FJVD Weekly Info

Dear Father Doyle Families,

We are wrapping up a great professional day here at Father Doyle! Teachers received training on the new FACTS Student Information System which will be implemented at the start of next year. We also met in our grade level groups to discuss curriculum goals and begin reviewing supplies and textbooks for the 2021-2022 school year. We're excited for the many possibilities that the new school year will bring!

Please be sure to review the important information and announcements below:

Updated CDC Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals

As many of you are aware, the Centers for Disease Control released additional guidance on Thursday which permits fully vaccinated individuals, those who are at least two weeks removed from the final dose of a vaccine regimen, to participate in a wide range of activities without wearing a mask. You can view the official guidance here.

Please note that this new mask guidance applies "except where [masking is] required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance."

With this in mind, until additional guidance and regulations are provided from the Rhode Island Department of Health regarding school settings, all teachers and staff will continue to wear face masks within the school setting. We also ask adults responsible for pick-up and drop-off to continue wearing masks while on school property. Thank you!

One More Day to Bid on Our $16,000 in Silent Auction Items!

The clock is ticking, our 2021 Silent Auction closes Saturday May 15 at 8:30pm. Those with the highest bids at that time will walk away with a Mystic Connecticut Overnight Getaway, a weekend at a White Mountains Condo in Bartlett NH, a Full Day Charter of Salt Water Fishing, a Brewery Bus Tour for 6 with Fr. Woolley and Fr. Lee, Principal for the Day, and lots of other restaurant, sports, jewelry and other great auction items! To bid on or view items, go to www.accelevents.com/e/FJVDAuction2021. Proceeds will go towards completing our Outdoor Sport Court Project!

Auction Closing Event This Saturday Nigh - In Person and Virtual!

"Don't come if you have a fever, DEFINITELY come if you have Saturday Night Fever!" Time to get Retro, Our School Auction Closing Event “Hang On, the Worst is Behind Us!” is this Saturday, May 15 at 730PM in the Parish Hall, featuring live music by our very own worst hits tribute band, the "FJVee Dees"! TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR and are $20 each. All who attend the event in person have a chance to win a 43” Samsung Smart TV! The event will also be livestreamed on our Facebook pages. Hope to see you there in person or virtually, meanwhile, KEEP BIDDING ON THOSE AUCTION ITEMS!

Pick-up/Drop-Off Reminders

Morning drop-off times are staggered to help avoid crowding. Please make every effort to arrive within your designated window between 7:40am and 8:10am unless your child is utilizing morning care. Students arriving prior to 7:40am will be checked in to morning care in order to ensure they are appropriately supervised.

2021-2022 Academic Calendar Released

After careful consultation and review, we have released the Academic Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. As with so much during this pandemic, these dates are subject to change based upon updated guidance from the Department of Health.

Please note, we have made every effort to align our academic calendar with public school districts and the state-wide RIDE Calendar; however, we have not adopted the "virtual learning professional days" utilized by the public school districts.

Order your 2020-2021 Yearbook!

Yearbooks for this certainly unforgettable year ready to order! You can order online by visiting ybpay.lifetouch.com and using the Yearbook Code 1866621. See the flyer here for additional ordering information. Yearbooks are traditionally delivered over the summer and distributed in the Fall. Please note that 8th grade families have been emailed regarding Yearbook ordering details.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend! Be well!

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.

The Department of Health has released additional resources for families regarding how to proceed if your child has symptoms at home or becomes ill at school. You can find the RIDOH Resources for Families here. Please note, if your child is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 that indicate a probable case, please call 844-857-1814 from 7:30am-9:30pm seven days a week to schedule a test through the K-12 Testing Network. You should also notify the school as soon as possible.

If your child is experiencing symptoms and is being tested, two tests will be conducted at the K-12 testing site - a rapid test with results within 24 hours, and a PCR test with results within 48 hours. Please note, students are not permitted to return to school until both tests are negative and symptoms have resolved. In addition, families must complete the After Illness Return Attestation Form which can also be found on the homepage of our school website under "Important Links."

A reminder that our hybrid learning policies for students absent due to illness or quarantine can be found in our Hybrid Learning Guide for Students and Families as well as in a quick reference guide here.

Got Ink?

Reduce Waste and Help our School!

Do you have used ink cartridges at home? Father Doyle School is partnering with Planet Green Recycling to recycle use ink cartridges. The best part? It's entirely hassle free - all you have to do is drop your ink used ink cartridges off in the main office. We'll package and ship them to Planet Green, who ensures cartridges are properly recycled. Ultimately, the program helps save the environment and supports the school! Find out more here.

Box Tops for Education

Keep Saving Those Box Tops!

See the newsletter attached below for information on how to upload your box tops using the new Box Top App!

Participate in the FJVD Certificate Program!

This program is a great way to reduce the cost of your tuition while supporting FJVDl!

The Process:

• The school purchases shopping cards from all of your favorite stores
• You purchase the cards from the school, paying face value and spending the same dollars you would have paid to the stores directly
• The school earns a percentage discount offered by participating stores.

For each $50.00 you spend, you get a stamp on your Tuition Discount Card. Fill the entire card and redeem it for a $75.00 check!

Cards currently available include:

Stop & Shop, Applebee's, Barnes & Noble, Dave's, Dunkin Donuts, Panera, Wal-Mart and more!

Stop by the school Monday-Friday 7:45am-8:15am, the Rectory Monday-Friday 1:45-2:15pm, or in the Parish Center after the 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30am Sunday Masses to purchase your gift cards!

Shop with Amazon Smile!

If you shop on Amazon.com, your purchases could be benefiting Fr. John V. Doyle School! Simply go to smile.amazon.com and utilize your normal Amazon login information, select Fr. John V. Doyle from the list of organizations, and shop away!

For more information, see the PDF attached below. Happy shopping!

Aluminum Can Tab Collection

What: Aluminum can tabs are being collected

Why: To support the Ronald McDonald House in Providence

How can you help? Save can tabs and send them in to Mr. Godin’s room.

Bottle Cap Drive

We’re excited to share that our school is part of the Coca-Cola Give program. This provides new funding opportunities to help improve learning environments for students. The best part? Donations don’t come out of your own pocket. When you make Coca-Cola purchases, you simply send in bottle caps or product codes from boxes of beverages and our school receives a donation.

All caps and codes should be sent to Mr. Godin. Codes will be entered on one account to gain larger and quicker donations.

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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