July 2024
On behalf of our school’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), I would like to welcome you to the 2024-
25 school year. Our new board members and I are looking forward to a great year.
On a personal note, I would love to tell you a little about myself. My husband Henry and I have three
children; Patrick (8), Claire (6), and Joseph (2). We got married here at St. Maria Goretti in 2015. You will
often find us on a SMG field or court throughout the school year. We feel absolutely blessed to be a part
of this amazing community! I view serving on the PTO as a ministry of the church and I am excited to be
able to serve God and his people this year through this organization.
The purpose of PTO is to provide for the parents’ active participation in the life of the school through a
variety of social, service, and fund-raising opportunities. It is meant to foster a close relationship
between parents, the school staff, and the faith community for the good of our children.
Because of last year’s efforts, we are able to provide many fun events for the upcoming year. Our
monthly meetings are held at 8am on a selected Thursday each month. We meet in the Parish narthex.
Everyone is welcome to join!
As always, the PTO will sponsor several fun-filled events throughout the year. Additionally, it is
important to note that none of these events happen without you, our parent volunteers. When we
commit our time, talents, and treasure to SMG’s School, we are rewarded by strengthening our school’s
community. You can help with classroom parties, volunteer to help set-up and/or staff a PTO event, or
regularly purchase from the Raise Right App. The opportunities are endless and with lots of volunteers
the burden is light. Check out the school calendar or watch your email for the next chance to join in!
Thank you for supporting our events and programs at SMG. I am looking forward to our first day back on
Wednesday, August 7, 2024! If you’re looking for ways to help or have any questions, please feel free
contact me.
Kate Hackl
PTO President
217-918-3560
[email protected]
Saint Maria Goretti – Pray for us!