Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.

Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil;

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;

And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,

by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan

and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

To my Bruin Family,

This week was all about Vocations! Every year the LA Archdiocese celebrates Vocation Awareness Week. We were gifted with a virtual lesson for 3rd-8th grade delivered by a priest and religious sister in the archdiocese who gave us a virtual tour of the seminary and the convent and talked about their path to religious life. Fr. Daniel visited our classrooms to talk about his personal journey and to teach about vocations and our calling in life, whatever that may be. Students in K-8 are also entering submissions for the Vocations Poster Contest and the winners will be recognized at a special event in the new year.

We also had a special visit from some Veterans this week as we taught our student body about Veteran's Day and the why behind their day off on Monday.

There is plenty to see below...so, happy scrolling! Enjoy your long weekend!

Mr. Ryan Nearhoff

Congratulations to our Champion Award winners for the month of October! These students were leading the way in the third tenet of our Schoolwide Learning Expectations, We Use our Words! We commend them for leading the way around campus and in their classrooms!

A special thanks to our Veterans who gave of their time for our special assembly on Wednesday. Also, thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Slanina for organizing the assembly and gathering our Vets to teach our Bruins about this special holiday.

This weekend is your last chance to get in your See's Candy sales! Students were informed that our two top selling students will get the chance to get put a Whipped Cream pie in Mr. Ryan's face! Thank you for your efforts in selling these delicious treats to help our school!

On Saturday, November 23rd from 1:00-3:00pm, our PTO will host a special Mother/Special Person and Son event at St. Dorothy. Join us as we transform our field into a laser tag arena and let the games begin. Click the link below to purchase your tickets! The deadline to purchase your tickets is Monday, November 18th.

We will be hosting another family mass on Sunday, Nov. 17th @ 9:30am. Students are welcome to sign up below as lectors, gift bearers, and ushers. All students who attend mass in their uniform will receive a free dress pass.

We are excited to partner yet again with Our Lady of the Angels to make some holiday magic for several families in the LA area! See below for further details and each family's shopping list.

We are hosting our next Parish Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 26th. Take a moment before the Thanksgiving holiday to make a difference for someone in need! For this drive, every donor gets a pair of Friends socks! (see picture below)

I am happy to announce that a committee has been formed to plan Christian Service opportunities for our Bruin Family throughout the year. They are planning a monthly service project, each focused on a theme from Catholic Social Teaching. Their first project will center on Life & Dignity of the Human Person, and will integrate the campus Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 26. To show appreciation for the blood donors, they’re inviting our community to help create decorations for the hall. With the help of Kathryn Hnatiuk and the Bruin Explore program, students will have the chance to participate in a decorating session on Friday, November 15. They'll also engage in activities that raise awareness about heart rate and health. In addition, we will have a Wear Red Day fundraiser to benefit Red Cross on Tuesday, Nov. 19th. See the flier below for details.

Please see the message below from Ms. Ruiz and our Student Council regarding an upcoming service project...

Dear Parents,

As we approach the holiday season, we are reminded of the importance of service and giving back to our community. We are excited to announce that the St. Dorothy’s Student Council is hosting a volunteering opportunity at Shepherd's Pantry in Irwindale on Monday, November 25th, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This project is open to both students and parents, and we hope to come together as a Catholic school community to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

If you and/or your child are interested in volunteering, please register using this Event Link.

We look forward to coming together as a community for a day of service, and we are grateful for your support in helping those in need.

Thank you for your consideration and for instilling the spirit of service in our Bruins.

Warm regards,

The Student Council and Ms. Ruiz

Please see below for a message from our Student Council moderator regarding the Junior High Dance this December.

Dear St. Dorothy Parents,

The Student Council is looking for donations and helping hands for the Junior High Glow-in-the Dark Dance.

We are looking for decor donations. The decorations committee has compiled an Amazon Wish List of items they are hoping to use to make the “bright” night festive and fun for their Junior High peers. You may view the wish list here.

The Student Council is hoping to receive refreshment donations to provide sustenance for our Junior High students as they dance the night away. You may view the donation list here.

Lastly, we are looking for adult volunteers to help assist with set-up and clean-up in the Parish Hall, as well as chaperones. Set-up will begin at 2:30pm. Clean-up will begin at 8:30pm. Chaperones must have their VIRTUS and Fingerprint Certifications up-to-date in the office, as well as be a parent of a Junior High student. You may view the sign-up here.

Help us make this event a fun and wonderful experience for our Junior High Bruins!

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Ruiz, aruiz@stdorothyschool.com.

We are seeking contributions for the St. Dorothy Catholic School Family Recipes Cookbook as part of a spring fundraiser. My own parents are still holding on to the 1989 edition from my grade school and still use those tried and true recipes. See the flier below for details on submitting recipes. Thank you!

Congratulations to our Week #1 Football Mania Winners and thank you to the ticket seller families!!!

• $25 - Aaron Giron (ticket sold by the Long Family - Grade K)
• $25 - Yvonne Ribbons (ticket sold by the Grant Family - Grades 1/6)
• $25 - Jason Lin (ticket sold by the Flores Family - Grade 2)

Tryouts for Boys Varsity Basketball will take place next week Nov. 12-14 from 3:15-4:15pm. If you have any questions please contact Coach Paul at coachpaul@stdorothyschool.com.

Click below for the November menu!

Just a friendly reminder that St. Dorothy Catholic School is a Nut Free campus. Please do not send nut-based products in lunches or for snacks. Thank you.

Another reminder regarding our fast food policy at lunch. Please see below for the current policy...

Delivery of fast food or takeout items by a parent/guardian will be permitted under the following circumstances:

• The parent/guardian delivering the lunch MUST sign in as a guest and eat lunch with their child at the tables adjacent to the faculty lounge.

• Students may not accept fast food or takeout lunches at the office and take it to their grade level lunch tables.

• Parents may not conceal fast food inside their child’s lunchbox..

Food delivery by third parties such as UBER Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash, Postmates, etc. is NOT PERMITTED.

Our Beats and Brews committee is well underway in planning for this years event taking place on Friday, May 9th at St. Dorothy Catholic School. We are very excited to improve upon the success of last year and raise even more to support the continued success of St. Dorothy and our Endowment Fund. We are seeking sponsorships for the event and encourage you to review the flyer below if you, or someone you know, might be interested. Thank you for your support!

Click on the links below to sign up for regular volunteering opportunities to start completing those parent hours!

November 9-10 || Appropriate forms of physical affection

Children, by nature, give and seek physical affection — hugs, pats on the arm or leg, even kisses. It is the responsibility of adults to know what is and is not appropriate when it comes to responding to this need for physical affection. One tip to consider is the acronym PAN, meaning touch that is public, appropriate, and non-sexual. This could include high fives, side hugs, back pats, and other displays of affection that reaffirm an emotional connection without crossing the child’s personal boundaries. For more information, read the VIRTUS® article “Touch (A Sensitive Subject)” on lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

November 16-17 || Strive to manifest trauma-informed sensitivity

What are some practical ways we can interact with others that are trauma-informed? We can be mindful of what we talk about and how, recognizing that certain topics can trigger a trauma memory. We can also take those topics seriously, refusing to participate in jokes or disrespectful comments. Another thing to consider is how we touch others, even casually or in a friendly manner — we can never know how a well-intentioned hug or pat could be taken by someone who has suffered abuse or trauma. For more tips, read the VIRTUS® article “Being Trauma Informed” on 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