May we make our homes places of relaxation,

joy, love, peace and safety.

May we be generous and considerate,

not thinking only about ourselves,

but helping others enjoy the blessings of the summertime.

Lord God, Creator of all things,

guide our steps and strengthen our hearts

during these months of summer and vacation days.

Grant us refreshment of mind and body.

May we constantly strive to make a meaningful difference

in the lives of our loved ones and in the world around us

as we enjoy the warm days of summertime.

-The Catholic Review

To my Bruin Family,

Well, there is no doubt that God thinks we are in need of a bit of sunshine this summer! I hope everyone is staying hydrated and finding ways to cool off in this continued heat wave!

I am getting very excited for the fast-approaching school year and am already missing the sounds of students in the courtyard! It was lovely to see many of our Bruins at VBS last week and to hear their excitement on campus.

Please take a moment or two to check out what is going on now and coming up later below! Wishing everyone a safe and restful July! Be on the lookout for our next summer update the first week of August!

Sincerely,

Mr. Ryan Nearhoff

The school office will be closed for the month of July. If you need to speak with Mr. Nearhoff or Mrs. La Rocca in person, it will be by appointment only. To contact us during the month of July please email Mrs. La Rocca at clarocca@stdorothyschool.com or Mr. Nearhoff at rnearhoff@stdorothyschool.com

Happy Summer!

Click the links below for a PDF of the Supply Lists for each grade level as well as Uniform Requirements for the 2024/2025 School Year! I've also included a link for the CKW website to purchase new uniforms should you wish to purchase online. If you have any questions regarding supplies please contact the school office.

Our next Red Cross Blood Drive is taking place on July 16th from 10:00am-4:00pm and you can still register! Donors will receive a free Fandango movie ticket for donating and will be entered into a raffle to win in brand new 2025 Ram Truck! Click the link below to register now! Once you click the link enter: stdorothy to be directed to our Blood Drive registration page.

The Next Generation Parish: Called to Renew campaign is progressing wonderfully, with over 200 parishioner families participating in renewing and enhancing our parish church for the Next Generation of parishioners, our students. Together, we have pledged over $3.5 million towards this important initiative. Now is the time to submit your pledge card to the parish office and fulfill your pledge by making a gift online. For more information, visit the link below.

Once a month, St. Dorothy Catholic School partners with the Religious Education department to present a Family Mass. In this Sunday mass, students are given the opportunity to serve in ministries typically reserved for our adult parishioners such as ushering and serving as lectors. We encourage all St. Dorothy Catholic School families to attend these masses as we continue to build community with our parish! See the 24/25 schedule below.

And now for some helpful parent information! Got any good parenting tips or articles you want to share? Send them to Mr. Nearhoff for the next newsletter!

There is plenty going on around Glendora in the summer time! See below for some suggestions!

July 20-21 || Summer safety tips: Designate ‘water watchers’ to care for people around the water

Drowning behavior is typically fast and silent. Unless rescued, a drowning person will last only 20 to 60 seconds before submerging. To prevent drowning, it is best to swim in a lifeguarded area. Always designate a “water watcher” whose sole responsibility is to keep a close eye and constant attention on everyone in and around the water until the next water watcher takes over. In the event of an emergency, reach or throw an object to the person in trouble. Don’t go in or you could become a victim yourself. For more information, visit redcross.org.

July 27-28 || Summer camp volunteers

If your child is participating in a summer camp through your diocesan school or church, likely some — or all — of the staff will be volunteers or young people. In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, all volunteers who have contact with children are required to go through VIRTUS® training to ensure that they are aware of child safety standards and protection from abuse procedures. Child abuse prevention training programs are critical to ensuring the safety of our children, and volunteer training is one part of this mission. For more information, visit lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

To educate TK-Eighth grade students in a Catholic environment in which the curriculum emphasizes spiritual, ethical, and social values of the Catholic faith to become responsible and moral citizens within the global community.

Supporting the belief that parents are the primary educators of their children, we as educators at St. Dorothy Catholic School, dedicate ourselves to partner with the parents in preparing children to become contributing members of the community. To achieve this, we provide holistic development in psychological, emotional, social and physical health, with an emphasis on academics, faith, and Christian service.

In collaboration with parents, we champion student achievement through the presentation, practice, and study of Catholic doctrine, a strong academic curriculum, multimedia and multi-cultural experiences, physical education, extracurricular programs, and the dedicated commitment of the teachers and staff.

Email: info@stdorothyschool.com

Website: www.stdorothyschool.com
Location: 215 South Valley Center Avenue, Glendora, CA, USA
Phone: (626) 335-0772