Make A Donation
Donations of money, time, ideas, and more are always welcome with the Vinal PTO. Learn about the ways you can donate today to make our children’s learning brighter tomorrow.
SUBMIT YOUR ANNUAL PTO DUES
SUBMIT YOUR ANNUAL PTO DUES
NEW PTO DUES SYSTEM
We moved towards an annual dues system instead of the “Annual Appeal” with the hope that it is more straight-forward and efficient for families and the administration.
The Vinal Student PTO Annual Dues are $80 per student to cover:
Field Trip Bus Transportation
Field Trip Admissions (at least one per grade)
That’s right, this means no more sending in checks or cash for field trips!
Other PTO fundraising activities throughout the year cover expenses of all school assemblies, classroom materials, books for the library, teacher appreciation activities, and more.
We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. If this ask is too much, any amount is welcome. If your situation permits, donations above the minimum are greatly appreciated.
Ways You Can Pay
Submit your dues online by clicking here.
Send a check made out to the Vinal PTO with your student(s) name on the memo line. This can be mailed to the VINAL PTO at 102 Old Oaken Bucket Rd, Norwell, MA 02061 or sent via backpack mail
Pay via venmo to @vinalpto and be sure to include your student(s) name(s) in the notes.
Financial Donations
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Each year the Vinal PTO’s Annual Appeal Campaign helps to finance programs and initiatives at the William Gould Vinal Elementary School in Norwell, MA that are not covered by the school’s budget. This annual campaign is the main fundraising effort for the PTO’s budget and needs to be restored each year. Please consider a donation to the Vinal PTO’s Annual Appeal Campaign.
Each donation makes a difference! If you would like to support the Annual Appeal Campaign, please donate via the Vinal PTO PayPal.
The PTO is a 501(c)3 which means that we are a non-profit organization and donations made to the Vinal School PTO qualify as a charitable donation. Donations made to the Vinal PTO are 100% tax deductible. If your employer matches gifts made to nonprofit organizations, be sure reach out and double the impact of your gift. Read more below to learn about Corporate Matching, or gift matching programs.
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Many companies offer Corporate Matching, or gift matching, programs.
These programs are designed to support an employee’s charitable giving, allowing for their donation to be doubled with the help of an employer. Corporate Matching, or gift matching, programs are often dollar-for-dollar, however some companies will give double, or even triple, the original donation. Please consider seeking out Corporate Matching programs with your employer when you make a donation to the Vinal PTO.
The Vinal PTO recognizes that every family has different resources, obligations, and needs. We hope to encourage all families to contribute what they feel comfortable with. All gifts, at all levels, have an immediate and lasting impact on our students, teachers, and community.
Thank you!
Time Donations
While financial donations are greatly appreciated, we also encourage donations of your time.
Volunteering with the PTO is a great way to get involved with enriching your child’s learning experience and the Vinal School Community.
There are several initiatives, events, and more throughout the year that you are able to help with. Please visit our Volunteer page to submit your interest in helping out with the Vinal PTO.
Celebration Books
The Vinal PTO is proud to offer the Celebration Book Program. Honor your child’s birthday or a teacher/staff member with a book donation, or celebrate ANY occasion - other family members’ birthdays, holidays, good grades, team wins, or a book in remembrance of someone special.
The goal of the Celebration Book Program is to add new books to our library while marking a special occasion. Vinal is constantly rotating books from circulation due to poor condition and age. In addition, the kids get so excited about discovering new books on the shelves! We are excited to work with Ms. Howard, Vinal Librarian, to make the library a joyful place for our children to grow and learn.
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• You can place an order for a Celebration Book any time during the school year. We'll keep track of the special dates.
• When the special date arrives, your child will be invited to select a book in the library from a special shelf (new books are purchased by Ms. Howard throughout the year and displayed on this special shelf for children to choose as a gift).
• The book chosen will be designated as a gift with a commemorative bookplate indicating your child’s name, the celebratory occasion and date.
• Celebration Book participants enjoy being the first students to check their brand new book out of the library!
• After your child returns the book to the library, it will be placed on the shelves for other Vinal students to enjoy for years to come!
Our children benefit from the generosity of so many Vinal families. We hope you choose to participate in this wonderful program. Please email Denise Miller with any questions.
Thank you!
Other Ways to Support
Fridge Magnet Calendar
Norwell Schools Magnet
Stay up to date on all of the early release days, holidays, and more with this handy magnetic calendar you can keep close by to keep the entire family informed and on the same page. Only $3 each!
Oliver’s Labels Fundraiser
Label Fundraiser
Keep the Lost and Found clear this year by labeling everything your child takes to school—while supporting the PTO! Use this link & 20% of all sales donated directly for our school!