Lanigan Family Bingo Night Raised Funds for Fourth Grade Field Trip

by Submitted article | October 19, 2015 1:47 pm

Fourth grader Kaylee Holmes patiently waits for instructions on how to assist families during Lanigan Elementary’s Family Bingo Night, which served as a fundraiser for the fourth grade class field trip to WonderWorks in Syracuse.
Fourth grader Kaylee Holmes patiently waits for instructions on how to assist families during Lanigan Elementary’s Family Bingo Night, which served as a fundraiser for the fourth grade class field trip to WonderWorks in Syracuse.

FULTON – Bingo!

The fourth grade class at Lanigan Elementary, in cooperation with the school’s Parent-Teacher Group, held its annual Family Bingo Night on October 16 and raised about $680 to fund an upcoming trip to WonderWorks in Syracuse.

Lanigan first grader Avery Evans enjoys the school’s Family Bingo Night with her grandmother, Luann Pritchard.
Lanigan first grader Avery Evans enjoys the school’s Family Bingo Night with her grandmother, Luann Pritchard.

Families filled the school’s cafeteria and in between bingo games children and adults purchased snacks, drinks and raffle tickets from fourth grade helpers.

Principal Jeff Hendrickson emceed the event.

He called out numbers and encouraged families to visit the fourth grade students as they dished out treats and additional bingo cards.

Mark Smith, sixth grader, won the first game of traditional bingo at Family Bingo Night.
Mark Smith, sixth grader, won the first game of traditional bingo at Family Bingo Night.

The students made thank you posters to recognize sponsors for donating raffle items and handed out books, Lanigan water bottles and backpacks as prizes.

Lanigan fourth grade teacher Tracy Waldron said the WonderWorks trip will give the class ideas for a science fair in February.

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