Dear St. Agnes Parents,
As you know, the Scholastic Book
Fair is coming to St. Agnes from Feb. 9th - Feb. 12th. Excitement is
running high at the school as it has been a number of years since our last
Fair. Briefly, the Scholastic Book Fair is similar to a mini
travelling bookstore that brings the latest and greatest children's books right
to our school. Giving students easy
access to fun, engaging reading material is the best way to develop their love
of reading and interest in books.
What parents may not know is that every
book purchased at the Book Fair helps put great new books and teachers'
resources in our classrooms and in the St. Agnes Library. This is a
wonderful opportunity to refresh and replenish our stock and make for a grand
re-opening of our Library in the early spring. Some things to look for at this
year’s Book Fair:
Granting Wishes:
Check out our Wish List Wish Wall.
Classroom teachers will have a sneak peek of the books at the fair and make a
wish list of book titles they would like to add to their classroom libraries.
These lists will be on display on a Wish Wall during the Fair.
Offer the Gift of Reading - purchase a book from your child’s teacher’s wish list
and have a personalized bookplate adhered to the inside cover of the book as a
memento.
Family Draw: - Fill out the ballot below for a chance to win the Half
& Half draw - Scholastic provides $50 in free books to be divided between
the winning family and the child’s classroom teacher. The draw will be made this Friday,
Feb. 6th with the prize to be redeemed during the Book Fair.
Overall, the St. Agnes Book Fair is
an excellent way to get new resources, promote literacy, and get students
interested in reading. We do, however, need you to make this a success.
Volunteers are needed to help out at the fair for just a few hours in the morning
or afternoon. The evening of Feb. 12th will also need volunteers from 5:30 -
8:30pm. If you are able to assist, please fill out the form below and someone
will be in touch to confirm.
We look forward to a successful event
and look forward to seeing you there!
CSAC Library Committee