Boyden Weekly Update

Dear Boyden Families,

The Holiday Breakfast, Shoppe, and Raffles were a tremendous success! It was wonderful to see so many families attend, and the students truly seemed to have a blast. Thank you to all the families who supported this community event.

We also want to extend our gratitude to the many families who donated items for Gifts for Kids. Mrs. Ivatts’ class did an outstanding job collecting and organizing the donations. We can’t thank everyone enough for their generosity—because of you, Boyden was able to help make the holidays a little brighter for many children in our local communities.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Dedham Savings Bank Holiday Card Contest

For more than 25 years the Walpole Elementary Schools has partnered with Dedham Savings Bank and participated in their Holiday Card Contest. Though these past years have been a little different we would still like to offer this opportunity to our students. If students would like to participate in the contest, we are asking that this take place at home. Cards will need to be turned in to their classroom teacher on MONDAY, DECEMBER 22nd.

Here are the details:

All cards should be on 8.5 by 11 white paper
On the back of the card, please put the student's name, school, and grade.
The cards need to be returned to school on MONDAY, DECEMBER 22nd.

Below are the generous prizes for each grade district wide donated by the Dedham Savings Bank:

1st Prize $100
2nd Prize $50
3rd Prize $25

Math Update

With Winter Break only a few school days away, we thought this would be the perfect time to share some resources to keep those math brains active over the vacation. Of course we want everyone to play outside, relax, recharge, and read a good book, but we also know our students can be like the Energizer Bunny, always looking for the next fun thing to do.

One resource to explore is the special Winter Medley Explore & Extend Activities sponsored by our Bridges Math Curriculum. The links for each grade level are below. Each set contains developmentally appropriate activities under topics like: Math in Our World, Guess My Rule, Which One Doesn’t Belong, Same & Different, Would You Rather and Today’s Number. So many cool things to try that build critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Another fun resource, highlighted on our Family Math Website is Youcubed.

Youcubed helps students at home continue to explore and learn math through rich and creative tasks. This is a collection of modified versions of their tasks that are home-friendly, as well as some new explorations designed for learners at home.

Finally, just in case you are looking for some wintery, math books to read with a cup of hot chocolate after playing outside, check out this list for our younger students. Here is another list for our upper elementary students. While the focus may not always be on math, winter is full of wonderful patterns, shapes and events that have math connections! You just might need to dig a little to find them.

Police Ride to School

Thank you to the Walpole Police Department for their continued partnership throughout the school year. On Wednesday, they sponsored a special “Police Ride to School” for a lucky student, family members, and friends—the winners of the Holiday Breakfast Raffle.

Daniel Feeney Preschool Applications

We are excited to announce that the application window will officially open on January 5, 2026.

This program offers a wonderful opportunity for children to learn and grow in an inclusive, engaging environment. Please review the following important details regarding the enrollment process:

Application Date: Applications will be available starting January 5, 2026.
Selection Process: All peer slots will be filled via a lottery system. This means there is no advantage to applying "first," provided your application is submitted within the designated window. The application window will remain open for two weeks.
More Information: For program details, eligibility requirements, and the application link, please visit our website at: Daniel Feeney Preschool Application

Please contact Julie Martin, Director of the Daniel Feeney Preschool, with any questions: jmartin@walpole.k12.ma.us or 508-660-7374 ext. 5681

Lost and Found

Many sweatshirts, jackets, hats, gloves, and other items have accumulated over the past few weeks. If your child is missing something, please encourage them to check the lost and found. Unfortunately, we are unable to store these items indefinitely. Any unclaimed belongings after December 23rd will be donated.