Store 1 — University Park Elementary PTA

Please join us for the 2026 UP Elementary School Carnival

Step right UP, Panthers! You are invited to the Greatest Carnival on Earth! We have lots of BIG NEW rides and games, tents filled with treats and a lot of fun surprises! We are grateful to our Title Sponsor, Park Place Volvo, for their generous and continued support. Join your classmates and families for a fun afternoon under the BIG TOP! You won’t want to miss this.

Lollipop Pull: During the week of Carnival, students are invited to participate in our Lollipop Pull between 3:15-3:30pm outside the Amherst doors. Bring dollar bills (credit card and Venmo also accepted) each day to play for a chance to win a lollipop and other prizes. Carnival tickets and 4th grade King/Queen raffle tickets can also be purchased here.

Time: Friday, November 13th, from 3:15-6pm
Location: UP Elementary soccer fields, sport court, cafeteria and Amherst Street (enter on Amherst by the Cafeteria).
Tickets: Activities and concessions exclusively accept tickets. Tickets are purchased in a set of 10, for $10 each. Most activities and concessions cost between 2-10 tickets each. Tickets may be purchased online here through Monday November 9th. They may also be purchased after school at the Lollipop Pull (November 9-12) or during Carnival using cash, check or credit card. Tickets purchased online will be delivered to the student’s classroom the week of Carnival.
Sponsorships: Families and companies may purchase sponsorships toward their favorite Carnival activities listed below. View sponsorships and available level benefits here. The last day to purchase sponsorships online is November 6th. Contact Tiffaney Hefflefinger for sponsorship questions.
“Dunk Mrs. Banuelos” class competition: For the class that raises the most money, each student will receive a 30 minute early entry to the Carnival AND an opportunity to plunge our beloved principal into the dunk tank while the school cheers you on! As an added bonus, the teacher of the winning class will receive a gift basket with amazing items. Competition ends on Thursday, November 12 at 9pm.
King & Queen of Carnival: One lucky 4th grade boy and one lucky 4th grade girl will be chosen by raffle to be the 2026 King and Queen of Carnival! Tickets will be sold at the Lollipop Pull and on Grandfriend’s Day (Nov 11th) for $25 each or 5 for $100. Buy as many raffle tickets as you want to increase your chances to win.
Volunteers: Carnival activities run almost entirely on the volunteering of time by our generous community! View and select your volunteer opportunity on the website SignUpGenius.com.