Boyden Weekly Update

September 8, 2023

Dear Boyden Families,

It was great to welcome our kindergarten students to Boyden this week. They did a great job getting familiar with their new school and are enjoying making new friends. We now have all 412 students at Boyden and are excited for a great school year filled with lots of learning.

Have a great weekend!

Brendan

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Boyden Curriculum Night/Open House

We are looking forward to welcoming parents and guardians to Boyden's Open House on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Teachers will be sharing curriculum expectations along with information specific to the classroom. Parents and guardians will also have time to ask general questions. Any questions specific to a child should be reserved for a more confidential setting.

Also, during these times our specialists and other service providers will be available for parents/guardians to meet and hear about the work they do with students. The Open Houses at all of the Walpole Elementary Schools are for Parents and Guardians only. Students, other family members, and guests should not attend.

Schedule:

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Families with Last Name Beginning with A-L*

6:45 PM - 7:15 PM Families with Last Name Beginning with M-Z*

*If you have more than one child, please email the teacher for an exception to the assigned times.*

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Car Arrival

Thank you for everyone's patience as we establish our morning drop-off routines. We have these routines in place to expedite the arrival process but more importantly to keep students safe.

Please remember:

When you enter the parking lot please ensure your child is ready to exit the car.

Pull up to the car in front of you. Once your car is stopped and in front of the school please let your child out. Not all students can exit the car in front of their designated door.

Please do not get out of the car. Students should exit the car on the passenger side of the vehicle.

If the car in front of you is taking a little longer please DO NOT pull around them. We need to work together to keep everyone safe.

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Bus Transportation

If your child is going to ride the school bus to school and/or home from school, they need to be registered for the bus. It is essential that we have all students registered to ensure we know who is on the bus. If you have not already done so, please register your child here:

CLICK HERE to Register

If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Poirier our Transportation Coordinator

at 508-660-7200 ext. 5276 wpstransportation@walpole.k12.ma.us

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Private Lessons through the WPS Music Department

The Walpole Public Schools Music Department is pleased to announce the fall 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. Most lessons are currently being taught virtually.

Session 1 will run from September 25 to January 26. Registration is open until Monday, September 18th.

For more information, visit:

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

To register, visit:

https://www.familyid.com/walpole-public-schools/private-music-lessons-2023-2024-session-i

For questions, email:

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

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When Does School Start?

Boyden's day begins promptly at 8:55 AM (doors open at 8:45 AM) and ends at 3:25 PM. Being on time for school is essential as it sets the stage for a successful day, academically and social- emotionally.

Students arriving after 8:55 will be marked tardy and need to be signed in at the front office by an adult.

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Riding Bikes to School

Students in grades 4 and 5 (see School Committee Policy below) are able to ride their bikes to school with parental permission. If your child is in grade 4 or 5 and plans to ride their bicycle to and from school, please CLICK HERE to fill out the attached permission slip for the office to have on file. This needs to be updated yearly.

"Pupils in grades 4 & 5 may ride bicycles to school with the exception of students at Elm Street School. It is not permitted there due to safety concerns on Route 27. Pupils in lower grades are not allowed to do so at any time. No child is permitted to ride bicycles during snow or other inclement weather. All bikes must be placed in the rack with a lock and chain. The school system is not responsible for lost or stolen bicycles. Bicycle riding on the playground area is not permitted. State law requires that students wear helmets for safety. All bicycle riders must conform to the automobile highway regulations as established by the Commonwealth. A list of these rules and regulations may be obtained at the Walpole Police Station. No skateboards, rollerblades, or scooters are allowed."