FJVD Weekly Info

Today, July 26th, we celebrate the Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We know relatively little about the details of their lives; however, their holiness is inferred from the life of Mary. In other words, the way in which Mary lived is a testament to what must have been many generations of prayerful, holy persons before her. Therefore, Joachim and Anne in many ways represent so many of our loved ones in previous generations who practiced the faith and passed on what is true, good, and beautiful to future generations. May the same be said of us many years from now!

Below you'll find introductions to some of our new (and newly returning) staff members who will help serve our mission in new ways in the year ahead. In addition, please be sure to check out additional information regarding the following topics:

• Back to School Events - Mark Your Calendars!
• CAL Cross Country and Tennis Interest Surveys
• Middle School Student Leadership Day of Reflection
• 2024-2025 Busing Information

And much, much more! Keep reading to ensure you're up to date on the all of the latest happenings at Father Doyle!

Welcoming New (and Newly Returning) Staff

Ms. Jenna Szorosy - 5th Grade Teacher

I am pleased to introduce Ms. Jenna Szorosy, our new fifth grade teacher at Father Doyle School. Ms. Szorosy comes to us with multiple years of experience in early childhood and elementary education in various settings and most recently taught 5th grade at a Catholic school. Ms. Szorosy holds a bachelor's degree in children and youth studies and a Master of Education degree in curriculum and instruction, both from Florida Gulf Coast University.

You can learn more about Ms. Szorosy by viewing this brief "Meet the Teacher" biography.

Nurse Kathleen Gallucci and Nurse Patti Cioe

I am also excited to share that both Nurse Kathie and our previous school nurse, Nurse Patti, will be returning to serve as our school nurses for the 2024-2025 school year. Nurse Kathie will serve as our nurse on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, with Nurse Patti serving as our nurse on Thursdays and Fridays. Many of us are familiar with the extraordinary service these two nurses provide to our school, and I am thrilled to welcome them back for the 2024-2025 school year!

A few other notes and reminders:

• Over the summer months, the Weekly Newsletter will move to a bi-weekly format. The next Weekly Newsletter will be sent Friday, August 9th
• In addition, please be sure to review the Nurse's Corner below for information regarding School Nurse forms for the upcoming year.

As shared this past spring in our Calendar Brief for Families, please note the following event dates and mark your calendars:

• Tuesday, August 13th, 5pm-6pm - Popsicles with the Principal - For All New Families
• Thursday, August 22nd, 5pm-7pm - Back to School BBQ - Open to All School Families
• Wednesday, August 28th, 6pm - Back to School Night - Highly Encouraged for All K-8 Families
• Thursday, August 29th , 8:30am-11:30am- Orientation Day - All PK*-8 Students
• Please note, pre-kindergarten orientation will run on a separate schedule, more information to follow.

The school will be in communication with details for each of these events, including times, locations, and arrival/dismissal procedures as applicable, next week. Stay tuned for more information!

As we enter the fall sports season, we are seeking students interested in participating in CAL cross country or tennis. Teams are dependent upon student interest and coaching availability, so please be sure to complete the survey(s) below no later than Monday, July 29th if your student is interested in participating and/or you would be interested in volunteering as a coach for either sport. Thank you!

Cross Country Interest Survey

• Girls and boys in grades six through eight compete in CAL sanctioned meets, with girls and boys in grades four and five eligible to train with the team and compete in junior races if/when offered by CAL

Tennis Interest Survey

• Open to girls and boys in grades six through eight (Grammar Division) and grades 4 and 5 (Junior Division/Instructional if not offered by CAL)

Do you see your student as a leader, even if they may not recognize it in themselves? Is your student interested in becoming more involved in school activities while growing as a servant leader? Would your student be interested in serving on a student leadership council in the year ahead?

If you or your student answered yes to any of the questions above, please join us for our first Middle School Student Leadership Day of Reflection. In preparation for the upcoming academic year, students attending this day of reflection will:

• Engage in a range of activities designed to identify and explore leadership qualities

• Work to identify the unique leadership skills that each student possesses

• Discuss important overarching questions such as:

• What unique gifts do I have to give back to the school community?

• Does leadership look the same for everyone and in every situation?

• What does it mean to be a part of something bigger than yourself?

• Spend time in quiet prayer and reflection

Middle school parents received an email with additional information. Any and all students interested in learning more about what it means to be a Catholic leader and the opportunities the upcoming academic year may present are encouraged to join us on August 20th. If your student is planning to attend, please RSVP at the link here no later than Wednesday, August 14th.

Join us on August 4th from 12:30-3:15 for the first ever FJVD Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! Teams of 2, 3, or 4 will compete for jigsaw glory! The afternoon will include pizza and 2 hours of puzzle competition. Whoever completes the puzzle first (or completes the most pieces by the conclusion of the competition) wins!

See more information, including a QR code to register, in the flyer here.

Join us for our 10th Annual Car Show on Saturday, September 14th! Come grab a bite to eat, listen to great music, and see some fantastic cars! As always, music will be provided by Cruisin' Bruce!

For more information, see the flyer here. For additional questions or inquiries, contact Mrs. Boiardi.

Over the summer, Mr. Peloquin and Mr. Perretta will be offering a course to prepare students entering 8th grade for the High School Placement Test or HSPT in the Fall. The HSPT is the standard entrance exam for many high schools in the area including Prout and Hendricken.

The course will break down each section of the test (verbal skills, quantitative reasoning, reading, mathematics, and language skills) and provide students with test taking techniques, practice problems, and guided instruction for each of these areas.

The course will then culminate with a full length practice test which will mimic the test conditions of the actual exam. This practice test will then be scored and you will be provided with a summary that identifies any remaining areas of difficulty that students should continue working on before taking the test in the fall.

The class runs for six sessions including the practice exam. Sessions will be held from Monday, August 12th through Friday, August 16th with the practice exam being proctored on Monday, August 19th. The program runs from 9:00am-11:30am each day and will meet at the school. The fee for the course is $225.00 per student total. Because a course of this nature is most effective in small groups, the course will be limited to the first ten registrants. If there is additional interest beyond the first ten registrants, consideration will be given to running a second course.

If your child would be interested in participating in this course, please register and complete payment for the course by following the link here.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to working with your students this summer!

If you are a Coventry resident and your child/ren will require bussing for the 2024-2025 school year, you must sign up using the form here. Please note, you must sign up each year. Registration does not carry over from one year to the next.

In addition, please note that there will be some changes to bus stop locations in the year ahead. Please see the message here 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

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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