Lilja PTO Newsletter (12/13/21)
Upcoming events
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Fundraiser 12/15
Winter Vacation 12/24-31
Anthony's Fundraiser THIS WEEK
On Wed, Dec 15 between 3-9pm, the delicious and generous Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza (219 N Main Street) is donating back 20% of Takeout, Delivery & Pick up orders to support a great cause - Lilja PTO!
You’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Natick restaurants some love too!
We ask that you RSVP here: https://grouprai.se/e211834 (even if you’re not completely sure) so Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.
We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!
Celtics Night
The PTO has been given the opportunity to purchase tickets to the below Celtics games as a fundraiser. If you are interested, please complete this survey and we will be in touch with more details in the new year. This is NOT a commitment to purchase, we are only gauging interest for now. All games are at 7:30pm in the TD Garden.
Friday, Jan 21 - Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers
Monday, Jan 31 - Celtics vs Miami Heat
Friday, Feb 11 - Celtics vs Denver Nuggets
Thursday, Mar 3 - Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies
Staff Gift Policy Reminder
The holidays are a great time to show your thanks to staff who have worked hard to help our children all year, including not just classroom teachers but also paraprofessionals, specialists, nurses, custodians and front office staff.
Room parents usually organize group gifts for the classroom teacher, so reach out to them if you have any questions. There is no pressure on families to contribute to a gift, and often just a handwritten card or note of appreciation is just as welcomed.
As outlined in the latest NPS district blast, individual gifts to staff may not exceed $50 in value, while class/group gifts may not exceed $150 in value. You can learn more about the MA law on gifts to staff here.
Festive Events
Looking for some fun events to enjoy with family this holiday season? Here are some ideas:
Natick Choirs Sounds of the Season concert, Thu Dec 16, 7pm, at Natick High Auditorium & livestreamed on the Natick Choirs Youtube Channel.
Festival of Trees at Elm Bank
Winterlights at Trustees Properties
Zoo Lights at Stone Zoo
Winter Wonderland at Southwick's Zoo
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Park
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Celebration of Lights in Waltham
Holiday Market at Snowport (Seaport)
Polar Express Train Ride at Cape Cod
Magic of Lights at Gillette Stadium
Enchanted Village at Jordan's Avon
Ongoing Partner Programs & Fundraisers
Minted (use code FUNDRAISELILJA to get a 20% discount and donate)
Amazon Smile (search for Lilja Elementary PTO to automatically donate)
Lost & Found
We hope everyone took a chance to look through the Lost & Found during the Book Fair.
ALL items left on the shelves right before winter vacation will be bagged and donated.
Keep checking the virtual Lost & Found and if you see an item you would like to retrieve, ask your child or contact the front office for help.
Unfortunately we do not have a Staff Spotlight this week, however you can view our previous features on our website here, and also find out more about our PTO Board.
Talk to usWhether 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.