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August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021
Dear parents,
After a very difficult year for all of us, we are returning to Lithuanian School in person on Saturday, September 11th at 9 a.m.
Thank you to all the loyal students who participated in our Zoom distance learning program. It was very successful with 130 students registered and 15 teachers conducting classes every Saturday. That was truly a testament to your love of the Lithuanian language and culture. I think the students enjoyed themselves and were able to keep in touch with their friends while continuing their studies. Those who did not participate in Zoom classes last year and would like to rejoin their classmates will have to show proof of schoolwork that was done at home during the lockdown year. They will not be automatically promoted to the next grade. If students have no proof of work completed , their competency will be evaluated . There is an additional fee of 50dol. for this test.
As we return to the parish facilities, we will follow all the prescribed safety guidelines :
*There will be a temperature check at the gate as well as a verification of no Covid symptoms.
*All teachers ,assistants,school volunteers and others working on the premises during school hours must be vaccinated.
*KISKIU pre-school parents must be vaccinated
*Vaccination of all eligible adults and children is highly recommended.
*Teachers,students,staff and anyone entering through the school gates must wear masks at all times.
*Parent and guest visits to the schoolyard, delivery of food,or socializing will not be permitted.We will designate safe areas for parents to gather.
*There will be no lunch served; students must bring snacks ,drinks , and water bottles from home.
*We will observe safety protocols in the classrooms; dancing and singing classes will take place outside.
*All registration forms are found on this website.
We will inform parents of any changes to guidelines.
We urgently need the following parental help during school hurs : gate guard (paid position); playground safety monitors (paid position);temperature and health checklist screeners (volunteers).
Please volunteer to help wherever you can. Our school has always functioned successfully thanks to dedicated parents and teachers. Contact M.Newsom or Indraja Jonusonis.
Looking forward to a happy,healthy year. Mokykla jūsų laukia!
p.Maryte
Rugpjūčio 21, 2021
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Mieli Los Angeles Šv. Kazimiero Lituanistinės Mokyklos tėveliai,
Po ilgų nuotolinio mokslo metų, grįžtame į lietuvišką mokyklą gyvai, šeštadienį, rugsėjo 11 d., 9 val. ryto. Dėkoju visoms ištikimoms šeimoms, kurių vaikai lankė nuotolines pamokas, prisidėjo prie klasės veiklos ir atliko užduotus darbelius.
Mokslas, renginiai, šventės ir pasimatymas su draugais tęsėsi per visus metus.
Sugrįžus gyvai, turėsime griežtai laikytis valdžios ir arkivyskupijos nurodymų.
Nuoširdžiai raginu visus suaugusius ir paauglius skiepytis . Patys apsisaugosite ir, svarbiausiai, apsaugosite kitus. Tie, kurie dirbs mokykloje, privalo skiepytis.
Kiškių tėveliai, budėtojai ir prižiūrėtojai privalo skiepytis.
Tėvų ir svečių apsilankymas mokyklos kieme bus labai ribojamas.
Visi užeinantys į mokyklos erdvę privalės dėvėti kaukes. Klasėje mokytojos ir mokiniai dėvės kaukes. Šokių pamokos vyks lauke, orui leidžiant. Klasėje suolai bus sustatyti saugiu atstumu. Raginsime dažną rankų plovimą ir nesidalinimą maistu ar reikmenimis. Dezinfekcijos stotelės bus lengvai prieinamos.
Mokiniai turės atsinešti užkandžius ir gėrimus iš namų. Mokykloje pietų nebus. Tėvams nebus leidžiama laisvai lankytis, pasilikti mokyklos vidiniame kieme ar atnešti savo vaikams pietus. Vėliau pasiūlysime vietas, kur tėveliai gali susibūrti.
Mokiniai, kurie nelankė nuotolinių pamokų ir norės sugrįžti į savo klasę, turės parodyti namuose atliktus metų darbus. Tie, kurie darbų neatliko, laikys testą
(papildomas mokestis 50 dol.) patikrinti jų pažangumą ir žinias. Perkėlimas į sekančią klasę nėra garantuotas. Dar liko keleta savaičių iki mokyklos pradžios. Kreipkitės į klasės mokytojas su klausimais.
Mokyklai būtinai reikia kelių pastovių budėtojų kieme ir pagrindinio sargo prie vartų. Labai prašau pasisiūlyti šiems darbams. Pozicijos apmokamos.
Reikia dar šios talkos: tinklalapio vedėjo ir kelių savanorių registruoti mokinių lankomumą ir sveikatos patvirtinimą prie vartų kas šeštadienį.
Kreiptis į mane ir Tėvų Komiteto pirmininkę,Indrają Jonušonienę. Mokykla veikia jūsų bendradarbiavimo dėka. Nepalikime viso darbo tik keliems pasišventusiems tėveliams!
Besikeičiančias sąlygas ir taisykles jums tuoj pranešime per emailą.
Išsiilgę vieni kitų, kibkime į bendrą lietuvišką darbą.
Jūsų,
p.Marytė, Tėvų Komitetas ir Mokytojų Taryba.
May 15,2021
May 14, 2021
END OF SCHOOL PRESENTATION – SATURDAY MAY 22nd 9:00 a.m.
Well, the school year has come to an end. Tomorrow is the last day of classes. It took everyone some time to get used to distance learning, but we at St. Casimir Lithuanian School were quite successful, in great part, thanks to the loyalty of parents and students and the dedication of our teachers.
Your children should be proud of themselves for keeping up with their Lithuanian studies. Now they can advance to the next grade in the Fall, when we all meet in person at parapija. If there is a question about their progress, please address it to the teacher.
If your child was using textbooks on loan from the school, please be sure to return them on either Sunday, May 16th or 23rd , 9:00-12:00 at the parish. Laima Gajauskiene will be collecting books on those days. You might like to attend Mass on those days: May 16 at 11:00 and May 23 at 10:00.
THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL AND OUR FAREWELL WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT SATURDAY, MAY 22 AT 9:00 A.M. FOR ALL CLASSES. EACH CLASS HAS PREPARED A UNIQUE GOOD-BYE. ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AND,OF COURSE, WE ARE EXPECTING PARENTS AND GUESTS AS WELL. THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT TO FAMILIES THIS WEEK.
A FILM ABOUT THE HISTORY OF OUR SCHOOL WILL ALSO BE SHOWN AT THAT TIME. IT WAS CREATED IN HONOR OF THE SCHOOL’S 70th ANNIVERSARY, BUT DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, WE WERE NOT ABLE TO SHOW IT AS PLANNED. I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THE FILM WILL BE OF INTEREST TO EVERYONE. SUBTITLES ARE IN ENGLISH.
Waiting to see everyone on the 22nd, I remain Yours truly, p. Maryte
May 8,2020
May 08, 2021
Wishing all mothers,grandmothers,aunts, and guardians a wonderful Mother’s Day. Last Saturday the students welcomed their mothers into the “classroom” to commemorate Lithuanian Mother’s Day , which is celebrated on the first Sunday of May.
May God bless you with health,patience and perseverence. May you enjoy your most precious gifts – your children . May a lightness of spirit and happiness visit your homes, as we all enjoy a little more freedom these days.
Reminders:
First Communion Sunday,May 16th
Last day of school, Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m. for all classes. All students must attend. All families are welcome to join in our final goodbyes and to view our school’s documentary film, created on the occasion of last year’s 70th anniversary. Historical footage is combined with scenes from present day school activities. The late Paulius Jasiukonis , our community’s beloved film maker, captured scenes of early mokykla and its teachers. Lithuania’s highly respected film director,Donatas Ulvydas, meshed scenes of the past with those of today.The film has English subtitles, so everyone will be able to enjoy it.
The ZOOM link will be sent to all families. Please join us in this farewell to a most unusual school year.
Our 12th grade graduates will be awarded diplomas on Saturday, June 5th at 10 am Mass. This celebration is for graduates and their families only. That same day at 1 pm there will be a rehearsal for those receiving the sacrament of Confirmation the next day.
Confirmation – Sunday, June 6th 12 pm.Mass with Bishop E.Clark
Wishing you the best ,
p.Maryte
Velykos – Easter
April 03, 2021
A happy and blessed Easter to all. May the Risen Christ fill you with the joy and hope of the awakening Spring.
Reminder: classes resume April.10th.
March 13, 2021
March 13, 2021
March 11th marked the celebration of the Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence. Let’s remember those heady days, when we dared to hope that Lithuania would truly be free of the Soviets. We joined in prayer at our church while listening to the exuberance of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. Now, you are keeping the love of our homeland alive in your hearts and families. Celebrate!
This Sunday the 10 am Mass at parapija is offered for the school families and teachers. Please attend! The prayers are for YOU. Due to safety regulations, register attendees with M.Newsom marytens@hotmail.com
The three most important characteristics of the season of LENT are PRAYER, FASTING, and ALMSGIVING. Practice these in your homes as you prepare for the the blessed celebration of EASTER.
March 6,2021
March 05, 2021
You are invited to attend a special Mass on Sunday, March 14th,at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir’s parish. Father Tomas is offering Mass for all our teachers and school families. In addition, Kovo 11-ta, the Restoration of Lithuanian Independence will be remembered. We are following all COVID safety protocols.Please inform M.Newsom(marytens@hotmail.com)how many family members will be in attendance.
The Lithuanian Consulate of Los Angeles is inviting everyone to a very special K-11 program (bilingual) and viewing of the exhibit The Singing Revolution, on Saturday, March 13th, at 10 a.m. Detailed information is found in the online newsletter vakaruvejai.com. In addition ,the movie Mes Zaideme Revoliucija can be seen by viewers March 11-14.
The Lithuanian-American Community,Inc.(Lietuviu Bendruomene) is sponsoring a Youth Talent Contest. Please look at the poster in the Lithuanian version of this message. Generous monetary prizes are offered. Please showcase your talents !
If you need guidance ,contact Maryte Newsom who will direct you to a music teacher to help you prepare.
February 27,2021
February 26, 2021
Thank you for being a loyal participant in our Lithuanian school and helping to maintain its continuity.We have 10+ Saturdays of instruction left. Hopefully, we’ll be back at parapija in September.
The Educatonal Council’s art and essay contest guidelines were sent to the parents by the teachers. Please have your child participate in a meaningful way. Address questions to the teacher.
March 4th ir the Feast of St. Casimir . There are many powerpoints and videos available to show yur family.
March 11th marks the Restoration of Lithuanian Independence. Our students’ participation in last week’s V-16 program is now available on YouTube “Tegul skamba musu dainos…”
Fr. Tomas is offering an outdoor thanksgiving Mass for all families, students and teachers on Sunday,March 14th at 10 a.m. Please make an effort to attend, following all the safety protocols.
We will have an online Lenten reflection for the students on March 27th . Details to follow.
The Lithuanian Foundation is sponsorong a talent contest for students aged 10-16 . Singers, dancers and instrumentalists are welcome to display their talents. Details will be sent to families.
Stay well,
Maryte
2/20/21
February 16, 2021
Happy Lithuanian Independence Day!
Please view the Lithuanian version of this message for the Zoom I.D. to connect to Saturday’s Independence Day program at 9 a.m., brought to us by the Lithuanian Educational Council.
January 23,2021
January 22, 2021
The first semester has ended. There will be no traditional report cards this year. A narrative of each student’s progress will be sent to families via email. Please check your mail. Praise the good work that has been accomplished and help your student where more attention is needed.
Over 30 families have not paid tuition for the second semester! The operation of our school depends on your very modest financial input. Please send in your payment now. Instructions are found on this website.
We mourn the death of past teacher and school collaborator +Algimantas Žemaitaitis+. His wife Audronė and daughters Daina and Laima Baipšienė were all teachers at our school. His son Saulius was a graduate and an ever-willing helper at school functions. Algimantas was a unique presence in our Lithuanian community and will be sorely missed. May he rest in God’s peace…