Shes already taking steps toward her career goal by interning with her school drama teacher, acting, and applying to colleges. The fair will be open in the library on 2819 21419. Themed around curriculum projects or reading events, such as childrens book week and world book day. Jul 18, 2019 kristen falco, school library media specialist for jhs 259 william mckinley school in new york, had been doing book fairs at her middle school for seven years when she first learned follett had begun hosting book fairs. Annual book fairs in highpoverty elementary schools. In the fall, attend the high school fairsat these events, you can meet with representatives from different schools on the same day, in the same place. Eric ej762356 high school book fairs, library media. We believe in classic literature from publisher that you know and trust. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online.
Approximately 23 weeks prior to your book fair you will receive our resource package which includes promotional posters, copies of our current flyer for your student body and our book fair guide. We know school personnel may not have extra time to prepare. Looking to find a book fair retailer other than scholastic for the upstate new york area, specifically located near rochester. While students shop the shelves to find a new book, youll earn rewards to support. We suggest hanging posters in high traffic areas in your school and including the days, times, and special event details on your school website and. Middle and high school many book fair companies overlook or deemphasize middle and high school students in their book fairs. Dec 8, 2011 the beloved tradition of bringing books to students and giving back to schools around the country and world, scholastic book fairs inschool literacy events generate excitement for reading and help build school and classroom libraries. Ready in 10 minutes generous rewards five grade ranges. Dec 20, 2019 explore elliefleurys board book fair cool ideas. Centennial elementary pta plano isd, tx book fairs.
Jul 16, 2019 periodically scholastic book fairs hosts warehouse sales. Announce the book fair in the school newsletter and website. In this article, the author describes the high school book fair she had in their school and provides tips for setting up one. Paxton clara peterson elementary school and paxtonbuckleyloda junior high school hosted book fairs.
Once a month during the school year, the book fairies brings a large selection of brandnew books for students to. We have a great selection of fun, and inspiring books, cds, movies and christian themed gifts for k8 grade students, teachers, and parents. Based in alabama, weve spent the past 25 years partnering with media specialists and parent organizations across the southeast to provide affordable, interesting books for students while maximizing the cash and book profit levels for schools. Book efairs for your school when a follett book fair isnt the right fit, weve created an online fair for small or remote schools. Send flyers home in backpacks prior to the sale, and follow up with reminder email blasts.
Once the document is open, add your personal information in the appropriate sections and print. Your organiser will take care of everything from start to finish, including planning the event, hosting the event, and helping you to choose the best books for your school. The annual book fairs program provides students in highpoverty elementary schools with books to read over the summer for three consecutive summers starting at the end of first or second grade. Book fair posters are often available from vendors, but you also have access to a school full of artists. The book fair this year has been moved to february due to mrs. The fair is important to the school, where gale is a media specialist. Dec 11, 2017 this fear prevents book publishers from offering edgier titles. Most children living in high need areas do not have ageappropriate books to call their own. This is a great way to purchase books and activity sets for your classroom library at up to 80 percent off the published price.
Book fair was a wonderful company to work with to provide our students, teachers and parents wonderfully wholesome books. It yields needed funds for her libraryand its the only chance some students have to buy books in person, she says. Jul 11, 2019 students still love holding books in their hands and collecting titles to fill their home libraries. Even scholastic fairs will look different at each school, depending on how much the school traditionally makes.
Three longtime donorsfarmersmerchants national bank of paxton and melvin, gibson area hospital and health services, and cynthia swanson of paxtoncontinue to generously support the pbl education foundation in its endeavor to provide coupons for students to use at the annual book fairs for. There are plenty of reasons why schools participate in this exciting reading event. Book fair city view elementary school amarillo, texas. This year i essentially disrupted my library program for a week in order to sell books and junk to my students for no cash profit. Clara peterson and pbl jr high conduct book fairs news. There will be an extended period of online shopping available as well. With the growing number of students enrolled in ap classes, not only is there not much time to read for pleasure, but not a lot of time to browse for the right book. The schools held their book fairs in september and october and students were able to purchase some of their favorite new books, according to information from the school.
Older students are more likely to have transportation to bookstores or own digital devices they can use to. Elka torpey january 2015 ive always had a pretty clear idea of what i want to do, says megan lovely, a high school senior who hopes to become a director someday. A recent book fair at the leland middle school in north carolina. Allison gale spent seven days running a scholastic book fair for leland nc middle school this fall. Older students are more likely to have transportation to bookstores or own digital devices they can use to buy ebooks. Find open house dates in the calendar below, but contact schools directly for the most recent information, such as whether they will hold virtual open houses or information sessions. Kindergarten through 8th grade book fairs have recently been completed in the pbl school district. Annual book fairs to provide summer reading to students in highpoverty elementary schools over three years, starting at the end of first or second grade.
School book fairs bounce back district administration. Talk to your high school counselor to sign up for this event. With online shopping as part of your bookfair, supporters can reach out to family and friends literally anywhere and. Menucha classroom solutions aids the planning and arranges your book fair even before the hosting begins. How book fairs work for high schools district administration. Download, modify, and print your materials click below to access the materials in a microsoft word format color or blackandwhite. Have students create posters for hallways and common areas. The annual book fairs program provides students in highpoverty elementary schools with books to read over the summer for three consecutive summers starting at. We dont and encourage you to choose from a wide range of books and multimedia materials that we offer. Hello incoming fair school students and families, we are very excited that you have selected the fair school as your high school and invite you to join us on thursday, april 30, 2020 for our virtual new student registration night from 5. The schools held their book fairs in september and october and students were able to purchase some of their favorite new books. With our outstanding selection and excellent customer service, we provide book fairs for preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, privatereligious schools and teacher conferences. Now is the perfect time to shop the scholastic dollars catalog to gift new books to kids during school closures. I have been a librarian for 30 years and this is the best selection of books i have ever seen.
Book fairs materials supports everest academys christcentered traditional catholic education. The book fairies brings the magic of a traditional book fair to schools in need. Book fairs as school fundraisers berkeley parents network. The book fairies collects new and gently used interactive books. If you need to discuss your fair or would like to offer parents and children. Click below to access the materials in a microsoft word format color or blackandwhite.
The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. I had been unhappy with my previous fair for several reasons. Well, actually, a primary book fair will have on display over 800 different titles to meet a wide range of ages and interestpre school, infant, junior, young teens, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, activity, multicultural, special needs and education books. Highinterest books for struggling middle school readers.
To help offset the cost of this event, we need sponsors for the book fair at the following levels. Scholastics focus in more on the middle school aged readers. What differentiates us from the big guys is our ability to provide a customerfriendly book fair tailored to meet your school s needs. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. Schools across the country are therefore recommitting to the good old school book fair in elementary and middle schools as providers also test out approaches to holding the events in high schools. Jul 03, 2019 high school book fairs can serve as communitywide fundraisers or be tied to special events. Free resources everything you need for your book fair. Pearce memorial scholarship which provides scholarships for graduating seniors from all four risd high schools and risd teachers continuing education. There are very few choices in the bay area as far as companies that do book fairs. A wellconducted randomized controlled trial rct with a sample of 1,7 first and second graders in 17 highpoverty elementary schools in florida. Nelsons coordinator is assigned to your school, to guide you through the entire process and help customize the book fair to your needs. I would like to find a one that specializes in books for high school students.
Get details on your fair dates, ewallet, online shopping, volunteer opportunities, and more. School book fairs are a wonderful week long reading event, with mobile bookcases packed with the best. Every year in 75,000 schools across the country, scholastic book fairs staffers work with parents, teachers, librarians, media specialists, and principals to connect kids to high quality books with school based sales about 115,000 a year. These books go to support pediatric hospital and doctors offices, before and after school programs and any other high need organization that can put the books to good use.
Students montana colleges guide to higher education. Oct 10, 2019 book fairs the best high interest books for struggling middle school readers high interest, lowlevel books, also known as hilo books, can be incredibly helpful for middle schoolers who are working on expanding their reading skills. What differentiates us from the big guys is our ability to provide a customer friendly book fair tailored to meet your schools needs. We have fun and wholesome, age appropriate picture books, middle grade fiction, and young adult novels for teens. See more ideas about elementary library, library lessons and library activities. Clara peterson and pbl jh hold book fairs ford county chronicle. Still, as librarians, we live with the risk of a book challenge every day, but we take that risk to offer our students access to books they want to read. When a follett book fair isnt the right fit, weve created an online fair for small or remote schools. Host a book fair book fairs are a simple and effective way to encourage your students to purchase and read books. The tchotchkes, the toy books with moving parts, etc. Gift vouchers poster for secondary schools scholastic book fairs.