About Us
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William Gould Vinal Elementary School
102 Old Oaken Bucket Road
Norwell, MA 02061
Phone: (781) 659-8820
Fax: (781) 659- 8812
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Welcome to Our School
Serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade five, the Vinal School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students. Students are taught in heterogeneously grouped classes, and an interdisciplinary approach to learning is encouraged and supported by a district curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts state frameworks. Utilizing a combination of whole group and small group instruction, our English Language Arts program serves as the foundation for reading and writing instruction. In mathematics, students work with a wide variety of models and procedures to successfully solve problems in multiple ways. In addition, with support the support of a Reading & Literacy and Math Specialist at the K-5 level, student progress is consistently monitored in both English language arts and mathematics. The skills and content taught through our science program incorporate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts, and the social studies program is supported by an extensive collection of reference materials and resources. There are also weekly classes in art, music, and physical education, as well as small group and ensemble instrumental music instruction available in grade five. Various services are available for students found eligible for special education and for English language learners. Both elementary schools enjoy highly supportive parent groups, and all faculty and staff are committed to providing a challenging, safe, and supportive environment for each and every student.
Serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade five, the Vinal School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students. Students are taught in heterogeneously grouped classes, and an interdisciplinary approach to learning is encouraged and supported by a district curriculum aligned with the Massachusetts state frameworks. Utilizing a combination of whole group and small group instruction, our English Language Arts program serves as the foundation for reading and writing instruction. In mathematics, students work with a wide variety of models and procedures to successfully solve problems in multiple ways. In addition, with support the support of a Reading & Literacy and Math Specialist at the K-5 level, student progress is consistently monitored in both English language arts and mathematics. The skills and content taught through our science program incorporate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts, and the social studies program is supported by an extensive collection of reference materials and resources. There are also weekly classes in art, music, and physical education, as well as small group and ensemble instrumental music instruction available in grade five. Various services are available for students found eligible for special education and for English language learners. Both elementary schools enjoy highly supportive parent groups, and all faculty and staff are committed to providing a challenging, safe, and supportive environment for each and every student.
Mission Statement & Core Values
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission at Vinal School is to cultivate courage, integrity, and respect in our students; to encourage students to be more active and responsible contributors to their families and community; to involve students in stimulating and diverse learning experiences so that they may become confident and capable lifelong learners and clear and concise thinkers; and to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment to foster a wholesome and responsible lifestyle.
CORE VALUES
Responsibility:
Our students will assume responsibility for their actions, words, and choices.
Respect and Kindness:
Our students will treat others and their environments with respect and kindness.
Risk Taking:
Our students will have the courage to take appropriate social and intellectual risks.