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WE SUPPORT UKRAINE – MARCH 5th

March 05, 2022

Please come to 9 a.m. Mass tomorrow to pray for Ukraine. We need to show our children that, although weapons are necessary to fight evil, our prayers are equally important.

Elizabeth Zakharkiv , our guest from the Las Angeles Ukrainian Art Center, will be visiting at 12 pm. She will speak to our students about the events in war-torn Ukraine.You are most welcome to come and listen to her talk.The Center is preparing a huge planeload of supplies. At 12:40 we will congregate on the church steps with our posters and flags in support of Ukraine. PLEASE, PLEASE make a poster and join us in this symbolic gesture of solidarity.

The Lithuanian-American Community,Inc. is collecting monetary donations to be sent directly where needed. Lithuania is very involved in welcoming those fleeing the war, mostly women and children. They need housing, clothing, food. Students need to get back to school .

PEOPLE HAVE A SHORT ATTENTION SPAN. IT IS UP TO US TO KEEP THE UKRAINIAN TRAGEDY IN THE FOREFRONT ON SOCIAL MEDIA, IN LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGNS , AND IN THE DISSEMINATION OF ACCURATE INFORMATION.

LITHUANIANS KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO LOSE FREEDOM AND TO FLEE YOUR NATIVE LAND.

Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow.

Maryte

Vasario 16 , 2022 LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

February 19, 2022

As we celebrate Lithuania’s Day of Independence, let us remember how important our Lithuanian heritage is to our children and our families.

Our school is dedicated to continuing its TRADITION of Lithuanian heritage education. We are passionate about our MISSION to teach language and culture to today’s Lithuanian youth, and we are always looking to the future to implement a VISION for tomorrow, so that Lietuva will be in our hearts for many generations to come.Encourage your children to speak Lithuanian as often as possible.

Announcements :

PARENTS ARE ONCE AGAIN WELCOME TO COME TO FLAG RAISING AT

9 a.m. EVERY SATURDAY.

There is no school on Feb. 19th-Presidents’weekend

First Confession /Sacrament of Reconciliation – Saturday, March 5th

Spindulys Blynu Balius  – Saturday, Feb. 26th

Children’s musical “AŠ KITOKS”  ( “I AM DIFFERENT”) – Sunday, Feb. 27th, 1 p.m. – parapija

Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence – program Sunday,March 6th – parapija.

Scouts Kaziuko Muge craft fair – Sunday, March 13 th, parapija.

 

Be well,stay safe!

p.Maryte

 

 

 

 

Feb.5,2022

February 05, 2022

Dear parents,

This Saturday we are welcoming parents back into the schoolyard for the morning flag- raising ceremony. Temperatures will be checked at the gate, and all those entering must wear masks.

Next Saturday 2/12, we are celebrating Vasario 16-ta, Lithuanian Independence Day, with a student program of dance and song at 12:15 in the school courtyard. Please come  to watch the brief program that the  teachers and students have prepared. Slowly we will begin resuming hot lunches. That Saturday cepelinai will be available for purchase.Hope to see many of you. We miss you !

We are still following all safety guidelines, so please keep Covid exposed children at home, as well as those who are following a quarantine protocol. Classwork is available from teachers and can be done at home.

Feb. 19th is Presidents’weekend – no classes that Saturday.

Stay healthy and safe,

p.Maryte

 

 

Thanksgiving

November 24, 2021

Please see the Lithuanian version of this letter. Thanksgiving greetings to all. Eglute will take place Dec. 18th, at 12 pm in the school courtyard. We still need lots of helping hands. Please volunteer to Indraja.

Condolences to our dear Linas Venckus and his entire family upon the death of his beloved mother, Aldona Venckus. May she rest in God’s hands.

Genovaite Plukas, a long-time teacher of our school in the eighties, has also been called to heaven. May she rest in peace.

11/20/21

November 15, 2021

Praeitą šeštadienį, pristatėm vaikams šių metų mūsų mokyklos labdaros projektą (plakatas prisegtas).
Rinksime pinigėlius vaikams sergantiems vėžiu Lietuvoje (Rimanto Kaukėno Paramos Fondui). Vaikams buvo išdalintos dėžutes, kurias prašome pripildyti centais (ar popieriniais pinigais ) ir atnešti ŠĮ ŠEŠTADIENĮ (11/13) – ir vėl pripildyti  SEKANTĮ ŠEŠTADIENĮ (11/20). 
 
Please see the flyer attached for our charity drive. This year we are collecting money for children who are sick with cancer in Lithuania, and will send over the donation to Kaukenas Foundation. All students received paper collection boxes and we ask you to help fill them! Please bring them full this coming Saturday (11/13). We will empty them out, and ask you to fill it up again and bring them NEXT Saturday (11/20) as well.
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KALĖDINĖ EGLUTĖ
 
Prašome pasiūlyti prisidėti prie Eglutės programos pasiruošimo. Kol kas tik pora tėvelių yra atsiliepę, o reikės kaip visada: sudėti kėdes, dekoracijas, suorganizuoti Kalėdų senelį, dovanėles ir t.t. Programa vyks lauke. 
Nebus jūsų, nebus ir Kalėdinės Eglutės …. Jūs labai reikalingi ypač šiais metais! 
 
Please sign up to help set up for Christmas play. Only a couple parents have responded and we really need your help, especially this year. As always, we need to set up chairs, risers, decorations, make gift bags…the program will be set up outside, which involves even more work than having it at the hall. 
 
Ačiū! Ačiū! Ačiū! 
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October 30,2021

October 30, 2021

Tomorrow we are all meeting in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Court of Christus courtyard at 9:00 to commemorate our loved ones who have died.

On the occasion of VELINES or ALL SOULS DAY, we remind our children of the beautiful tradition of remembering those who have come before us. Many Lithuanians who were part of the Los Angeles Lithuanian community are laid to rest here. The students look for Lithuanian names and place flowers and flags on their graves.Please bring photographs of deceased family members, so that we can include them in our prayers.

Parents, please be punctual. After the brief ceremony, we will return to school to resume regular lessons.

A Lithuanian themed pumpkin display will take place during recess time. Do encourage your child’s participation.

 

9/25/21

September 24, 2021

Little by little we are returning to our usual activities and schedules. Registration has ended. Please address questions to Indraja Jonusonis. About 100 students have enrolled, down from our pre-pandemic numbers. However, we are most happy to have all of you here.

Reminders

Pack snacks, drinks and lunch. There are two recesses during the day. The students are permitted to eat at both.

Students may not use cell phones or electronic equipment  during school hours. If you must reach your child, please call me at 310/500-6311 or the teacher.

If you must pick up your child before 1:15 ,it is most important that you inform me and the teacher in advance.

Please observe all safety protocols. If your child has been in contact with an infected person during the week, you must inform us. For additional safety, I would appreciate knowing confidentially, if your child has been vaccinated. We will not question students in front of others.

Alex Hayden is our new Gate Guard. Please follow his safety directives. When driving in the parking lot,  be aware of the possible presence of children. We will be altering traffic patterns , since students must cross over from the  side garden rooms.

There are no classes the weekend of LT Days.

Be safe,

Maryte

September 18,2021

September 18, 2021

The first day of school was overwhelmingly successful . Thank you to all the parents who followed safety guidelines, to those who registered in advance, and to those who volunteered to help with safety protocols.

A sincere AČIŪ to Indraja Jonušoniene, the head of the Parent Committee, for all the preparations and care before the start of school. Please volunteer often to help out wherever you can.

Reminders

*By signing the SELF-ATTESTATION form you vouch that you will not bring a child to school who is exhibiting Covid symptoms or who has been exposed to an infected person.

*There is no lunch served at school.Please pack snacks and drinks. The students will have two recesses during which they can eat and play.

*Every student is to have his/her writing utensils and art supplies. They will not be allowed to share.

*No cell phones, earphones, games, music and other electronic equipment allowed during school hours 9:00-1:15. Please do not tell your child to call you . If there is a problem, the student should tell the teacher and get permission to make a phone call.

Working together we will assure the continued success of our Lithuanian School!

Maryte

 

First Day of School Sept.11,2021

September 10, 2021

WELCOME BACK TO LIETUVIŠKA MOKYKLA !

After a long separation, we return to school this Saturday at 9:00. This first day will be shortened . Dismissal is at 12:00. Please gather in church at 9:00 for a brief prayer , greetings, and safety announcements. Everyone must wear a mask and families sit together .

There will be no lunch. Please pack a snack and drink to be eaten during group recesses. Students will receive an ice-cream treat at that time.

We have spent many hours researching safety and health procedures and have put them in place. Only students,faculty, and assistants will be allowed in the school courtyard. Registration and purchase of textbooks will take place by the front gate. Our Parent Committee/Tevu Komitetas headed by Indraja Jonusonis needs your help. Please volunteer.

Each family will be required to sign a SELF-ATTESTATION form stating, that by bringing your child to Lithuanian School you are asserting that he/she has no COVID symptoms and that you will abide by all safety guidelines.

Our students’ safety is our first priority. Please help us in this endeavor.

Looking forward to seeing you,

p.Maryte