Boyden Weekly Update
October 23, 2026
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 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!
Upcoming Spirit Days
Cozy/Comfy Pajama Day
In recognition of Boyden students and families meetign the goal of donating candy for the Trunk or Treat event... On Monday, October 26, Boyden will celebrate Cozy/Comfy Pajama Day! Students are encouraged to wear their favorite cozy and comfortable clothes to school.
Black and Orange Day
Friday, October 30th, will be Black and Orange Day at Boyden. Students and staff are encouraged to wear black and orange to school on Tuesday. We ask that students do not wear or bring Halloween costumes to school. Thank you!
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.
Notes from the Music Room
Kindergarten
Our kindergarten musicians have transitioned beautifully into the rhythm of the music room! They’ve been learning through singing games, musical stories, and instrument play. We’ve even explored a few words in Italian and German!
- Ask your child what glockenspiel means, or to explain forte, piano, presto, and largo!
1st & 2nd Grade
First and second graders have been exploring the exciting story of Peer Gynt, composed by Edvard Grieg. They’ve listened to Morning Mood and In the Hall of the Mountain King — try playing these at home and see if they recognize them! They have been adding to their Italian musical vocabulary as well! Their new additions include: Accelerando and ritardando! Students have also played along using boomwhackers and rhythm sticks, adding their own rhythm to the music!
3rd Grade
Third graders have been mastering the art of bucket drumming and cup passing. Both of these skills require great concentration, rhythmic awareness and pattern recognition and hand eye coordination! They have also been learning about the song O Fortuna and played some pretty impressive play-alongs with bells, melody balls, various percussion instruments and boomwhackers. They are currently finishing up a short study of Walt Disney and Carl Stallings The Skeleton Dance (1929).
4th Grade
Fourth graders are using their imaginations to write and perform original stories — then bring them to life with sound! Using the Kids Soundboard and Doctor Music apps, they’re creating soundscapes (background sounds and effects) to set the mood and make their stories even more exciting and realistic. They have also been doing some impressive drumming on our bucket drums!
5th Grade
Fifth graders have been bucket drumming and learning to read musical scores for percussion instruments. They recently finished a group rhythm project in which they chose from 12 rhythmic patterns and then performed their compositions on drums using glowsticks as their “drumsticks”! They are currently finishing up a short study of Walt Disney and Carl Stallings The Skeleton Dance (1929).
Keep the Music Going!
Encourage your child to share what they’ve learned — sing a song together, move to the beat, or listen to one of the pieces we’ve studied in class. Music is everywhere — let’s keep it playing!
~ Mrs. Cassani
PAC News
Boyden PAC Restaurant Night at Sakura!
Take a night off from cooking and support Boyden Elementary! Join us on Wednesday, October 28, from 11:00 AM–9:30 PM at Sakura Japanese Restaurant, located at 691 Main Street in Walpole! Whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, 10% of sales will be donated back to Boyden PAC!
Please show the attached flyer when dining in or picking up your order. If ordering by phone, be sure to mention Boyden!
Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our students and school! Thank you to Sakura for supporting the Boyden community!
Sakura
691 Main Street, Walpole
(508) 660-1870
Important Dates
October
- 26th - Comfy/Cozy Pajama Day
- 31st - Black and Orange Day
- 2nd - Picture Retake Day
- 13th - Early Release (11:55 Dismissal)
- 20th - School Store
- 25th - Early Release (11:55 Dismissal)
- 26th & 27 - No school (Thanksgiving)
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