FJVD Weekly Info
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From the Principal's Desk
Dear Father Doyle Families,
It is a time of new beginnings at Father Doyle School! Firstly, we are beginning the season of Advent as we prepare for the coming of our Lord at Christmas in just a few short weeks. In the spirit of the Advent season, we will be offering confessions for all students in grades 3-8 over the next three weeks, celebrating Mass as a school community this Thursday, December 8th (The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception), and hosting several community events including our annual Jingle Mingle on December 6th and the FJVD Christmas Concert on December 15th.
Also, please note that, under our Virtues in Practice program we have begun the study of a new virtue for the month of December. This month's virtue is generosity, giving without counting the costs, and you can find more information, including the saints of the month and December's home projects in the Virtue Corner below.
In addition, we are beginning a new trimester, as the 1st trimester officially came to a close on Wednesday, November 30th. If you have not yet had an opportunity to do so, be sure to read our recent 1st Trimester in Review Newsletter for some insights into the many great things happening at Father Doyle! Included in the 1st Trimester Review are an invitation to Coffee with the Principal on Tuesday, December 13th beginning at 7:45am (you can RSVP here), as well as an opportunity to provide your feedback on the start of the year through our annual FJVD Family Survey which you can find at the link here. All families are encouraged to complete a survey to help continue to shape the future of Father Doyle School! Please note that report cards for the 1st trimester for students in grades K-8 will be sent home on Friday, December 9th.
Lastly, we are excited to welcome two new staff members to Father Doyle, who will officially begin their time here this Monday, December 5th. Firstly, as previously communicated to families via email this week, Mrs. Kathleen Gallucci, RN will be our new school nurse. Mrs. Gallucci has over twenty years of nursing experience, and she has been shadowing Nurse Patti over the past week to ensure a smooth transition. Please note that Mrs. Gallucci can be reached at kathleengallucci@fjvd.org and nursing hours are 9:00am - 1:30pm.
Furthermore, I'm pleased to announce that Mr. Dan Mancini will be our new physical education teacher! Mr. Mancini is a native Rhode Islander who graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in health science. With previous experience working with young people in a variety of settings, Mr. Mancini is excited to utilize his health science background to serve the students here at Fr. Doyle. Please join me in giving Mr. Mancini a warm welcome to our school!
Annual FJVD Parent/Family Survey
Each year in late November or early December Father Doyle School sends a survey to all current families to provide feedback, thoughts, and comments on the start of the school year. We highly encourage all families to complete the survey to help continue to shape the future of Father Doyle School! You can find the survey link here.
FJVD Jingle Mingle & Snowman Competition
Tuesday, December 6th, 6:00pm
Join us for a festive, fun evening! There will be caroling, there will be tree lightings, there will be hot cocoa, and there will be our Annual Snowman Decorating Contest!
Coffee with the Principal
Tuesday, December 13th, 7:45am
Join Mr. Peloquin on Tuesday, morning December 15th for coffee, conversation, questions, and good cheer! All parent(s)/guardian(s) are welcome to attend. The event will begin at 7:45am and run until 8:15am. In order to plan for the appropriate number of attendees, please RSVP here no later than Friday, December 9th. Thank you!
FJVD Annual Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 15th
Join us for a wonderful performance featuring students across the grade levels! Mrs. Gagnon and our students have been working so hard to put this beautiful evening together.
NEW! FJVD Quarter Auction
Friday, December 16th, 6:30pm
Join the FJVD community for a fun evening on Friday, December 16th beginning at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. The night will feature ten games of bingo, five quarter auction paddles, and a door prize drawing, all for $20.00 per person! Must be 18 or over to attend. Tickets on sale now! Contact Mrs. Boiardi for additional information, or see the flyer here.
Don't forget to keep scrolling below for photos and more information! Have a great weekend! 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.
Snapshots from the Week
The performance will be held at the Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School Auditorium, and tickets will be sold at the door!
Upcoming Events & Information
FJVD Jingle Mingle & Snowman Decorating Contest
Tuesday, December 6th, 6:00pm
Join us for a festive, fun evening! There will be caroling, there will be tree lightings, there will be hot cocoa, and there will be our Annual Snowman Decorating Contest!
More details will be coming out in the next week, but you can find the registration form for the Snowman Decorating Contest here.
Coffee with the Principal
Tuesday, December 13th, 7:45am
Join Mr. Peloquin on Tuesday, morning December 15th for coffee, conversation, questions, and good cheer! All parent(s)/guardian(s) are welcome to attend. The event will begin at 7:45am and run until 8:15am. In order to plan for the appropriate number of attendees, please RSVP here no later than Friday, December 9th. Thank you!
FJVD Annual Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 15th
Join us for a wonderful performance featuring students across the grade levels!
NEW! FJVD Quarter Auction
Friday, December 16th, 6:30pm
Join the FJVD community for a fun evening on Friday, December 16th beginning at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. The night will feature ten games of bingo, five quarter auction paddles, and a door prize drawing, all for $20.00 per person! Must be 18 or over to attend. Tickets on sale now! Contact Mrs. Boiardi for additional information, or see the flyer here.
Academic Calendar and Other Documents
Virtue Corner
Information & Materials for the Virtues in Practice Program in December
Virtue of the Month: Generosity- giving without counting the cost.
Saint(s) of the Month:
- PK-2: St. Nicholas
- 3-5: St. Mary Magdalene
- 6-8: St. Maximilian Kolbe
Home Projects for the Month of December:
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 December here.
The Nurse's Corner
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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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