FJVD Weekly Info
We Live the Word!
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Father Doyle Families,
Another great week at Father Doyle School! I want to take a moment to congratulate our 2nd grade class on their upcoming First Communion. We are blessed to be able to celebrate the sacraments together as a school community, and I look forward to seeing you at Mass tomorrow!
There's lots of important information about upcoming events and notices below, so please be sure to read carefully. Thank you!
Silent Auction Livestreamed Kick Off Event next Friday Night!
Our Silent Auction goes live for on line bidding next Friday, May 7. At 7:30pm May 7 on our School and Parish Facebook Pages, we will have a livestreamed Kick Off Event where Mr. Peloquin, Fr. Woolley and special guests Mrs. Moone and Mr. Mudrack will showcase some of the over 80 items on our Silent Auction Website, and how to bid on them.
HERE ARE A FEW OF THE OVER $15,000 IN AUCTION ITEMS: Mystic Overnight Getaway Package, 21 Speed Mountain Bike, Week at a Beachfront Condo in Florida, Dinner with the Priests at the Rectory, Full Day Salt Water Fishing Charter, Walt Disney World Park Hopper Passes, 58” Smart TV, PC Friars Tickets, Principal for the Day, Brewery Beer Bus Tour with Fr. Lee and Fr. Woolley, Jewelry, plus Museums, Golf, Restaurant and other Gift Cards, Sports Memorabilia, and MUCH MUCH MORE!!! For more info, visit our Auction Website (where Items will be posted for bidding starting May 7) at https://www.accelevents.com/e/FJVDAuction2021.
Tickets Now On Sale for the Closing Event!
Remember the days when you and your family and friends used to have a fun night out, seeing live entertainment? Well, remember no more — our FJVD Strong 2021 Auction Closing Event “Hang On, the Worst is Behind Us!” is just two weeks away! Please note, this event will follow all COVID guidelines provided by RIDOH including appropriate masking and social distancing. Join us Saturday, May 17 at 7:30pm in the Parish Hall, when we will be counting down the last hour of our on line Silent Auction, with now over $15,000 in Auction Items, while Fr. Woolley, Mrs. Judy Burns, FJVD Parent and OLC Organist Brian Mattias hit the stage to perform the Worst Hit Songs of the 60s, 70s and 80s! Mr. Godin and Mr. Peloquin will be hosting the Event, which will also include Trivia Prizes and Disco Lighting by DJ Rich Laboissonaire. Those who wish can come dressed like its the 60s 70s or 80s and prizes will be awarded for worst costume (or just come dressed up for a special night out). Tickets are $20 a person, and can be purchased through the school using the ordering form here. We look forward to seeing you there!.
Everyone who attends the Event in person will be entered in a drawing to win a brand new Samsung 43” UHD Smart TV! We will also be live-streaming the Closing Event on our Facebook Page. All Ticket and Auction Proceeds will go towards completing our Outdoor Sport Court Project!
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.
Updated Middle School Office Hours
We're grateful to our middle school team for offering weekly office hours. We have had to make a slight change to the schedule. You can find the updated hours here. Thank you!
Read-a-thon Results are In!
We're thrilled to announce that our Read-a-thon raised a total of $4,794 - surpassing our $4,000 goal! We're so grateful to everyone who participated this year. A reminder that these funds will support the purchasing of new English Language Arts and literacy materials for our 3-5 and 6-8 grade level groupings. Thank you for your support, and thank you to Mrs. Adamo for all of her efforts in organizing the event!
Summer Camps are Back!
We're excited to be offering a wide array of summer camps this year! You can learn more about our camps, and complete an electronic registration, by checking out the Summer Camp Newsletter here. Please note that spots are limited, so register soon!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Donnelly's Uniform Ordering - 2021-2022 School Year
Donelly's is currently offering some great discounts for uniforms for the 2021-2022 school year. All purchasing can be done online, and uniforms can always be exchanged for correct sizes, as needed. You can find more information about ordering and discounts by checking out the flyer here.
Got Ink?
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.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
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.
Academic Calendar and Important Documents
Stay Connected
Hybrid Learning & Distance Learning Policies
As shared with families via email we have updated our Hybrid Learning and Distance Learning Policies and Procedures. You can find those changes outlined in the documents attached below, as well as linked here:
Hybrid Learning Letter to Families
Distance Learning Opt-In Dates
In addition, you can view a brief video summary of the updates here. We hope these changes will help make hybrid and distance learning increasingly manageable and effective for staff, students, and families alike!
Probable Cases & Testing Procedures
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.
Fundraising & Contest Opportunities
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!
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!
About Us
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gofjvdsaints