From the Principal's Desk
Dear FJVD Families,
With 1st Trimester coming to a close on Wednesday, November 27th, we are officially one third of the way through the academic year! This afternoon, students will receive their 1st Trimester Report Cards, providing each student with feedback regarding his or her academic performance over the first three months of the school year.
Similarly, I invite you to provide us with important feedback regarding the first three months of the school year by completing a brief survey, which you can find here: http://bit.ly/FJVDParentSurvey
All survey responses are anonymous, and your feedback will help guide the continued enhancement of our school. It is so important that we are intentional about reflecting upon our progress and direction as a school, and I greatly appreciate your assistance in this process. Thank you for your participation and candid responses!
Please be aware that Fr. Woolley and I have also created a survey for parents whose children are not currently enrolled at Fr. Doyle School to help gauge interest in the school. This survey can be found on our school website under "Important Links."
In addition, a few important reminders regarding current and upcoming events:
Test of Gradelink Alert System
Today at 11:00am we tested our Gradelink SMS Text Message Alert System. If you did not receive an alert, please contact Mrs. Laboissonniere to ensure that we have the appropriate phone number in the Gradelink system.
Thank you!
Picture Re-Take Day - Monday, December 9th
If you would like to retake your school picture or your child was absent on picture day (November 5th), Lifetouch will be back at FJVD on December 9th for picture retakes.
Middle School Gradelink Portal - Grades Uploaded for Monday December 9th
Login information for our new Gradelink portal has been emailed to parents. You can now login at any time. Grades will be available for viewing for the first time on Monday morning. If you have multiple children in the school and are using the mobile app, be sure to select the appropriate student for viewing. If you are a middle school parent and did not receive your login credentials, please contact the school.
FJVD Spelling Bee - Monday, December 16th, 1pm
Classroom spelling bees are currently being conducted in grades 4-8, and two finalists from each grade will compete in the school finals on Monday, December 16th beginning at 1pm in the gym. All are invited to cheer on our spellers!
Lastly, as we continue through this Advent season, please know of my continued prayers for you and your families. May each of you find some peace and rest during this hectic time. I look forward to our many upcoming Christmas celebrations together.
Don't forget to view the rest of our Newsletter, including our Upcoming Dates and Nurse's Corner!
God bless you all, and have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Mr. Peloquin
The Mission of Father John V. Doyle School is to provide students with a solid, well-rounded education based on Roman Catholic Tradition.
We live the Word of God in a caring, safe, and nurturing environment.
Holy Mother of God,
be our guide on the path to the Nativity,
so in celebrating the birth of your Son,
Jesus Christ our Savior,
our hearts will be transformed with joy
and hope.
Amen.
Important Reminders for the Winter Season:
- Please call the school when your child is absent and let us know the reason. This let's us know your child is safe at home with you. In addition, if your child has an illness that is contagious, such as strep throat, it is important that we are able to notify other parents that their child may have been exposed to an illness and to watch for signs & symptoms.
- Now that the COLD weather has arrived, please ensure your child has appropriate cold weather attire (i.e. hats, mittens). So long as the temperature is considered safe, students will go outside for recess to get fresh air and play. The RI Department of Education states that outdoor recess should be 15-20 minutes (1-2 times a day) outside as long as the temperature is 32 degrees or above with the wind chill factored in.
With this in mind, consider the following:
- We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how technology works.
- Only 45% of all high schools teach computer science.
- More than 100 million students worldwide have already tried an Hour of Code.
- Participating in the Hour of Code is just one example that Father John V. Doyle School is working to teach our students these foundational 21st-century skills
Thank you to Mrs. Adamo for all that she does in preparing our students to be stewards of our technology resources.
Yearbook Volunteers Needed!
If you or someone you know may be interested in assisting with our Yearbook, please contact the school!
Participate in the FJVD Certificate Program!
This program is a great way to reduce the cost of your tuition while supporting FJVDl!
The Process:
- The school purchases shopping cards from all of your favorite stores
- You purchase the cards from the school, paying face value and spending the same dollars you would have paid to the stores directly
- The school earns a percentage discount offered by participating stores.
For each $50.00 you spend, you get a stamp on your Tuition Discount Card. Fill the entire card and redeem it for a $75.00 tuition credit!
Cards currently available include:
Stop & Shop, Applebee's, Barnes & Noble, Dave's, Dunkin Donuts Panera, Wal-Mart and more!
Stop by the school Monday-Friday 7:45am-8:15am, the Rectory Monday-Friday 1:45-2:15pm, or in the Parish Center after the 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30am Sunday Masses to purchase your gift cards!
Shop with Amazon Smile!
For more information, see the PDF attached below. Happy shopping!
Bottle Cap Drive
We’re excited to share that our school is part of the Coca-Cola Give program. This opens up
Father John V. Doyle School to new funding opportunities to help improve learning environments for students. The best part? Donations don’t come out of your own pocket. When you make Coca-Cola purchases, you simply send in bottle caps or product codes from boxes of beverages and our school receives a donation.
All caps and codes should be sent to Mr. Godin. Codes will be entered on one account to gain larger and quicker donations.
Thank you!
About Us
The Mission of Father John V. Doyle School is to provide students with a solid, well-rounded education based on Roman Catholic Tradition.
We live the Word of God in a caring, safe, and nurturing environment.
Email: kevinpeloquin@fjvd.org
Website: fjvd.org
Location: 343 South Main Street, Coventry, RI, USA
Phone: 401-821-3756
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gofjvdsaints