FJVD Weekly Info

We are coming to the end of the 2023-2024 school year! As we approach the final week of the school year, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support, partnership, and prayers. It has been a pleasure working with so many of you as we strive to provide each of our students with a solid, well-rounded education rooted in the Roman Catholic Tradition.

I am greatly looking forward to the upcoming week which affords the opportunity to both enjoy time with students during our annual Field Day, as well as celebrate their accomplishments at Awards Night (Grades 4-8). See below for more details!

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

• Reminder: FJVD Annual Field Day for Grades K-8 this Monday, June 10th. Students should wear their gym uniforms.
• Reminder: The last day of school - June 13th - is an 11:30am Dismissal Day! Also, there is no aftercare on June 13th. The final day for aftercare is Wednesday, June 12th.
• Reminder: Awards Night (4-8): The annual 4th-8th Grade Awards Night is this upcoming Wednesday, June 12th at 6:00pm.
• Get Your Yearbooks Today! It is time to order Yearbooks to commemorate the 2023-2024 school year. See below for details on our new Yearbook company.
• Calling all students entering 4th-8th grade! Saints John and Paul Parish is seeking altar servers! See below for more information.
• Saints John and Paul Parish will be celebrating its feast day with a multi-ethnic pot luck dinner on Tuesday, June 25th! See below for details.
• With only a few weeks left in the school year, it is time to begin thinking about Uniform Fitting and Ordering. See more details below! It is highly recommended that all uniform orders be placed by July 1st!
• Speaking of uniforms, we will once again be bulk ordering gym t-shirts and sweatshirts again this year. Order will be shipped to the school and must be placed by July 1st (No Exceptions). Pleas see below for more details.

It is time to order your 2023-2024 yearbook for students that are currently in PreK - 7th grade! We are using a new company so they may look a little different than you are used to and we are only offering hard cover yearbooks. You will notice a slight increase in price from last year's soft cover books, but a significant decrease in the price of the hard cover books.

You can order them here: FJVD 2023/2024 Yearbook

Yearbook Ad sales are also available. Buy your student or business ad today! This is a great way to support your school and your students. You can purchase an Ad on our yearbook ordering page. If you have any questions you can contact me at jenmarra@fjvd.org.

Please Note: Students will still receive their yearbook in the Fall ('24) as normal. They will be sent home with students or can be picked up at the school.

Our Parish is now recruiting for new Altar Servers, and there will be having an Altar Server Training Class, Saturday June 15 from 1 to 3pm in the Church. All boys and girls who are parishioners at Ss. John and Paul, are entering 4th grade or above next school year, and have made their First Communion are eligible to become an Altar Server. If you are interested, please fill out the form below and return it to Mrs. Jarvis or Fr. Woolley.

Our Parish will be having its annual Ss. John and Paul Feast Day Mass and Multi Ethnic Pot Luck Dinner, Tuesday June 25 5:30pm Mass in the Church and Dinner to follow in the Parish Hall. Tickets are $15 adults, children 18 and under free, and will go on sale after all the weekend Masses beginning June 15. We are currently looking for families to make entrees, apps, salads or desserts for the dinner; if you make a great Italian, Mexican, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, French Canadian, American or any other ethnic dish, please see the sign up form in the attached flyer, or call the Rectory at 821-5764.

You can order your uniforms directly through the school here or though our app. You can always order directly through Donnelly's. If you are ordering uniforms directly from the school, and need help with sizing or help ordering , please schedule a time with Mrs. Jarvis or Mrs. Marra. If you are ordering directly through Donnelly's please make an appointment through their website for sizing and help ordering . It is highly recommend that all orders be in by July 1st to ensure you receive your uniforms on time!

We are happy to bring back a way for our families to save some money on school gym shirts. In order to get the best pricing, we will be bulk ordering these items. T-shirts are $10, and Sweatshirts are $17. Because this is a bulk order all student orders must be placed by July 1st. (No Exceptions) Gym shirts can be ordered at. https://fjvduniforms.square.site They will be shipped to the school and we will set up a time to pick them up prior to the first week of school. (Gym shirts can still be ordered from Donnelly’s or the school website at regular price at any time.)

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