FJVD Weekly Info

We're back! It was so wonderful seeing our morning prayer service full of parents, students, and staff alike as we kick-off the new school year. While the summer months move at a slower pace and provide necessary time for planning and preparation, there is nothing like the joy and excitement of the first day of school.

To our new families - welcome, welcome, welcome! We're so happy that you have chosen to join our school community, and we cannot wait to see the amazing things your students will accomplish in the year ahead.

Greeting students walking through the hallways today, I saw so many smiles and even one self-described "happy dance!" It made me think of a line from The Little Prince, a text which some of our 8th graders completed for summer reading. In it, the author notes that "all grown-ups were children once, but only a few of them remember it."

As we begin this new school year, I pray we can all experience even just a small piece of the joy and love that our students seem to possess. Indeed, wouldn't that be something to remember.

Please keep reading for more information!

Cross Country Season is About to Begin! Register Today! (Gr. 4-8)

If your 4th-8th grader is interested in running cross country this Fall, please formally register for the team at the link here.

Please note, students in grades 6-8 compete in CAL sponsored meets. Students in grades 4&5 may participate in independent meets as available and always practice with the team. if you completed the interest survey sent earlier in the summer, you still need to complete the formal registration and pay a small fee to officially register for the team. Please register by September 6th.

Back to School Night Information

If you were unable to attend Back to School Night, you can find a helpful Back to School Night video here. The video includes linked timestamps in the description so you can select the content that applies to your questions!

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:

• Dismissal Procedures: Please review the dismissal procedures for all grade levels included below. An email with detailed maps of dismissal routes was sent to families yesterday.
• Join the Saints John and Paul Youth Choir! Music Director and FJVD Parent Dr. Kirsten Mitak is looking for students to join the Youth Choir! See below for more information and a PDF of the registration form.
• 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

Please note the following regarding dismissal procedures at FJVD:

• The final bell rings at 2:26pm. After the bell rings, announcements and closing prayer are conducted using the intercom system.
• After announcements and prayer, students are dismissed in the following order:
• K-5 Buses, K-4 Walkers, 6-8 Buses, 5-8 Walkers
• With this in mind, dismissal typically occurs within the following time ranges:
• PK Edwards 2:15
• PK Kortick & PK Pare 2:20
• K-4 Walkers 2:30-2:35
• 5-8 Walkers 2:35-2:40

In addition, per the Parent Student Handbook, please note the following dismissal policies:

• For students in grades PK-4, parents must retrieve their child from the designated door. Students are not permitted to leave the classroom door without their parent/guardian present at the door.
  
• Routine dismissal procedures will be followed for each child unless the school receives a note or phone call requesting a change.
• No student will be released to non-parents/guardians unless a note or a phone call is received prior to pick-up. For your child’s protection, identification may be required.
  

Calling all singers in grades 2-8! The SSJP Youth Choir welcomes all children in grades 2-8 to join us as we begin a new season!

Weekly Wednesday rehearsals will start September 18th from 5-5:45pm. After rehearsing, the SSJP Youth Choir will sing once a month (Oct-May) at the 11:30am mass beginning October 6, as well as at the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 5pm, and Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 3pm.

Please note, choir members coming from an FJVD after school program (e.g. Drama, Extended Day as permitted) as well as SSJP Religious Ed will be walked from class to rehearsal by Choir Assistant Mrs. Martha Mulcahey.

For more information, and to complete registration, see the PDF here.

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