Boyden Weekly Update

Dear Boyden Families,

Please see the information below

Have a nice weekend!

Brendan

Picture Retake Day

Monday, November 2nd is Picture Retake Day at Boyden!

Picture retakes will take place for any students who were absent on the original picture day or for families who would like a new photo taken. If you would like a retake, please send in the original photos of your child on Monday. Orders can be placed on the Inter-State website using code 0749XGC.

Conferences

This year parent-teacher conferences will be held on

Thursday, November 12th (5:00 - 7:00 PM)
Friday, November 13th (12:45 - 2:45 PM)
Tuesday, November 17th (5:00 - 7:00 PM)

If you are a parent with more than one child at Boyden, please allow for at least 10 minutes between your conferences. We have found that back-to-back conferences do not allow for travel from classroom to classroom.

If you have a Grade 4 or Grade 5 student please do not sign up for a conference with thier Science or Social Studies teacher. The classroom teacher will be able to report your child's progress in that subject area.

Please locate the teachers name, click on the link on the right and sign up for the day/time you would like. All our classroom teachers and specialists are listed.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

What is Sign of the Week?

Sign of the Week is a new school initiative at Boyden that introduces students and staff to one American Sign Language (ASL) sign each week. Students learn simple, everyday signs that can be used to greet others, express feelings, and connect with friends and classmates. This is a fun, low-pressure way to explore different ways of communicating while promoting inclusion, kindness, and understanding.

Ask you children what signs they have learned?

Media/STEM Update

You may have heard the exciting news: the 21st book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Fight or Flight, was recently published! It is already extremely popular with our readers. Students have been checking it out and placing holds through Destiny Discover, while others are listening to or reading digital copies on Sora.

What We’re Learning Across the Grades

Kindergarten: Kindergarteners are learning how our library is organized and have started using shelfmarkers. These helpful library tools serve two main purposes: they contain a barcode that acts as the student's library card, and they help keep books in their proper spots on the shelves. In exciting news, Kindergarten students are now choosing their own books right off the shelves! They are also enjoying our Media/STEM routine, which includes movement, a story, and a hands-on activity at the table or on the rug.
Grades 1 and 2: Students are learning about sequence—specifically why order matters. We’ve been practicing the steps for self-checkout and taking part in creative problem-solving challenges like "Directed Draw: Creepy Crayon" and "Create a Name Monster." Students have also been utilizing building materials to bring these creative challenges to life.
Grade 3: Third graders launched their first research project of the year by tackling the question: "What makes bats unique?" They are learning how to take notes using books and PebbleGo (an elementary information database), and they will soon share their findings through ScratchJr presentations.
Grade 4: Fourth graders began their first engineering challenge. Following the Engineering Design Process, they are tasked with creating a container to safely transport spiders to a temporary location. Groups recently met to share their brainstormed ideas and craft a plan. To keep teamwork running smoothly, students took on specific roles during the planning stage, such as Lead Architect, Materials Manager, and Label Maker.
Grade 5: Fifth graders are diving into Animal Adaptations and Bioengineering, learning about prosthetics and how animals adapt to their environments. They recently explored these concepts through an interactive game called "Discover a Species”.

Reminder: Next week is book checkout week! Please remind your student to bring back their library books so they are ready to choose their next great read.

Morning Car Arrival

If you drop your child off by car in the morning, please:

1st Car: Pull up to the front of the loop (by the white containers)
Following Cars: Pull up behind the car in front of you.
If your car is parallel to the front of the school, your child may exit the car and walk into the building.
Please remember that every student can not be dropped off directly at the front door.

Following these procedures helps ensure that morning arrival is safe and runs smoothly for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

PAC NEWS

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Cookie dough pickup is Thursday, November 12! Early afternoon and evening pickup windows will be available, with exact times announced closer to the date. Early afternoon pickup is strongly encouraged due to limited freezer space. Watch your email and PTBoard for details. Unclaimed orders will be donated. Thank you for supporting Boyden

Boyden PAC Updates

Don’t miss important Boyden PAC updates! Register at boyden.ptboard.com and assign each child to their grade and teacher to receive event details, volunteer opportunities, and reminders—including everyone’s favorite, Field Day! Already registered? Please check that your information is current, and keep an eye on your spam and junk folders.

Sweetheart Dance

Help keep our Boyden traditions alive! We need volunteers now to help plan the Sweetheart Dance. This beloved event depends on families lending a hand, and we would hate to cancel it due to a lack of volunteers. Please consider helping create special memories for our students! Sign up on PTBoard here.