From the Principal's Desk
Dear Father Doyle Families,
Many of you likely remember the dear Mr. Rogers, of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. I recently stumbled across a short clip of Mr. Rogers in which he discusses education. “In every neighborhood, all across our country," he says, "there are good people insisting on good things for young people, and doing something about it.”
When I first heard this quote, I thought immediately of our teachers, but, as I considered further, it became apparent Mr. Rogers was saying something more profound. "In every neighborhood," he suggests, not just in every school or every classroom. We've all heard the expression "it takes a village," and perhaps it could also be said "it takes a neighborhood."
And so, I want to thank you for being a part of our "neighborhood" here at Father Doyle School. Thank you for continuing to insist on good things for our young people, for prioritizing an education that emphasizes the good, the true, and the beautiful every day, and for partnering with us in your child's educational journey.
Lastly, as we begin the Lenten season, we also introduce a new Virtue of the Month for the month of March. This month's virtue is mercy, caring for those who are suffering. You can learn more about the virtue of the month, including the saint studies for March and suggested home projects, in the Virtue Corner below!
Please continue reading below for more important information and announcements regarding the weeks ahead!
Welcome - Ms. Reynolds! Physical Education Teacher
Ms. Jessica Reynolds shadowed Mr. Mancini on Wednesday and Thursday of this week and will be joining our staff as our physical education teacher beginning Monday. Please join me in welcoming her to Father Doyle School!
Introducing SPARK My First Lemonade Stand (PK-2) - Sign Up Link Included Below
With the conclusion of the Little Foodies program prior to break, we're excited to offer another SPARK Business Academy program this Spring for students in grades Pre-K through 2. Running for ten sessions from March 21st through May 23rd, in My First Lemonade Stand students will become "lemonade entrepreneurs," designing marketing flyers, estimating profits, and developing their business savvy. The cost of the program is $180.00 per student, and you can register here.
Introducing the 2023 FJVD Read-a-thon!
Father John V. Doyle School will be holding its annual Read-a-thon this year! Read-a-thons are an opportunity to build excitement about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more! Our Read-a-thon starts Sunday, March 26, 2023.
In order to participate in our read-a-thon, you'll need activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress. We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/rScpHR/1 and following the simple instructions
We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child another reason to read, and helps to develop of stronger reading skills. With this in mind, we hope everyone participates!
Aftercare Schedule - Week of March 6th
Joining us for after care programming next week? You can find a detailed schedule of the activities (and pick up times) for the week here. Please note that Wednesday is a 1:30pm dismissal day and, as a result, aftercare concludes at 4:30pm. Thank you!
Morning Prayer Service
We are so grateful to have parents join us for prayer service in the gym each morning. It is a wonderful opportunity to come together in prayer as a community, which is an essential part of our mission and identity as a Catholic school.
We encourage any families who wish to join us for prayer service to do so; however, we kindly ask that parents staying for prayer remain in the rear of the gym rather than standing with their students in line during prayer service. Doing so assists teachers with taking appropriate attendance and helps students transition effectively into the school day. Thank you!
Annual FJVD Auction - March 25th, Quonset O Club!
Auction Dinner tickets are going fast, get yours soon! This weekend after all the weekend Masses, members of the Auction Committee will be at the school desk in the front foyer of the Church, to assist those who need help purchasing tickets to our Sand Sational Soiree Carribbean Themed Auction Dinner, Saturday March 25 at the Quonset O Club. You can also purchase them by visiting https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_138bf6d5-a84e-11eb-bd4f-02088ed4fa11&WidgetId=2712576.
Tickets to the Auction Dinner are $45 a person, $400 for a table of 10. Thank you to everyone who has donated items for the Auction, we now have thousands of dollars worth of live and silent auction items, large and small, including Condo Rentals in Florida and New Hampshire, a Chartered Salt Water Fishing Trip, Principal for the Day, a 75" Smart TV, restaurant gift cards, and much, much more! Tune in to our Live Streamed Auction Kick Off, Thursday March 16 at 7pm on Facebook, when we unveil all the Auction Items, more info to come!
All auction proceeds go towards the purchase of desks and chairs for Mrs. O’Keefe’s 5th Grade and Mrs. Sosa’s Middle School Classrooms!
Join us for a Ss. John and Paul St. Patricks Day Celebration!
Fr. Woolley invites everyone to the Parish's annual St. Patricks Day celebration, Monday, March 13 at 7pm in the Parish Hall, with Refreshments, Irish Step Dancers, and Live Music by the Ss. John and Paul Irish Band, starring Fr. O’Woolley, Mr. Peloquin’s Irish Born Father in Law, Kieran Keating, FJVD Grandparent Bob Leonard on the accordion. Tickets are $5 each, children under 12 free, and will be sold at the door only.
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
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