Summer Update #1 - July 1, 2026

For more light in the day, we thank you,

For gentle mornings, we thank you,

For nighttime conversations, we thank you,

For friends and family, we thank you,

For gardens and all manner of creatures, we thank you.

Help us, Creator and lover of our souls.

Help us love this earth.

Help us dwell wholeheartedly in our lives this day.

Help us pray as we walk, work, play, rest, and create.

Amen.

My dear Bruin families,

I pray that this message finds each of you well and enjoying some measure of rest and relaxation. While summer often brings a welcome change of pace, I know many of us continue balancing busy work schedules while also serving as unofficial chauffeurs, shuttling our children from one activity to the next. Even amid the busyness, I hope the warmth of the summer season and the positivity of those around you provide opportunities to slow down, appreciate the moment, and approach each day with a sense of peace and perspective.

Here on campus, we have entered the second week of summer school. Although the energy and enthusiasm of our students continue to fill our halls, the campus remains noticeably quieter than during the regular school year. We are making good use of this season as we prepare for the 2026–27 school year. From ordering instructional materials and welcoming new families to completing the many administrative tasks that accompany a successful opening of school, there is certainly no shortage of work to be done.

At the same time, summer provides us with a valuable opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments, challenges, and lessons of the past year. Those reflections help guide our planning and decision-making as we look ahead. We remain committed to continuous growth as both a school and a community, and I am excited about the opportunities, initiatives, and experiences that await us in the year ahead.

In just over a month, we will be together again, and I look forward to hearing about your summer adventures and time spent with family and friends. Until then, I encourage you to enjoy this season, embrace the moments of rest it provides, and make time for the things that bring you joy. My prayer is that this summer grants each of you the renewal, relaxation, and refreshment you so richly deserve.

Sincerely,

Mr. Ryan Nearhoff

A couple of snapshots from Session One of Summer School at SD!

The school office will be closed from July 13th - August 7th. If you need to speak with Mr. Nearhoff or Mrs. La Rocca in person, it will be by appointment only. To contact us during the month of July please email Mrs. La Rocca at clarocca@stdorothyschool.com or Mr. Nearhoff at rnearhoff@stdorothyschool.com

As we begin preparing for the 2026-2027 school year, we’re excited to start building our

coaching teams for the upcoming sports season. The Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) offers

a wide range of sports across fall, winter and spring, and we’d love to get a head start by

identifying interested parent volunteers now.

If you have a passion for sports and enjoy working with students, we invite you to consider

coaching one of our teams. Early planning will help us stay ahead with registrations, scheduling,

and coach certifications so our athletes can have the best experience possible.

Coaching is a great way to fulfill your mandatory parent hours while making a meaningful impact

on our student athletes. All coaches will be required to have completed Virtus training. Early

commitment helps ensure all requirements are met in time for the season.

Fall Sports include:

• Girls Volleyball
• Flag Football
• Cross-Country (A, B, and C level)

Winter sports include:

• Girls & Boys Basketball
• Bowling
• Cheer, Song, or Dance (A, B, and C level)

Spring sports include:

• Girls & Boys Soccer
• Girls Softball
• Boys Volleyball
• Track & Field (A, B, and C level)
• Golf (offered fall, winter, and spring)

Our A-level teams are for 7th -8th grade.

Our B-level teams are for 5th - 6th grade.

Our C-level teams are for 3rd - 4th grade.

If you’re interested in coaching any of these sports, please email Mr. Nearhoff as soon as

possible. Early planning allows us to register teams on time and create a smooth schedule for

practices and games.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS THE 2026-27 SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS.

⚠️ This year we have added a new request for each student to have their own Classroom Emergency Kit. Please make sure to click the link in the website for information on what is required in the emergency kit.

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.

We are happy to partner with Cater Tots once again this school year to provided good quality and healthy meal options for our students. Below is information regarding account setup, and ingredients list, and more.

There is plenty going on around Glendora and beyond in the summer time! See below for some suggestions!

July 4-5 || What is grooming?

Child safety experts consider grooming a core component of sexual abuse. Grooming is a manipulative process in which a person who intends harm gains access to a child, often through behaviors that seem innocent, and builds up a relationship that will ultimately allow the predator to abuse the child. Children who are groomed are slowly taught to accept and excuse any behaviors by the predator, because of the relationship that has been built up over time. A predator relies on manipulation to reduce a child’s resistance and to maintain secrecy. For more information on grooming, read the VIRTUS® article “Behind the Smile: Uncovering the Warning Signs of Grooming, Part 1” 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