The Bruin Bulletin - 09/25/26

God,

Please be with me and my teammates

as we prepare for our game.

Help us to do our best

and to remember the skill we have practiced.

Help us to work together to achieve our goal,

whether we win or lose.

God, be with our opponents also.

They too have worked hard.

Help us to remember to be good teammates

and competitors and keep us safe as we play.

AMEN.

Dear Bruin Family,

Spirits were high this week at St. Dorothy as we celebrated Spirit Week! Students showed off their creativity with fun and imaginative takes on each day's special theme, and our school pride was on full display during Thursday's spirit rally. A special thank you to our staff, Student Council, and especially to our parents for helping put together outfits and enthusiastically embracing the fun.

We are also excited to share that our Fun Run campaign continues to gain momentum. Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our school community, we are making excellent progress toward our $60,000 fundraising goal. Every contribution brings us one step closer, and we are grateful for the enthusiasm and commitment shown by our students, families, and supporters.

As we look ahead, we have several important events coming up. Fall Picture Day is just around the corner, and we look forward to capturing another year of memories for our students. In addition, progress reports will be sent home soon, providing an opportunity for families and teachers to review each student's academic progress. These reports help us celebrate successes, identify areas for growth, and ensure that any necessary supports are put in place so every student can continue to thrive. Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support as we work together to help our students succeed.

Sincerely,

Mr. Ryan Nearhoff

We are doing an incredible job in our Fun Run fundraiser and have just a little more work to do to hit our $60,000. Please see below for the latest updates in our progress.

Let's keep the adventure going!

To help everyone have a fun and safe Pirate Day, please follow these guidelines:

• Pirate-themed clothing, hats, bandanas, and accessories are encouraged.
• Light pirate face makeup (such as mustaches, beards, or simple designs) is permitted.
• Hats and eye patches may be worn during the day; however, eye patches must be removed during class time to ensure student safety and participation.
• No weapons of any kind are permitted, including toy swords, knives, guns, daggers, hooks, or any look-alike weapons.
• Costumes may not include blood, gore, scary injuries, or violent imagery.
• All costumes must remain school-appropriate and allow students to participate safely in all school activities.

Our PTO is happy to offer a fun opportunity for our Fathers/Special Persons and Sons this October. See below for details. Get your tickets now!

Did you know that you can set alerts for specific notifications in Gradelink? From discipline, to grades, to attendance, you can set specific alerts within the app so that you can stay in touch with your childs' progress, assignments, and more. Click the link below for walkthroughs to get you setup!

Please click below to reference the Altar Server schedule for school masses. If students are scheduled they are expected to show up to altar serve on their scheduled day. Subs must be requested in advanced and will not be permitted the morning of the mass.

The handbook has been amended with the following changes regarding our Lunch Program. This can be found on pages 15 and 16 of the handbook.

LUNCH PROGRAM

Students are expected to arrive at school each day with a fully prepared lunch. Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring that all food items, beverages, utensils, napkins, condiments, and any other materials necessary for the student to eat their lunch are included before the student arrives at school.

The school is not responsible for providing forgotten lunch items, including but not limited to forks, spoons, knives, straws, napkins, condiments, seasonings, cups, plates, or other supplies needed to consume a student's meal. While such items may occasionally be available, families should not rely on the school to provide them, and their availability cannot be guaranteed on any given day.

To promote student responsibility and minimize disruptions to the instructional day, students should check that they have all necessary lunch items before leaving home each morning. Parents are encouraged to pack lunches that students can independently open, prepare, and consume during the lunch period.

We've created our Dress Up Days calendar so that you can be prepared ahead of time! These are subject to change but will serve as a general guide for the year.

• We're going to Washington, D.C. And Williamsburg, VA from 3/29/27 to 4/2/27

• Our trip includes:

• Hotel Accommodations

• Transportation to and from our destination as well as throughout the trip

• Meals

• Attractions and Activities

• A dedicated Course Leader

• Safety and Support

• Early Bird Price: $2799 (Price shown is amount due before $100 discount for registering within 4 days of the parent meeting)

• Benefit from an additional $100 Account credit if registered by 9/19/26 (*Account credit will appear as a credit on your first statement after registering.)

• Early Bird Registration deadline: 9/19/26

• Our Trip ID is 230609. Sign up as soon as possible either online at worldstrides.com/register or by phone at 800-468-5899. You can also use this link directly to register here: Step 1 - Travelers (Password: 230609 if needed)

• Pay only a $115 deposit to sign up. The remaining balance is spread out into smaller amounts and paid monthly before the trip

These are our payment plans:

• Smaller, monthly installments ($369) over time that goes BEYOND departure date
• ($6 handling fee per payment).

Register (upon enrollment)

Football games kickoff this weekend with Volleyball games following next week! Come out and support our Bruin athletes!

Altar Serving is open to students in 4th-8th grade. Please see the flier below for information!

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

This event is targeted towards youth (12+), young adults, and the adults who care for them. Parents, educators, clinical providers and youth program staff are welcome!

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

September 26-27 || Mega events and trafficking prevention

While there is mixed research surrounding major international events like the World Cup and Olympics and an increase in human trafficking, these events can attract predators and those who seek to harm children and the vulnerable. Preparation for these massive events can serve as an opportunity to spotlight trafficking and raise awareness for prevention and protection of the vulnerable. Hotlines and response programs often increase the number of reported crimes and victim disclosures, which helps law enforcement target known trafficking areas or groups. For more information, read the VIRTUS® article “How Major Events Highlight the Need to Protect Children” 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