Battle of the Books
Battle Day is almost here! Next Thursday, April 17th, students in grades 3-5 will participate in the Battle of the Books. Teams of students will showcase their knowledge by answering trivia questions based on our 13 Battle books. Preparation has been underway for months, with students reading, practicing author names, and even creating posters. On the day, snacks will be provided, or students are welcome to bring their own from home. They can also show their team spirit by dressing in team colors or as their team logo. We're looking forward to a day celebrating reading, teamwork, and good sportsmanship. We would like to thank Walpole Co-operative Bank and Dedham Savings for their generous sponsorship, which made it possible to provide the books for this enriching program.
Field Day - June 6th
The Boyden Field Day is Friday, June 6th with a rain date of Monday, June 9th
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
The email with link to sign up to volunteer for Field Day will be sent out on Friday, May 2nd at 4:00 PM
Special Author Visit for Grades 3-5
Boyden is excited to welcome bestselling author Andy Griffiths, the talented creator of the 13- Story Treehouse series, on Wednesday, April 16th. He will be sharing his new book, The Land of Lost Things, with our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. For those families who purchased his new book through An Unlikely Story and wish to have it personally signed by Mr. Griffiths, please send the book in with your student no later than Tuesday, April 15th. Thank you to the Boyden PAC for their generous support of this program. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Moses at kmoses@walpole.k12.ma.us
Spring Music Concerts - SAVE THE DATE!
Mrs. Cassani is excited that our Spring Concerts are just around the corner! All parents and families are warmly invited to attend. If you cannot make it, please rest assured that all concerts will be video-taped and emailed to families. I look forward to sharing all that your children have learned and created in music this year!
K-2 Concerts: Approximately 20 minutes long
3-5 Concerts: Approximately 30 minutes long
Concert Dates:
Kindergarten: Wednesday, May 21 @ 9:15
First grade: Wednesday, May 21 @ 9:50
Second grade: Thursday, May 29 @ 9:15
Third grade: Thursday, May 29 @ 9:50
Fourth grade: Tuesday, June 3 @ 2:30 (please note time)
Fifth grade: Tuesday, June 3 @ 9:15 (time change from Grade 5 email)
What are the Students Learning in PE?
K: Kindergarten classes have started to learn how to use paddles. We spent a few weeks learning how to use a paddle, before we started playing a variety of fun games! Students used a variety of equipment with the paddles that focused on balance, hand-eye coordination, level changes, throw and catch, bouncing and striking. We used anything from bouncy balls to bean bags to assist in learning these important skills.
1st: First grade classes have also learned how to use paddles. They spent a few weeks learning
how to use a paddle, before we started playing a variety of fun games! Students used a variety
of equipment with the paddles that focused on balance, hand-eye coordination, level changes,
throw and catch, bouncing and striking. We used anything from bouncy balls to bean bags to
assist in learning these important skills.
2nd: Second grade PE classes revisited the paddle unit with the focus on striking. All second
grade classes have started learning to strike an object with the paddle using a bouncy ball.
These skills will be a foundation for later sports such as; pickleball, racquetball or ping pong.
Second grade also worked cooperatively with classmates on this skill throughout the unit.
3rd: Third graders have started to learn the game of volleyball. Students learned some of the
basic rules of the game, along with the necessary skills. We focused more on passing the ball
and working with teammates.
4th: Fourth graders are starting their unit in volleyball. Students are revisiting this unit and
working together on passing, shooting and playing defense. Emphasis is placed on working
together to move the ball on offense and how to play defense.
5th: Fifth grade are starting their final unit in volleyball. This is an exciting sport for them as they
learned the history and origins of volleyball. Fifth graders have acquired skills for the game of
volleyball that will carry them throughout middle school.
March Sportsperson of the Month
The "Sportsperson of the Month" goes to a student at each grade level going above and beyond in Physical Education Class. This includes(but is not limited to) following the rules of the game, being safe, respectful of other students, taking care of the equipment, and playing fair.
PE Sportsperson for March:
- K-Madden O’Leary
- 1st-Henry Patey
- 2nd-Whitley Muir
- 3rd-Felpe Mathues De Melo
- 4th-Akshad Senthilkumar
- 5th-Lily Dixon
Teacher Appreciation School Supply Drive
From now through April 17th, Boyden PAC will be collecting school supply items that will be distributed to staff members during Teacher Appreciation Week. Please use the sign-up genius to donate
Extended Day Registration
Registration for Extended Day for the the 2025 - 2026 school year is now open.
CLICK HERE for all the information
Boyden/Walpole Apparel
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!
Important Dates
April 9th - PAC Meeting @ 7:00 PM in the Media Center
April 18th - 25th (April Vacation - No School)
May 2nd - School Store
May 14th -PAC Meeting @ 7:00 PM in the Media Center
May 16th - Early Release
May 26th - No School (Memorial Day)
Click Here for the Walpole Public Schools School Year Calendar
About Us
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