Class Baskets / Auction Items Due April 10th

Next PTF Meeting / Spring BBQ Planning meeting | Monday, April 13th • 7:00 PM • Jenny’s House • RSVP HERE

If you are not able to contribute items or donations to your basket please let the office know you would like to be charged $25 to your FACTS account before spring break. 

1) Overview

The Spring BBQ is our school’s largest fundraiser and a community celebration. This year we’re celebrating
30 years of Lincoln Christian Academy and inviting the broader Lincoln community to gather with us.

2) How the Fundraiser Works

We reach our fundraising goal through a mix of ticket sales, sponsorships, donations, raffles, and auctions.
Not every family is expected to do everything, there are many ways to help.

• Tickets: Entry to attend the event.
• Sponsorships: Businesses support the event in exchange for recognition/visibility.
• Donations: Money or items given to support the school.
• Raffle: Buy tickets for a chance to win basket/prize items.
• Auctions: Bid on items and experiences (silent auction, live auction, dessert auction).

3) Glossary (Quick Definitions)

4) What Parents Need to Do

• Know your volunteer requirement (if applicable) and sign up for a role by the deadline.
  • Option 1:
    Complete the Spring BBQ Participation Commitment Form by March 4th (if you do not complete this, you will automatically be charged the $500) OR
    
  • Option 2:
    Pay the Opt-Out Fee in FACTS (invoiced by March 6th, due March 16th)
• Support your class basket (if your class rep requests contributions).
  • You can opt to pay $25 to fulfill the class basket contribution. Email to be charged on your FACTS account
• Watch for key dates (baskets, class gifts, sponsorship deadlines, event day logistics).
• Share the event with neighbors, friends, and local businesses, especially during our 30-year celebration.

5) Class Auction Items (Parent + Class Rep Led)

Each class creates a themed Auction Item Basket for the auction. These items are designed to be appealing to
all attendees, including community guests who don’t attend LCA.

Class Reps

• TK: Haya Handal
• Kindergarten: Rachel Moorehead
• 1st Grade: Lisa Bowman
• 2nd Grade: Lily Todd
• 3rd Grade: Valerie Patras
• 4th Grade: April Teel
• 5th Grade: Stephanie Subervi
• Middle School: Kayla Hristov

Class Auction Items / Basket Themes

Each class will have a theme (assigned or chosen together). Examples that tend to perform well:

• TK: Family Game Night Basket
• Kindergarten: Sports Fans Dream
• 1st Grade: Golf Party Basket
• 2nd Grade: Lincoln Local Flavors Package
• 3rd Grade: Treat Yo’ Self
• 4th Grade: Adventure Day
• 5th Grade: Date Night Package
• Middle School: Wine & Cheese Lover’s Delight

6) Class Gifts / Experiences (Teacher Led)

Class gifts / experiences are special, sentimental items and memories created with teacher coordination (often with parent volunteers).
These are typically items parents love to bid on because they are meaningful to the class. We will be hosting a silent auction a few days ahead of the event to give parents who aren’t attending the event a chance to win these gifts.

7) Deadlines & Key Dates

8) Volunteering

Volunteer sign-ups and roles will be tracked by Kim McKenney.
Please sign up early so we can place families appropriately and avoid last-minute scrambling.

Volunteer Sign-Up Link: Click here

9) Sponsorships (Businesses)

Sponsorships are business partnerships that help fund the event and increase community visibility.
Sponsors receive recognition (logos, materials, seating, etc.).

Sponsorship Letter: Download here

10) Donations

Donations can be made as cash gifts or as donated items/services for our auctions and raffles.

Donation Form / Letter: Download here

Note: Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Sponsorships and event purchases
(tickets, auctions, raffles) are generally not charitable donations.

11) Who to Contact

12) FAQ

Question: Is it mandatory to attend the event? 

Answer: No. Participation is the volunteer hours to help us prepare for the event. Attendance is not mandatory. 

Question: Are children permitted at the event? 

Answer: Yes. For this event, teachers are considered our guests, so please be mindful of supervising and caring for your child throughout the evening. We will be coordinating a separate “Spring BBQ Bash” event that will run simultaneously but will be $40 per child to cover supervision similar to our Kids Night Out events.

Tip: If you’re visiting this page from a flyer or community calendar and want public event info,
please see our public event page here: Spring BBQ – Event Public Page.