Dear God,

Please bless my grandparents.

Thank you for the life they gave my parents

and for the life, they give to me.

For the ways they helped me and made me strong, I give thanks.

For the ways, they love me no matter what, I rejoice.

For the ways, they have paved the road

that leads me here, I am grateful.

Let them grow in wisdom and joy in life.

Let them find peace and rest from their work.

Let them be healed of every sickness and pain.

And let them see with their own eyes your glory

and the love of their children and grandchildren.

Bless them always until they come to rest in you.

- Author Unknown

Hello Bruin Family,

It's days like today that fill me with immense gratitude for the community at St. Dorothy Catholic School. Gratitude for the love of neighbor present in the smiles to one another and the joyful conversation that follows. Gratitude for a dedicated staff that consistently rises to the occasion. Gratitude for a parent community that goes above and beyond despite their own work schedules to create an unforgettable experience. And lastly, gratitude for the unconditional love of our Grandparents and Special Persons, including my own, who remind us of what is most important in life.

I would also like to thank everyone for the warm birthday wishes this week. From the countless "Happy Birthdays" from our students throughout the day, to the cards, coffees, and well-wishes...I am again full of gratitude.

Next week we kickoff our Halloween festivities with our annual Trunk or Treat on Friday. We cannot wait to see you there! We will have noon dismissal again next week, but we will be offering daycare. See below for more upcoming events and important information regarding school activities.

May your weekend be filled with the joy and love of family and the gift of rest!

Mr. Ryan Nearhoff

It was so lovely welcoming our Bruin Grandparents and Special Persons on campus today to celebrate the special love and care that they offer our young Bruins. A huge thanks is due to our dedicated committee...

• Jeanette Cervantes
• Liz Bautista
• Eunice Aquino
• Melissa Hernandez
• Monika Mojica
• Elizabeth Taylor
• Constance Conway

...as well our our amazing Room Parents and all who donated time and supplies to make this event possible. Finally, a big thanks to our Teachers and Staff who prepared classrooms and special surprises for all of our visitors.

Help support our 8th Grade class as we celebrate our annual Halloween Carnival. This fun event is organized and created by our 8th graders with the assistance of Mr. D. See the flier below for details and click the link below to place your order.

We are partnering with the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Dorothy Church to gather donations of non-perishable food items for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Boxes have already been placed in the classrooms and donations are welcome. See below for the food items that each class is collecting. Thank you for your support!

• TK - Cake Mix Frosting
• K - Hamburger Helper/Rice Mixes/Rice-a-Roni
• 1st - Dry Rice Boxed Cereal
• 2nd - Canned Tomatoes/Canned Pumpkin
• 3rd - Pasta Sauce/Dried Spaghetti/Pasta
• 4th - Canned Fruit/Canned Cranberries
• 5th - Gravy Mix/Canned Gravy/Boxed Mashed Potatoes/Stuffing Mix
• 6th - Canned Chicken/Tuna/Canned Soup
• 7th - Canned Yams/Canned Vegetables
• 8th - Peanut Butter/Jelly

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!

We are now midway through the First Trimester of the 24/25 school year and Progress Reports went home Wednesday for our 1st-8th grade students. This is a great opportunity for you to check in with your children and teachers to address any areas of deficiency as we partner together for the academic and overall success of your children.

CKW has heard the cries of the masses requesting long sleeve polos and they are happy to oblige. The link below is active and you can place your orders now but for a limited time only! All orders must be placed before November 2nd. Products will be delivered to our school on 11/22.

It's playoff time! Our Lady Bruins volleyball team went completed undefeated in the regular season and are headed into the playoffs! They will need our support and prayers as they head into the next round so please lift them up and come out and support Coach Walsh and the team!

Our Boys A and B Football teams are also off to a great start this season! See below for some pictures and the schedule of games to come.

743 tickets sold!!! 🎫 26 more tickets than last week!

We've currently brought in over $10,454 in ticket sale profit alone AND, there is still time to sell more tickets! Remember that a simple social media post can go a long way! We appreciate your support so much!

A special shoutout to our top-selling families!

• The Nearhoff Family - 37 tickets sold
• The Chevez Family - 36 tickets sold
• The Vargas Family - 35 tickets sold
• The Ovalle Family - 34 tickets sold
• The Olivas Family - 30 tickets sold
• The Taylor Family - 26 tickets sold
• The Fessler Family - 20 tickets sold
• The Souza Family - 19 tickets sold
• The Caparas Family - 19 tickets sold
• The Mojica Family - 18 tickets sold
• The Higashida Family - 17 tickets sold
• The Hnatiuk Family - 17 tickets sold
• The Souza Family - 17 tickets sold

We are extremely excited to host our 5th Annual Trunk or Treat at St. Dorothy Catholic School and Church on October 25th from 6:00-8:00pm. We are asking for donations of candy for the event to stock up all of our booths! Please bring your donations to the school office and label them for Trunk or Treat.

We are also in need of volunteers for Trunk or Treat. If you are interested in helping out please use the Signup Genius below to let us know!

Finally, thanks to a generous sponsorship, we are pleased to announce that this year we will have cash and/or gift card awards to be given out to the best decorated booths. We will also be hosting a costume contest for our young ones with some gift card prizes!

Please note that the calendar has been updated to show that the Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving Week (Nov. 25/26) are for Parent/Teacher Conferences only and these are not instructional days. Students will not be having school on Monday and Tuesday and teachers will be scheduling conferences in that time. Sorry for any confusion in the scheduling.

On November 17th from 10am-3pm, St. Lucy's will be hosting their annual Christmas Boutique. Mr. Nearhoff would like to set up a booth at the event as we continue to partner with our local Catholic high schools. If you or someone you know has a craft business or baked goods business and would like to sell their wares at our booth, please email Mr. Nearhoff to let him know that you are interested.

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!

The church is looking for someone with an eye for interior decorating and a knowledge of Catholic liturgy to serve on the Environment team. The Environment team is responsible for the interior environment of the church and changing it throughout the year to match the liturgical seasons and for special liturgies. If you are interested in serving in this way please contact the church office.

All time volunteered will count as volunteer service hours for the school!

Today's tips come to us from our counseling service (CPLA) and are related to the approaching Red Ribbon Week.

October 19-20 || Taking pictures or videos of a minor without permission

What can be done if a person is taking pictures of a minor in a public place? Although it is legal that a person can take pictures or videos in a public place, there are sometimes extenuating circumstances that require adults to pay more attention. Is the person taking photos acting suspiciously — focusing on only minor children, for example, or zooming in on specific body areas of their subjects? Are they hovering around groups of children with no seeming reason for being there? If you have concerns, speak up. Ask why the photos are being taken, or if the person is willing to delete the images of your child. From there, you can decide if you need to get the authorities involved. For more information, read the VIRTUS® article “When People Take Photos and Videos of Minors Without Permission” at lacatholics.org/did-you-know/

October 26-27 || Trick or treating safety

Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for children, but it can be a nerve-wracking night for the parents who have to run the show. Consider a few safety tips to get your family ready for trick-or-treating. Choose bright colored costumes and give your children flashlights and/or glow sticks to make them easily visible. Visit neighborhoods you know well, with lit streets and houses. Prep your children with your cell phone number, either memorized or written down in their pockets or even on their arms, in case you get separated. For more tips, visit https://diocesecc.org/news/halloween-safety-tips.

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