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Saturday's Internet Edition, 1:11 AM, March 13, 2010.
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Valley Oaks carnival a tradition for more than 30 years
Students, families, staff and community come together for fall fun
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Fishing for pumpkins was a popular game at the Valley Oaks fall carnival. Mom to three Valley Oaks students, Debbie Baysinger volunteered to run the pumpkin game. She said she enjoys seeing the adults out interacting and having fun with the kids.
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By Dana Edlund
Staff Writer
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For longer than most staff can remember, Valley Oaks Elementary School has enjoyed a fall carnival. This year was no exception as the campus was transformed Friday night into a giant carnival. Numerous game booths, laughing students, and smiling parents led to a party atmosphere.
Valley Oaks student council is in charge of organizing the event, with Brian Meddings and Robert Seagraves as faculty advisors. Student council members are in charge of stamping tickets and making signs to promote the carnival. Student council members and their parents sign up for one-hour shifts to sell tickets, cook hamburgers and hot dogs, and run the food booths. Representatives from each grade and class report to fellow classmates the details of the event, in advance, so everyone stays informed.
The carnival is a fundraiser for the school and for individual classrooms. A classroom runs each booth, and parents volunteer to help raise money for their particular class. They are in charge of setup, running the event, and supplying prizes. Students help teachers and parents run the booths. The student council is also raising funds to build a running track at Valley Oaks.
“This event is important to our school because, with a tough economy and shortfall of money, the district can't provide everything that our students need,” said Meddings, a third grade teacher. “This event allows classes to buy needed supplies, have classroom parties as an incentive for student achievement, or projects for special events.”
Parent and community support is vital to the success of the carnival. Pedro Ramos, owner of La Quinta restaurant here in Galt, donated tostadas. Valley Oaks will get to keep proceeds of the sales.
“The donation from La Quinta will make a big difference in our goal to build a track at Valley Oaks,” said Meddings.
There was also a food station, with hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and drinks. Chef of the night was Frank Baysinger, who was working the barbecue.
“My daughter volunteered me, but I’m happy to help,” said Baysinger.
Parent Tracie Campbell brought her two children, in costume, to the event. Kayla, dressed as Hannah Montana, and Brandon who came as a NASCAR driver, were busy running from one game to the next while their mom chatted with other parents.
“We want to support the school,” said Campbell, “and the kids are having fun, too.”
There were more than 20 game booths for the kids to enjoy. They could throw a basketball, a football, or fish for a pumpkin. Kids were trying to find the “lucky key” and the lollipop ghost with a red stick. Candy was the favorite prize.
“The teachers love the interaction between them, the parents, and students on a Friday evening,” said Meddings. “We enjoy bringing our own children out and having fun with the students we work with and their families. It gives us a chance to be a bigger part of the community.”
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