FJVD Weekly Info

We Live the Word!

January 31, 2025

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Father Doyle Families,

What an incredible Catholic Schools Week it has been! Firstly, a thank you to all of our parent, staff, and student volunteers who made this week possible. We truly could not have done it without you, and we're so grateful you're a part of our school community!

I would invite everyone to check out our Facebook page for a day-by-day breakdown including commentary and photos. Reflecting on the past week, I am especially grateful for the way in which this week was an opportunity for kids to just be kids. "Good, clean fun" as they say. Whether it was cheering in delight at the presentation of the Tribe Cup, rooting for fellow tribe members fiercely competing in a Minute to Win It challenge, or dumping a bunch of quarters in another tribe's Change Challenge bin, there was an authentic sense of wonder and delight throughout the week.

I heard a story recently of a father who brought his child to the zoo. Amidst looking at all of the zebras, elephants, and monkeys, the child stopped suddenly, looked down at the paved walkway, and exclaimed excitedly, "Look, dad - ants!" How wonderful it is that children find wonder all around them, and I hope a pray that this week was an opportunity for our students to do just that. I think it goes without saying that we could all use a bit more wonder and delight in our lives.

Wishing you all a wonderful and restful weekend!

Please see below for additional information on all of the upcoming events!

FJVD Annual Auction Theme Announced! Join us for the Mint Julep Mingle!

Come join us at the “Mint Julep Mingle!” Tickets are now on sale! This past week, we announced the theme of this year’s FJVD 2025 Silent Live Auction. The “Mint Julep Mingle,” a Kentucky Derby Themed Auction Dinner, will take place Saturday Evening March 29 at the Quonset O Club in North Kingstown. The evening will feature Live Music by the “Saints John and Paul ChurchHill Downs Country Band,” starring Fr. Michael O’Woolley, Mrs. Burns, and FJVD Parent Brian Mattias!

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/PeCbBqsn, 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 2025 Auction Website at https://www.accelevents.com/e/fjvd2025.

Also, if you haven’t checked out Fr. Woolley’s 2025 Auction Promo Video, you can view it here: https://youtu.be/YS57f3lHZlY?si=ucuHZwVHbusfKYqf.

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. Warner’s 1st Grade and Señora Amador-Carrandi’s Spanish/Literature Classrooms!

Introducing February Break Camps at FJVD!

PreKindergarten and Kindergarten

Children in Pre-K and Kindergarten can enjoy a week of fun, friends, and learning. Camp will run Tuesday-Friday from 8:30am-2:30pm, and each day will feature a story time, craft, outdoor play, songs, games, and learning stations that are all related to the theme of Winter. Children will need to bring a snack, lunch, and a refillable water bottle. A nurse will not be on the premises during February Break Camps. Space is limited. Please email Dori Edwards (doriedwards@fjvd.org) with any questions.

Register your student here to attend: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/uUqNgOMZ

Dates: Tuesday February 18th - Friday, February 21st

Times: 8:30am-2:30pm

Cost $150.00

Pop-Up Wind Chime Class with Mrs. O'Brien

Mrs. O'Brien is pleased to offer a pop-up wind chime class for students in grades 3,4,&5. This is a one-afternoon in which students will create their own unique wind chime out of different materials. It is sure to sounds amazing in the Spring breeze in the coming months.

Please bring a snack, and we will provide the music and all the materials you need.

When: Wednesday February 5th from 2:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Cost: $20

Register: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/0MB5miUA

Are You Called to be an Altar Server?

Altar Server Training Class February 8: Our Parish will be having an Altar Server Training Class, Saturday February 8 from 1 to 3pm in the Church. All boys and girls from our parish who are currently in the 4th grade and have made their First Communion are eligible to become an Altar Server. If you are interested, please fill out the form attached and let Fr. Woolley know you are coming to the training class.

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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.