O God of Creation, you have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.

As we welcome the autumn months,

may the earlier setting of the sun

remind us to take time to rest.

May the brilliant colors of the leaves

remind us of the wonder of your creation.

May the steam of our breath in the cool air

remind us that it is you who give us the breath of life.

May the harvest from the fields remind us of the abundance we have been given and bounty we are to share with others.

May the dying of summer's spirit remind us of your great promise that death is temporary and life is eternal.

We praise you for your goodness forever and ever.

- Author Unknown

Hello Parents,

October is officially upon us! While I am thrilled because it is my birthday month, it is also the start of holiday seasons and the times ahead of us are busy and action packed. We want to do our best to keep you as informed as possible through it all, so thank you for checking out the bulletin.

Thank you to everyone who participated in and attended our PTO Community Meeting. It was full of collaboration and conversation as we sought to define a vision for future capital improvements and to start building a culture of community service. There will be a poll below for you all to share your opinion on some of the items discussed last evening. Your participation is much appreciated!

We hope to see all of our Grandparents and Special Persons on October 18th from 9-12pm. Our committee is working incredibly hard to make it a beautiful and memorable event for all in attendance. Progress reports will be going home on the 16th of October. We encourage you to communicate any concerns with us regarding grades and academics so that we can work together to help students succeed.

I want to wish everyone a wonderful weekend! Happy HalloThankMas!

Mr. Ryan Nearhoff

See below for the Grandparents and Special Persons Day schedule. A reminder to please RSVP using the QR code in the flier found above. Please note that this is a minimum day and there will be NO DAYCARE.

Last night parents gathered together with our PTO and school principal to talk about a shared vision for capital improvements and building a culture of community service. We are looking for parents willing to serve on a committee which will plan regular service opportunities for students and families. If you are interested please contact Mr. Nearhoff. See below for the results of our community service brainstorming last night.

On Thursday, October 10th the school will celebrate a Breast Cancer Awareness Day and raise money for the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. See the flier below for details.

Additionally, during our Wednesday rosary we would like to offer up intentions for anyone whose life has been lost to Breast Cancer, who survived a battle with Breast Cancer, or who is currently fighting Breast Cancer. Before we begin reciting the rosary we will read their names and offer up the prayer in their honor. If you would like to submit a name for the special rosary, please complete the Google Form below by Tuesday, Oct. 8th.

Join our parent community this Monday, October 7th at 8:20am in the Anyta Doyle Building to pray the rosary together as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This idea was thoughtfully presented by a parent volunteer and we hope you can make it. Start your week with a beautiful prayer and the love of Mary on your side! See flier below for more details.

If you arrive to school after 8:10am, you must park your car in the parking lot and have students walk to the office from the parking lot. Currently, we have a lot of cars stopping in front of the office for a drop off and I am concerned for the safety of all cars and our students as it is not a designated place to stop traffic. Thank you!

Come out and support our Bruin teams! See below for the Fall Volleyball and Football schedules.

We've sold another 145 tickets since last week! 606 tickets sold!!! 🎫

Did you know that our profit on ticket sales is 70%? This means that each ticket sold means a great deal for our school! Let's keep selling, Bruin family! In order to help you do so, I am offering another incentive to help you with those volunteer hours! The required amount of tickets to be sold is 10 but if you sell 25 or more tickets by October 11th, you will receive an hour of service!

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 Ovalle Family - 29 tickets sold
• The Chevez Family - 26 tickets sold
• The Olivas Family - 24 tickets sold
• The Fessler Family - 20 tickets sold
• The Vargas Family - 19 tickets sold
• The Caparas Family - 18 tickets sold
• The Higashida Family - 17 tickets sold
• The Hnatiuk Family - 17 tickets sold
• The Souza Family - 17 tickets sold

Our Student Council is requesting donations of items to help us celebrate Red Ribbon Week. If you wish to donate, please click the Signup Genius link below. If you wish to receive hours for donations $30 or more, please remember to turn your receipts into the school office.

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.

Interested in hosting a booth? Click the link below.

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.

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!

Thank you to Mrs. Hnatiuk and all who volunteered to assist with our first Bruins Explore event today! Between the car racing and crafting, plenty of fun was had by all! If you have an idea for a Bruins Explore experience, please sign up below and help us to foster the whole child in their learning experience at St. Dorothy Catholic School.

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!

October is Respect Life Month!

In honor of Respect Life Sunday, October 6th, Life, Justice and Peace Ministry of St. Dorothy will be accepting donations of diapers, new and used baby items after each Sunday Mass to be given to the Foothill Pregnancy Resource Center in Duarte. They will have a table outside of church to collect the items. For more information contact Lisa Thorpe at (626) 327-4955.

On the weekend of October 12/13, the parish will host it's Ministry Fair. After each mass, all of the ministries at St. Dorothy will set up a table to talk about what their ministry does and seek new members to join. As the largest ministry of St. Dorothy Church, the school will be there to promote the wonderful things happening at our school. If any parents would like to volunteer at our table in their St. Dorothy gear to add some parent insights to any visitors we would love to have you! If you are interested, please email Mr. Nearhoff at rnearhoff@stdorothyschool.com Service hours will be granted for your time!

There will be an additional altar server training for students in 4th-8th grade on Tuesday, October 15th from 3:30-4:30pm for any students looking to start serving at school and parish masses.

See below for parent tips, resources, and a good laugh!

October 5-6 || Why are personal boundaries important?

Personal boundaries are critical for every relationship and interaction we have in ministry or volunteer work. We set boundaries to protect ourselves and the people with whom we are interacting. As an employee or volunteer in ministry, you have an inherent, perceived power over those you serve. Because of this position of authority and power, the employee and volunteer’s priority should be the best interest of the person to whom they are ministering. To learn more about setting appropriate boundaries, read the VIRTUS® article “Ministerial Boundaries, Power and Authority” at lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.

October 12-13 || How can you be a good witness to the faith?

Adults have a responsibility to live out the Christian message — to love one another and to do God’s will. We also have a responsibility to help children learn how to live this way. Consider your role in protecting children by showing them how to be a witness to the Faith: following rules, modeling good behaviors like helping a neighbor, wearing your seatbelt, respecting the environment. Another way to witness is listening to the children in your life and paying attention to their interests, their needs, and their worries. For more ways to model the Faith, read the VIRTUS® article “Modeling Healthy Behaviors” at 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