2007-2008 Executive Committee
Co-President  .    .    .    .    .    .	Margie Cekander /Lisa Krusinski
FIirst VicePresidents(Volunteers)	Eileen Curran / Sarah Joyce
Second VicePresidents(Hospitality)	Jennifer Levy / Diane Silha
Third VicePresidents (Service)	Carole Smith / Patty Sattler
Secretary    .    .    .    .    .    .    .	Christi Bonaccorsi
Treasurer    .    .    .    .    .    .    .	Amy Kosterman
District 90 School Board Liaisons      .    .    .    .    .    .    .	Julie Lagoy Cindy Shea

Programs, Activities, and Events

Instructional

Art Appreciation:  Parent volunteers give a monthly presentation to their child’s class on an artist, an art movement or a medium.  An art background is not required. – Carole Smith, Jean Bacom, Pam Dombrowski

Authors and Assemblies:  Children’s authors, performing artists, and cultural events are brought to Lincoln as special school day events. – Cathy May

Family Math:  A mind-bending night of family math games. – Bill McNeill

Family Science:  An evening of science fun for the whole family. – Lorrie Applebey, Beth Christian

FLIP:  The Foreign Language Instruction Program introduces children to foreign conversation and culture. – Scott Krusinski

Jr. Great Books:  In early morning sessions, trained parent volunteers lead 1st through 4th graders in discussions of stories with timeless appeal. – Lorrie Applebey, Alicia Howes

Summer Review Books:  Beth Higgins

Extra Curricular Activities

Backgammon Club:  This after-school program introduces students to the game of backgammon.  Volunteers help at each meeting. – Magdy Milad

Chess Club:  An after-school club that allows students to develop their chess skills at any level.  Volunteers help at each meeting. –

Audit Committee:  Our bylaws require this committee to present a report on the annual audit of the treasurer’s books at the Fall Open House. – Diane Silha

Lincoln Links:  Current families welcome those who are new to Lincoln. – Trina Bockus, Tandra Sbrocco

Lincoln Publishing:  Parent volunteers help room volunteers type and bind books written and illustrated by 1st and 2nd graders. – Sarah Lempia

Field Day:  An afternoon of fun for students, teachers and parent volunteers.  After a family picnic lunch, classes enjoy outdoor games and refreshments. – Sandy Figatner

Parent Enrichment:  Carsi Hughes

Winter-fest:  Join other Lincoln families for a fun-filled Saturday afternoon – Lincoln’s cure for cabin fever. – Heidi Drane & Collette Mahanes

Lincoln Reflections Yearbook: A skillfully designed book that captures the many fun memories throughout the school year. – Teresa Peavy, Greta Landis, Pam Dombrowski

4th Grade Committees

Heartworks:  This committee assists interested 4th graders with various community service projects. – Mara Bujnowski, Donna Culver

Year End Entertainment:  A magical event for 4th graders on Field Day.  Volunteers help the children choreograph an end of the year entertainment celebration. – Debbie Sloan

Service Club:  4th graders serve as lunchroom monitors and plant annuals in front of the District 90 building. – Kim Fields

School Store:  4th grade shopkeepers sell school supplies and small gift items at reasonable prices.  Parent volunteers oversee weekly lunchtime sales. – Carsi Hughes.

4th Grade Breakfast:  A final social gathering for 4th graders and their families. – Molly Uhlir

Fund-Raising

Book Fair:  Held in November, this is an opportunity to purchase quality books for family, friends and teachers while benefiting the Lincoln Library Learning Center.  Parent volunteers set up and handle sales. – Sue Kemper, Anne Sullivan, Heidi Drane, Liz Gagliardo, Alicia Howes

Ice-Cream Social:  At this end of the year celebration, volunteers serve up tasty treats while families mix and mingle. – Diane Trivelas

Kiddieland:  A fundraising night for the whole family at this local amusement park.  Volunteers coordinate publicity, ticket sales, and auction items. – Diana Neilson

Lincoln Boutique:  Terrific clothing with Lincoln logos sold a few times throughout the year.  Volunteers publicize sales and process orders. – Jill Kopecky

Market Day:  District 90 PTO’s participate in the Market Day Program to raise funds for major PTO expenses.  Food orders are placed once a month online or via order forms.  Volunteers organize and fill orders. – Barb Elvart

Pancake Breakfast:  Volunteers serve pancakes, sausage, and beverages to Lincoln families.  A great way to start the weekend. – Sandy Figatner

Picture Day:  Molly Uhlir

Pre-Packaged School Supplies:  Volunteers work with Lincoln staff and suppliers to provide high quality school supplies at a reasonable price.  Helpers assist with publicity and distribution of school packs. – Dana Smith & Denise Burns

Fun Lunch:  On these days, parents get a break and students love it when volunteers serve hot lunches such as soup & bagels or pasta. – Patty Henek, Ann Wierdak, Julia Bentley

Free Fund-Raisers, Box Tops, Cartridge Recycling:  These fundraisers don’t cost Lincoln families a penny!  Committee chairs transform your box tops and cartridges into cash for PTO projects and activities. – Erin Foley