https://litchfieldpto.membershiptoolkit.com/home 

Please share the link with friends who have not yet registered. 

We participate in the Amazon Smile program.  Click the link and a percentage from eligible purchases will be donated to fund initiatives at our schools. 

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/83-2362569

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Who is connected?

This program connects elementary and high school by creating pen pal pairs. The goal is to help alleviate social isolation and increase the feeling of belonging in our community. Both remote and in-person students are encouraged to participate. The LHS Acts of Kindness Club will be spearheading the high school participation.

How to participate:

1. By January 15, parents of elementary students sign their children up through membershiptoolkit. There is an option to select email (must be a parent/caregiver email) or US Postal Service. https://litchfieldpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/70359

2. Participating Litchfield High School students will be connected with their younger pen pal. 

3. High school students are encouraged to respond to letters within a week.. 

4. Priority will be given to remote learners. 

For additional information:

Please contact Litchfield PTO at  litchfieldschoolspto@gmail.com.

Thanks Deb Cahill for this great idea!

A combined Wish List from Center School teaching staff is included below in a hyperlink.  However, you can see the teachers last name in the comment section.  If deciding to purchase items off the list please add a gift note.  All items will be shipped directly to the school.

Center School Wishlist

2021-2022 Help Wanted

PTO Leadership Team Members Wanted - Come to our next meeting to learn more. Each year, new members are inducted in March.  Now is the time to get involved!

Leadership Team Job Description:  Serve as a liaison between the PTO and Admin/Teachers at LIS and Center School and the Litchfield Community.  Help launch community ideas that further our mission. Review all communication.  Choose projects that you feel make our community better (for example Cathy Winters championed volunteerism during her tenure). 

This year, the goals of the 2021-2022 PTO are:    

• That everyone (parents, teachers, staff, administrators, children) in our community will feel that they are part of PTO and that all involved will feel a sense of ownership and belonging.
• That we will create a culture built on a foundation of kindness, social justice and equality, inclusion and belonging.  Additionally, that we will incorporate and support growth mindset and mindfulness initiatives, which are important for the wellbeing of our children.  (We will align with social/emotional curriculum at our schools.)
• That we will offer programs to support parents and provide helpful information.
• That Membership Toolkit will have as close to 100% participation rate as possible.
• That we will fundraise effectively, unobtrusively, and creatively.

Our Next Meeting is February 2nd at 7:00 PM

We want everyone to participate in the Litchfield PTO meetings. It is a great way to feel connected and we need each other.  We create our community together, one connection at a time.  So, join us and talk about PTO, life, and creating a positive culture in our hometown.  Mark the date in your calendar.  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85809827583?pwd=TGE0WGU0RXR3M0xHMjUxakFySnA4dz09

Thank you to Lauren Eterginio and Jennifer Carlson for suggesting that we do something special for the custodial staff who has worked so hard to keep our schools clean and safe.  Each member of the team a $100 gift certificate to Stop and Shop with the following message.

"Thank you for going above and beyond to keep our schools clean, safe, and open.  Your can-do attitude, your smiles, and the care and pride with which you do your job is appreciated.

Please accept this small token of our gratitude. You are awesome! 

Warmly,

Your School Community

(Organized by the Litchfield PTO)"