Lilja School Weekly Newsletter

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This blog will not only update you on events in the Natick schools, it will highlight activities and achievements that illustrate the values and sometimes the behind the scenes thinking of our school community focusing on exemplary teaching, learning and parenting as well as examples of innovation in education, thinking, and parenting.  For those of you who already follow Anna's Twitter feed, this blog will be a more descriptive version of what is posted there-keeping to similar themes. 
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Save The Dates

September 20:    School Photo Day
September 20:    Kindergarten Picnic (sponsored by PTA)
September 26:    Early Release Day (dismissal at 12:15)
 
AIMSweb Assessments

This week, your child completed an AIMSweb assessment.  More information about the assessment can be found in the virtual backpack!

PTA Fundraiser for Technology & Cultural Arts
  
Instead of just an apple for the teacher how about getting one to support the whole school!  From 9/11 - 9/27, the PTA will be holding the Lilja Apple Campaign. Families may donate any amount they would like and an apple with your family's name will be hung in either the lobby or cafeteria for all to see.  You can choose to make a general contribution or a donation to a specific  area. If you are in need of another apple, please contact your child's teacher and we will provide you with one. 

Please return money by 9/27/13 in an envelope marked Apple Campaign. Checks should be made payable to Lilja PTA and cash is great too!

Please help us reach our goal of 100% participation of Lilja families!!  

Food Allergy Event at Franklin Park Zoo

Food Allergy Awareness Day at the Franklin Park Zoo: September 28, 2013, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free for any Family Living with Food Allergies. Free registration is open only to any family who has a child with food allergies, all other families must pay their own admission. Hosted by the Food Allergy Comprehensive Evaluation, Treatment and Support (FACETS) Program at Boston Children's Hospital.

* Faculty from Children's Hospital will be speaking throughout the day on various topics* Visit the Ask The Expert table where the hospital's allergists, nurses, dietitians, social worker, and psychologist can answer your questions. * Learn about food allergy related products and receive free samples at the vendor area.

All families who are registered will have their admission covered, as well as access to free train rides, face painting, and other activities and free parking.

Speakers include:* What You Need to Know About Food Allergies Lisa Bartnikas MD* LDN Topic: Nutrition & Food Allergies Tara McCarthy MS, RD,* Updates on Eosinophilic Esophagitis Elizabeth Hait MD,* What's New in Food Allergy Research Dale Umetsu MD, PhD* Coping with Food Allergies: Involving and Empowering Children Jenny LeBovidge PhD* Myths & Interesting Facts about Food Allergy and Wrap Up John Lee MD Zoo Day Page or visit the For more information visit the Childrens Hospital Food Allergy Zoo Day page or look for updates and rain date status at the Boston Children's Hospital Food Allergy Program Facebook Page

A Message from Ms. Molloy & Ms. Loftus

Please refer to the Virtual Backpack for more information about the  Open Circle Parent Program.  

You can also find more information regarding the Fourth Grade lessons.