March Weekly Vinal Voice

Week of Monday, March 3 - Friday, March 7.

Principal's Update

Dinner Table Conversation Starters

Do you ever ask your child(ren) what they did at school only to hear "nothing", "don't know" etc...? If your house is anything like many of ours, I would assume so! Feel free to try some one of the following ideas to engage your child(ren) at dinner or in the car:

1) Rose & Thorn: Is a reflective activity in which participants identify positive experiences (roses) from the day and challenges from the day (thorns).

2) What was the best thing that happened at school today? (What was the worst thing that happened at school today?)

3) Tell me something that made you laugh today.

4) Where is the coolest place at the school? Why?

5) What school supplies did you use today?

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.

5th and 1st grade Buddies

Pete the Cat Greeted Students for Read Across America

Dr. Whitney Presents on Oral Care in 1st Grade

5th Grade Caldecott "Book Tasting"

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

March Menu

Upcoming Dates

3/12: Student Government Meeting

3/12: PTO Meeting

3/12: School Improvement Council

3/14: NMS Visit (Program of Studies) with 5th Graders

3/19: Incoming 6th Grade Curriculum Night at NMS (6PM)

3/26: Elementary Early Release

3/27: Grade 2 Field Trip-Harvard Museum of Natural History

3/27: Community Meeting

3/27: All Town Chorus Concert

3/28: Grade 3 Field Trip to Plimoth Patuxet Museum

Counseling Corner

Vinal PTO

March PTO Meeting - THIS WEDNESDAY!: Join us for the March PTO meeting on Wednesday March 12 at 9 am in the Vinal Cafeteria. Stay informed on all activities and updates from the PTO and Administration. A Zoom link will also be sent out prior to the event for those that wish to join remotely!

Vinal Pickleball Tournament – Don't Dill-lay - Sign up today! Register now to play or sponsor the Vinal Pickleball Tournament! Join us on Saturday, March 29, from 5–8 PM for a fun-filled evening of competition and community... and because supporting Vinal is always a big dill.
March 22nd “Dump the Junk” Fundraiser – Got junk lying around? The fifth grade will be running a fundraiser as part of 5th Grade Send-off to remove the junk on March 22nd starting at 9 am until the dumpster is full! There are only FIVE remaining spots to reserve a spot to guarantee your space - reach out to sara.webby@gmail.com. Thank you to the Troupe family and Troupe Waste Management for donating the dumpster!

Papa Ginos Fundraiser! Dinner just got easier on Wednesday, March 26! From 11AM - 8 PM when you order from Pape Ginos in Norwell and use code 19 or mention Vinal when ordering, 20% of all orders will be donated back to the PTO!

5th Grade Send-Off – Stay in the Loop!: 5th grade parents, exciting celebrations are in the works for our 5th Grade Send-Off! Visit the PTO website to learn more about all the amazing activities being planned and how you can contribute to making this a memorable experience for our kids. Your donations help make these celebrations extra special—every bit counts!

Creating an Inclusive Culture For All! The Norwell Commission on Disabilities invites the entire community on Monday, April 28th to join for a *FREE* special presentation with the Founder of MERGE Inclusion Consulting, Lisa Drennan - aligning with their mission to make Norwell as accessible and inclusive. RSVP today!