Lilja Lions

Dear Lilja Families,

We’re excited to share some highlights from our recent PBIS initiatives! Every classroom participated in our Door Décor Challenge, celebrating our core values of Kindness, Perseverance, Creativity, and Cultural Respect. Congratulations to our classroom award winners:

🏆 Creative Thinkers Award: 2B
💖 Kindness Kudos: 3N
💪 Perseverance Powerhouse: MultiAge
🌎 Cultural Respect Ribbon: MultiLingual Room

We’re also incredibly proud of the amazing work our students and staff have done during dismissal. Thanks to clear expectations and everyone’s teamwork, the bus lines have been calm, positive, and safe—no small feat with over 100 students in the gym at once!

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting a positive and caring school community.

Warmly,
The Lilja PBIS Team

Oct 20: No School, Diwali

Oct 21: Kindergarten Renaissance Benchmarking Window Starts

Nov 3: School Psychology Appreciation Week

Nov 4: Early Release, Conferences

SCHOOL LUNCH SURVEY:

Student Viewpoint Survey! Student ViewPoint is open thru Friday October 31st. Now is your chance to participate in a short survey to gather feedback on the school lunch and breakfast program!

REQUEST FOR CAR DROP OFF/PICK UP:

Please consider turning off your cars when if you are parked and waiting for arrival/dismissal to begin. The Massachusetts anti-idling law (M.G.L. c. 90, § 16A) generally prohibits unnecessary engine idling for more than five consecutive minutes. The law aims to improve air quality and public health by reducing pollution. We appreciate your cooperation!

Renaissance Learning Update For 2025-2026 School Year

Over the last couple of weeks, students have participated in reading and math screeners through our Universal Screener Renaissance Learning. These quick assessments help us identify areas of need, monitor learning progress and provide the right support to help every student grow. Here is more information:

Notification of Renaissance Screening, Grades K-4
Star Student Report Video Tutorial
Video Transcripts
Closed Captions Directions for Translation for Youtube Videos Renaissance Learning Slide Deck

We will continue the tradition of a fall festival on October 31. This is an optional event: students may opt out wearing a costume.

All costumes MUST meet the following guidelines to ensure a safe and positive experience for all of our students:

• Please follow your teacher’s directives about arriving in or out of costume. Students should bring in a bag for their costume- please label with your student’s name to minimize mix-ups.

• Costumes may not compromise the health or safety of anyone

• Costumes may not present any reference to drugs or alcohol and may not include toy or replica weapons. All props must be left at home.

• Costumes may not display inappropriate language, pictures or hold / imply connotation or double meaning. Students are not permitted to wear costumes that poke fun at another person or group.

• Costumes should be within the student’s body space- unfortunately, “blow up” costumes can be too cumbersome for the size of our learning spaces and are not permitted.

• Costumes may not incorporate methods of transportation such as rollerblades, wagons, skateboards, etc.

• Costumes may not depict any inappropriate character designed to cause discomfort for member(s) of the school community (think age-appropriate characters - not characters from R-rated movies, etc). This includes the emotional safety and respect of other students.

• Students may not wear masks or headgear that covers their faces

• School staff are not responsible to monitor that all costume pieces are returned home that day or for the condition they are returned in. (i.e. spills, rips, etc.)

• If you have questions about a costume, contact me. I will have the final say as to the appropriateness and safety of any costume at Lilja. I am happy to answer specific questions before October 31.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Sincerely,

Dr. Marscher

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Mental Health Event on 10/29:

On Wednesday, October 29th from 6:30-8:00 PM, Natick is hosting a panel discussion to help community members learn how to navigate mental health care. This panel discussion is designed to provide practical steps and insights to help families and community members find the mental health support they need, addressing everything from providers to insurance and beyond. The event will feature a panel of mental health professionals from the field and Natick Public Schools. This hybrid event can be attended both in-person at the Morse Institute Library and virtually.

Register for the event here: https://www.sparkkindness.org/events

Questions? Contact the Natick Health Department at health@natickma.org.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day on 10/25:

Natick's next Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, October 25th from 10am-2pm. This is a great opportunity to properly dispose of your unused and expired meds. Natick's drop off location is behind the Natick Police Department. To find a drop off location near you, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

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