FJVD Weekly Info

It was wonderful seeing so many families at our Back to School BBQ yesterday evening! At one point I was able to pause and take it all in: children of all ages running and playing together, laughter and boisterous conversations filling the air, teachers and families alike all intermingling, rehashing summer stories, and catching up with one another. This is what community looks like, I thought. This is Father Doyle School.

As we prepare for the start of the 2024-2025 school year, a reminder of the schedule for next week:

Back to School Night - Grades K-8 - Wednesday, August 28th

5:30pm - Families with One Student, Student Last Name A-L and Families with 2+ Students K-8

6:15pm - Families with One Student, Student Last Name M-Z K-8

For a full Back to School Night schedule, CLICK HERE.

Orientation Day - All Grades - Thursday, August 29th

Grades K-8: 8:30am-11:30am

Pre-Kindergarten: 8:45 or 9:45 (time assigned in Pre-Kindergarten packet sent to families)

For a full description of Orientation Day for students in K-8, CLICK HERE.

A reminder that the first day of school for students in grades K-8 is Friday, August 30th. The first day of school for pre-kindergarten students is Tuesday, September 3rd.

Extended Day/Aftercare Schedule and Interest Survey

Please note that our Aftercare Program will begin on Tuesday, September 3rd. Before school care will begin on Friday, August 30th.

There is no formal registration form for before and/or aftercare, as all FJVD students are eligible to attend. With that being said, if you are interested in utilizing our before school care of aftercare program during the 2024-2025 school year, please review the guidelines here and then complete the interest survey. Thank you!

Continue Reading for Information Regarding:

• Counseling Services at FJVD: Father Doyle School partners with BeWell Therapy to provide individual counseling services for students during school hours. Please see below to learn more and meet our new counselor, Mrs. Caitlin D'Allesandro.
  
  
• Homework Helper: We're thrilled to be launching this new program! See below for details, and to complete registration

In addition to social skills and other counseling services provided by Mrs. St. Jean, the school offers individual counseling services for students through BeWell Therapy. To learn more about the services provided BeWell at Father Doyle School, see the overview here.

The counselor this year is Mrs. Caitlin D'Alessandro. You can learn more about Caitlin here.

If you are interested in pursuing counseling for your child, please email BeWell at bewell.referral@gmail.com with your name, contact information, and your child's name and grade.

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.

Is your student interested in participating? You can register for the first month of Homework Helper here: REGISTER NOW

Please note LIMITED SPACE is available! Register soon!

Please see the attached flyer below for more information.

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
• Screening Exclusion Form
• For students who wish to be exempt from vision, dental, and/or hearing screenings

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gofjvdsaints