St. Maria Goretti Catholic School staff furthered their professional learning by participating in a one-day Responsive Classroom Introduction workshop this summer. According to their resource book, “Responsive classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning for kindergarten through eighth grade that focuses on the strong link between academic success and social and emotional skills...

A Catholic Liberal Arts curriculum enhances critical thinking and is a great platform for developing communication and problem-solving skills. SMG Catholic School has new materials in History, Math, Literacy, English, Physical Education, Spanish, as well as new opportunities in Art and Music. Here is a list of some of the improvements we’ve made to our school curriculum: New History Program (Catholic Textbook Project)...

I was recently giving a tour to a prospective family, and they asked me a new question, “What do you feel sets this school apart from the other schools in the area?” I’m glad I was asked, because there’s a lot! According to the Cardinal Newman Society website, the Principles of Catholic Identity in Education: Parent Guide is designed to “…help current and prospective parents reflect upon those elements the Church...

In a previous newsletter, we explored the 5 Marks of a Catholic School from The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools and the implications they present for SMG Catholic School. Our staff are diving into a book study using Renewing Catholic Schools: How to Regain a Catholic Vision in a Secular Age from the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE). Now we’d like to share excerpts from an introduction...

In a previous newsletter, we explored the 5 Marks of a Catholic School from The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools and the implications they present for SMG Catholic School. As our 2021-2022 school year comes to a close, we reflect on our “glows and grows” in hopes of gearing up for a fun and Christ-centered 2022-2023 school year. This summer our staff members are excited to dive into a book study...

In the last newsletter, we introduced readers to The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools. We then shared with you the vision for preparing our school staff for the formation of our students in their love of Jesus Christ at SMG Catholic School through the Franciscan at Home learning platform. Last, we revisited our 2021-2022 school year theme, Living in Faith.  Now we wish to explore five essential marks...

This season we wish to share with you the vision for preparing our school staff for the formation of our students in their love of Jesus Christ at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School. We’ll also continue to revisit our 2021-2022 school year theme, Living in Faith. The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools The Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education, Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, wrote a pocket-sized book...