Lilja PTO Newsletter (10/11/21)
Upcoming events
Outdoor Lunch begins 10/12
Early Release 10/13
(Dismissal at 12:15PM, grab & go lunches available)Picture Day 10/15
PTO Meeting 10/20
Morning Mischief 10/31
Scholastic Book Fair 12/1-2
PTO Meeting 10/20
Our next meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday 20 October at 7pm on Zoom. The link will be available in next week's newsletter and on our Facebook page.
Lost & Found
Do you recognize these? With cold mornings and warm afternoons, many sweaters are being left behind at school. Please remind your child to check the fence by the playground and also the lost and found for their items.
If you need clothing labels, you can help support the PTO by ordering from Mabel's Labels. Select "Lilja PTO (Natick)" under Support A Fundraiser at checkout.
Find out more about all our partner programs here.
Photo Day 10/15
Don't forget to order your child's photo by Friday! The easiest way is to do it online at mylifetouch.com with the Lilja ID: EVTT6SSSC
Morning Mischief 10/31
Register now if you are planning to attend, if you haven't already! Thanks to everyone who has signed up to be an event helper or bring a decorated vehicle to be part of the Trunk or Treat. We will be sending more details on when to arrive, where to park, and how many children to expect approximately a week before the event.
Entry is free, but a suggested donation of $5-10 per family is welcomed to help us cover the costs of putting on the event. You can donate via Konstella here or on the day.
Scholastic Book Fair 12/1-2
Mark your calendars for Lilja's biggest literacy event of the year! We are excited to confirm that we will be holding a non-virtual book fair with Scholastic on 1-2 December. Just in time to stock up on books and gifts for the holidays!
Many thanks to the parents who have volunteered to take on this big event for the PTO. Stay tuned for more details in upcoming newsletters.
Love a Local Business: Tilly & Salvy's Bacon St Farm
Tilly's has been a strong supporter of Lilja for many years, and have traditionally run a Pumpkin Festival at this time of the year to raise money for local schools. Unfortunately there is no festival this year, however they are still making a donation to the Lilja PTO. Many thanks for their continued support, and we encourage everyone to visit them to get pumpkins, pies, fresh produce, and all your other grocery needs.
New PTO Board
The new PTO Board just started a two year term from the beginning of this school year. Get to know your board members by visiting our newly updated board profile page on our website here.
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Quimby
What do you do at Lilja?
I am a 4th-grade teacher.
Can you tell us about your family?
At home, I live with my husband, Ben, and my baby boy, Paxton. We also have two adorable kittens named Nala and Raja.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I absolutely love gardening, hiking, and just being outside in general. I really enjoy reading and meditating at the beach too. However, my favorite thing to do with my family is team Crossfit workouts!
You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life, what is it?
I Feel Better When I'm Dancing by Meghan Trainor
Finish this sentence: I can't live without…
Chocolate and peanut butter
What's a surprising fact about you?
I played field hockey for 18 years
If you weren't at Lilja, what would you be doing?
Being a farmer
Talk to us
Whether you're a new or returning family, we would love to hear from you! If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions, or want to help us out, please contact us at pto@liljapto.org. For PTO updates outside of this newsletter, visit our website or find us on Facebook. For the latest Lilja School Newsletter from the Principal, click here. If you have received this email in error, i.e. you no longer have children attending Lilja, please contact us at pto@liljapto.org and we can remove you from the mailing list.