Boyden Field Day - June 11th
Congratulations to Eliza DeSisto! Eliza's design was selected by the staff to be the design on all of the 2024 Field Day T-Shirts (See Below). Thanks to all of the grade 5 students who participated in the design contest.
Here are the grade level colors:
- K- yellow
- 1st- green
- 2nd- purple
- 3rd- pink
- 4th- blue
- 5th- orange
WPS Summer Reading
Engaging in reading 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 Literacy Google Site by clicking HERE.
Rising 6th graders have preselected a book that they are committing to reading this summer. Ask them what title they chose! When they enter WMS in September, they will be meeting with a teacher and other students who read the same book and having a book discussion. Students will receive a grade of pass or fail for reading the book and participating in the discussion. For more information, click HERE.
A Message from Our Math Specialist
As we come to the end of our second year with the new Bridges Math Curriculum, it is wonderful to see the teachers and students embrace Number Corner, Work Places and the use of Number Strings to build number sense, increase critical math thinking and improve math discourse. The deep mathematical thinking that is happening in our classrooms from kindergarten to grade 5 is impressive. At every grade level students have learned to use new tools, visual models and strategies to improve their efficiency as mathematicians.
We have taken some time to analyze the data from last year to this year in regard to unit tests and Number Corner check ins and we already see growth at all grade levels. The percentage of students reaching mastery is growing because both the teachers and students are more familiar with the curriculum. The vertical alignment embedded in Bridges helps students bridge their learning from one year to the next strengthening their conceptual understanding of the standards.
Of course, we have also continued to utilize ST Math as a supplement to our Bridges Curriculum and for the second year in a row the entire district has reached the 100% puzzle progress goal. This year, schools strived to reach 80% for all students and every school improved their overall percentage of students who succeeded in hitting that benchmark. More importantly the goals achieved, incentives and celebrations have helped improve overall math disposition for students throughout the district. We see it in their smiles, their eagerness to solve the next puzzle, and how they verbalize to anyone who will listen how many puzzles they solved or what percentage they are at.
We couldn’t be more proud of our students and staff and the growth we have seen around our mathematics curriculum over the past two years. We are excited to see where we will be at this point next year. In the Summer Edition S’more that will come out in June, we will provide ideas and links for how to keep your children engaged in fun mathematics over the summer to keep their skills sharp and ready for the challenges of the next school year.
PAC News
School Supplies
Parents, it's time to buy your 1st Day School Supplies. It may seem early, but before you know it, summer will be here. You must order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Get them today, before it's too late!
Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race
Registration is now open for the 51st Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race! Don’t miss this wonderful Walpole tradition. Sign-up now for the 5K, 10K, or Youth Mile. All proceeds support the 200+ athletes in the Walpole High School Cross Country / Track & Field Program. Each race participant will receive a finisher’s medal. If you register before August 15th, you’ll also receive a free race t-shirt! Can’t join us live? No problem. We have virtual editions for both the 5K and 10K races. For additional information and to register online, please visit www.walpoleroadrace.org. See you on Race Day - Monday, September 2nd!
Important Dates
- Thursday, May 23rd (Kindergarten (9:15 AM) and Grade 1 Concert(9:45 AM)
- Thursday, May 30th (Grade 2 (9:15AM) and Grade 3 Concert(9:45AM)
- Monday, June 10th (Grade 4 (9:15 AM) and Grade 5 Concert (9:45 AM) (NEW DATE)
- Tuesday, June 4th (Grade 5 District Wide Field Day)
- Tuesday, June 11th (Boyden Field Day)
- Wednesday, June 12th (Boyden Field Day - Rain Date)
- Thursday, June 13th (Last Day - Early Release)
Click Here for the Walpole Public Schools School Year Calendar
