Boyden Summer News

Dear Boyden Families,

This summer edition of the Weekly Update includes many resources to engage your student in learning activities throughout the summer months. You will also find important information regarding the start of school in the fall.

Have a safe and fun summer!

Brendan

Engaging in reading/writing throughout the summer months helps students of all ages build their knowledge of the world, learn new vocabulary, and practice their word solving skills. This helps them feel prepared and confident when entering the next grade in the Fall.

Students in kindergarten through 5th grade are highly encouraged to read great books this summer. Looking for book recommendations and ways for your child to share the books they are reading?

Check out the WPS Summer Elementary Literacy Site (linked into our school's student homepage) for book recommendations, tips, and ways students can share what they are reading this summer. Also be sure to visit the Walpole Public Library, where students can "level up" by tracking their reading minutes and earn prizes. Happy Reading!

Let’s inspire reading this summer!

HERE is a fun video that shares some book recommendations.

Visit this Book Recommendations Padlet where students can post books that they are reading.

Helpful Summer Reading Tips

• Create a Reading Routine: Set aside time each day for reading, whether it’s before bed or after school. A consistent routine helps children develop reading habits that last a lifetime.

• Explore New Genres: Summer is a great time to explore new types of books! Encourage your child to try out different genres such as mystery, adventure, or even non-fiction, to discover what excites them.
  Read Together: Spend time reading aloud with your child. This fosters discussion about the story and allows you to bond over the excitement of reading. Don’t forget to ask questions and share your thoughts about the book!

• Visit the Library: Take a trip to the Walpole Public Library to pick out fresh books for the season. Check out the fun summer reading program with incentives that will motivate your child to read even more.

• Make It Fun: Turn reading into a fun activity by incorporating creative ideas like acting out parts of the story, drawing illustrations based on the book, or even baking some cookies like Ruth Wakefield!

• Use audiobooks: On long car rides or quiet afternoons, audiobooks are a great way to engage with stories in a different way.

• Keep a summer journal: Encourage your child to write a few sentences each day about their experiences or adventures.

• Send postcards or letters: Writing to friends, family, or even fictional characters helps develop narrative skills.

• Creative writing prompts: Use fun prompts like, “If I could visit any place in the world…” or “My pet’s secret life…”

With summer break right around the corner, we wanted to share some ideas for how to keep those young mathematicians’ brains active throughout the summer. We have a whole section of our Family Math Site dedicated to activities and games your students can access to keep their minds engaged and math skills sharp. While we do not require students to complete any specific task, (with the exception of the rising sixth graders) we do encourage them to engage their mathematical brain for 60-90 minutes a week on activities of their choice. If you scroll to the bottom of the web page, there are also printable packets for each grade level if that is what your child enjoys.

We want our Walpole students to have a wonderful summer, but we also want them to retain the concepts and skills they developed throughout the year around math! We hope you all find time to relax and recharge over the summer while staying active and engaged in your choice of fun learning activities.

Click on each grade level for the supply list:

• Kindergarten
• Grade 1
• Grade 2
• Grade 3
• Grade 4
• Grade 5

If you ordered a supply kit through the PAC at the end of the shool year, the kit will be delivered to your child's classroom for the beginning of the year.

August 14th - Homeroom Assignments Released through Aspen

August 31st - Staff Return

September 2nd - First Day of School for Grades 1-5

September 3rd - Kindergarten Meet and Greet (9:30 - 10:00 AM)

September 4th - No School

September 7th - No School (Labor Day)

September 8th - First Day for Kindergarten

September 16th -1st PAC Meeting (7:00 PM)

September 18th - Early Release (11:55 Dismissal)

September 29th - Picture Day

Click Here for Walpole Public Schools School Year Calendar

Walpole Extended Day will be processing registrations for the 2024/25 school year through Community Pass. Families that wish to register for Extended Day programs must first make a Community Pass account. Please click on the following link for all information reagarding Extended Day:

• Extended Day Homepage

Please reach out to Dan Santangelo (dsantangelo@walpole.k12.ma.us) or Evan Storlazzi (estorlazzi@walpole.k12.ma.us) with any questions

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