Come One! Come All! It s the Call to Carnival!

Come One! Come All! It s the Call to Carnival! It s just days away, and we can t wait Lincoln Carnival is coming and it s going to be GREAT! Games, prizes, face painting and tattoos, Don t forget BINGO and all the other things to do! Get some popcorn, cotton candy, or swing by the cafeteria for a treat, Give the cake walk a try and maybe win a cake to eat! So, get ready for when Lincoln opens its doors, For all the excitement and fun in store! Saturday, February 6, 2016 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Lincoln Elementary School Lincoln Log Carnival Edition The PTO Newslette r for Ab raham Linco ln Elementa ry School, Oak Park, IL

PAGE 2 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION FEBRUARY 6, 2016 Welcome to the 67th Annual Lincoln Family Carnival! It s that time of year again! Our Carnival Committee, made up of dedicated Lincoln parents, has been hard at work since the beginning of the school year to ensure that this year s event is a smashing success! All your Carnival favorites will be there! The games, balloon creations, air brush tattoos, the cake walk (I heard there will be some awesome Super Bowl cakes just waiting for you to take home for the big game!), BINGO, pizza and my personal favorite, cotton candy! Have you seen the list of Ticket of Choice Auction items?! Wow! There are some great prizes this year! And the Silent Auction has some great packages for sporting events, getaways and summer camp for the kids! You won t want to miss out! A huge thank you in advance to all our volunteers. We can t do this without you. I am looking forward to welcoming you to the Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 6 th! See you then! Allison Fluecke Carnival Chair, 2016 Sudoku Puzzle Every row and column and 3 x 3 block must contain the numbers 1 through 9 once. Word Find BALLOONS BINGO CAKE WALK COTTON CANDY FISHING FUN LINCOLN LIONS PENCIL PULL PIG RACES TATTOOS TICKET OF CHOICE B N Y P F A L I D L V O R E P I L K L K C L I O S N W C G I N O A S U P U W O K Q I T R G G C A R D B E O H N O W A L R O N E F A O T N X H S H I H A Y I C O T T O N C A N D Y Q C A L B M A U N F C I C C C K E F O H T K W O A X A L Q D M S E F I G D T Y R K Y W P G G S E R F M E I E E D Q E Z U Y Y N P P K R N W C M Z W Q V L P K C C I Q A S N O O L L A B L W I H F L F I S H I N G F T F T C K K R O B V Q E B U K I Y L U E T C P O N G X N N E A Y

FEBRUARY 6, 2016 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION PAGE 3 Carnival s success is hugely dependent on its volunteers. Please consider volunteering at the event. You, your Lincoln alum, grandparents, neighbors...all are welcome! Volunteer shifts are 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. To sign up, visit : http://goo.gl/forms/2mgpkohhz6. Please contact lincolncarnivalvolunteer@gmail.com with any questions.

PAGE 4 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION FEBRUARY 6, 2016 Hello from Lincoln's Student Council. We have been very busy as we head into mid-winter with many projects to over-see. One such project is preparing for the carnival's silent auction...this year the items we will auction are nesting boxes. Nesting boxes are a favored space to build nests for our local favorites; nuthatches and robins. The first step in this annual event is to come up with an idea for the items to be made. Since we look toward spring in February, we often think of birds and of course we want to support the lives of birds in our area...hence the nesting box idea. The second thing that takes place sometime over Winter break is Mr. Conmy begins to build the items out of wood in our small and cluttered basement. Once that is underway, I make a drawing of the item and have 650 copies made so that the Council members can introduce the school-wide design contest. Student Council members were responsible for disseminating the rules of the design contest to the younger grades as well as to their own classes on Tuesday, the 12th of January. We received designs daily and our Student Council members voted on 3 winners per grade level on Tuesday, the 19th. From there, we announced the winning design artists and set up times for the winning designers to paint their designs on the wood boxes. Finally, these will be auctioned at the carnival. The wood and paint are the Conmy family donation to the end result. Now where does the money go once the carnival is over? The 'lion's share' of the proceeds will be sent to Ghana, Africa to assist with a project that Rebecca Kuntz ( Mr. Kuntz's Daughter) is heading up. Our last three years of proceeds have gone to Ghana to help Rebecca build a media center and to assist with the school for children with disabilities, but this year it is going to help purchase the supplies that families have to bring to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana when a child is in need of surgery or is ill. We take for granted that when we go to hospital, the supplies and all we need to get well is right there, but it is not so in all parts of the world. Rebecca found that families from Kumasi, Ghana, have to put together boxes that include bandaging, anti-biotic wash, bedding, and various other supplies including food, before they can even think to bring their child in for assistance. These boxes cost $10.00 to put together but $10.00 is a lot of money for many there. Rebecca's hope is to fund 200 boxes for the families. Wouldn't that be great if we are a large piece of that assistance? A smaller part of our proceeds will go toward a local non-forprofit that Student Council will decide upon later in the weeks following the carnival. Our Student Council members will help decide what the starting bid will be on the boxes, but generally they begin at $12.00 and the bids can go up in dollar increments or more. We ask that parents of the painters not count on being the one that will take home the painted boxes but if you plan to, be ready to bid. We would like to ask that as many people come to see the works of art and bid on them if you are able. We put a lot of time and energy into this wonderful fund raiser which allows our students to know the wonders of reaching out and giving a helping hand. See you at the carnival. Diane Conmy and Karri Spillane Check out the while at Carnival! This year, each classroom will create a circus animal to adorn the school hallways during Carnival. Be sure to find your child's class creation for Carnival!

FEBRUARY 6, 2016 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION PAGE 5 This is one of the most popular games at the carnival! We need cakes, cookies, brownies, etc. Home-baked or storebought, we're not picky! If you have a talent for allergy free baked goods, they are always appreciated (just be sure to label them). To sign up, visit: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48acab2b A1FC1-lincoln. Please contact Kitty Monty at monty426@yahoo.com with any questions.

PAGE 6 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION FEBRUARY 6, 2016 Once again, we have received so many generous donations for our Ticket of Choice Raffle. This year s bounty includes an American Girl Doll, 5 Days of Camp at Steve and Kate s Camp, a weekend and breakfast for two at Hyatt Lodge, not to mention the many gift certificates to local businesses and restaurants, fun outings with teachers, great gift baskets and much more! Ticket of Choice tables will be located in the mini-gym during Carnival. Don t miss your chance to win! Ticket Prices: 75 tickets for $50, 25 tickets for $20, 12 for $10, $1 each

FEBRUARY 6, 2016 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION PAGE 7 The Silent Auction is back and better than ever! This special selection of prizes is in addition to all the great things you and your kids look forward to winning in the Ticket of Choice auction. Show your love for Lincoln & take home a great prize! So if Santa missed the mark this past holiday season or you re looking to lock down a great outing for the summer, this is a great chance at some amazing, no-hassle prizes. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds from the Silent Auction benefit Lincoln School and the terrific programs offered to our kids. Bidding will be located adjacent to Ticket of Choice tables in the mini-gym and requires parental involvement. Here is a glimpse of this year s treasure trove: Ultimate Weekend Package: A two (2) night stay at the Palmer House Hilton, 2 tickets to ANY Broadway in Chicago show and $100 gift card to Kiki s Bistro Authentic signed Hossa jersey from the Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks One week of summer camp at beloved Camp Minikani Fixer Upper Package: $400 gift certificate for exterior painting by Reliable Decorating + $250 in landscaping services from The Yard Crew + 5 gallons of paint from J.C. Licht Private ice skating lesson with 2014 Olympian (and Lincoln Alum!) Emery Lehman +$100 gift card to Jimmy s Place + 4 passes to Ridgeland Common White Sox tickets for 4 seats in the 6 th row, just past first base. 4 Cubs tickets in the Terrace Infield Seats (this is the year, people!) One week of summer camp at White Pines Ranch 6 VIP tickets for any concert at Wire Tory Burch purse + wallet Checks and credit cards will be accepted; purchases must be finalized on the day of the auction. If you have questions or have an item you d like to donate to the auction, please contact Sloan Watson at 708.848.1012.

PAGE 8 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION FEBRUARY 6, 2016 Don t be late for the 67th Lincoln Family Carnival! Make your way through the maze to get to Carnival! Lines and Dots This is a game for 2 people. Take turns drawing horizontal or vertical lines between adjacent dots connecting them together. If you complete a full square, write your initial in the box and take another turn. If your line creates two boxes, then you get to put your initial in both of them. Continue playing until all the dots on the page are connected. Count how many boxes each player has on the page. The player with the most boxes wins!

FEBRUARY 6, 2016 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION PAGE 9 Donate to the Prize Cabinet! Is your house or play room crowded and overflowing with toys? Are you wondering what to do with those duplicate birthday gifts your child received? Well look no further! Donate them to the BINGO prize cabinet! Bring your new or gently used toys and games to the box located outside the main office or contact Shirika Macklin at shirikamacklin79@hotmail.com to arrange for a pick-up or drop off. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Travel BINGO Take this travel BINGO game on your next road trip. See how many objects you can find! FREE SPACE

PAGE 10 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION FEBRUARY 6, 2016 Games are such a fun part of Carnival, and there's something for everyone! Younger guests can visit the Art Room that will be stocked with games geared toward the 5 and under crowd. Swing the fishing pole over the wall and see what you get at What a Catch. Can you find the Golden Egg? What awaits you at Treasure Island? See what you win at Duck Pond. Bigger kids won t want to miss all the fun in the Main Gym. Race the Piggies or knock down cans with Nerf blasters at Can Can. Spin the wheel and practice your Spanish at Colores Locos. Will you pick the magic key that unlocks Animal Cage? Or maybe you'll leave with a furry plush animal from Zoo parade. No matter what, everyone leaves with fun prizes. We hope to see you at Carnival!

Coloring Fun! FEBRUARY 6, 2016 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION PAGE 11 Stop by the cafeteria for lunch or a quick snack to fuel up! Enjoy yummy homemade sandwiches, hot Domino s pizza, fresh fruit, tasty homemade treats and more!

PAGE 12 LINCOLN LOG CARNIVAL EDITION FEBRUARY 6, 2016 The Lincoln PTO thanks the 2016 Lincoln Carnival Committee for all of its hard work and commitment to creating a successful event. Chair & Sponsorships Allison Fluecke Silent Auction Sloan Watson Anne Ferraro Ticket of Choice Anita Mendoza Bingo Shirika Macklin Cake Walk Kitty Monty Decorations Sharon Haussmann Food Sarah Saylor Megan Puntillo Games/Prizes Michelle Dussias Rebecca Piper Graphic Design MaryAnn Borgmann Lincoln Log Jennifer Hauptmann PTO Co-President Bob Walicki Photography Jennifer Kennedy Volunteers Dana Balaz Kate Adams Thank you to Lincoln parents and families, Lincoln teachers and staff, and area businesses for your contributions to our Carnival. Without your help, this day would not be possible. The 67th Annual Lincoln Family Carnival is Generously Sponsored by: Stelton Motors Go! Go! Go! Fundraising A and N Mortgage Legacy Sports Steve & Kate s Camp Zac Knebel, Weichert Realtors