Students will participate in hands-on, research-based projects in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). They will learn necessary skills to solve problems, be self-thinking individuals, become logical thinkers, and have a better understanding of technology in today's world as well as the outlook of the future of technology.

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at a much faster rate than non-STEM related occupations. Research shows that STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases literacy in STEM subjects, and enables innovators. Father John V. Doyle School is committed to the vision of empowering our students with all possible opportunities to grow and learn in ways that are fun, engaging, and encourage out-of-the-box thinking.

This program is spear-headed by one of our parents, Mrs. Karen Teoli, MSPO, CPO. Mrs. Teoli is a Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist and has been practicing in the field of Prosthetics and Orthotics (a STEM career field) for the last 15 years.

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.

Parents and students in grades 4-8 interested in fostering creativity through discovery are invited to attend an informational meeting for the FJVD Robotics Club!

No prior robotics experience necessary to attend!

We will be meeting in the FJVD Lunchroom on Tuesday, November 20 at 6:30pm.

Exploring student interest in the program will assist us in finalizing club organization and equipment so we can provide the most efficient program possible. Hope to see you there!

~ Mrs. Karen Teoli, Robotics Club Coordinator

If you were not able to attend or if you wish to purchase any books for gift giving this holiday season in support of our school library, you may do so online through Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Go to BN.COM/bookfairs and enter Bookfair ID # 12374419 at checkout.

Thank you for your continued support!

Mrs. Adamo & Mrs. Marcantonio

Snow days and delays for Father John V. Doyle School are announced through the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association. FJVD follows the Coventry public school system snow days and delays. Before Care opens at 8am on a Delay Day.

If you haven't already signed up to receive text and/or email alerts, please do so through this link... RIBA

RIBA will send text and email alerts as well as post the information on local TV and radio stations.

The next meeting will be held on Monday December 10, 2018. Space in the conference room is limited. For seating purposes, please let Mrs. Smith know if you plan on attending. Thank you!

OR Online:

Site: YBPay.lifetouch.com

Code: 1866619

The PTO would like to invite parents, teachers, and families at Father John V. Doyle School to join the PTO Facebook group! Our PTO team will maintain the group to provide an online community where families can get information about events, share volunteer opportunities, be able to ask questions, and have a chance to give your opinion through surveys and open discussions.

If you are on Facebook, please join the group at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/FJVDPTO/

ALSO

The FJVD PTO Team is providing a text messaging service to assist in communication of some school events and due dates. If you are interested in receiving text alerts for school events and due dates, just text the number below to get started. You do not need to download the app... just message us!

We hope to get your thoughts and feedback on this new service! fjvdpto@fjvd.org

Send message to: 81010
The message is: @fjvd

The Rhode Island Catholic School Parents Federation organizes parents to assure equal opportunities for quality education to all who desire it. It is committed to educating, advocating and mobilizing Catholic school parents, public policy-makers and the public at large to ensure that Catholic school students and parents receive all the rights and privileges to which they are entitled. Its primary purpose is to maintain state and federally mandated services which include student transportation, health and special education services, textbook loans and federal entitlement grants and services. A secondary purpose is to provide parents with access to public tax funds which may include tax credits, tax deductions and educational opportunity scholarships.

For more information, call the Catholic School Office at (401) 278-4550.