FJVD Weekly Info

We Live the Word!

January 10, 2025

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Father Doyle Families,

We're so excited to kick off Catholic Schools Week at the end of the month (January 26th - January 31st)! Please see below for a complete schedule of events and activities including our annual Faith Rally, Tribe Competition, and Theme Days. Please note, you will be receiving an email today with your child's tribe and tribe colors. Stay tuned!

In addition, if you are interested in assisting with activities during Catholic Schools Week, there is a sign up below for parent/guardian volunteers with opportunities throughout the week. Thank you for giving of your time!

Lastly, I wanted to reflect briefly upon a student assignment I came across recently. Each month, students in middle school study a specific virtue and the life of a saint who exemplified that virtue during their religion class.

November's virtue was courtesy, a virtue that many may overlook when considering the more commonly known virtues like justice, fortitude, temperance etc. Yet, this particular student was able to beautifully explain just how profound of an impact courtesy can have. "It's more than just good manners," she writes, "it shows a kindness of heart by letting the people around us know that they are cared for."

I don't think I can say it any better than that. There is a local Catholic high school whose mission is to ensure that "all students are known, valued, and treasured." It's simple, but it's powerful. It seems to me that the way we strive to do just this at Father Doyle - to seek that all students are known, valued, and treasured - is by striving to grow every day in the virtue of courtesy. After all, "it's more than just good manners," indeed, it is how we "let the people around us know that they are cared for."

Venerable Pierre Toussaint, pray for us, that we may continue to grow in courtesy!

Please see below for additional information on all of the upcoming events!

Catholic Schools Week - Volunteers Needed!

We are so excited for Catholic Schools Week 2025, and we can't do it without you!

At this time, we are looking for parent/guardian help during the day on Monday (1/27), Tuesday (1/28), and Wednesday (1/29) to assist with various activities and events.

If you are interested and available to help out sign up here: https://forms.gle/yws3NP63Zk6xrTey5

Thank you for giving of your time for our students and school community!

Mastery Martial Arts is Returning to FJVD!

Mastery Martial Arts will be offering another after school program open to all students in grades PreK through 1st Grade. The cost of the program is $25 total for four weeks, and the program will meet on February 7th, 14th, 28th, and March 7th from 2:30 - 3:30. Please CLICK HERE to register.

Join us for FJVD Show Choir!

We're thrilled to announce the return of a wonderful program at Father Doyle School - FJVD Show Choir! A Show Choir is a musical ensemble that combines choral singing with choreographed dance. All students in grades 3-8 are invited to participate in our Show Choir with rehearsals beginning January 14th. No previous experience required!

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons until 4:00pm, though every student will not need to attend every rehearsal - a complete and detailed schedule will be published after sign ups have closed. The Show Choir will then host a dinner theater performance on Saturday evening, May 17th!

Interested in joining? Sign up here!

Reminder: Upcoming PTO Meeting

Thank you to all of our parent volunteers! The next Parent-Teacher Organization meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21st beginning at 5:30pm in the Rectory Conference Room.

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.