Scholastic Book Fair

Scholastic Book Fair is a PTA sponsored event. This a a fundraiser for the PTA - a revenue generating event. The school media center is transformed into a book store for 1 week. CLES students will have an opportunity to shop for books and book related items during school. The books that will be on sale are offered by the Scholastic Publishers and are advertised to the students and families before the fair with flyers that are sent home in the Take Home Folder. Books prices range from approximately $3 - $25. There is also opportunities for students to purchase books for their teachers and classroom libraries at this event.

There are two ways that a CLES student can purchase a book during the Scholastic Book Fair. The first way is during school hours. Each class in CLES will have a designated "shopping time" during the week of the book fair. These times are advertised to the students and their families before the event. Students my bring in cash to spend on books during their "in school shopping time." For kindergartners and younger students parents may send in a note listing the books that their child may purchase. Students will come home with the books and items that they purchased, change, and a receipt. The second way a CLES student can purchase a book during the Scholastic Book Fair during outside of school hours. The book fair is open to families (parents, students, and siblings) on pre-designated out of school times. These times are advertised in email newsletters and flyers that arrive via the Take Home Folder. Books may be selected and purchased during the open times via cash or credit card.

Occasionally a title has sold out and the book fair no longer has copies of the book. These popular titles can still be purchased by speaking to the check out volunteers at the book fair. The book can be purchased, ordered and delivered to your student at a later date.

For about a week after the fair, parents can shop online and have books shipped directly to their home. Purchases online at this time will also raise funds for the PTA.

Throughout the year each student in CLES receives the scholastic book flyer in their take home folder. Students may purchase books through flyers by filling out the order form and sending the flyer back to school. The Scholastic Book Fair in March is a unique week where the books can be viewed and browsed before buying.

A portion of the proceeds raises funds for the CLES PTA. Volunteers are needed during the scholastic book fair during school and open book store hours. Please consider volunteering your time towards this fundraising event by filling out the Sign Up Genius that is advertised through email before the book fair.