Lilja PTO Newsletter (4/22/2024)

Book Fair This Week!!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held this week in the Lilja Library from Wednesday, April 24 - Saturday, April 27. Friday and Saturday will include lower stimulation shopping hours! Please see flyer attached for full schedule.

Volunteers Needed!

The Lilja PTO is putting on several events from now through the end of the school year to celebrate our students, faculty, and staff. We need volunteers to make this possible!

  • Book Fair: April 24-27

  • Spring Dance: May 17

  • Lilja Carnival: June 14

Learn more and sign up to volunteer here!

Yearbooks On Sale!

Yearbooks for the 2023-2024 school year are on sale now on the Lilja PTO Website. Purchase one for your Lilja Lion or donate to the yearbook fund to help ensure all students can purchase one.

Fourth grader families do not need to purchase a yearbook! All fourth graders receive a yearbook automatically at the end of the year as a moving up gift from Lilja.

Teacher Appreciation Week Coming Up!

We appreciate our Lilja teachers every day, but we will celebrate their hard work and dedication to our community on May 6-10 with Teacher Appreciation Week!

A generous coalition of parent volunteers are putting together a week of gratitude for our kids’ teachers, including food from local businesses and more. Please consider donating to the Teacher Appreciation Week fund on Venmo: @liljapto - be sure to include “Teacher Appreciation Week” in the payment comment.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the teachers that make our Lilja Community so incredible year round!

SPARK Kindness Parent/Caregiver Workshop

Tools for Resilience & Well-Being: Elementary Parent Workshop Series

Mondays, May 6th, 13th, and 20th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Cole Center, Natick

Laura McCarthy, MA, parent educator and Natick mom will share practical ideas and strategies to help you increase connection, manage emotions, behavior and stress, and build positive mindset and hope. Participants will strengthen these tools through empowering and validating conversation with other parents and caregivers. 

This is an IN-PERSON event and you will be registering for all 3 workshops in the series. Registration is limited to 25 spots (you will be notified if you are on the waitlist). Free childcare available for children ages 4+ - registration required. Light dinner will be offered. 

Click here to register: Registration Link, or find out more at www.sparkkindness.org

Charity Event - Fun for the Whole Family

The students of the "Kids for Wish Kids Club" at Natick High School are hosting a charity event on Friday, May 3 at 6:30pm! Money raised from this event goes to Make-A-Wish of MA/RI to support local children facing critical illnesses. Have a fun night out with your family, and support a great cause! Visit wish.org/kfwk for more information about our club. Get your tickets NOW before they sell out! 

Participating Lilja faculty:

  • Kendra Ashcroft

  • Rachel Klevan

  • Jovanne Buckmire

  • Ryan Kelley

  • Erin Brien

Check out a promo video

Tickets on sale at the following link: http://harlemwizards.com/tickets/natickma

General admission is $25.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Book Fair: April 24-27

  • Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10

  • Spring Dance: May 17

  • Lilja Carnival: June 14

2023-2024 NPS Calendar

HELLO FROM THE BOARD!

The Lilja PTO 2023-2024 Board

  • Rebecca Pineault - President

  • Shannon O’Brien - Vice President

  • Jess Murphy - Treasurer

  • Alison Sullivan - Communication Coordinator

We continue to look for people to help out with some of our awesome events throughout the year (The Lilja Carnival, the Book Fair, Yearbook, etc). These events are much beloved, and have a foundation already in place. All we need is YOU to make it all happen! Even if you can only help in a small way, every little bit counts toward making a memorable experience for our Lilja Lions.

Please reach out to the PTO at pto@liljapto.org for volunteer opportunities or questions!

Want to learn more about the PTO? Have a question or suggestion?
Contact our team at pto@liljapto.org
Visit us online at liljapto.org
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Donate to the PTO

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Lilja PTO Newsletter (4/1/2024)

Volunteers Needed!

The Lilja PTO is putting on several events from now through the end of the school year to celebrate our students, faculty, and staff. We need volunteers to make this possible!

  • Book Fair: April 24-27

  • Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10

  • Spring Dance: May 17

  • Lilja Carnival: June 14

Learn more and sign up to volunteer here!

Final Call for Lilja Merch Store

The Lilja Merch Store is open until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (April 1). Buy some Lilja gear for your Lilja Lion here.

Lilja Elementary PTO ScrubaDub Carwash Fundraiser

Natick Day at Worcester Railers Hockey Club

The Worcester Railers Hockey Club is holding a Natick Day at their game on Sunday, April 7th at 3:05 p.m.. The Browne Elementary 4th grade chorus will be singing the National Anthem. Natick families can purchase discounted tickets here.

Charity Event - Fun for the Whole Family

The students of the "Kids for Wish Kids Club" at Natick High School are hosting a charity event on Friday, May 3 at 6:30pm! Money raised from this event goes to Make-A-Wish of MA/RI to support local children facing critical illnesses. Have a fun night out with your family, and support a great cause! Visit wish.org/kfwk for more information about our club. Get your tickets NOW before they sell out! 

Participating Lilja faculty:

  • Kendra Ashcroft

  • Rachel Klevan

  • Jovanne Buckmire

  • Ryan Kelley

  • Erin Brien

Check out a promo video

Tickets on sale at the following link: http://harlemwizards.com/tickets/natickma

General admission is $25.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Book Fair: April 24-27

  • Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10

  • Spring Dance: May 17

  • Lilja Carnival: June 14

2023-2024 NPS Calendar

HELLO FROM THE NEW BOARD!

The Lilja PTO 2023-2024 Board

  • Rebecca Pineault - President

  • Shannon O’Brien - Vice President

  • Jess Murphy - Treasurer

  • Alison Sullivan - Communication Coordinator

We continue to look for people to help out with some of our awesome events throughout the year (The Lilja Carnival, the Book Fair, Yearbook, etc). These events are much beloved, and have a foundation already in place. All we need is YOU to make it all happen! Even if you can only help in a small way, every little bit counts toward making a memorable experience for our Lilja Lions.

Please reach out to the PTO at pto@liljapto.org for volunteer opportunities or questions!

Want to learn more about the PTO? Have a question or suggestion?
Contact our team at pto@liljapto.org
Visit us online at liljapto.org
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Donate to the PTO

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Lilja PTO Newsletter (3/18/2024)

Town Elections Coming Up - Your Vote Impacts Lilja

Tuesday, March 26: Local Town Election - Voter Registration is CLOSED

Natick will vote for School Committee, Select Board, Town Meeting, and other local boards. Watch a recording of the Yes for Natick 2024 Candidate Forum here.

Last Week’s PTO Meeting

The Lilja PTO meetings are open to all Lilja families and are an opportunity to get involved in our kids’ school community.

Watch a recording of our last meeting.

Read the minutes from our last meeting.

Lilja Lost & Found

The lost & found got a facelift this week thanks to some volunteers. See anything that belongs to your Lilja lion?

Lilja Elementary PTO ScrubaDub Carwash Fundraiser

Natick Day at Worcester Railers Hockey Club

The Worcester Railers Hockey Club is holding a Natick Day at their game on Sunday, April 7th at 3:05 p.m.. The Browne Elementary 4th grade chorus will be singing the National Anthem. Natick families can purchase discounted tickets here.

Charity Event - Fun for the Whole Family

The students of the "Kids for Wish Kids Club" at Natick High School are hosting a charity event on Friday, May 3rd at 6:30pm! Money raised from this event goes to Make-A-Wish of MA/RI to support local children facing critical illnesses. Have a fun night out with your family, and support a great cause! Visit wish.org/kfwk for more information about our club. Get your tickets NOW before they sell out! 

Tickets on sale at the following link: http://harlemwizards.com/tickets/natickma

General admission is $25.

SPARK Kindness presents - Managing Moods 101: How to Help Kids Develop an Emotional Vocabulary

Event Date: Wednesday, March 20th at 7pm at Wilson Middle School, Natick

Event Description: SPARK Kindness presents a FREE in-person community program. In this interactive talk, author and child development expert Deborah Farmer Kris, M.Ed., will give practical advice about how to help kids name, normalize, and navigate their feelings – especially the tricky ones – so they can better manage themselves and the world around them. We all want to raise kind and thoughtful kids – children who can reach out with compassion and bounce back from challenges. That’s why it’s important to support their emotional awareness and resilience. Emotionally literate kids are better equipped to learn in school, deal with difficulties, form healthy relationships, and make responsible choices. This program is a great opportunity for parents of preschool and elementary-aged children to add helpful tools to their parenting toolkit!

Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/SPARKManagingMoods

Free Childcare During the Program! Free childcare for kids ages 5 years old and up is being offered during this program by the amazing staff at Natick Recreation & Parks. Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so sign-up early. Childcare will be offered in the Wilson Middle School Gymnasium. Drop-off begins at 6:45pm, and pick-up through 8:45pm. Click here to register your child(ren) today!

Photos for Yearbook

Every year the Lilja yearbook includes a collage of fun photos from the first day of school! If you want your child to be featured, please email photos from the first day of school to pto@liljapto.org. Please only send photos of your own child(ren).

UPCOMING EVENTS

2023-2024 NPS Calendar

HELLO FROM THE NEW BOARD!

The Lilja PTO 2023-2024 Board

  • Rebecca Pineault - President

  • Shannon O’Brien - Vice President

  • Jess Murphy - Treasurer

  • Alison Sullivan - Communication Coordinator

We continue to look for people to help out with some of our awesome events throughout the year (The Lilja Carnival, the Book Fair, Yearbook, etc). These events are much beloved, and have a foundation already in place. All we need is YOU to make it all happen! Even if you can only help in a small way, every little bit counts toward making a memorable experience for our Lilja Lions.

Please reach out to the PTO at pto@liljapto.org for volunteer opportunities or questions!

Want to learn more about the PTO? Have a question or suggestion?
Contact our team at pto@liljapto.org
Visit us online at liljapto.org
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Donate to the PTO

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Lilja PTO Newsletter (3/4/2024)

Town Elections Coming Up - How Your Vote Impacts Lilja

Tuesday, March 26: Local Town Election

Everyone will receive the same ballot. This will include candidates for School Committee, Select Board, Town Meeting, and other local boards. The last day to register to vote in the town election is March 16th (click on the link if you need info on how to register). This is the election during which you will have the opportunity to vote FOR School Committee members who are committed to a welcoming and inclusive school environment for ALL children. Register to Vote

Attend the Yes for Natick Candidate forum on March 11 at 7 pm to learn more.

Lilja PTO Cultural Arts Shoutout!

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the PTO for continuing to fund our Cultural Arts events! In third grade, we feel very fortunate to have visitors from Plimoth Patuxet, Paul Revere House, Discovery Museum, and Potato Hill (a fabulous writing workshop). None of these guests and events would be possible without the support of the PTO and Cultural Arts!

Kelly McShane, 3rd Grade Teacher

Mass Cultural Council Grant Awarded to Lilja School PTO

The Lilja School PTO has received STARS Residency grant from the Mass Cultural Council. This will be used to fund Discovery Museum programs at Lilja that benefit every grade level.

“This program is supported in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.”

Image from the 1st grade Discovery Museum Sound Workshop, one of several Discovery Museum programs at Lilja.

Note: all parents/guardians provided permission for this photo to be shared!

Half Day Pizza & Movie

March 13 is a half day, and the 4th Grade Parent Committee is offering a half day pizza and movie event. This is open to all grades and is a fundraiser for 4th grade end of year activities. Sign up here!

Currently limited to 75 children, but if more people volunteer, more children can attend. Volunteer here!

Charity Event - Fun for the Whole Family

The students of the "Kids for Wish Kids Club" at Natick High School are hosting a charity event on Friday, May 3rd at 6:30pm! Money raised from this event goes to Make-A-Wish of MA/RI to support local children facing critical illnesses. Have a fun night out with your family, and support a great cause! Visit wish.org/kfwk for more information about our club. Get your tickets NOW before they sell out! 

Tickets go on sale MARCH 7 at the following link: http://harlemwizards.com/tickets/natickma

General admission is $25.

SPARK Kindness presents - Managing Moods 101: How to Help Kids Develop an Emotional Vocabulary

Event Date: Wednesday, March 20th at 7pm at Wilson Middle School, Natick

Event Description: SPARK Kindness presents a FREE in-person community program. In this interactive talk, author and child development expert Deborah Farmer Kris, M.Ed., will give practical advice about how to help kids name, normalize, and navigate their feelings – especially the tricky ones – so they can better manage themselves and the world around them. We all want to raise kind and thoughtful kids – children who can reach out with compassion and bounce back from challenges. That’s why it’s important to support their emotional awareness and resilience. Emotionally literate kids are better equipped to learn in school, deal with difficulties, form healthy relationships, and make responsible choices. This program is a great opportunity for parents of preschool and elementary-aged children to add helpful tools to their parenting toolkit!

Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/SPARKManagingMoods

Free Childcare During the Program! Free childcare for kids ages 5 years old and up is being offered during this program by the amazing staff at Natick Recreation & Parks. Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so sign-up early. Childcare will be offered in the Wilson Middle School Gymnasium. Drop-off begins at 6:45pm, and pick-up through 8:45pm. Click here to register your child(ren) today!

Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn for Parents/Caregivers of NPS Elementary School Students co-hosted by SPARK Kindness and Natick 180.

Thursday, March 14th from 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Morse Institute Library in Natick

Registration link

Join other Natick parents/caregivers in an interactive discussion on supporting the 'whole child' with Dr. Art Fergusson of Natick Public Schools.

  • Hear tips on how to foster your child's social and emotional development at home; 

  • Get info from SPARK Kindness and Natick 180 about available community resources; 

  • Make connections with other parents/caregivers

Photos for Yearbook

Every year the Lilja yearbook includes a collage of fun photos from the first day of school! If you want your child to be featured, please email photos from the first day of school to pto@liljapto.org. Please only send photos of your own child(ren).

UPCOMING EVENTS

2023-2024 NPS Calendar

HELLO FROM THE NEW BOARD!

The Lilja PTO 2023-2024 Board

  • Rebecca Pineault - President

  • Shannon O’Brien - Vice President

  • Jess Murphy - Treasurer

  • Alison Sullivan - Communication Coordinator

We continue to look for people to help out with some of our awesome events throughout the year (The Lilja Carnival, the Book Fair, Yearbook, etc). These events are much beloved, and have a foundation already in place. All we need is YOU to make it all happen! Even if you can only help in a small way, every little bit counts toward making a memorable experience for our Lilja Lions.

Please reach out to the PTO at pto@liljapto.org for volunteer opportunities or questions!

Want to learn more about the PTO? Have a question or suggestion?
Contact our team at pto@liljapto.org
Visit us online at liljapto.org
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Donate to the PTO

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Lilja PTO Newsletter (2/5/2024)

Crossfit Fundraiser February 7 - A Few Spots Remaining!

Crossfit New England is hosting an early release day crossfit kids class for grades K-4.

Wednesday February 7, 2:30 - 3:30 pm

$20/kid donation suggested and 100% of proceeds to to Lilja Elementary School! Venmo: liljapto

Sign up here

Pilates Fundraiser February 11 - Only a Few Spots Left!

Photos for Yearbook

Every year the Lilja yearbook includes a collage of fun photos from the first day of school! If you want your child to be featured, please email photos from the first day of school to pto@liljapto.org. Please only send photos of your own child(ren).

Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser

Support Lilja’s 4th graders! The 4th Grade End of Year Committee is working hard to fundraise for an amazing send off as these kids end their time at Lilja! Super Bowl Squares is an easy way to support your Lilja Lions community!

$20 per square / squares assigned randomly

Payouts:
Q1: $200
Q2: $200
Q3: $200
Q4: $200
Final: $200

All remaining funds go to Lilja’s 4th grade end of year events fundraising efforts.

Venmo: ShaShaOB (letter O, not zero). Last 4 digits 6547. Note the name you want on the squares please!

Activities and Sign Ups

Walnut Hill’s Community Theater Academy

Walnut Hill School for the Arts recently opened their doors to our first graders for their performance of Dear Edwina. Now, they are offering a theater program for Fall 2024!

At Walnut Hill's Community Theater Academy, children can gain confidence, develop their technique, and learn the value of teamwork while preparing for an exciting musical performance. Students are grouped by grade and meet once a week at Walnut Hill. Email communityacademy@walnuthillarts.org with your interest and mention your child attended Dear Edwina, so that we can add you to our priority registration list for Fall 2024 registration. More info at: www.walnuthillarts.org/communityacademy/cta

Natick Little League

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • February Vacation: Feb 19 - 23

    • Note: there will be no newsletter on February 19! Next newsletter February 26

2023-2024 NPS Calendar

HELLO FROM THE NEW BOARD!

The Lilja PTO 2023-2024 Board

  • Rebecca Pineault - President

  • Shannon O’Brien - Vice President

  • Jess Murphy - Treasurer

  • Alison Sullivan - Communication Coordinator

We continue to look for people to help out with some of our awesome events throughout the year (The Lilja Carnival, the Book Fair, Yearbook, etc). These events are much beloved, and have a foundation already in place. All we need is YOU to make it all happen! Even if you can only help in a small way, every little bit counts toward making a memorable experience for our Lilja Lions.

Please reach out to the PTO at pto@liljapto.org for volunteer opportunities or questions!

Want to learn more about the PTO? Have a question or suggestion?
Contact our team at pto@liljapto.org
Visit us online at liljapto.org
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Donate to the PTO

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Lilja PTO Newsletter (1/22/2024)

PTO Meeting Next Week - VIRTUAL ONLY

Dr. Shelby Marscher, Principal, will join us virtually for the upcoming PTO meeting. Join us to discuss all things Lilja and the remainder of the school year. Virtual/video conferencing option will be available and a link will be sent out prior to the meeting. There will be no in-person option, just for this meeting.

January 31 | 7pm

Photos for Yearbook

Every year the Lilja yearbook includes a collage of fun photos from the first day of school! If you want your child to be featured, please email photos from the first day of school to pto@liljapto.org. Please only send photos of your own child(ren).

Crossfit Fundraiser February 7 - Spots Limited!

Crossfit New England is hosting an early release day crossfit kids class for grades K-4. Only 28 spots available!

Wednesday February 7, 2:30 - 3:30 pm

$20/kid donation suggested and 100% of proceeds to to Lilja Elementary School!

Sign up here

Pilates Fundraiser February 11 - Only a Few Spots Left!

8 am - FULL

9 am - 1 spot left

10 am - 4 spots left

Activities and Sign Ups

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • PTO Meeting - January 31 - Virtual Only

2023-2024 NPS Calendar

HELLO FROM THE NEW BOARD!

The Lilja PTO 2023-2024 Board

  • Rebecca Pineault - President

  • Shannon O’Brien - Vice President

  • Jess Murphy - Treasurer

  • Alison Sullivan - Communication Coordinator

We continue to look for people to help out with some of our awesome events throughout the year (The Lilja Carnival, the Book Fair, Yearbook, etc). These events are much beloved, and have a foundation already in place. All we need is YOU to make it all happen! Even if you can only help in a small way, every little bit counts toward making a memorable experience for our Lilja Lions.

Please reach out to the PTO at pto@liljapto.org for volunteer opportunities or questions!

Want to learn more about the PTO? Have a question or suggestion?
Contact our team at pto@liljapto.org
Visit us online at liljapto.org
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Donate to the PTO

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Lilja PTO Newsletter (1/8/2024)

Join our Board

We are seeking a secretary to join our board for the 2023-2024 school year. For more information, email us at pto@liljapto.org or join us at our next meeting - January 31 at 7 p.m. in the Lilja Library

Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the Natick Service Council

Pilates Fundraiser RESCHEDULED

New date February 11

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • PTO Meeting - January 31

2023-2024 NPS Calendar

HELLO FROM THE NEW BOARD!

The Lilja PTO 2023-2024 Board

  • Rebecca Pineault - President

  • Shannon O’Brien - Vice President

  • Jess Murphy - Treasurer

  • Alison Sullivan - Communication Coordinator

We continue to look for people to help out with some of our awesome events throughout the year (The Lilja Carnival, the Book Fair, Yearbook, etc). These events are much beloved, and have a foundation already in place. All we need is YOU to make it all happen! Even if you can only help in a small way, every little bit counts toward making a memorable experience for our Lilja Lions.

Please reach out to the PTO at pto@liljapto.org for volunteer opportunities or questions!

Want to learn more about the PTO? Have a question or suggestion?
Contact our team at pto@liljapto.org
Visit us online at liljapto.org
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Donate to the PTO

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Lilja PTO Newsletter (12/18/2023)

Join our Board

We are seeking a secretary to join our board for the 2023-2024 school year. For more information, email us at pto@liljapto.org

Pajama Day Friday!

There is a school-wide pajama day on Friday December 22. Check individual announcements from teachers about stuffed animals. Students still need appropriate shoes for P.E. and recess.

Lost and Found

Lilja will donate any clothing items left in the lost and found over winter break. If your child is missing anything please check with the front office before Friday!

Upcoming FUNdraisers

Book Fair Rescheduled!

The Scholastic Book Fair, originally scheduled for late November, will now be held April 24-27!

We are currently strategizing ways to make this event even more inclusive for all Lilja families. For any questions or recommendations, please email pto@liljapto.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • No School - December 25 - January 1

  • Classes Resume - January 2

  • PTO Meeting - January 31

2023-2024 NPS Calendar

HELLO FROM THE NEW BOARD!

The Lilja PTO 2023-2024 Board

  • Rebecca Pineault - President

  • Shannon O’Brien - Vice President

  • Jess Murphy - Treasurer

  • Alison Sullivan - Communication Coordinator

We continue to look for people to help out with some of our awesome events throughout the year (The Lilja Carnival, the Book Fair, Yearbook, etc). These events are much beloved, and have a foundation already in place. All we need is YOU to make it all happen! Even if you can only help in a small way, every little bit counts toward making a memorable experience for our Lilja Lions.

Please reach out to the PTO at pto@liljapto.org for volunteer opportunities or questions!

yearbooks

Did you miss ordering last year’s yearbook? Are your kids fighting over the one you bought?

We have a small quantity of 2022-2023 yearbooks still available, they may be purchased at our website: https://liljapto.org/yearbook

*Note: 2023-2024 Yearbooks will go on sale later this year!

Want to learn more about the PTO? Have a question or suggestion?
Contact our team at pto@liljapto.org
Visit us online at liljapto.org
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Donate to the PTO

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Lilja PTO Newsletter (12/4/2023)

PTO Meeting This Week

The Lilja PTO will hold a meeting this Wednesday - December 6 at 7 p.m. in the Lilja library. Discuss upcoming events, budgetary decisions, and the ideas that shape our kids’ school experience!

Join our Board

We are seeking a secretary to join our board for the 2023-2024 school year. For more information, join us at Wednesday’s meeting or email us at pto@liljapto.org

Lilja Gives Back

Lilja collaborated with the Natick Service Council to raise $3,159 for Natick families in need this Thanksgiving! Proceeds were used to purchase grocery store gift cards. Our school community also donated several bags of gently used coats and new hats in gloves to keep Natick families warm this winter.

Thank you to all who gave back to our town in this way!

Upcoming Restaurant Nights: December 7 & 13

Restaurant nights allow us to fundraise while eating at the restaurants we already love! Mention the Lilja Elementary School PTO fundraiser at the register or use the promo codes on the flyers below to have a portion of your bill sent to the Lilja PTO. All funds raised support students, faculty, and staff at Lilja.

Panera Bread on December 7 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

California Pizza Kitchen on December 13 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Other FUNdraisers

Book Fair Rescheduled!

The Scholastic Book Fair, originally scheduled for late November, will now be held April 24-27!

We are currently strategizing ways to make this event even more inclusive for all Lilja families. For any questions or recommendations, please email pto@liljapto.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Wednesday 12/6: PTO Meeting at the Lilja Library (7 p.m.)

  • Thursday 12/7: Restaurant Night at Panera Bread (see above flyer for details)

  • Wednesday 12/13: Early release day (12:15 p.m.)

  • Wednesday 12/13: Restaurant Night at California Pizza Kitchen (see above flyer for details)

2023-2024 NPS Calendar

HELLO FROM THE NEW BOARD!

The Lilja PTO 2023-2024 Board

  • Rebecca Pineault - President

  • Shannon O’Brien - Vice President

  • Jess Murphy - Treasurer

  • Alison Sullivan - Communication Coordinator

We continue to look for people to help out with some of our awesome events throughout the year (The Lilja Carnival, the Book Fair, Yearbook, etc). These events are much beloved, and have a foundation already in place. All we need is YOU to make it all happen! Even if you can only help in a small way, every little bit counts toward making a memorable experience for our Lilja Lions.

Please reach out to the PTO at pto@liljapto.org for volunteer opportunities or questions!

yearbooks

Did you miss ordering last year’s yearbook? Are your kids fighting over the one you bought?

We have a small quantity of 2022-2023 yearbooks still available, they may be purchased at our website: https://liljapto.org/yearbook

*Note: 2023-2024 Yearbooks will go on sale later this year!

Want to learn more about the PTO? Have a question or suggestion?
Contact our team at pto@liljapto.org
Visit us online at liljapto.org
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Donate to the PTO

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Lilja PTO Newsletter (11/20/23)

Lilja Gives Back

Lilja has been working with the Natick Service Council to support our town through the Thanksgiving Drive and the Winter Gear Drive, and there are still plenty of opportunities to contribute!

Thanksgiving meals:

Each classroom is contributing to one large family each by providing donations for grocery store gift cards. Donations accepted until Thursday, November 30 at www.venmo.com/u/LiljaThanksgiving (write your child’s teacher’s name in the comments - last four digits of phone number for confirmation 9451)

According to the NSC donation guidelines, if every Lilja student in the classroom contributes $7.50, we can help a family of 5 people purchase a Thanksgiving meal.

NSC Thanksgiving Donation Suggestions:

$125 will buy a Thanksgiving dinner for a family of 3-4 people

$150 will buy a Thanksgiving dinner for a family of 5 or more people

Winter Gear

There is a bin for gently used coats and new with tags hats and gloves in the Lilja lobby outside of the library. Donations accepted until Thursday, November 30.

Thank you Lilja Families for coming together to support our Natick community!

Book Fair Rescheduled!

The Scholastic Book Fair, originally scheduled for late November, will now be held April 24-27!

We are currently strategizing ways to make this event even more inclusive for all Lilja families. For any questions or recommendations, please email pto@liljapto.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Wednesday 11/22: Early Release Day

  • Thursday-Friday 11/23-11/24: Thanksgiving - No School

  • Monday 11/27: Natick Innovation and Learning Summit (NILS) - No School

  • Thursday 12/7: Restaurant Night at Panera Bread - Part of proceeds support Lilja Elementary School. See the next newsletter for details!

2023-2024 NPS Calendar

HELLO FROM THE NEW BOARD!

The Lilja PTO 2023-2024 Board

  • Rebecca Pineault - President

  • Shannon O’Brien - Vice President

  • Jess Murphy - Treasurer

  • Alison Sullivan - Communication Coordinator

We continue to look for people to help out with some of our awesome events throughout the year (The Lilja Carnival, the Book Fair, Yearbook, etc). These events are much beloved, and have a foundation already in place. All we need is YOU to make it all happen! Even if you can only help in a small way, every little bit counts toward making a memorable experience for our Lilja Lions.

Please reach out to the PTO at pto@liljapto.org for volunteer opportunities or questions!

yearbooks

Did you miss ordering last year’s yearbook? Are your kids fighting over the one you bought?

We have a small quantity of 2022-2023 yearbooks still available, they may be purchased at our website: https://liljapto.org/yearbook

*Note: 2023-2024 Yearbooks will go on sale later this year!

Want to learn more about the PTO? Have a question or suggestion?
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