Boyden Weekly Update

This week we finished up MCAS with our grade 5 students completing the Science and Technology/Engineering portion of the assessment. Students in grades 3-5 have worked hard over the last few weeks and we are extremely proud of their efforts.

With the guidance of Mrs. Marinelli and the help of a some Boyden students, Boyden alumni and current Walpole High School Senior, Sakeena Abassi, is in the process of painting a mural outside the front office. She is working hard and we are looking forward to share the final product. Below are a couple of pictures along the way.

Enjoy the weekend!

Brendan

Today some of grade 4 and grade 5 students put on an amzing talent show for the rest of school. Our kindergarten students kicked off the show by singing "Tony Chestnut". This was followed by the 4th/5th grade student showcasing thier many talents that ranged from comedy, sports, musical acts, dancing, karate and many more. We sure have a talented group at Boyden!

Shout out to Mrs. Cassani, Mrs. Audet and Ms. Lemmler for organizing this for the students.

Each year grade 5 students can particiapte in a contest to design the Field Day T-shirts. Congratulations to Ayan Kamble in Grade 5 for his design (see below) being selected by the staff to be on all of the Field Day T-Shirts this year. Great work Ayan!

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

You should have received—or will soon receive—an email invitation to participate in the Walpole Public Schools district-wide Family School Climate Survey. The purpose of the survey is to learn more about you and your child’s experiences in our schools. We have partnered with K12 Insight to administer the survey, gather responses, and analyze the feedback. The insights we collect will play a key role in guiding our School Councils as they develop School Improvement Plans for the upcoming year. We sincerely appreciate your input. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us create the best possible learning environment for all students.

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!

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

Check out the Superintendent's Update from Dr. Gough

• CLICK HERE

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

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

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

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