June 1, 2022
Dear St. Dorothy Families,
“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds.  A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” – Saint Basil
Thank you for allowing us to plant seeds for growth in your children. It’s hard to believe June is here and summer vacation only a few weeks away.  My wish for your families is to spend the summer months planting love. Love the time spent with family and friends, making memories in the daily activities shared. Look at each day as a gift, and love the gifts God has granted you.
Tomorrow, June 2^nd we will celebrate Grandparent’s Day with our Kindergarten through Fourth graders. Grandparents are welcome to join us in the school gym beginning at 9:20 AM for light refreshments and songs from their grandchildren. K-4 Students will join at 9:30 AM. Students in grades 5-8 will be invited to come see their grandparents at 10:00 in the gym during their snack/break time.
We continue with our Terra Nova testing Thursday and Friday. Thank you for making sure all computers are charged nightly and ear buds are in computer bags if needed. All students in grades 1-3 are in need of 2 #2 sharp pencils and erasers each day. Our first day did pose some challenges for a few students and technology, but we expect tomorrow to be smoother.
Final Assessments will continue through next Thursday. Please look to each teacher’s schedule of tests to be sure what your child has each day.
Kindergarten will be having their closing ceremony on Thursday, June 9^th. We congratulate them and welcome them as they move forward and join us next year in the Main building! Keep up the good work over the summer. Our website will have the summer work posted for incoming First graders.
Pre School closing ceremonies are also planned for Thursday, June 9^th. Please see the emails from teachers with their respective times.
Please join me in wishing Mrs. Caddle well as she leaves us after two years of supporting our Spanish program here at St. Dorothy’s. We are happy to announce that Mrs. Mary Porth will be returning to St. Dorothy’s for the 2022-23 school year teaching Spanish to our 5^th-8^th grades. Gracias Senora Caddle!
Wednesday, June 8^th we will have a PINK OUT day for all students and faculty. We are doing this to support Ms. McConnell, Our Art Teacher, who will be having surgery that day. Students can wear shorts and pink accessories/tops. Thank you for adding Ms. McConnell to your prayers and may she recognize this surprise pink day as our prayerful support for her today and the months to follow!

Field Day:  Students in grades 1-8 will show their school spirit and friendly competitive nature next Friday, June 10, 2022 at Dermond Field. They are to wear their gym uniform shorts and the t- shirt that was purchased for them representing their team; Green or White. Anyone that is able to volunteer to help with this day can sign up on our Sign up Genius. Please look for the emails that went out about Field Day. Student permission forms are also in this Home and School email and mandatory for students to take part in the day.
We celebrate our 8^th grade on their last day of school with a Clap Out about 2:15 PM on Friday, June 10^th. Parents and families are welcome to join the school students  as we clap them out on the last day. The graduation ceremony for our 8^th grade will take place on Tuesday evening, June 14^th. Please join me in wishing them well in their High School endeavors.
The last week of school: Monday, June 13^th NO School, June 14^th and 15^th students will have half days with dismissal at 12 noon. There will be No CARES. CARES ends on Friday, June 10^th.
Our Final Day of School ends with Mass and Awards taking place on Thursday, June 16^th at 9:00 AM in church.  Dismissal is at 10:30 AM.
Home and School has asked for parent nominations for the last teacher award of the year. Thank you in advance for emailing them with your nomination of a teacher and a few short words.  homeandschool@stdots.com
Please join me in celebrating Miss Durkin with many good wishes as she enters into the holy Sacrament of Matrimony this July with a wedding ceremony here at St. Dorothy’s! May God continue to bless her as she embarks on this next chapter on life’s journey!
All buses will run in the AM the last week of school.  No buses pick up at 10:30 on Thursday, June 16^th our last day. Afternoon pick up changes for Tuesday and Wednesday: (No School Monday)
 12 Noon Pick up:
Upper Darby: Tuesday 6/14 and Wednesday 6/15
SE Delco: Tuesday 6/14 and Wednesday 6/15
Haverford: Tuesday 6/14
Springfield: None of the days of the last week

I thank you for a wonderful year!   May God bless you and your families during these summer months. I look forward to seeing you back in September. School will start on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 for grades 1-8. Pre School and Kindergarten schedules with orientation days come from the teachers in the summer.

God Bless you and your families,

Karen Tomasetti
Live Each Day Giving Witness to Christ



Karen Tomasetti
Principal
Live Each Day Giving Witness to Christ
   
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