FJVD Weekly Info

We Live the Word!

October 25, 2024

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Father Doyle Families,

I'm looking forward to seeing many of you at our annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat event tomorrow evening! A reminder that the Trunk or Treat runs from 5:30-6:30pm right here in the school parking lot and will also feature voting to select the winner of our annual Middle School Pumpkin Decorating Contest.

As we wrap up our fall Parent Teacher Conferences today, I am filled with gratitude. Firstly, for our teachers and staff who work diligently to care for the needs of our students and families. Frequently over the past two days I have had teachers stopping by my office eager to share a new idea they're planning to try, a new accommodation their looking to implement, or a new technique they want to explore in service of their students and based upon their conversations with parents and families during conferences.

Secondly, I am grateful to all of you, our Doyle families. Our handbook notes that "enrollment implies a partnership between the school and the family." Indeed, as a Catholic school, we recognize that parents are the primary educators of their children and therefore truly effective education only occurs when school and home partner together with a common vision for academic, spiritual, and social growth. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued partnership as we work together for the continued flourishing of your child and all children enrolled at Father Doyle School.

In addition, an essential element of this home-school partnership is open communication between both parties. With this in mind, Father Doyle School typically provides families with an annual Fall Parent Survey to gather feedback and information regarding the start of the school year.

I would highly encourage all families to complete the survey, which can be found here. Please know that responses are anonymous, and each response is carefully considered. Over the past several years, survey responses have prompted meaningful change in a range of areas including extended day programming, extracurriculars, curricular supplies, and more. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback!

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Newly Announced Programs and Events:

Join us for our first annual Turkey Day Camp! Open to students in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, this unique one-day camp provides students with engaging activities through the day on Thanksgiving Eve, while also providing parents and families an opportunity to cook, clean, or just head to work prior to the holiday. See below for more details!
Students in grades pre-kindergarten and kindergarten are invited to attend a Music and Movement Program with Mrs. Edwards! The program will begin in November, more details below.
Let's Talk Doyle! Sara and Layla (Grade 8) have started a new Father Doyle podcast titled Let's Talk Doyle! You can check out their first bi-weekly segment below with special guest Mr. Godin. Stay tuned for more episodes!
Homework Helper registration for the month of November is now open! The Homework Helper program is open to students in grades 2-8 and provides a quiet, supportive environment for students to complete homework after school Monday-Thursday. See below for details.

Previously Announced Programs and Events:

Coach Ed Correia is starting a Little Saints Instructional Basketball Program for students in grades 1-3! See below for details and registration. It's not too late to register at the link here.
Boys in Grades 4-6 are encouraged to register for the upcoming CAL Basketball season. It's not too late! Email Jen Marra at jenmarra@fjvd.org if your child is interested in playing.
If you did not order a 2023-2024 Yearbook but would be interested in purchasing one, we have a limited amount of last year’s yearbooks for sale. Yearbooks are $40. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Marra at jennmarra@fjvd.org to check availability.

Turkey Day Camp - Coming this November!

Parents, on the day before Thanksgiving are you working? Cooking? Cleaning? Maybe you just want to get the house ready for guests?

Let us help! Children in Pre-K and Kindergarten can enjoy a day of everything turkey at our Turkey Day Camp on Wednesday, November 27th from 8:00am-3:30pm. The day will feature story time, a craft, outdoor play, songs, games and learning stations that are all related to the themes of Thanksgiving and turkeys.

Children will need to bring a snack, lunch, and a refillable water bottle.

REGISTER HERE

The cost for the day is $75. Please note, there will not be a nurse in the building during Turkey Day Camp.

Music and Movement with Mrs. Edwards

Join Mrs. Edwards in exploring music, different instruments, dancing, and maybe even a musical craft. This program will run on Tuesdays starting in November for five weeks from 2:30 - 3:30 and is open to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

Limited space is available! Register today at the link below:

Cost: $60

Music and Movement Registration

Let's Talk Doyle - A New Student-Led Podcast

Interested to hear a student's perspective on the latest Doyle News? Looking to learn more about recent and upcoming events? Enjoy hearing from special guests along the way? Then Let's Talk Doyle is the podcast for you!

8th Graders Layla and Sara will be producing an episode of Let's Talk Doyle every other week chronicling their 8th grade experience and discussing the latest in Doyle News. Be sure to tune in!

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

Our Little Saints Basketball Instructional League is underway!

Middle schoolers competed in the annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest this past week. Come vote for your favorite pumpkin at our Spooktacular Trunk or Treat this Saturday!