All students will have the chance to visit the book fair during their school day with their teacher sometime between March 28-31st.  Be sure to send money in with your child the day of their visit!

Here is the preliminary schedule for classroom visits- please note that these times may change and your teacher should confirm the day to send in money. See the Frequently Asked Questions below for more details about what to expect for the Book Fair. 

Monday March 28th- Besserer, Chan, Curley, Desmond,  Delaney, Sexauer

Tuesday, March 29th- Chatlosh, Luby, McMahon, Wilson, Woodward

Wednesday, March 30- Handley, McSweeney, Martin,McGuire, Woodman

Thursday, March 31st- Anderson, Gregor, Hardiman, Knowles, Lentini, O'Hara

We need volunteers to help support these classroom visits.

Alcott Classroom Visit and Open House Book Fair Volunteers

Book Fair Open House

We will hold an open house for families to come to Alcott after school to visit the book fair and participate in Math Night on Thursday, March 31st, 4:30-7:30.  Families will be welcome to drop by the book fair during the event- no sign-up necessary.  

We also will need volunteers to support this event!  

Volunteer Opportunities 

To make both the open house and the classroom visits successful, we will need volunteers.  Please sign-up here  Alcott Classroom Visit and Open House Book Fair Volunteers to help.  As a reminder, you will need an active CORI as well as be fully vaccinated to volunteer.  Stop by the Alcott office with your photo ID if you need a CORI ASAP!

TOP TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ALCOTT PTG BOOK FAIR

1.  WHEN WILL THE BOOK FAIR TAKE PLACE? The Book Fair is March 28th through March 31st. Parents can visit the Book Fair during the Math Night/Book Fair event the evening of Thursday March 31st. Watch the Owl for more details on how to sign up to volunteer and to attend the event on the 31st.  

2. DOES MY CHILD GET TO VISIT THE BOOK FAIR?  Yes, your child’s teacher will be accompanying his/her class to the Book Fair during the school day the week of March 28th-March 31st. Teachers should notify parents which day your student is visiting the Book Fair so that you know when to send in money to buy books. 

 3.  WHAT IS AVAILABLE AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?  We provide appropriate books for every reading level and budget to keep the kids excited about reading!  We even stock adult titles!  Easy readers usually cost $4.99, paperbacks start from $5.99, hardcover and specialty books start at about $12.99.  Note that no accessories (pencils, erasers, fidgets, etc) will be sold during the classroom visits. 

4.  HOW DO WE PAY FOR OUR SELECTIONS?  We accept cash, check (made out to “Alcott PTG”) and even credit cards (from adults only!)  Remember to send a little extra for the sales tax. 

5.  WHO WILL HELP MY CHILD FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO?  You are more than welcome to come and volunteer when your child’s class is visiting the Book Fair.  There is a link posted on the Alcott Owl to sign up and volunteer.  Volunteers must have a valid CORI on file and be fully vaccinated.  If you are unable to do so, we will have volunteer parents on hand.

6.  HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU RECOMMEND I GIVE MY CHILD?  We find children usually bring between $10, $15 or even $20 dollars depending on how many books you decide is appropriate.   

7.  WHAT IF WE FORGET TO SEND IN MONEY OR WE CAN’T ATTEND?  We provide a “wish list” card that your child can fill out to bring home with their choices.  You may purchase your child’s books at the Open House on Thursday March 31st. 

8.  CAN I BUY BOOKS ON LINE?  Our Book Fair this year is in person and online orders are not available.   

9.  CAN I BUY A BOOK TO DONATE TO MY CHILD’S CLASSROOM or FAVORITE TEACHER?  Yes!  We will have a table at the Book Fair with Teacher/Classroom “Wish Bins” filled by each teacher with their favorite books along with books requested for the library! It’s a great way to grow a classroom library or get a book for a favorite teacher!  We will have Book Plate stickers for your student to personalize their gift. 

10. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Thank you for your support of the Alcott Book Fair Fundraiser. Please email Book Fair questions to Shannon Winn at scstoval@gmail.com.