Boyden Weekly Update
September 12, 2025
Curriculum Night
We are looking forward to welcoming parents and guardians to Boyden's Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 16, 2024. Teachers will be sharing curriculum expectations along with information specific to the classroom. Parents and guardians will also have time to ask general questions. Any questions specific to a child should be reserved for a more confidential setting.
Also, during these times our specialists and other service providers will be available for parents/guardians to meet and hear about the work they do with students. The Curriculum Night at all of the Walpole Elementary Schools are for Parents and Guardians only. Students, other family members, and guests should not attend.
Schedule:
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Families with Last Name Beginning with A-L*
6:45 PM - 7:15 PM Families with Last Name Beginning with M-Z*
*If you have more than one child, please email the teacher for an exception to the assigned times.*
Math News
Welcome to the Math Corner of the Weekly S’more! Each month, we use this space to share helpful tips, resources, activities, and insights related to elementary math across the district. We’re our district’s elementary math coaches - Sheila Rinaldi-Boyden/OPR (srinaldi@walpole.k12.ma.us) and Jennifer Torigian Elm/Fisher (jtorigian@walpole.k12.ma.us) - working to support students, teachers, and families in building a love of math. If you ever have a topic or question you’d like us to explore, feel free to reach out to us via email and we will do our best to include it in a future Math Corner of the S’more!
Every September, we like to share our Math Family Website, a resource for families that supports all components of our elementary mathematics curriculum here in Walpole. For Parents and Caregivers, you will find resources on:
For students, we offer quick access to:
Our school year is off to a strong start! Students are already solving puzzles with JiJi in ST Math, finding new patterns in their Number Corner Calendar Grids, mastering their facts with Math Fact Lab, playing new Work Place Games, and diving into their Bridges investigation lessons. We are excited for a great year of mathematical learning, growth and excitement!
Notes from the Music Room
The music room is abuzz with singing, instruments, laughter, and plenty of musical fun! All grade levels are settling in beautifully and are busy reviewing important themes and concepts from last year.
Our third graders are eagerly anticipating the start of recorder lessons in November, while our fifth graders are excited to begin their ukulele unit in late October. These are always highlights of the year!
It’s shaping up to be a fantastic year filled with creativity, learning, and joyful music-making. I am so looking forward to making music and memories with your children!
After School Enrichment
Walpole Extended Day is once again offering after school enrichment at Boyden. They are offering:
- Lego Challenges
- Lego Adventures
- Coach Mike's Mobile Sports
- Mathnasium
CLICK HERE for more information and to register
Private Lessons through the WPS Music Department
The Walpole Public Schools Music Department is pleased to announce the fall session for our Private Lesson Program for students in grades 4 - 12. If your child is interested in taking private instrument or voice lessons, here is your chance. Lessons are offered in flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, guitar and voice. All lessons are taught by accomplished performers on their respective instruments. Some lessons are currently being taught virtually.
Session 1 will run September 22 to January 30. Registration is open until Wednesday, September 17th.
For more information and to register, visit:
https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/wpsmusic/private-lesson-program/overview
For questions, email:
Tim Fleming (K-12 Music Coordinator) at tfleming@walpole.k12.ma.us
Counselor's Corner
News from the Nurse
Check out more information from Mrs. Syed our school nurse
If you would like the school nurse to administer over the counter medication to your child during the school day, please fill out this form and return it to school.
School Pictures
The Fall School Picture Day will be on Wednesday, October 1st. Please keep an eye on your child(ren)'s home folder next week as we will be sending home additional information on how to order.
This year we are contracting with Inter-State Studio for our pictures. You can order pictures by
visiting https://inter-state.com and using code 0121HVA
Boyden PAC News
There are a variety of PAC sponsored events that take place throughout the year. For these events to be successful, we need many volunteers. Please sign up to volunteer using the link below
Docent
The Docent program is looking for parent volunteers to teach Boyden students all about art. Coverage is needed in particular for Ms. Folan's third grade classroom and Mrs. O'Sullivan's 5th grade classroom. Contact Jackie Delaney at boydendocent@gmail.com if interested. Docent presentations begin in first grade but you can join at any time. No prior knowledge of art needed!
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00PM
Important Dates
September 16th - Boyden Curriculum Night (see information above))
September 19th - Early Release (11:55 Dismissal)
October 1st - Picture Day
October 8th - School Council Meeting (3:15-4:15 PM)
Boyden PAC Meeting (7:00 PM)
October 10th - Early Release (11:55 Dismissal)
October 13th - No School
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