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,

Our Trojan Trot fundraiser has begun. Our goal is $25,000 this year. If we reach our goal, the students will get to duct tape the principal at the Trojan Trot. The first challenge is to create an account on mybooster.com. Homeroom teachers emailed links to their classrooms on Friday. Please share with your friend and family.

May Crowning is Tuesday at 10:00 in the church. Sister Thuan has worked diligently to make our ceremony more meaningful with certain colored flowers. In order to help make her vision a reality, the school has purchased flowers for all of the students. If you would like to make a monetary donation to help us cover the cost for the flowers, please send it to the front office.

Thursday is our band concert. This will take place in the gym at 9:00 AM. All are invited to attend. Please check in at the front office. That afternoon at 12:15 PM we will have our sports luncheon and awards, followed by our last pep rally of the year at 1:30. Come and share some school spirit!

We changed the time for the Home and School/Trojan Trot party. It will still take place on Friday, May 16, 2025. We are starting at 4:00! This way you can pick up your kiddos and come have fun. HSA will be providing hamburgers and hot dogs. Be on the look out for SUG to sign up to bring sides and desserts. We will conclude our evening at 6:00.

Our school yearbooks and ads are now on sale. Use this link to purchase your yearbook today! https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/SMG2025 Ads are nice to remember First Holy Communion, 8th grade graduation, other important milestones, or to advertise your business.

We learned this week that there will NOT be Mass on May 14th. This is the date we had schedule for Candle Passing. This event will still take place. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 AM in the church. We will also be recognizing SMG staff who are not returning next year; as well as the 8th grade families who are graduating their last Trojan. Please make plans to attend if you are able.

It's May and there are A LOT of things going on. Please be sure to read the Trojan Times each week for the most current information on end of year activities.

I would like to thank you and your children for the wonderful Principal's Day. I received so many beautiful pictures, flowers, cards with the sweetest notes, and songs. I LOVE my job. I am so blessed to be the principal at SMG. Your children make my job so sweet. Thank you.

St. Maria Goretti, Pray for Us!

Blessings,

Amy Utendorf, M.Ed.

Principal

Who: Daughters (SMG Students) + Dads / Father Figures

When: 5/9/2024 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Where: SMG Cafetorium

What: Dancing, games, photo backdrop, snacks, limbo, hilarity, memories...

Attire: Luau casual.
(Required Hawaiian shirts for the gentlemen...who are we to tell the ladies what to wear...?)
Food: Pulled pork, Hawaiian rolls, fruit, chips.

Please use this form to RSVP:

https://forms.gle/BcB1mrCQobtJxraW8

• Free to attend, Donations are welcome at the event.
• Please email mattlester1@gmail.com with any questions.

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

SMG school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year may be ordered using this link:

St. Maria Goretti – School Supplies Co.

You may also use the website www.schoolsuppliesco.com and follow the “Find My School” prompt for St. Maria Goretti.

*Please be aware there will be an additional cost for a nap mat in PreK 3,4 and Kinder. And students in junior high will need to purchase an art kit*

Online ordering will close on Friday, June 13th at 11:59 PM. After that date, parents are responsible for purchaseing supplies elsewhere.

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.

Mrs. Richards and her talented group of Trojan Troupe actors presented a dynamic production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

The play takes place in Narmia, a rich tapestry of symbolism and metaphor that allows for multiple interpretations, including a Christian one where characters and events parallel biblical narratives. While not a strict allegory, the stories offer a compelling exploration of faith, redemption, and the potential of a world guided by divine grace.

Mrs. Saladino's students explored the science of cooking while making bread and butter.

Butter Video

As God supplies bread, so he will also supply righteousness to his people ( 2 Cor 9:10 ).

The Ballet Folklorico Dance Club performed at Mercado Nights last Friday. Thanks for representing our school in the community!

Mrs. Zavala coordinated another fun day to celebrate Dia Del Nino, a celebration that began in Mexico started in 1925. A short explanation of the history of Dia del Nino was shared, then we enjoyed a presentaiton about tortill making. Due to the rain, kite flying was not an option, however, students enjoyed treats while visitng the toritilla factory.

In honor of School Principals' Day, we celebrated Mrs. Utendorf to recognize and appreciate her leadership and dedication. She is shaping a positive and successful educational environment for students, teachers and the school community.

The sock hop was a blast! The evening began with a delicious meal of hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings. The cupcakes were the perfect dessert. Following dinner, students particpated in fun games and activities in the gym.

Bishop Olson and Father Maul travled to Austin this weekend to recognize the approval of a private school voucher program by the Texas House which allows families to use taxpayer funds for their children's private education.

SMG second grade students received their First Holy Communion Saturday followed by a reception. Congratulations to these students and their families.

Our 70th anniversary Platinum Gala celebrated the decades of contributions SMG has made in Arlington. Thanks to all who attended and supported SMG as we prepare for 70 more, even better years!

Congratulations to Mrs. Sherry Lewis who was the recipient of the first annual SMG Alumni Award.

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!

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)
• May 7 Meeting, May 14 Celebration

• 3:30-4:30 Chess Club (Tran) Rm 121

• 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)

May 5-7: Bake & Bobble Sale During Lunch

May 6, Tuesday: 10:00 May Crowning

May 7, Wednesday: 9:30 1st Grade Poetry Slam, 3:00-5:00 Class of 2025 Graduation Party

May 8, Thursday: 9:00 Band Concert, 12:30-1:30 Sports Banquet,Tojan Trot Fun Run Pep Rally

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

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

May 14-16: 8th Grade Finals

May 12, Monday: NJHS officer copy of speech due

May 13-14: NJHS speeches

May 14, Wednesday: Candle Passing, 8th Grade Finals

May 15, Thursday: 8th Grade Finals, NJHS Officer Induction Luncheon

May 16, Friday: 6th/7th/8th Grade Finals, 6:00 Fun Run & HSA Picnic

May 19-21: 6th-7th Finals

May 19, Monday: 8:15 8th Breakfast, 6th/7th Grade Finals, 12:00 8th Clap Out, 6:30 8th Graduation Ceremony/Mass

May 20, Tuesday: 6th/7th Grade Finals

May 21, Wednesday: K-7th Awards Ceremony

May 22, Thursday: 1:30 Kindergarten Graduation

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/

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