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Boyden Weekly Update

May 9, 2025

Boyden WeeklyUpdateMay 9, 2025
Dear Boyden Families,


On behalf of the entire staff, I want to extend a sincere thank you to our incredible PAC, and generous families for making Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week great! We felt appreciated all week. Thanks!!


On Wednesday evening the District Art Show opened at the Walpole Public Library. Stop by and check out the talented artist from Boyden and across the district. It will be on display for the entire month of May. Below are a few examples of the Boyden Art work on display. Huge thank you to Mrs. Marinelli for all her hard work to make this happen.


Happy Mother's Day to all the Boyden moms!

Brendan

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JiJi Visits Boyden

Thursday morning to congratulate a large group of students who achieved 100% puzzle progress. These students received their special certificate and got their picture taken with JiJi for the Boyden ST Math Wall of Fame. We congratulated 77 new students, bringing the school total to 195! Amazing! Students will have one more opportunity the last week of school to receive their certificate and get their picture taken with JiJi, so keep working hard and solving those puzzles!

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Student Council Service Project

Student Council has organized a pet supply drive to support a local animal shelter. They want to ensure that the shelter has all the supplies to provide the animals with the best possible care. Between May 5th and May16th, we are asking students to bring in any of the following items to support the animals in need. This is completely voluntary and Student Council would like to note that they do not want families spending a lot of money for this cause.


Requests for the Shelter:

  • Scoopable Cat Litter

  • Fancy Feast, 9 Lives or Purina canned adult cat foodSoft Catnip Toys
  • Purina Kitten Chow dry kitten food

  • Purina Cat Chow Naturals dry cat food

  • Fancy Feast turkey flavor canned kitten food

  • Advantix, Revolution, or Frontline for dogs

  • High-Quality dry dog food

  • High-Quality canned dog food

  • Dishwashing Liquid Soap

  • Large Trash Bags

  • Pump Hand Soap

  • Paper Towels

  • Small Fleece Blankets

  • Timothy Hay for bunnies and/or guinea pigs

  • Oxbow or Sweet Meadow bunny or guinea pig food

  • $10 -15 gift cards to Shaw's, Roche Bros.., Stop & Shop, Especially for Pets, Petco, or Home Depot
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Internet Safety Presentation

The United States Attorney’s Office will be hosting a virtual internet safety presentation for all adults who wish to keep children safe online. Assistant United States Attorney Luke Goldworm and Victim Witness Specialist Lauryn Mackey will be joined by Special Agent Andrew Kelleher from Homeland Security Investigations Child Exploitation and Digital Forensics Unit to present a Webex Webinar:


Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents

  • Wednesday, June 4th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.


A Q & A session will follow the presentation. The presentation will bring awareness to how predators are sexually exploiting children online and how to keep them safe.


Advanced registration is required. You may register for the webinar at the link below:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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You've Been Dogged is Back!

Please see the information from the PAC below. Registration closes today!


  • CLICK HERE

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Counselor's Corner

Check out this month's Counselor's Corner from Mrs. Audet and Ms. Lemmler


  • CLICK HERE
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Superintendent Update

Check out the Superintendent's Update from Dr. Gough


  • CLICK HERE
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Time Change...Next Year

Next year Boyden will switch to being an "early school". Every 3 years the elementary schools in Walpole rotate late and early school hours. For the 2025 - 2026 school year we will have an official start time of 8:30a and an end time of 3:00p.


  • The doors will open to students each morning at 8:20 AM.
  • Early Release will be 11:55 AM
  • Click here for the times across the district.


Here is the 2025-2026 School Calendar

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Field Day - June 6th

The Boyden Field Day is Friday, June 6th with a rain date of Monday, June 9th


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- red
  • 4th- blue
  • 5th- orange


The email with link to sign up to volunteer for Field Day was sent out in a previous email.

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Spring Music Concerts - SAVE THE DATE!

Mrs. Cassani is excited that our Spring Concerts are just around the corner! All parents and families are warmly invited to attend. If you cannot make it, please rest assured that all concerts will be video-taped and emailed to families. I look forward to sharing all that your children have learned and created in music this year!

  • K-2 Concerts: Approximately 20 minutes long

  • 3-5 Concerts: Approximately 30 minutes long


  • Concert Dates:

    • Kindergarten: Wednesday, May 21 @ 9:15

    • First grade: Wednesday, May 21 @ 9:50

    • Second grade: Thursday, May 29 @ 9:15

    • Third grade: Thursday, May 29 @ 9:50

    • Fourth grade: Tuesday, June 3 @ 2:30 (please note time)

    • Fifth grade: Tuesday, June 3 @ 9:15 (time change from Grade 5 email)

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Boyden/Walpole Apparel

The Run House, located at 15 West St, Walpole, MA, is proud to be the official retailer for Boyden Elementary School, with 20% of all profits going back to the Boyden Elementary School PAC. Chcek out all the great gear!


  • CLICK HERE
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Virtual Backpack

Check out the Walpole Virtual Backpack for upcoming events around town.

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Support the High School XC and Track Programs

Join us for food and fun!

Chick-fil-A on Tuesday, May 13th from 5:00 - 8:00 PM!


A portion of the sales from this nigh will be going back to the Walpole Labor Day Road Rae which supports the WHS XC/Track Teams. Make sure to share you are there for the spirit night so it can be tracked.

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Important Dates

May 15th -PAC Meeting @ 7:15 PM in the Media Center (Please note date change)

May 16th - Early Release

May 26th - No School (Memorial Day)


Click Here for the Walpole Public Schools School Year Calendar

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About Us

Email: bdearborn@walpole.k12.ma.us
Website: http://walpolebs.ss5.sharpschool.com/
Location: 1852 Washington Street, South Walpole, MA, USA
Phone: 508-660-7216
Instagram: @BoydenBuzz

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