Lilja PTO Newsletter (1/18/22)

Lilja PTO Newsletter (1/18/22)

Upcoming events

  • Early Release 1/19

  • Early Release, PTO Meeting 2/2

  • Valentine's Basket Pickup 2/13

 

Staff Snack Station

Many thanks to all the generous families who donated to our Staff Appreciation Fund! The snack station was set up this morning, and we have already received some feedback from staff.

"Thank you so much for the staff snack station you have provided us! It is so generous of you all and I was blown away seeing the spread, and then opening to the fridge to see even more! You went above and beyond. We are so lucky to have such wonderful families to support us, especially in what feels like another crazy year." - Ms Bracey

"Thank you both so much for the amazing snack station! What a beautiful display with lots of yummy snacks! I found my favorites! Your continued support means so much!" - Nurse Naser

We are planning to replenish the snacks and drinks as the funds allow, and have also been given approval from the superintendent to offer chair massages for staff who opt in at a later date. If you haven't already contributed, or would like to give more toward future staff appreciation efforts, you can click here to donate.

Valentine's Day Baskets NOW ON SALE!

Make this Valentine's a special one for your little Lilja Lion! From today, you can order a gift basket packed full of fun toys and treats, for local pickup on Sunday February 13.

Buy a piece of Lilja spirit wear at the same time and get $5 off with the code VALENTINE at checkout! We'll even pack it into the gift basket for you. If you are ordering more than one basket, put each one through as a separate transaction to ensure you get the correct discount amount.

Basket pictured is for reference only, contents may vary.

BOKS Spring Session

BOKS is a before school physical activity program run at Lilja, and registrations are now open for the spring session, which runs every Tuesday and Thursday morning from February 28 to May 23. Dropoff is from 7:30 to 7:40am in the front loop of the school (off Bacon St). Students can participate as part of regular before school programs and breakfast, and will be directly transitioned to their classroom afterwards.

A typical class is 40 minutes long and includes a warm-up game/movement drills, an activity such as running races, obstacle courses or strength movements, a fun game, followed by a cool down and a 'BOKS Bit' (nutrition component).

For more information about the program, click here or email the BOKS coordinator John Ward at jward@liljaps.org. To register, fill out and sign this form, and return to the Lilja front office with a check made out to Natick Public Schools for $60.

COVID Testing Update

As per Principal Wasik's Friday newsletter, pool testing was conducted at Lilja today (Tuesday) as yesterday was a holiday.

You can now order free at-home COVID tests directly from the government at covidtests.gov. Private insurance providers will also reimburse you for any tests bought over the counter from Jan 15 onwards, click here for more information.

School Calendars

Planning for summer? Click below for the current 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 calendars. 

Ongoing Partner Programs & Fundraisers

 

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, relevant news for this newsletter, or want to help us out, please contact us at pto@liljapto.org.

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For the latest Lilja School Newsletter from the Principal, click here.

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