The Bruin Bulletin - 08/21/26

By the radiance of thy holy life

You were counted worthy of divine glory

and did send roses and apples

from Paradise to Theophilus.

O Dorothy, ask that we who praise you,

may receive forgiveness of our sins,

through Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Dear Bruin Family,

Every member of our community, from students and parents to teachers and staff, deserves a well-earned pat on the back! As both a principal and the father of two students, I can say without hesitation that returning to school and settling back into our routines is no easy task. Yet, together, we persevered and had a successful first week. Now the weekend is here, and it is certainly well deserved!

While there may have been a few tired evenings this week, it has been absolutely wonderful to have students back in our classrooms. Even when everyone is indoors, you can feel their energy throughout the office and around campus. Their presence brings our school to life. This week, we focused on establishing routines and beginning our learning journey. Next week, we will truly hit the ground running as we dive deeper into the curriculum.

I would also like to thank our parents for entrusting us with your children this school year. It is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and I am excited to witness the growth and accomplishments of our Bruins in the months ahead, one small step at a time.

Sincerely,

Mr. Ryan Nearhoff

Below are several required forms for the 2026-27 school year. All forms must be completed by each family and we are asking that they be completed no later than Friday, August 29th. Thank you!

Below is the first of many offerings throughout the year for After School Enrichment. Click the link below to sign up for studio art classes, offered on campus, with Ms. Cat.

We are excited to keep the momentum going for our performers and offer a musical theater club once again. This year the folks from Centre Stage in Monrovia will be coming in for an 8 week session followed by a performance that you won't want to miss. Click the button below the flier to register!

On August 27th, our Student Council will be hosting their first snack shack of the year. Many of you purchased vouchers at the supply drop off but if you missed your chance you can do so by clicking the button below the flier.

Please see below for a message from Ms. Malkin as well as a PDF of the Junior High Music Elective Roster. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Malkin at mmalkin@stdorothyschool.com

Hi there SDCS Musicians!

Thank you for sharing your preferences for music electives! We did our best to accommodate requests, while also considering overall class balance and the skills students developed in music last year. With those factors in mind, we have finalized our music elective placements.

Specials begin Monday! If you are in Modern Band, please note that you have PE on Monday.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding! I’m excited to make music with you this year! ”

-Ms. Malkin

Students will receive a free shirt for our Fun Run and we are asking that all parents fill out the Google Form below to provide a t-shirt size for your child(ren). Please complete this form by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH. This will ensure that your child receives a shirt that fits properly so we are asking that everyone complete it.

Click below to access our sign up links for daily volunteering opportunities.

See below for the VIRTUS certification and re-certification class schedule for the 2026-27 school year.

Below is an image as well as a downloadable PDF of the PTO 2026-27 Calendar of Events. Our PTO has also created a Large Scale Events Overview which details each event and the number of volunteers and committees needed for each event.

August 22-23 || Back to school with a culture of safety

When it comes to schools and programs that serve children, it is critical to have a culture of safety that protects children from sexual abuse. Examine your child’s school or programs for evidence of this culture — look for values that emphasize child safety and decisions that put children at the center while allocating resources for safety. This can look like compliance with federal and state laws, professional ethics and standards, and a culture that encourages youth and families to get involved. For more information, read the VIRTUS® article “High Stakes: A Culture of Safety for Every Child” at lacatholics.org/did-you-know. Information about the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ efforts and protocols to protect children and vulnerable adults in our churches, schools and ministries is available at https://lacatholics.org/protect/.

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