OPR Weekly Update
April 12, 2024
Dear OPR Families,
We have had an amazing competition over the last 5 weeks for ST Math March Mathness! Every class and every student has made progress. As a school, we moved from 69% puzzle progress to 99% so we have already reached our end of year goal. The students solved 311,757 puzzles and over 80 students earned their 100% Puzzle Progress Certificate. Eight classes reached 100% for their class average: Mrs. Moniz, Mrs.Sutherby, Mrs. Lynch, Mr. Rizzo, Mr. Larkin, Mrs. Bradley, and Mrs. O’Callaghan.
March Mathness also helped many classes get on track for our 80% for ALL school goal for this year! The following classes have more than 70% of their students at or exceeding the current goal of 66% puzzle progress in order to reach the 80% puzzle progress goal by the end of the year. Congratulations to these classes: Ms. Vetrino, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Moniz, Mrs. Sutherby, Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Bradley, Mr. Larkin, Mrs. Sprague, Mr. Rizzo, Miss Udahl, and Mrs. O’Callaghan.
Our winners all averaged over 100 puzzles a week throughout the entire competition which is an amazing achievement.
5th place went to Ms. Vetrino’s kindergarten class with an average of 140 puzzles per week and 91% of her class met the weekly goal throughout the competition.
4th place went to Mrs. Sutherby’s first grade class with an average of 194 puzzles per week and 94% of her class met the weekly goal throughout the competition.
3rd place was earned by Mr. Rizzo’s fourth grade class with an average of 226 puzzles per week and 85% of his class met the weekly goal throughout the competition.
2nd place was awarded to Mrs. O’Callaghan’s fifth grade class with an average of 246 puzzles for the final week and 209 over the whole competition, plus 98% of her class met the weekly goal throughout the competition.
Our ST March Mathness Champions are Mrs. Lynch’s second grade class with an average of 377 puzzles in the final week and 292 for the entire competition, plus 98% of her class met the weekly goal throughout the competition.
Congratulations to all of our students for working together to persevere and reach such amazing heights!
Please watch this week's OPR Video News. Everyone learned about Russia: Click here to watch the OPR Video News.
Have a great vacation!
David N. Barner, Principal
dbarner@walpole.k12.ma.us
APRIL
15-19 April Vacation - No School
26 Kindergarten Field Trip to Franklin Park Zoo
MAY
1 WPS District Art Show at the Walpole Public Library from 6-8 PM - Families are invited!
2 Grade 1 Field Trip to Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
4 PAC sponsored Fun Run and Spring Fair! - Family Event!
8 PAC Meeting, STEM Lab and Virtual at 7:00 PM
11 Wapole Day
14 Grade 3 Field Trip to Lego Discovery Center
15 PAC sponsored school assembly: Mark Rothstein's World of Jump Rope
15 Incoming Kindergarten Orientation at 6:30 PM
16 PAC sponsored High Touch High Tech Grade 3 Presentation: Friction Gives Me Traction
16 PAC sponsored Grade 4 Presentation: Southwick's Traveling Zoo Program
17 Early Release; Dismissal is at 11:55 AM (beginning at 11:49)
17 Student Council Spirit Day: Students Dress Like Teachers and Teacher Dress Like Students
17 Grade 4 VIP Event - Grade 4 Students' Grandparents will be invited. More to come!
18 PAC Parents Night Out
21 Kindergarten Concert followed by Kindergarten Curriculum Walk, 9:00 - Families are invited!
21 Grade 1 Concert at 9:45 - Families are invited!
22 Senior Walk: Walpole High Seniors who were OPR Students visit OPR! 8:45
23 Grade 2 Field Trip to Southwick's Zoo
23 Incoming Kindergarten Student Screening by Appointment
23 Grade 4 Concert at 9:00 - Families are invited!
23 Grade 5 Concert at 9:45 - Families are invited!
24 Grade 2 Concert at 9:00 - Families are invited!
24 Grade 3 Concert at 9:45 - Families are invited!
27 No School - Memorial Day
29 Grade 5 Math Day in Bird Park
JUNE
1 Hot Hoppers travel to Keene, NH
2 Grade 5 Field Trip to Museum of Fine Arts
4 Grade 5 All School Field Day
6 Grade 5 Students Tour Incoming Kindergarten Families
7 PAC Meeting, STEM Lab and Virtual at 7:00 PM
7 OPR Field Day (Rain Date 6/10)
13 Grade 5 Clap Out at 8:45 - Families are invited!
13 Day 180 - Last Day of School - Early Release at 11:55 (Starting at 11:49)
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.
Art with Ms. Kroll
Grade K:
Kindergarten artists are learning about Still Life art and how it features everyday objects that are man-made or natural. Each student is creating their own still life masterpiece using construction paper, crayons, and white tempera paint. The still lifes depict a vase of pussy willow plants on a table with a simple background.
Grade 1:
Students have been learning about the Element of Art: Texture and how there are two categories of texture which are real/actual and implied. First grade artists looked at the intricate weaving work of the Quechua Tribe, an indigenous group of South America, and learned how they use weaving to tell stories. Each artist created their own paper weaving masterpiece with implied texture using crayons, plastic texture sheets, and construction paper as well as white colored pencils for added detail.
Grade 2:
Students are working with the Element of Art: Form and learned about how sculpture is three-dimensional art. Second grade artists studied traditional and contemporary South African pottery as well as its cultural importance and many uses throughout history. Each artist made a colorful and textured pinch pot with clay and then finished it with acrylic paint and gloss medium.
Grade 3:
Third grade artists are studying the Element of Art: Shape and reviewed how there are two categories of shape which are geometric and organic. Third grade artists studied a brief history of architecture and looked at a variety of architectural styles. Each student sketched out a cityscape design featuring a specific theme and/or location. They are using these designs to create their cityscape collage masterpieces which are made with construction paper and oil pastels for added detail to the backgrounds.
Grade 4:
Fourth graders are studying the Element of Art: Form and reviewed how sculpture is three-dimensional art. Students looked at an array of ceramic donuts created by Korean contemporary artist, Jae Yong Kim, who is famous for his large-scale donut installations. Each artist made a paper mache donut with newspaper, masking tape, and glue as well as gesso to create a paint-friendly surface. Students are currently designing and decorating their donuts with acrylic paint.
Grade 5:
Students have been working with the Element of Art: Texture and reviewed how there are two categories of texture which are real/actual and implied. Fifth grade artists looked at paintings by contemporary French artist, Georges Dussau, and noticed how he used color and shape to create implied texture. Students are creating textured masterpieces that feature colorful abstract designs using cardboard, yarn, glue, aluminum foil, and Sharpie markers.
Reading with Mrs. Driscoll & Mrs. Segal
News from the Nurse
Here is a link to the WPS Health Services website. 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.
Mrs. Kowalsky
99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032
phone: 508-660-7219 ext 5804
fax: 866.809.6567
PAC NEWS
Please join us for the OPR PAC Meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00 PM in the OPR STEM LAB or virtually via ZOOM: Link to be sent later.
Who loves OPR? We do! Sign up here to volunteer to coordinate one of our great events or fundraisers this year. PAC Coordinator Sign up:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040e49a4aa2ba2fb6-oprpac1
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.
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPR.PAC
please add: Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oprpacwalpole
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:
2022 Calendar Year Total - $907.50
January 2023 - $102.00
February 2023 - $83.25
March 2023 - $95.50
April 2023 - $93.00
May 2023 - $88.20
June 2023 - $126.90
July 2023 - $100.20
August 2023 - $92.40
September 2023 - $118.80
October 2023 - $90.60
November 2023 - $113.70
December 2023 - $81.30
2023 Calendar Year Total - $1210.60
January 2024 - $85.80
February 2024 - $104.10
March 2024 - $71.70
Multilingual Learner PAC (MLPAC) Meeting
Please contact the Multilingual Learner Family Engagement Center at mlfec@walpole.k12.ma.us or at (508) 660-7257 ext. 5033 for further information or to request an interpreter or child care for the event.
WPS Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) MEETING
Please note the following contact information for Walpole’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Co-Chairs are Sue Pace and Deborah Mulroy. The SEPAC can be reached by email at walpolesepac@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/walpolespedpac. Notices of future events can be found in this Weekly Update as they are scheduled.
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.
Instagram: OLDPOSTROADSCHOOL_WALPOLE
Twitter: @oprschool
Email: dbarner@walpole.k12.ma.us
99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032
508-660-7219
