Fun for kids, funds for teachers

The Central Linn Elementary School Parent Teacher Club held its annual Spring Carnival fundraiser on Saturday, May 17.

PTC volunteers and school staff sold raffle tickets for prizes, served up smash burger meals, auctioned off classroom projects, sold plants and manned a variety of carnival booths.

Children stayed entertained with bounce house slides, ball-tossing games, prize-winning games and a visit from some reptilian guests. Sheriff and fire vehicles were also on-hand to wow the littles.

Central Linn alumna Cassy Fries brought her son to the annual fundraiser, saying she enjoys watching the kids play.

Students Isabelle and Davina Anthony couldn’t agree on who the best teacher at the school was – Isabelle said DeAnna Kildea, who’s “super nice,” while Davina chose Katti Baney – but they both agreed the bounce houses were the best part of the carnival.

According to PTC Treasurer Jessie Geyer, proceeds from the event help fund classroom activities, supplies and generally whatever the teachers need.

“We have a good community of people who come,” Geyer said about the financial support.

Lydia Rose gets wrapped up by Zeus, a blood python visiting the children during Central Linn Elementary’s Spring Carnival.

Jennifer Martinez holds her son, Iker, up while he tries blowing a sailboat forward with a straw. Sister Isabella Martinez, at right, watches.

Central Linn Elementary Principal Joel Sauter, at right, smiles as he prepares smash burgers during the school’s annual Spring Carnival fundraiser.

Volunteer Julie Wink, at right, attaches a toy for “fisherman” Owen Leach, center, while his sister, Sloan Leach, at left, waits her turn.