April/May Weekly Vinal Voice

Library

Ms. Cory Donnelly will be covering in the Vinal Library for the remainder of the school year. Please give Ms. Donnelly a big Vinal welcome if you see her.

Lauren Wolk to Visit 5th Graders

Children's author, Lauren Wolk, will be visiting with our 5th graders on May 9th, but all are welcome to purchase an autographed book. Please see the flyer below if you are interested.

Kindergarten Registration

Norwell Public Schools is now conducting kindergarten registration for both Cole and Vinal Schools. Any child who will be five years of age before September 1, 2025 is eligible to be enrolled in kindergarten.

5/5: Start of Teacher Appreciation Week

5/5: Grade 4 Math MCAS (1)

5/6: Grade 4 Math MCAS (2)

5/7: Special Person Plant Sale

5/7: Elementary Early Release

5/8: Grade 3 Math MCAS (1)

5/8: Vinal Art Show, 5PM

5/9: Grade 3 Math MCAS (2)

5/9: Half of K Field Trip to Hornstra

5/9: Author Lauren Wilk Visit w/ 5th Grade

5/9: PTO Stay & Play

5/12: 5th Grade Class Photo

5/14: PTO Meeting, 9:00AM

5/14: Student Gov't Meeting, 9:00AM

5/14: Grade 5 Math MCAS (1)

5/14: Vinal School Improvement Council, 3:30

5/15: Grade 5 Math MCAS (2)

5/16: Pedestrian Safety Grades K & 1

5/16: Early Release

5/18: 5th Grade Car Wash (10-1)

5/19: Grade 5 STE MCAS (1)

5/20: Grade 5 STE MCAS (2)

5/21: Corey the Dribbler Assembly

5/22: Grade 4 Field Trip to Blue Hills

• TONIGHT!!! Monday, May 5, 2025 there will be a CRITICAL Norwell Town Meeting on the Town Budget Override, which includes the School Budget Override at 6:30pm until late: In-Person Vote on the ballot will be conducted. A revote can be called at the end of the meeting so staying until the end is essential!
• The Special Someone Plant Sale will happen on May 7th! Students will have the opportunity to fill pots and plant a gift for someone special in their life (and right in time for Mother's Day)! Please send $1 in your child’s backpack if they would like to pot a flower.
• May 9th Spring Stay and Play: Get ready for some springtime fun — our Spring Stay & Play is coming up on Friday, May 9th from 3:15 - 5:00 PM. We’ll have an inflatable obstacle course, an inflatable soccer game, the Kona Ice truck... and more! Siblings are welcome to join in on the fun! Please fill out this sign-up to help us plan for dismissal changes by Thursday May 8th at 9 am. No changes to dismissal for stay and play will be accepted after this time. https://forms.gle/gNx5mumhx8348zUy5 And since guardians are required to be there, please consider signing up for a volunteer shift to help it run smoothly! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA8A929A1F58-56246564-stay
• Teacher Appreciation week! Let’s show our amazing Vinal teachers how grateful we are - sign up to deliver a tray of sweet treats on Friday!
• May 18th is the 5th Grade Car Wash! Wrap up mud season with a much deserved bath for your car ! Visit the Middle School from 10-1 and support the Vinal 5th Grade fundraising efforts!
• Norwell Merch Available! Be the hippest parents / kids at the diamond this spring in fresh Norwell gear! Order deadline is FRIDAY!

Are you ready for some football? Registration is now open for Norwell Youth Football, grades 3-8. Visit norwellyouthfootball.com for more information on this fun, team-building game that encourages players of all abilities. We hope to see you on the turf! Register by June 20 to be included in our drawing for $50 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift certificates that are good for anything in the store!

If there are any questions, please contact us at norwellyouthfootball@gmail.com