday, November 12th (5:00 - 7:00 PM)
Friday, November 14th (12:45 - 2:45 PM)
Tuesday, November 18th (5:00 - 7:00 PM)

Please note that the Wednesday, November 12th conference date was changed due to a home Patriots game on November 13th. We understand this now overlaps with the WMS conferences; however, two additional conference days are available for families. If this presents a conflict, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

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 sign up with their CLASSROOM TEACHER ONLY.

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

Black and Orange Day

Friday, October 31st, will be Black and Orange Day at Boyden. Students and staff are encouraged to wear black and orange to school on Tuesday. We ask that students do not wear or bring Halloween costumes to school. Thank you!

AI Steering Committee

Over the past few years, there has been a surge in national conversation about new AI technologies in our society. Like many new tech tools, AI has the potential to dramatically change how we work, learn, and play. This year, WPS is beginning a process of intentional, thoughtful study of AI’s opportunities and challenges, with an eye toward adopting the most beneficial AI practices while avoiding pitfalls.

We are seeking interested parents/guardians to join our new WPS AI Steering Team. The AI Steering Team will be made up of a representative sampling of teachers, administrators, parents, students, office staff, and other stakeholders. Members of the team need not be “AI experts” and may be anywhere on the spectrum between “excited” and “skeptical,” as long as they can approach the work with an open mind. This team will meet approximately once a month after school via Google Meet.

Parents/guardians who are interested in joining the WPS AI Steering Team can fill out this form to apply. Please note that there are a limited number of seats available on this team and selections will be made to ensure a wide range of perspectives. Questions can be directed to Tom Reeve at TReeve@walpole.k12.ma.us.

Apply to join the WPS AI Steering Team!

School Committee Summary

Please click here to see the School Committe Summary

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International School Backpack Awareness Day

A Walpole High School student is spreading awareness around proper backpack use. In recognition of International School Backpack Awareness Day on 10/27/25, she would like to remind all students and families about the importance of wearing your backpack properly. Proper backpack usage is the best way to prevent the development of back, neck or shoulder pain. Remember, pack it light and wear it right!