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,

Remember there is no School on Monday for Labor Day! We will welcome students back to campus on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

All clubs on campus will begin meeting this week. Please see the end of this edition of the Trojan Times for meeting days and times.

We hope to have outdoor pickup on September 3, 2024. You should have received an email with directions and a map on this new procedure. I have also included the procedure in the family handbook. If the temperature or heat index is 95 or above we will have to have indoor pickup. We will have to send out a text alert if we cancel carline. All parents MUST have their orange cards visible in the car windshield. If you do not have the orange cards you will be asked to go to the front office to show your id and wait for your children there. Please practice patience with all the drivers and teachers in the parking lot. Remember the goal is to get all the children safely home.

Finally the school does not provide forks, knives, spoons, napkins, or condiments during lunch. We also can not warm up the students lunches. The children will eat lunches as you pack them. Thank you for your partnership with this.

St. Maria Goretti, Pray for Us!

Blessings,

Amy Utendorf, M.Ed.

Principal

Lunch will need to be ordered a day in advance by 12:00pm, however, lunches may be preordered the whole month in advance if desired. (www.laislatx.com). You have the option of ordering other lunches besides the one offered for the day; however if you do so, you need to specify the date you want that lunch delivered. Please do so under special instructions. Under Special instructions, you may do special requests, ex: no tomato. In the event your child forgets his/her lunch and you did not pre-ordered lunch, you will have the choice to allow your student to purchase lunch for that day. You will need to fill out an authorization form to have that option. If you have questions about the lunch program or your lunch account, please contact me at

laislarestaurantpantego@gmail.com. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response.

Respectfully,

Martin Zavala

LaIsla Restaraunt

September Lunch Menu

Authorization form to charge credit card for forgotten lunch

Dear SMG Family,

Former folklorico members have been busy practicing folklorico. We will have our 1st school presentation Sepember 16th. If your child is interested in participating please fill out the FACTS form for the club dues. I will be calling them during the day to get shoe sizes. After the school presentation, new members will join for their 1st practice. If they come to the "try outs" they are in. Please help us provide snacks for a day or two. I be using the app remind to update you on club information. We will have a couple of fundraiser ideas to fund custumes and accessories. Thank your in advance for your love for latin culture.

Snack google sign-up Sheet

2024-25 Folklorico Schedule

Folklorico FACTS Dues

• 5:30 Fellowship: popcorn and sodas for sale
• 6:00-7:00 Home & School Meeting
• Babysitting Provided by NJHS & STUCO

Use the QR code or the store link below to order T-shirts for GorettiFest. The store will close on September 18th and all orders will be ready for pick up on September 26th at the school.

https://esixsportswear.com/saint_maria_goretti/shop/home

Middle schoolers grades 6-8, prepare to start an amazing adventure with Jesus as you explore Sacred Scripture! Join us on this half day retreat where you will be immersed in the Word of God, engage in scriptural prayer, and discover the incredible story of our salvation.

• Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
• Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Cost: $25 per person
• Location: Cristo Rey High School, 2633 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133
• Visit the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Ministries website for more information:

https://fwdioc.org/word-made-flesh

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

Use the QR codes to sign up and help us plan how many teams we will have. Once teams are set, you will be contacted via email with the coach, practice times and payment information. You may contact the SMG Athletic Director, Ms. Bara, with any questions at cbara@smgschool.org

One SMG parent must complete this training so that their child can participate in athletics. This training is for new families, parents who have NOT completed the training, or parents with students who are in 5th grade and want to participate in any sports this year.

• Link to Register: https://playlikeachampion.wufoo.com/forms/mhwglp5036xjyp/
• Cost is free, use code: FortWorthParent
• It’s only necessary for one parent to registered. Parents can enter the code above into the coupon code box and that will take their cost down to $0.

Virtual Workshop Dates

• Tuesday, September 10th at 7:30 pm EDT
• Tuesday, September 24th at 7:30 pm EDT
• Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:30 pm EDT
• Tuesday, November 19th at 7:30 pm EST

Mrs. Breda Shelton visited Thursday to hang her Alma Mater, Catholic University flag in the gym. Many thanks for your years of service and contributions to Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School!

Students are getting creative as they patiently wait for the playground to be completed. Kindergarten and first grade had a blast blowing bubbles. Second and third grade drew chalk pictures and played hopscotch.

PreK students worked with their parents to create a paper doll in their image. The Scriptures say that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). God created billions of individuals yet gave each one his or her own look, strengths, personality and potential.

CONGRATULATIONS to 8th grader, Catie S., who made the Diocesan and the SMG Volleyball teams! Go Trojans! Mr. Tran also earned a sticker this week for loaning Mrs. Saladino a laptop charger when hers broke.

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.

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

• Date & Time: September 14, 2024 Game 1 (1:00 P.M.), Game 2 (4:30 P.M.), Game 3 (8:00 P.M.)
• Location: The Ford Center in Frisco, Texas
• Highlight: We are proud to announce the Honorary Chairman for the event will be Admiral Patrick M. Walsh, retired, who is a US Naval Academy alumnus now serving as President of Cristo Rey Dallas. He served 34 years, initially as a fighter pilot and then as deputy-director, director, commander, and vice chief of Naval Operations. He is a Jesuit Prep School Dallas alumnus and was also a pilot for the renowned Blue Angels.
• Admission: Ticket sales begin on July 15. To purchase tickets, visit globalfootball.com or check out our social media pages. ($20 adults, $10 students, 8 and under are free)
• Tickets available: https://www.globalfootball.com/catholic-bowl-iv/tickets/
• Teams: Nolan Catholic v Little Rock Catholic, Bishop Lynch v Bishop McGuinness, and Sacred Heart v John Paul II

Purchase tickets using this link. (The link in the flyer is not working)

https://www.mlb.com/rangers/tickets/specials/school-events?partnerId=redirect-tex-schools

Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Sports Calendar

Monday

• 7:00-7:40 Cheer (Saladino/Risinger) 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 - New Members Begin Sept. 16
• 3:30-4:15 PSIA Spelling (Daly) Computer Lab Begins 10/9
• 3:30-4:15 PSIA Maps/Graphs/Charts (Utendorf) Rm. 110 Begins 10/9
• 3:30-4:15 Math Tutoring 6th-8th (Tran) Rm. 121 Begins 9/9
• 3:30-4:15 PSIA Ready Write 4th-8th (Vasquez) Begins 10/7 1st/3rd week
• 6:00-8:00 Robotics (Morales) 4/5 Sci Lab Begins 8/26 Some Saturdays 12:00-2:00

• 7:00-7:40 Cheer (Saladino/Risinger) Gym
• 12:16-12:36 Library Leaders (Richards) Begins 9/10
• 12:16-1:00 NJHS (Jones) Begins TBD
• 3:45-4:45 Cantoring (Breed) Church

Wednesday

• 7:10 Rosary Group (Utendorf) - Cafetorium - Begins Sept. 4
• 7:15-7:45 AM Saint Maria Singers (Richards) Library Begins 10/9
• 12:16-1:01 Open Library Checkout (4th-8th)
• 12:16-12:36 SMG Broadcast (Jones) Rm. 120 Begins 9/11
• 3:30-4:15 4th-8th Detention Rooms Vary
• 3:45-4:30 Run Club (Gutierrez) Begins 10/9
• Oct. 9, 23, Nov. 6, 20, Dec. 11, Feb. 12, 26, March 12, 26, April 9, 30, May 7

• 3:30-4:15 PSIA Drawing (Jamison) Art Room Begins 10/16
• Oct. 16, 30 Nov. 13 Dec. 4, 18 Jan. 15, 29 Feb. 12, 26

• 3:30-4:30 Chess Club (Tran) Rm 121 Begins 9/11
• 3:45-4:15 Science Tutoring (Saladino) Rm. 109 Begins 8/28

• 7:15-7:45 AM PSIA Math 2nd/3rd (Sr. Mary Monica) Rm 116 Begins 10/3
• 1st/3rd Thursday of the month

• 7:15-7:45 AM PSIA Math 4th/5th (Sr. Mary Monica) Rm 116 Begins 10/3
• 2nd/4th Thursday of the month

• 7:00-7:45 AM PSIA Math 6th-8th (Tran) Rm 121 Begins 10/3
• 1st/3rd Thursday of the month

• 3:30-4:45 The Trojan Troupe (Richards) Library/Stage Begins 9/5
• End time extended to 6PM beginning in March
• 3:45-4:45 Card Club (Saladino) Rm 109 Begins 10/26

Friday

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

Sept. 2, Monday: No School - Labor Day

Sept. 3, Tuesday: Outdoor Carline Begins (weather permitting)

Sept. 6, Friday: Progress Reports Emailed to Parents

Sept. 12, Thursday: 5th grade field trip

Sept. 14, Saturday: Fourth Annual Catholic Bowl IV

Sept. 16, Monday: Ballet Folklorico Tryouts

Sept. 16-20: IOWA/COGAT/CLT Testing Week

Sept. 17, Tuesday: 5:30 Fellowship, 6:00 Home & School Mtg. (PK & K perform)

Sept. 18, Wednesday: Last day to order GorettiFest T-Shirts

Sept. 21, Saturday: Texas Rangers Catholic Schools Night

Sept. 25, Wednesday: Group Pictures & Individual Makeups/Retakes

Sept. 26, Thursday: GorettiFest T-Shirts delivered, Dine Out at Portillo's

Oct. 4, Friday: 11:00 Pet Blessing, 12:00 Early Dismissal

Oct. 5-6, Sat/Sun: GorettiFest Weekend

Oct. 9, Wednesday: 10:30 Jr. High Field Trip, Run Club Begins

Oct. 10, Thursday: 3:30 Trojan Troupe Auditions

Oct. 11, Friday: No School, Diocesan Inservice Day, End of 1st Quarter

Oct. 15, Tuesday: 4th Grade Field Trip

Oct. 16, Wednesday: Vik-a-thon at Nolan

Oct. 21-24: Fall Book Fair

Oct. 25, Friday: 12:00 Early Dismissal, Parent Conferences

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/

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