Principal Stensrud and the Lily Lake Frog

Hi Lily Lake families,

What a wonderful start to the school year at Lily Lake! Our first few weeks have been focused on building a strong foundation for the year ahead—developing routines, building relationships, and creating a strong sense of community throughout our school.

Our students and staff have been working together to establish what it looks like and sounds like to be engaged in their learning. We are taking the time to teach, practice, and reinforce expectations so that students feel confident, supported, and ready to learn.

I am incredibly grateful for the energy, patience, and care our staff bring each day, and I am excited about the community we are building together. Thank you families, for your partnership and support as we continue to create a fantastic year! Go Lily Lake!

In partnership,
Jeff Stensrud

Field Trip Payments are Online Only

Each week we will highlight one of our most Frequently Asked Questions:

Field Trip payments must be made online through EduTrak, accessible via PowerSchool. We no longer accept cash or check payments.

Pay for a field trip: step-by-step tutorial
Having trouble? Here's a refresher to help you Log into PowerSchool
While in PowerSchool, please ensure you've completed the annual Online Field Trip Form. Students must have this form completed in order to participate in any field trips this year.
Please note: use the web version (in a browser) of PowerSchool. The app does not support completing forms or making payments.
Need additional assistance? Our Family Help Desk is available to help with technology-related questions. familyhelp@stillwaterschools.org or 651-351-8404.

Retake Day is September 29 from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Orders and Retakes

Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures!

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EXPIRES: July 31, 2027

Missed photo day or want retakes?

Retake day is September 29.

Place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTKNX9MQ.

For retakes, please bring the original photo package (if taken) and order online using Picture Day ID: EVTKNX9MQ -or- bring a completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.

Orders after Picture Retake Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com (no cash or checks are accepted after 9/29/26).

Preferred route when exiting Lily Lake during pick up and drop off

To help improve the flow of traffic, we are asking buses and car pool families to take a right onto Pine Street when leaving Lily Lake. There is an image attached that shows the route to return to Stillwater Boulevard. We understand this may add a couple of minutes to your drive, but believe that it will significantly reduce the amount of time families spend waiting in the drop-off and pick-up line—potentially saving you around 10 minutes in the line.

We truly appreciate your partnership and willingness to help us make arrival and dismissal work as smoothly as possible. Thank you for your patience as we continue to make adjustments that benefit our entire Lily Lake community!

Arrival/Dismissal Procedure

Mrs. Pauley, Ms. Glantz, and Mrs. Spain

Preschool is an important time as it gives children a strong foundation for future learning while helping them develop academic, social, and emotional skills. It also helps young learners build confidence, independence, and positive relationships as they prepare for kindergarten and beyond.

Mrs. Spain gives our youngest learners such a positive and welcoming first school experience! She does an amazing job helping students build foundational skills, develop confidence, and prepare for a successful transition into their elementary school years. Her care, patience, and dedication make a meaningful difference for our students and families every day. Thank you, Mrs. Spain, for helping our youngest students get such a strong start to their learning journey and be prepared for their elementary experience!

Our PreK teaching assistants, Mrs. Pauley and Ms. Glantz, are a very important part of helping our youngest learners have a positive first school experience. They are kind, caring, and patient, helping our preschoolers feel comfortable, safe, and welcome at Lily Lake. They support Mrs. Spain with teaching and learning each day while showing patience and grace as our new learners grow, explore, and build their confidence. Thank you Mrs. Pauley and Ms. Glantz for the care, support, and compassion you bring to our pre-k students every day!!

Ms. Bonin, Mr. Abram, Ms. Kayla

Ms. Bonin is a wonderful example of Compassion and Commitment at Lily Lake! She brings patience, care, and a deep understanding of students to her work each day. She has a special ability to meet learners where they are, recognize their individual strengths and needs, and provide the supports they need to experience success. We are so grateful for the way Ms. Bonin advocates for and supports all learners while helping every student feel valued, capable, and included. Thank you, Ms. Bonin, for the difference you make for our students every day!

Ms. Kayla is a wonderful example of Compassion at Lily Lake! She approaches every student with patience, understanding, and genuine care, taking the time to recognize that every learner is unique and may need something different to be successful. Ms. Kayla consistently meets students where they are, celebrates their strengths, and provides positive praise and support when they need it most. Thank you, Ms. Kayla, for making a difference in the lives of our students every day!

Mr. Abram brings a calm, patient, and steady presence to his work with students each day. Mr. Abram takes the time to meet students where they are, offering understanding, encouragement, and support without judgment. His ability to remain calm and patient, even when students are experiencing challenges, helps create a safe and supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and feel successful. Thank you, Mr. Abram, for the patience, calmness, and care you bring to Lily Lake every day!

New Year, Need a Refresher?

Here is a list of Lily Lake's most frequently asked questions, with links to detailed answers:

Attendance / Early Pick Up: When to call, when to use PowerSchool
Background Checks: For all volunteers and chaperones
Bus Transportation: Get the app, bus company phone number, etc.
Car Pool: No student drop off before 7:35am, other directions, rules, and expectations
Log into PowerSchool - tutorial
Pay for a field trip - tutorial
Preschool Arrival and Dismissal: Where to park, how to walk students in
Walkers - Arrival and Dismissal: Intersections with staff support, behavior expectations
Lunchroom Schedule: What time is lunch? Visitor check in procedure and lunch cost