At Father John V. Doyle School, we are always looking for ways to make our school even better!  Presently, we are working on creating a multi-year "living" plan in order for our school to continue to offer a high quality education for students in our area for many years to come.  A multi-year planning committee has been tasked to develop this long-range plan which will address the areas of program, curriculum, enrollment, facilities, and technology.  

On Tuesday 11/28/17, faculty, parents, and students met to discuss/brainstorm the school's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.  Many valuable insights were gained thanks to the feedback and input of this group.  This "S.W.O.T." analysis will be the basis for our Multi-Year Plan.

We ask for your continued prayers for our parish school, that we may continue to live our mission  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.
 
As always, Thank You for your support of Father John V. Doyle School!

Announcements:

• Catholic Schools Week will begin on Sunday January ​28​, 201​8​ at the 11:30am Mass.  Students interested in participating in this Catholic Schools Week Mass should contact Mrs. Smith BY ​Friday, ​December 15, 201​7.  We ​are looking for readers, offertory, and ushers.  All students and families are encouraged to attend this Mass to celebrate our Faith-Filled Education and Academic Excellence!
• ​Reminder... ​
  Be sure to sign up for Cancellation/Delay Alerts through the Rhode Island Broadcaster's Association!  You can sign up on our website for text alerts!
• Shop for everyone on your gift list this Christmas at smile.amazon.com/ch/05-0278999 and Amazon donates to Father John V. Doyle School!
• Lifetouch picture retake/make-up day will be Wednesday 12/13/17.  
• SSJP Junior Youth Group will meet on Sunday December 17th @ 1-2:30pm in the Parish Center.  Students in grades 5-7 are welcome to attend!
• The Singing Saints, accompanied by grades 4 & 5, will be performing at the Rhode Island State House on Monday December 18 at 9:30am.  All are welcome to join them!
• Thank you for your generosity in participating in the 'Tis the Season collection for needy families in the Coventry-Exeter-West Greenwich.  All students who participated are welcome to "Dress for Christmas!" on Friday, December 22!
• Yearbook orders are now being accepted!  Thank you to our coordinators, Mrs. Sullivan & Mrs. McKechnie!  If you are interested in working on a future yearbook, the time to start is now!  Please consider joining Mrs. Sullivan & Mrs. McKechnie this year to become familiar with the process! See the attached flyer for more information on purchasing your 2017-2018 yearbook.
• Christmas Gift Idea!  $20 Meritage gift cards are available through the school office! 
• Students in Grades 4-8 are invited to serve God as Altar Servers!  Training will begin next week and students are expected to attend 3 out of 8 classes offered.  Please speak to Father Fleming or call the rectory 401.821.5764 for more information!