FJVD Weekly Info

As we come to the conclusion of Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the teachers and staff who make Father Doyle School the special institution that it is. I am inspired daily by their dedication, creativity, and passion.

Speaking to his players prior to the 1980 Olympic Games, hockey coach Herb Brooks looked at each of his players and remarked "you were born to be hockey players, each and every one of you." When I walk the halls of Father Doyle School, I cannot help but think the same about our teachers and staff, that deep down they were always meant to be educators. Indeed, there is no doubt that teaching in a Catholic school is a unique calling, and I will always be grateful for the way in which our teachers and staff answer that call every day. Thank you for helping us celebrate them all week!

Third trimester continues to fly by, and we're looking forward to an awesome last five weeks of the school year. We've got lots great things planned from Breakfast with the Principal to our annual Field Day! Please keep reading below for more information on all upcoming events!

Lastly, as we enter the final few weeks of school please note the following cell phone and electronics policy from the Father Doyle School Student Handbook:

"Students are not allowed to use cell phones in the classroom. Cell phones are allowed for emergency use only. They must remain turned off in lockers or backpacks unless permission for use has been given by a teacher or administrator. Students found in possession of their cell phone without school permission will have the phone taken away. Arrangements must be made with an administrator for its return."

Thank you for your assistance in supporting these policies!

Please keep reading below for more information on the following items:

• Save the Date: FJVD Annual Field Day for Grades K-8 will be Monday, June 10th. Our pre-kindergarten students will be celebrating their own special field day the Friday before on Friday, June 7th. Please note, information for volunteering at our Field Days will be coming out next week!
• Last Call: Breakfast with the Principal this Tuesday, May 14th immediately following prayer service. Please RSVP here no later than Monday, May 13th.
• Join us in celebrating Fr. Woolley's 25th Anniversary of Ordination on Sunday, June 2nd! Details, including link to purchase tickets, included below.
• The 2024-2025 School Calendar has been released. Please see the academic calendar and calendar brief for families attached below.

You can find the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar below, along with a Calendar Brief for Families which highlights important dates, events, etc. for the upcoming school year.

FJVD Annual Field Day for Grades K-8 will be Monday, June 10th. We always have a blast with various games, activities, and celebrations throughout the day, and we need YOUR help to make it happen! Information for volunteering at our Field Days will be coming out next week. Please save the date!

Lastly, please note that our pre-kindergarten students will be celebrating their own special field day the Friday before on Friday, June 7th.

Join us for coffee and light pastries as we share ideas, discuss concerns, and enjoy one another's company on Tuesday, May 14h beginning immediately following prayer service.

In order to plan appropriately for refreshments, please RSVP no later than Monday, May 13th by using the link here. Thank you, and see you then!

Dear Fr. John V. Doyle Families,

You are all cordially invited to my 25th Anniversary of Ordination Mass and Dinner, Sunday June 2, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, at 2pm, here at Ss. John and Paul Church, with Dinner Reception to follow at the Quonset O Club. The actual anniversary date of my ordination is June 26 (the Feast of Ss. John and Paul!), 1999, but as this year's Ordination of Priests for our Diocese is again at the end of June, so as not to conflict with it, I thought it best to celebrate my 25th earlier in the month. I hope you and your family can attend the Mass and/or the Dinner! Tickets for the Dinner can be purchased here: bit.ly/FrWoolley25

God Bless,

Fr. Woolley

As always, be assured of my prayers for you and your families.

God bless and Go Saints!

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.

Virtue of the Month: Diligence - doing your best and working hard until you're finished.

Saint(s) of the Month:

• PK-2: St. Andrew Bessette
• 3-5: St. Francis de Sales
• 6-8: St. Catherine of Siena

Home Projects for the Month of May:

Home projects are broken down by grade level groupings. These are not required and rarely involve a material project, but rather include an opportunity to discuss and practice the virtues as a family. You can find the home projects for the month of May here.

Please note, students requiring cough drops are asked to provide the nurse with the cough drops in their original packaging for use during the school day. Additional documentation, including a standing order, may be required in order for the nurse to provide cough drops for your student. Please contact Nurse Kathie if you have any questions.

In addition, under no circumstances are students permitted to share cough drops or any other medication with other students.

Thank you!

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