Boyden Weekly Update

Dear Boyden Families,

Happy New Year! It was great to see all the students after vacation and hear about what they did over the break. We are looking forward to a great new year!

Reminder: No school on Friday, January 13th (Teacher Professional Development Day) and Monday, January 16th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Please see the information below.

Thanks,

Brendan

It is time to pre-register your child for kindergarten. Children who are five years old before September 1, 2023, are eligible to come to kindergarten. Kindergarten Pre-registration will be conducted from January 3 - January 27, 2023. The school assignment for your child will be visible in the online registration program, Family Connection, once your child's address has been entered.

To pre-register a kindergarten-age-qualified child, a parent or legal guardian must complete the online pre-registration form by going to the following website

• https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/newstudent/new-student-registration/kindergarten-pre-registration?authuser=0

Once the online pre-registration form is completed, you may then provide the required documents (see below) to the school, in three different ways:

1. Drop off at the main office of your elementary school from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
2. Copy and mail to the school (see school address above)
3. Scan and email them to the school secretary Julie Morris at jmorris@walpole.k12.ma.us

Required registration documents

• Proof of residency (town tax bill, utility bill, or lease)
• Health history form and Immunization records
• Original birth certificate with seal
• Mass Health Form

If your child is currently enrolled or receiving special education services through Daniel Feeney Preschool Center, you do not need to submit the online registration form, birth certificate, or proof of residency. However, you will need to provide the elementary school with a copy of your child’s latest physical.

The United States Attorney’s Office is hosting a virtual Internet safety presentation for parents on the evening of Wednesday, January 18th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. The presentation, entitled Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online: A Project Safe Childhood Presentation for Parents will bring awareness to the dangers of the internet, including gaming and social media platforms that predators use to groom children with the intent of exploiting them sexually online or for an in-person meeting. The presentation will focus on prevention by educating parents and community members how to help keep children safe online. We will be covering the following topics:

• Social Media 101 & Digital Footprint
• Cyberbullying
• Sexting
• Gaming
• Victim Support
• Protecting Against Online Predation

The presentation is free and registration is required.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Please register at the following link: (via Chrome browser))

Event address for attendees: https://usao.webex.com/usao/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec3d8ccd61ccdd26ee39d8c6ffd5c57aa

• Password: PSC1

Questions or difficulty registering? Please contact

Karen Legace @ USAMA.PSCOutreach@usdoj.gov

New peer applications for the 2023-2024 school year will be available on January 3, 2023, at 8:30 AM on the DFP website. It will also be emailed through our email list and shared via the elementary Principals' weekly notes.

Please note: returning peers and siblings are prioritized.

*Children must be three years old and toilet trained to be considered for a peer slot.

DATE: Wednesday - January 25, 2023

PLACE: Walpole High School Media Center
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

Walpole Public Schools invites families to attend ELPAC to discuss opportunities for the educational success of students who are currently or were formerly in the English Learner Education (ELE) program. It is also an evening to network with other families as we continue to build collaborative partnerships. For more information, interpretation, and child care, please contact Joan Gorman ( jgorman@walpole.k12.ma.us). We hope you can join us!

The cold winter weather has arrived and this is a friendly reminder to have all students wear the appropriate outdoor winter clothing. As long as the temperatures allow, we will continue to have students go outside for recess. It is extremely important for students to wear boots, hats, mittens/gloves, and winter coats on cold winter days.

Next PAC Meeting

• Wednesday, January 11th at 7:00 PM

Boyden Friendship Directory

It’s time to update the friendship directory! This is a great way to easily access contact information for Boyden families. This also is a way for the PAC to directly keep you informed about events and activities.

Fill out the form below to participate we will publish the list on our PAC Website where you can download or update it as needed.

CLICK HERE to fill out the form

Click the VIRTUAL BACKPACK to see events, opportunities, and more across Walpole.

December 26th to January 2nd -No School (Holiday Break)

January 3rd - All Students Return to School

January 11th - PAC Meeting (7:00 PM)

January 13th - No School (Staff Training Day)

January 16th - No School (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

January 20th - School Store (Grades K-5)

Click Here for Walpole Public Schools School Year Calendar

Please note the following contact information for Walpole’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). The co-Chairs are Sue Pace and Deborah Mulroy. The SEPAC can be reached by email at walpolesepac@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/walpolespedpac. Notices of future events can be found in these e-notes as they are scheduled.

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