Boyden Weekly Update

Dear Families,

My name is Ed Connor and I’ve had the pleasure of working with your children and the staff at Boyden for the last few weeks while Mr. Dearborn has been on medical leave. I’ve been in contact with him frequently during this time and I can tell you that he’s doing well, getting better everyday, and looking forward to coming back on January 21. I’ve found that the Boyden school community is a terrific place to work. The students are very friendly and eager to learn. The staff is extremely supportive of all of the children and of their colleagues. While my stay here will have been a short one, I feel like I've been welcomed into a new family. So I wanted to say thank you for all you do to get your children ready to be at school and be in the best position possible to learn. From what I’ve seen, they have unlimited potential and I look forward to hearing about their future success in Walpole and beyond.

Please take the time to read the rest of this newsletter for some important updates and information about our school.

Take care,

Ed Connor

Here is the book checkout schedule for the remainder of the school year.

Calling all artists! The Massachusetts School Library Association bookmark contest is back. The contest is open to Boyden students in grades 2-5. This year’s theme is Find Your Path in the Library. All entries must be given to Mrs. Moses by Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Click here for more information. Blank forms are available in the media center.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be back in the spring! It will be held during parent teacher conferences(3/11, 3/13, 3/14). Stay tuned for more details.

Battle of the Books will be returning for students in grades 3-5 in early February. The final Battle will be held before April vacation. More information will be shared soon.

Thank you,

Mrs. Moses

It’s cold and flu season! Please see the reminder below of when your student should stay home from school. Let’s work together to stay healthy!

When to stay home from school

Please keep your child home when sick for his or her health and safety and for those children around them.

• Your child should be fever free (under 100.0 F) for 24 hours (without the use of NSAIDS or acetaminophen i.e. Tylenol or Motrin) before returning to school.

• Your child should be 24 hours free of vomiting or diarrhea before returning to school.

• If your child has an undiagnosed rash, they should be evaluated by a medical professional before returning to school.

• Conjunctivitis should be evaluated by your child's doctor. If your child has been prescribed antibiotics, they are able to return to school 24 hours after the first dose.

Thank you for your cooperation

For more than 25 years the Walpole Elementary Schools has partnered with Dedham Savings Bank and participated in their Holiday Card Contest. Congratulations to Whitley in Mrs. O'Connor's class for winning the $25 3rd place prize among Walpole Elementary School second graders!

The cold winter weather is approaching 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.

Student Council is sponsoring an 80's Spirit Day on Friday, January 17th. Wear your neon, jean jackets, and high top shoes for a totally rad day!

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!

• CLICK HERE

Check out the Walpole Virtual Packback for upcoming events around town. Just added is the Tommy Quinn Scholarship Street Hockey Tournament

• Virtual Backpack

The Walpole Public Schools Music Department is pleased to announce the spring session for our Private Lesson Program for students in grades 4 - 12. If your child is interested in taking private instrument or voice lessons, here is your chance. Lessons are offered in flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, piano, percussion, violin, viola, cello, guitar and voice. All lessons are taught by accomplished performers on their respective instruments. Some lessons are currently being taught virtually.

Session 2 will run February 3 to June 13. Registration is open Friday, January 10th through Monday, January 27th.

For more information, visit:

https://sites.google.com/walpole.k12.ma.us/wpsmusic/private-lesson-program/overview

To register, visit:

https://forms.gle/YGBjnmVE1V57US2m9

For questions, email:

Tim Fleming (K-12 Music Coordinator) at tfleming@walpole.k12.ma.us

• January 8th- PAC Meeting

• January 17th- 80's Spirit Day and early release!

• January 20th -No school

Click Here for the Walpole Public Schools School Year Calendar

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