LINCOLN CARNIVAL - This Saturday, May 20, 10am to 1pm

The Lincoln PPT Social Committee invites you to join the Lincoln community for a day of FUN for the entire family, this Saturday, May 20, from 10am to 1pm.  Activities include bowling, limbo, a cake walk, ball toss, bean bags, duck pond, popcorn, cotton candy, a flamingo toss, plinko game, hula hoop, frog flinger, and spin the wheel.  Mr. Pizza will be selling pizza by the slice and beverages from 11am-1pm.

Lincoln K-8 Volunteer Opportunities for 2017-2018 School Year

We are nearing the end of the school year and PPT is looking for people for a few committee and leadership roles.

 

  1.  PPT Secretary:  This is the last year for our current PPT Secretary and we are looking for someone to take on this role for the 2017-2018 school year.  This a 2-year commitment and can be longer if interested.  This is a position where most of the work is done during after school hours.  The secretary is required to attend PPT Leadership meetings as wells as PPT meetings, the meetings occur monthly September through May. They are also required to attend the yearly PPT budget meeting, PPT wrap-up meeting held in June and an Executive committee meeting held in December to determine the Special Projects amount to be released.

Contact Karen MacLaughlin (karenhome@charter.net) with questions.

 

2.  PPT President Elect:  This position requires a three year commitment.  The year you are President Elect is the year you shadow the current PPT Co-Presidents to learn the ins and outs of the positon.  The next two years you function in the role as one of the PPT Co-Presidents.  The role requires you to attend PPT Leadership meetings as wells as PPT meetings, the meetings occur monthly September through May.  You are also required to attend the yearly PPT budget meeting, PPT wrap-up meeting held in June and an Executive committee meeting held in December to determine the Special Projects amount to be released.  You work closely with the rest of the executive committee, PPT committee chairs, principal and staff. 

If interested please contact: 

Cinnamon Marxen, PPT Co-President, cinnamonmarxen@yahoo.com, 507-250-4527 or  Jodi Kruse, PPT Co-President, jmkruse22@gmail.com, 507-269-6344

 

3.  Social Committee is looking for new members to join their team.  This committee organizes the many family centered events at Lincoln.  Pizza Bingo, Saturday at the Movies, All Pro Dads, School Dance and School Carnival just to name a few. 

Contact Sandy Hughes (sandyfaber@yahoo.com) with questions.

 

4.  Auction Committee is looking for volunteers.  This can be a big or small commitment!  There are many opportunities both the day of the auction and days leading up to the auction. There are opportunities during school hours as well as many opportunities that can be done from home or during evening hours.

Contact Sara Mason (ssmason21@gmail.com), Jen Groettum (jen.groettum@gmail.com) or  Heidi Sonju (heidisonju@gmail.com)

 

 

PPT Executive Committee members are also available to answer questions.

Jodi Kruse, PPT Co-President, jmkruse22@gmail.com, 507-269-6344

Cinnamon Marxen, PPT Co-President, cinnamonmarxen@yahoo.com, 507=250-4527

Mindy Schroeder, PPT President Elect, mindyschroeder314@gmail.com, 507-358-8690

Karen MacLaughlin:  karenhome@charter.net   

Karen Anderson:  yoderanderson@yahoo.com

MAY PPT MEETING - Tonight! - May 15, 7-8pm - Lincoln Media Center

Join other Lincoln parents, guardians and staff to learn more about upcoming Lincoln events and activities.  We will also review and vote to approve the 2017-18 PPT budget.  PPT meetings are a great way to meet other Lincoln parents and get involved in the Lincoln community.

Questions?

Contact your PPT Co-Presidents, Cinnamon Marxen (cinnamonmarxen@yahoo.com or 250-4527)

or Jodi Kruse (jmkruse22@gmail.com or 269-6344).

Upcoming Lincoln Events

April 21 – All Pro Dads meeting in Gym

April 22 – Movies at Cinemagic

May 9 – Ellen Hunt Selection committee meets

May 13 – Hunter Strong Fund Raiser

May 15 – Box Top Challenge Ends

Save the date for the Hunter Strong Fundraiser on May 13th!

Team Hunter Strong is organizing a fundraiser for the 

Hunter Gifford family. 

Baked goods, silent auction donations, and volunteers needed! 

Please visit the volunteer sign up at the following link

http://signup.com/go/a8z8g4

Or come show support by shopping and bidding!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1235993606498312/

Contact Hunter’s team at hunterstrong2017@gmail.com

Lincoln Morning at the Movies

Brought to you by the Lincoln Social Committee
Saturday, April 22nd at Cinemagic Movie Theatre
 
"Fate of the Furious" PG-13 - Starts at 9:15 AM (Runs until 11:55 AM)
"Smurfs: The Lost Village" - Starts at 9:30 AM (Runs until 11 AM)
Cost per Person - $3 per Person
Concession Specials:
$2.50 combo – 16 oz. drink & small box of popcorn
$4.00 combo – 20 oz. drink and small popcorn
$8.50 combo – 2 large drinks & large (refillable) popcorn

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Lincoln Ellen Hunt Scholarship Selection Committee

Each year, Lincoln awards 2 scholarships to high school seniors who are alumni of Lincoln Choice School, through the Ellen Hunt Scholarship.  Ms. Hunt was a former office manager for Lincoln for many years until her retirement and this scholarship has been established in her name. 

We are looking for volunteers to participate in the selection committee to pick the winners of the scholarship.  You will be able to review the applications of all the applicants and see what remarkable achievements form Lincoln students have accomplished in their high school years.  The time requirement is very minimal, but you must be able to attend the selection meeting that will be held on Tuesday, May 9th at 7:00 pm at Panera South. 

If you are interested in participating in this important and rewarding activity, please contact Mandy Verdick at acverdick@gmail.com by May 1st.

April PPT Meeting CANCELED!

Due to a conflict with a district wide PTA officer meeting, April’s PPT meeting scheduled for Monday, April 17 is canceled.  Please feel free to contact us with any questions! 

- PPT Co-Presidents:  Jodi Kruse (jmkruse22@gmail.com) & Cinnamon Marxen (cinnamonmarxen@yahoo.com)