Lilja Lions

I would like to thank you all for the positive feedback you shared with Dr. Nolin. I am so very grateful and excited for this opportunity to stay on as your principal. It is hard to believe that ten months ago I had no plans to step into this role, and the resulting whirlwind chain of events that has led to this new career path still leaves me with a feeling of amazement. I am successful because of you all and your support, and I am committed to continuing on in partnership with you. Our goals will continue to be providing enriching, supportive learning experiences for children, and pushing our own practices and skills so that we may grow together as a community.

To end the weather and climate unit, 3rd grade students designed and built solutions to stop or minimize the problem of urban runoff. They researched information and built model rain gardens, rain barrels, green roofs, and permeable pavement. After testing our solutions using water mixed with pollutants (oil & sprinkles), students reflected on how they would improve their models!

1- **UPDATE** NPS PARENT ORIENTATION NIGHT- THURSDAY MARCH 30TH, @7:00PM

Virtual Live Stream on YouTube with Elementary School Principals

Parents of incoming Kindergarten students are invited to meet with the Elementary School Principals to learn more about the Kindergarten onboarding process, overall curriculum goals, and how Natick Public Schools works to support its youngest learners. Principals will discuss the orientation process (parent orientation, student assessment, and student orientation) and the modifications in place to support safety at school. Also discussed will be programming and services and the calendar of important events. This evening will help you prepare for your child’s transition into kindergarten. Building-based meetings will be hosted in May to review building-specific procedures. Links will be shared via email closer to these dates.

2- CHORAL KALEIDOSCOPE, SATURDAY 2/11 AT 7PM!

We are excited to announce the first annual Choral Kaleidoscope! This all-town concert is an opportunity for you to witness first-hand the evolution of Natick singers from grades 4-12. Students from Lilja and Johnson Elementary, Kennedy and Wilson Middle, and Natick High School will share performances and combine for a grand finale featuring hundreds of musicians. Please see this document for further details!

3- PAJAMA DAY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH!

We're looking forward to a cozy day of school before the upcoming break! Please remember to send in appropriate footwear for P.E. and recess!

4- FEBRUARY BREAK, NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 20-24TH

Enjoy the time together! Check out this article and this resource for local activities!

5- INCOMING KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Please see this letter for further details!

The Lilja PTO is a group of volunteer parents. Our goals are to enrich the education of our children, support the teachers and staff, and serve the Lilja community as a whole. We fundraise to supply materials, fund programs, organize social functions, and coordinate parent volunteers, all of which enhance the experience of Lilja students and build a sense of community within the school.

Natick Public Schools does not discriminate in employment nor its educational programs, services, and activities based on race, creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Please be aware all electronic communication to and from Natick Public Schools is public record and subject to public disclosure per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 66, Section 10.

• Title I: Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990Title II
• Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990Title VI
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964Title IX
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
• MGL, Ch.76, Section 5: Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 76, Section 5