Boyden Weekly Update

November 3, 2023

Dear Boyden Families,

The Book Fair concluded this week and was a huge success. Thank you to all the families that attended, contributed, and volunteered to make it successful. A special thanks to Mrs. Moses, our Media/STEM Teacher, and Boyden mom Mrs. Caressimo for organizing the fair. The love of literacy and books is such an important piece to an elementary student's education. The Book Fair is just one way we try to bring that to our students and families at Boyden.

Have a nice weekend!

Brendan

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1st Student Council Spirit Day!

The Boyden Student Council is sponsoring its first spirit day next Thursday, November 10th. In honor of the many veterans around the world, everyone at Boyden is encouraged to wear Red, White, and Blue. We want to show our gratitude for all the veterans have done for this country!

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The Boyden Buzz Podcast is Back!

The Boyden Buzz Podcast is back with Executive Producer, Mrs. Carroll. The latest episode features Mrs. Arnold's grade 1 students.

"There is Only One Me" can be heard by CLICKING HERE

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What are the Students Learning About in PE?

K: Kindergarten classes are starting to settle in nicely during the first few months of PE! Classes are working on a variety of locomotor and non-locomotor skills such as; balance, levels, throwing, and catching. We have started to use different types of equipment to help learn these important skills all while having fun!

1st: First-grade classes have been busy revisiting both locomotor and non-locomotor skills

during PE class. Our classes have used different pieces of equipment like beanbags, rings,

hoops, and balls to help reinforce these skills.

2nd: Second-grade PE classes have started working on the skill of throwing during their PE

classes. We have played several games as well as taking the time to break down proper

throwing techniques!

3rd: Third graders started their first year of playing a fun game of Quidditch. This game

incorporates many skills from basketball, baseball, and handball. Classes are also working on

the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship during the games.

4th: Fourth graders started their second year of Quidditch as they have begun to really pick up the game. Students are really working hard on the technique of passing and finding open space while playing the game.

5th: Fifth grade has also worked on Quidditch during the month of October. It is truly fun to

watch how well students have picked up the game throughout the years! Students have done a fantastic job integrating the skills of throwing, catching, blocking, and defending during the

games.

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Sportsperson of the Month

The "Sportsperson of the Month" goes to a student at each grade level who goes 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.

October's Sportspersons of the Month are below:

K- Oliver Fontes-Adams

1st- Elijah Griffin

2nd- Allison McCarthy

3rd- Harper Muir

4th- Patrick Harris

5th- Avery Youm

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Grade 5 STEM Week Project

Last week fifth graders participated in a STEM Week Challenge in partnership with the Wade Institute for Science Education, the Lloyd Center for the Environment, and the Buttonwood Park Zoo to learn about engineering design, adaptations, and prosthetics.. Students worked over the course of the week to create a prosthetic for an injured animal that would fulfill the function of its adaptation. They sketched, built, and attached it to a stuffed animal. This project was a collaboration between the Grade 5 teachers, Mrs. Moses, the Media/STEM teacher, and Mrs. Carroll, the Digital Learning Coach. Here is a link to a slideshow of the project.

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PAC News

BOYDEN PAC is excited for our annual Holiday Breakfast and Shop on December 2nd.

For new families, food is provided in the cafeteria, children are able to shop by themselves (we have older kids to help younger students) for family members at the "Holiday Shop" in the gymnasium, and who can forget the famous raffle baskets!

To have this be a successful event we need donations and volunteers, please see the links below!

Walpole Wheel of Fortune

If you aren't a member of the Walpole Wheel of Fortune Facebook page, join us! The Wheel is a fundraising page managed by the Boyden PAC where items are raffled to raise funds for the school. Raffles will be held weekly on Wednesday or Thursday nights.

Boyden Friendship Directory

Want to add your child's name to the Boyden Friendship Directory? Fill out this quick form and you will be all set! CLICK HERE