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FJVD Weekly Info
We Live the Word!
From the Principal's Desk
We've officially entered the February break! I pray the upcoming week offers you the opportunity to enjoy time with your family and loved ones!
Please keep reading below for more information on the following items:
- PK-4 students interested in learning more about martial arts are invited to join us for a session with Mastery Martial Arts. See below to register!
- Tell us something good! As part of our Friendzy Unit IV, we're seeking to hear great things about our students! Check out the link below for more information.
- Catholic Athletic League (CAL) Soccer and Volleyball seasons are right around the corner! See below for more information, including registration.
- The theme for this year's Auction has officially been announced - join us for the Gaelic Gala on Saturday, March 16th! See below to purchase tickets
Mastery Martial Arts Afterschool Program (PreK - 4th)
Mastery Martial Arts will again be offering an after school program open to all students in grades PK through 4th grade. The cost of the program is $25 total for three weeks, and the program will meet twice per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday, February 27th. Interested students can sign up for the martial arts program here.
Tell Us Something Good!
We are starting the fourth unit of our Friendzy program, with the catchphrase "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work." While students will be receiving instruction on the unit's themes, goals, and Biblical touch points, we also encourage you to follow up with these concepts at home! You can learn more about Unit IV, including topics and questions to discuss at home, by reading the Parent Letter here. As part of this unit, we're celebrating our students as a class. To help us do this, we're asking parents to share something AWESOME about their student! Have something to share? Complete the Google Form here!
2024 CAL Spring Soccer and Volleyball Registration
The spring season for Catholic Athletic League sports is right around the corner! The Catholic Athletic League offers both soccer and volleyball in the spring season. Both sports are co-ed. Our Sports Fee is $45 per student, per sport. Interested students must register by February 26th in order to be included on the Spring Roster.
Soccer Registration (4-8): https://payit.nelnet.net/form/sv42yZtm
Volleyball Registration (6-8): : https://payit.nelnet.net/form/WMHN2ves
FJVD Annual Auction Theme Announced! Join us for the Gaelic Gala!
Come join us at the “Gaelic Gala!” Tickets are now on sale! Last week, we announced the theme of this year’s FJVD 2024 Silent Live Auction. The “Gaelic Gala,” a Celtic Themed Auction Dinner, will take place Saturday Evening March 16 at the Quonset O Club in North Kingstown. The evening will feature Live Music by the “Saints John and Paul Irish Band,” starring Fr. Michael O’Woolley, Mrs. Burns, OLC Organist/FJVD Parent Brian Mattias and Mr. Peloquin’s Irish Born Father-in-Law, Kieran Keating!
Tickets to the Auction Dinner are $50 a person, $450 for a table of 10; tickets can be purchased here: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/3VsibYie, and can also be purchased through our school website, FJVD.ORG.
For a lot more information on our Silent and Live Auction, please visit the 2024 Auction Website at https://www.accelevents.com/e/fjvd24.
Also, if you haven’t checked out Fr. Woolley’s 2024 Auction Promo Video, you can view it here: https://youtu.be/nR7D2wvpEfU.
Lastly, thank you to the many parents and parishioners who have donated items and gift cards to the Auction so far! If you can donate an item, large or small, please take a tag from the wish boards in the school or at the Church entrances. All auction proceeds go towards the purchase of desks and chairs for Mrs. Burns’ 4th Grade and Mr. Perretta’s Middle School Math Classrooms!
Financial Aid Applications - 2024-2025 School Year
Diocesan Financial Aid applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due February 16th. While aid applications may be accepted after the 16th, applications submitted on or before February 16th receive first consideration.
If you or your family are interested in applying for financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year:
- Log into your family portal by going go www.factsmgt.com and select FACTS Family Portal
- Enter the District Code - FJV-RI along with Username and Password
- Be sure to select Parent prior to clicking Login
- Select the Financial Tab
- In the Financial Links (on the top right) - Select Apply for Grant & Aid
You will then either create an account or sign in to your account if you already have one.
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.
Photos From the Week
Dance break in 3rd Grade!
Experiment time in 7th grade science!
Jump ropes in 1st grade gym!
Middle school students participated in a unique activity as part of their kick-off to Friendzy Unit IV - "Teamwork makes the Dream Work!"
Academic Calendar and Other Documents
The Nurse's Corner
Cough Drop Policies
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!
Extended Day Information
Extended Day Schedule
Joining us for after care in the week ahead? You can find the schedule here.
The Virtue Corner
Virtue of the Month: Cheerfulness - looking on the bright side
Saint(s) of the Month:
- PK-2: St. John Bosco
- 3-5: St. Phillip Neri
- 6-8: Bl. Miguel Pro
Home Projects for the Month of February:
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 February here.
Thank You to Our Partners in Education!
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About Us
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