Fr. Doyle Family,
Another day of distance learning comes to a close. We worked hard today!
Time to take a breather. Let go of the logistics of tomorrow, the decisions you'll have to make, the work still undone... It'll be okay. We'll be okay.
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Daily Update - Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Fr. Doyle Family,
We're already more than halfway through the week with the conclusion of distance learning today, and the end of this week marks the start of May! As we look towards the end of the year, be assured we have some exciting plans coming for end of year activities. Stay tuned!
While we're still working hard to bring you the best distance learning experience possible, it seems as though today, right now, is a good time to reflect upon just how far we've come. We have strong systems in place, students are successfully accessing platforms and turning in assignments, and learning is undoubtedly continuing at a great pace. I'm grateful for each of your contributions to our overall success.
The journey has not always been easy, and it is far from over, but let's not forget all that we've accomplished today.
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
We're already more than halfway through the week with the conclusion of distance learning today, and the end of this week marks the start of May! As we look towards the end of the year, be assured we have some exciting plans coming for end of year activities. Stay tuned!
While we're still working hard to bring you the best distance learning experience possible, it seems as though today, right now, is a good time to reflect upon just how far we've come. We have strong systems in place, students are successfully accessing platforms and turning in assignments, and learning is undoubtedly continuing at a great pace. I'm grateful for each of your contributions to our overall success.
The journey has not always been easy, and it is far from over, but let's not forget all that we've accomplished today.
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Daily Update - Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Fr. Doyle Family,
I continue to be deeply moved by the hard work, creativity, and dedication of all the members of our community. Not a day goes back that I am not inspired by a teacher's lesson, a parent's willingness to go above and beyond, or a student's creativity in responding to a particular assignment.
I'm grateful to all of the parents who were able to attend the Principal's Office Hours this morning, and I look forward to hearing feedback and questions from many more families in the weeks ahead. As I've said previously, distance learning is the ultimate team sport, and we can't do this without each and every one of you!
I leave you today with this thought:
"School is not closed for the year. The building is... but if you listen closely you can hear the hum of hard working teachers, students, parents, and more. Yes, we are brokenhearted, but these broken hearts will continue to lead and continue to learn." -Peyton Anderson
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
I continue to be deeply moved by the hard work, creativity, and dedication of all the members of our community. Not a day goes back that I am not inspired by a teacher's lesson, a parent's willingness to go above and beyond, or a student's creativity in responding to a particular assignment.
I'm grateful to all of the parents who were able to attend the Principal's Office Hours this morning, and I look forward to hearing feedback and questions from many more families in the weeks ahead. As I've said previously, distance learning is the ultimate team sport, and we can't do this without each and every one of you!
I leave you today with this thought:
"School is not closed for the year. The building is... but if you listen closely you can hear the hum of hard working teachers, students, parents, and more. Yes, we are brokenhearted, but these broken hearts will continue to lead and continue to learn." -Peyton Anderson
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
Monday, April 27, 2020
Daily Update - Monday, April 27, 2020
Fr. Doyle Family,
We're back!
I hope you all had a restful and healthy April break. As we begin distance learning anew this week, knowing that it will continue through the end of the academic year, I am optimistic about our future. Yes, distance learning is still a challenging and at times daunting task for every member of the community. Yes, there will still be bumps and setbacks along the way; however, we are growing and improving each and every day.
In the weeks ahead, I look forward to working together with every member of the community to continue our mission - providing young people with a solid, well-rounded education rooted in Roman Catholic Tradition. It is a mission of vital importance, but not one that any of us takes on alone, for in the pursuit of truth and transformation, we never walk alone.
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
We're back!
I hope you all had a restful and healthy April break. As we begin distance learning anew this week, knowing that it will continue through the end of the academic year, I am optimistic about our future. Yes, distance learning is still a challenging and at times daunting task for every member of the community. Yes, there will still be bumps and setbacks along the way; however, we are growing and improving each and every day.
In the weeks ahead, I look forward to working together with every member of the community to continue our mission - providing young people with a solid, well-rounded education rooted in Roman Catholic Tradition. It is a mission of vital importance, but not one that any of us takes on alone, for in the pursuit of truth and transformation, we never walk alone.
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
Friday, April 17, 2020
Daily Update - Friday, April 17, 2020
Fr. Doyle Community,
April Break has arrived! What an incredible journey the past five weeks have been. They certainly have not been without adversity, but I am incredibly proud of the way our community has responded to the current crisis.
There is undoubtedly still work to be done - certain programs need to be enhanced, some schedules need further clarification - and these things will come; however, let us take the upcoming week to rest and appreciate the incredible hard work of each and every member of this community from our teachers to our staff to our parents and students.
There is virtue in both work and rest. I hope this upcoming week you rest.
We'll see you next week.
Until then, be kind to one another.
-Mr. Peloquin
April Break has arrived! What an incredible journey the past five weeks have been. They certainly have not been without adversity, but I am incredibly proud of the way our community has responded to the current crisis.
There is undoubtedly still work to be done - certain programs need to be enhanced, some schedules need further clarification - and these things will come; however, let us take the upcoming week to rest and appreciate the incredible hard work of each and every member of this community from our teachers to our staff to our parents and students.
There is virtue in both work and rest. I hope this upcoming week you rest.
We'll see you next week.
Until then, be kind to one another.
-Mr. Peloquin
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Daily Update - Thursday, April 16, 2020
Fr. Doyle Community,
We're one day away from a well-deserved April Break. I am grateful for the collective hard work, patience, and dedication of our entire school community over these past five weeks. As Fr. Woolley mentioned in his homily at the school Mass this afternoon, we continue to serve the mission of our school, providing a well-rounded Catholic education for all of our students. It may currently look different than we ever expected, and it may require many of us to make new and difficult sacrifices; however, we remain steadfast in our commitment to this lofty goal.
Quarantine is the ideal time to once again enjoy a reading of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and I am again moved by his words:
"The world is indeed full of peril, but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater."
We are undoubtedly surrounded by much sadness in these times, but I pray that - for each of our families - Fr. Doyle School represents some small portion of what is still fair and good in this world and, despite this sadness, promotes the growth of love all the greater in these times.
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
We're one day away from a well-deserved April Break. I am grateful for the collective hard work, patience, and dedication of our entire school community over these past five weeks. As Fr. Woolley mentioned in his homily at the school Mass this afternoon, we continue to serve the mission of our school, providing a well-rounded Catholic education for all of our students. It may currently look different than we ever expected, and it may require many of us to make new and difficult sacrifices; however, we remain steadfast in our commitment to this lofty goal.
Quarantine is the ideal time to once again enjoy a reading of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and I am again moved by his words:
"The world is indeed full of peril, but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater."
We are undoubtedly surrounded by much sadness in these times, but I pray that - for each of our families - Fr. Doyle School represents some small portion of what is still fair and good in this world and, despite this sadness, promotes the growth of love all the greater in these times.
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Daily Update - Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Dear Fr. Doyle Community,
Another day of distance learning is coming to a close. Over the past few days and weeks, you may have heard discussion of adjusting to a "new normal." While I understand the thought behind this sentiment, I'm not sure that I entirely agree with it. What we are currently experiencing is not normal. We remain in the midst of a tremendous health crisis which has negatively impacted our economy and taken a significant toll on our social-emotional well-being.
With this in mind, while I am incredibly proud of the way our teachers have worked to continue student learning, I am even prouder of the way our teachers & staff have sought to maintain a sense of community and a personal connection with students and families. Through innumerable Zoom calls, recorded videos, Virtual Spirit Week activities, live streamed Masses, and much more - my hope is that, more than just providing an education, Fr. Doyle has also been an anchor for those that feel anchor-less during this time, a safe port amidst this storm.
Louisa May Alcott remarked "I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." I hope we've helped our families sail their ships through this difficult time.
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
Another day of distance learning is coming to a close. Over the past few days and weeks, you may have heard discussion of adjusting to a "new normal." While I understand the thought behind this sentiment, I'm not sure that I entirely agree with it. What we are currently experiencing is not normal. We remain in the midst of a tremendous health crisis which has negatively impacted our economy and taken a significant toll on our social-emotional well-being.
With this in mind, while I am incredibly proud of the way our teachers have worked to continue student learning, I am even prouder of the way our teachers & staff have sought to maintain a sense of community and a personal connection with students and families. Through innumerable Zoom calls, recorded videos, Virtual Spirit Week activities, live streamed Masses, and much more - my hope is that, more than just providing an education, Fr. Doyle has also been an anchor for those that feel anchor-less during this time, a safe port amidst this storm.
Louisa May Alcott remarked "I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." I hope we've helped our families sail their ships through this difficult time.
Until tomorrow,
-Mr. Peloquin
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