The Trojan Times

St. Maria Goretti is a living testament to our Lord's work in His youngest disciples, exemplified by academic excellence, spiritual formation, and compassionate service to others.

St. Maria Goretti Catholic School aims to form what is True, Good, and Beautiful in the souls of our young disciples of Christ.

Dear St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Families,

Please remember that one of our make-up snow days is this week. Wednesday, April 16, 2025 will now be a full day of school. Thursday, April 17, 2025 will be a noon dismissal. There is NO SMEED available on this day. Please make arrangements to have your children picked up on time.

Our school yearbooks and ads are now on sale. Use this link to purchase your yearbook today! https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/SMG2025

The SMG Platinum Gala is on Saturday, April 26, 2025. We are looking for some donations to help with our silent auction. You can earn spirit hours for your donation, you can use this link to donate today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0448ADA622A5FE3-56143091-student#/

Don't forget to purchase your tuition raffle tickets. You can win a $5,000 credit to use at SMG, Nolan Catholic, or Cassata High Schools. You do not have to be present at the gala to win.

Thank you to everyone who has bought their tickets, become a sponsor, or donated items. We are looking forward to celebrating our school at the Arlington Hilton. I hope to see you there.

We will not have a Trojan Times on Easter Sunday. Out next edition will be released on April 27, 2025.

St. Maria Goretti, Pray for Us!

Blessings,

Amy Utendorf, M.Ed.

Principal

You will see a shift in the manners of the week. We are going to be focusing on table etiquette for the remainder of the year. We will practice and model these manners in the lunchroom. Please encourage these manners at home as well.

A HUGE thank you to all who ordered plants or shared information about our SMG plant sale. Please pick up your plants on Tuesday, April 15 between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM in the back parking lot next to the St. Maria Center. Email jgirton@smgschool.org with any questions.

Learn to crochet with "The Crochet Lady" Alexxan Weber

• Dates: Every Wednesday in April
• Time: 3:30-4:30
• Place: SMG Library
• Cost: Free
• Details: Sign up in the front office

Please consider participating in the SMG Lenten service project. Diapers (size 2-5) may be dropped off in the cafetorium. Thanks for your compassionate service!

Happy Children's Day! Since 1925, Día del niño, or the Day of the Child, has grown as an annual celebration throughout Mexico. This day recognizes children, pays homage to their importance in society, and endorses their well-being. Muchas gracias Mrs. Zavala for organizing treats and kite flying.

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours today.

The Trojan Troupe drama club is thrilled to present the “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now!

GENERAL ADMISSION - General Admission tickets are $10 each for adults. These seats will not be assigned and are first come, first served. Doors will open at 6 pm. SMG students, substitutes, teachers, and staff can reserve FREE general admission seats, as well as any children under 18 years of age. The link to purchase and/or reserve General Admission Seats is below.

CHILDREN - We are utilizing exterior doors, all aisles, and the space in the front and back of the cafetorium. Lights will be dimmed. Children must be in a seat and supervised by at least one designated ADULT over 18 years of age. PLEASE NOTE - All students will view ACT 1 on Monday, April 28th during our in-school Dress Rehearsal, but PK-1st will be dismissed during the intermission. The second act can be intense, especially during the scene of Aslan’s death. We encourage parents to use their discretion in attending the evening show and to provide guidance to younger audience members, ensuring they are comfortable and prepared for this pivotal moment in the story.

TICKETS: Online sales will be open until the day before the show. We will have a ticketholder list at the Cafetorium entrance for those who purchased or reserved online tickets to check in. You do not need to print a physical ticket. Limited tickets can also be bought with card or cash at the door.

FUNDS: All sales will help us with performance rights and production costs. Please purchase your seats early so we can have a better idea of our production assets as we make final costuming decisions.

LINK: Please use the link below to purchase or reserve General Admission Seats. You will need your credit card to complete your transaction if you are buying a ticket. You are welcome to share this email and link.

https://onecau.se/smgnarnia

You are cordially invited to SMG's Mother/Daughter Tea Party on May 10th. What better way to celebrate motherhood than with great fellowship! All grandmothers, mothers, mother-figures and daughters are invited to attend. Please RSVP at: https://tinyurl.com/2d28sh5h

Lunch Menu

Please enjoy this audio/visual experience of the goings on of Saint Maria Goretti. Consider that a "Subscription" to the YouTube channel and/or a "Like" on any video will help us grow our exposure and impact. Please do share anything you enjoy with other family members and friends that would similarly delight in the successes and accomplishments of the students.

https://www.youtube.com/@smgbroadcast2001

SMG students receive a Terrific Trojan sticker when they are "caught" being safe, responsible and respectful. After wearing the sticker during the day, the Terrific Trojan places it on the hallway bulletin board. We love seeing how full the bulletin board becomes by the end of the school year.

The Teacher Creature program allowed Kindgergarten, first, second and third grade the unique opportunity to meet some new and exotic friends: chameleon, tegu, koatamundi, boa constrictor, kookaburra (kingfisher), baby kangaroo (Joey).

Koatamundi video

Koatamundi Video 2

Boa Constrictor Video

Kookaburra Video

Kookaburra Video 2

Kangaroo Video

First grade is learning about the various forms of poetry. Today we wrote a list poem called "Ouch" with reasons we might need a Band-Aid.

Transpiration is the way water moves through plants. The tree roots absorb water from the soil, and then the water is pulled up the tree, eventually reaching the leaves. As the water reaches the leaves, the sun heats the water, converting from a liquid into vapor, which is called evaporation.

If we put a plastic bag over a branch of a tree, it should fill with the water vapor that the tree is releasing. If there is enough water vapor in the bag, it will condense into the liquid form of water, and we will be able to see it.

Enjoy a short video of this week's Chess Club. Thanks to Mr. Tran for hosting this popular event.

“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.” – Blaise Pascal

Thanks to Mr. Tran for arranging a fun Chess Club Competition on Saturday!

Junior High students boarded the bus to Austin at 6:00AM on Friday. Their first stop was the granite Texas statehouse which stands as a testament to the history of the Lone Star State. The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Texas. It houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas.

Next stop was a tour of the Bullock Texas State History Museum which tells the story of Texas. Students explored the hull of La Belle, saw the largest and most varied assemblage of La Salle Odyssey artifacts, and enjoyed a variety of interactive and multimedia displays.

Before returning home, students visited the Texas State Cemetery, the final resting place of Texas' most notable sons and daughters, including Stephen F. Austin and Barbara Jordan.

Many thanks to third grade for hosting Stations of the Cross this week.

Use gift cards or shop online through RaiseRight for your everyday purchases and earn money for your organization. It's easy to enroll today! To enroll email Olivia Bradley at scrip@smgschool.org for the enrollment code.

START EARNING NOW!

• Earn cash for our school just by scanning your receipts! It's as easy as that.

• Download the Box Tops app and make every shopping trip count.

Please consider volunteering to help during lunch and recess. Service hours will be earned. Click on the signup genius link for a description of duties. All volunteers must be current with their Virtus training.

Sign-Up Genius

Please consider volunteering to help with the chickens on the weekends. Service hours will be earned. Click on the signup genius link for a description of duties.

Sign-Up Genius

SMG is in need of baseball apparel for junior high aged boys such as black pants, red socks and red belts. We would also welcome bats, gloves, batting helmets, catcher's gear, cleats and balls. Please consider donating anything you have that is not being used. Thanks for your help!

SMG is looking for track coaches. Please consider volunteering your time for our young athletes. Contact Mrs. Bara with questions or to sign up!

Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Sports Calendar

Monday

• 7:00-7:40 Cheer (Saladino) Gym
• 12:16-1:01 Open Library Checkout (4th-8th)
• 12:16-1:01 STUCO (Daly) Computer Lab Begins TBD
• 3:30-4:45 Folklorico Current Members (Zavala) Hope Rm
• 3:30-4:15 Math Tutoring 6th-8th (Tran) Rm. 121
• 3:45-4:15 Science Tutoring (Saladino) Rm. 109 (NEW DAY)

• 7:00-7:40 Cheer (Saladino) Gym
• 12:16-12:36 Library Leaders (Richards)
• 12:16-1:00 NJHS (Jones)
• 3:30-4:15 Cantoring (Breed) Church

Wednesday

• 7:15-7:45 Math Tutoring 2-5 (Sister Mary Monica) Rm. 116
• 12:16-1:01 Open Library Checkout (4th-8th)
• 12:16-12:36 SMG Broadcast (Jones) Rm. 120
• 3:30-4:15 4th-8th Detention Rooms Vary
• 3:45-4:30 Run Club (Gutierrez)
• April 30, May 7

• 3:30-4:30 Chess Club (Tran) Rm 121
• Science Tutoring MOVED TO MONDAY
• 3:30-4:00 Rosary Group (Utendorf) - Conference Room
• 3:30-4:30 Girls of Grace Club (A. Lewis) - Library - 2nd/4th Wednesday
• 3:30-4:30 Crochet Club - Library April 23, 30

• 7:00-7:30 AM English/Literature Tutoring 4th/5th (Sister Hoa) Rm 117 NEW
• 7:15-7:45 AM Saint Maria Singers (Richards) Library NEW DAY

• 3:30-4:45 The Trojan Troupe (Richards) Library/Stage
• End time extended to 6PM beginning in March
• 3:45-4:45 Card Club (Saladino) Rm 109

Friday

• 12:16-1:01 Open Library Checkout (4th-8th)

April 15, Tuesday: Spring Plants Ready for Pickup, 4th/5th Lenten Retreat

April 16, Wednesday: Full-day of school (make-up snow day)

April 17, Thursday: 10:45 8th Grade Passion Play, 12:00 Early Dismissal, NO SMEED

April 18, Friday: Good Friday - No School

April 21, Monday: Easter Monday - No School

April 22, Tuesday: Last day for Diaper Donations for Lenten Service Project

April 24, Thursday: 2nd & 3rd Grade Field Trip

April 25, Friday: 12:00 Early Dismissal

April 26, Saturday: Save the Date: Platinum Gala

April 29, Tuesday: 6:30 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

May 2, Friday: 6:30-8:00 Kids Gala Party

May 3, Saturday: 2:00 2nd Grade First Communion PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE

May 8, Thursday: Tojan Trot Fun Run Pep Rally

May 6, Tuesday: 10:00 May Crowning

May 7, Wednesday: 3:00-5:00 Class of 2025 Graduation Party

May 8, Thursday: 12:30-1:30 Sports Banquet, Pep Rally

May 9, Friday: Teacher for the Day, Daddy/Daughter Dinner Dance, Mommy/Son Game Night

May 10, Saturday: Mother/Daughter luncheon & Fashion Show

May 14, Wednesday: Candle Passing

May 16, Friday: Fun Run & HSA Picnic

May 19, Monday: 8:15 8th Grade Breakfast, 6:30 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony/Mass

May 23, Friday: Last Day of School, Field Day, 12:00 Early Dismissal

We all do!! The St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Community would love to pray for you and your intentions. Please send all prayer requests to: smgprays4u@smgschool.org.

St. Maria Goretti Parish Website: https://www.smgparish.org/

Serving the North Texas Catholic community by providing the faithful opportunities to grow in Christian discipleship and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

https://fwdioc.org/

Email: development@smgschool.org
Website: https://smgschool.org
Location: 1200 South Davis Drive, Arlington, TX, USA
Phone: (817)275-5081

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smgcatholicschool/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StMariaGorettiArlington/