FJVD Weekly Info

"Anyone who seeks truth seeks God, whether or not he realizes it."

-St. Edith Stein

Today is the memorial of St. Edith Stein, also known as St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. Prior to joining the Carmelite order, St. Edith Stein taught at a Dominican school for approximately ten years. Here, she was known for her unique ability to see every student as "individual, unrepeatable, and valuable." May we at Father Doyle School seek to carry on this spirit of St. Edith Stein in the year ahead!

Below you'll find detailed information on the following:

• NEW Program Alert: Introducing Homework Helper at Father Doyle School

• ATTENTION: The 2024-2025 Academic Calendar has been revised. Please see below.

• Lunch orders are now available on the FACTS Family Portal and via the FJVD App!

• The aspiring Tennis program at Father Doyle school

• All the details for our Back toSchool Events are also included below.

• Middle School Families: Do not forget to select your preferred electives by Friday, August 16th! See below for the survey link.

We're pleased to introduce a new after school option for students in grades 2-8. Running Monday-Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 (or 2:30-3:00 for students in grades 2-4), the Homework Helper program provides students the opportunity to work on homework in a quiet, focused environment with direct supervision. A teacher will be available to answer basic questions, help students stay focused and organized, and assist students in managing their time and assignments.

The cost to utilize the program is billed monthly ($100/month for 5-8, $50/month for 2-4). Students may also visit Home Helper on a "drop-in" basis for $15.00 per day.

More information regarding start dates and registration will be available in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

Please see the attached flyer below for more information.

As some families may have seen via Facebook, Mr. Peloquin met with Officer Ferri and the Coventry Police Department last week to review our safety protocol and emergency operations plan. This review is conducted annually to ensure the school's policies and protocols reflect the latest guidance.

In addition to this annual review, faculty and staff receive annual emergency response training through ALICE Training Solutions. There are two components to the ALICE Training Program. First, all staff complete online learning modules and assessments at the start of each year. In addition, faculty and staff participate in "live" emergency response training with the local police department. These trainings are completed without students in the building.

After meeting with Coventry Police, a live training for faculty and staff has been schedule for Friday, September 27th. To accommodate this training, Friday, September 27th will be an early dismissal day with students dismissed at 11:30am. In addition, aftercare will not be available on the 27th, as all faculty and staff must participate in the training.

Please note that a revised academic calendar reflecting this change has been attached below. Thank you for your understanding as we take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of our school community.

As noted in last week's Newsletter, Based upon feedback from recent parent surveys, the school is making changes to its lunch program. In the academic year ahead, the school will be partnering with Olde Theater Diner and other local vendors to offer a variety of daily hot and cold lunch options.

This allows the school to provide a high quality lunch at the same price as last year with improvements to the ordering timeline. Ordering will now be completed for every two weeks rather than monthly.

Ordering is now LIVE for August 30th - September 13th. For a quick guide to ordering lunch from the FJVD App, see the flyer here.

Bon appetit!

Father Doyle School is looking to begin a competitive and/or instructional tennis team for students in Grades 4-8; however, we need YOUR help to do it!

Are you interested in coaching? Do you know someone who might be interested in coaching? Please contact Mrs. Marra to learn more!

Each year, the school hosts a range of back to school events to welcome both new and returning families to a new school year. Be sure to check out the attached PDF below for full details!

In addition, if you are a new family joining us for Popsicles with the Principal, please be sure to RSVP here if you have not already done so. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you then!

As the school seeks to continue to expand educational opportunities for students, and based on the feedback received from recent parent surveys, Father Doyle School is excited to announce the opportunity for elective courses for middle school students for the 2024-2025 school year.

Additional information was shared regarding electives last week and is included in the attached PDF below; however, please note, in order to schedule their electives, students must select their preferred elective choices for the school year using the survey here no later than Friday, August 16, 2024. While the school will work to provide every student with their first choice of elective(s), due to class sizes it may be necessary for some students to be placed in their secondary choices. In addition, please note that all electives will run dependent upon class size, with a minimum of five students per class. Students will be notified of their elective schedule via email by Friday, August 23rd.

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.

While it is still early July, it is not too early to begin thinking about important medical forms needed for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Please note the following:
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Start of Year Medical Forms:

The following forms are due at the start of the 2024-2025 School Year:
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• School Physical Form
  • This is required for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, seventh grade, and all new incoming students.
  • It is due upon entry to the school
    
• Annual Health Update
  • For all returning students
    
• Dental Screening Form
  • This is not mandatory for day one, but it sure would be nice!
• Medication Consent Form for any Medication Prescribed by a Physician
• Medication Consent Form for Administration of Over the Counter (OTC) Medication
  • This applies only to students in Grades 6-8 and must be signed by a parent/guardian
• Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) for any child with Asthma, Diabetes, or an Allergy Treatment Plan
  • For food allergies, bee stings, or any other offender that can cause Anaphylaxis

All of these forms are provided in digital form via hyperlink in the Nurse's Corner on our school website. These forms are almost all due on or before the first day of school and any associated medication is due the first day of school as well. If a required medication or form has not been provided, the child cannot attend school until it is received.

Please reach out with any additional questions or concerns. 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
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