Bookaneer Book Fair - Where Books are the Treasure!

Fall Book Fair

Students and families are encouraged to check out the fall book fair!  The theme of the book fair this fall is Bookaneer Book Fair: Where books are the treasure!  The book fair will be decorated with pirate ships and treasure map markings!

Why attend?  Book Fairs are for Families!

Here are a few reasons Scholastic provides book fairs for schools:

• A book fair is a lively and inviting environment where kids can find books they want to read
• All titles are carefully selected by book experts
• The book fair is the perfect opportunity to build your home library, as well as your child's school and classroom libraries

Below is a video with some facts about reading, some current statistics, and what you can do to raise a reader!

Englewood Elementary receives 50% of the proceeds, which brings more books to the library and the classrooms!

Date, Time, and Location

The book fair will be open every day from Monday 11/14/16 to Friday 11/18/16 before and after school from 8:00 - 8:20 am and 2:50 - 3:30 pm.

Special hours on Friday 11/14/16 from 11 am - 1 pm for the Grandparent's Lunch and Book Fair Browse event!

The book fair is set up in the portable building in the front of the school.

Prefer to Shop Online?

Should you prefer to shop online, or your schedule doesn't work for the hours the event is open, please use the following links.

Englewood Elementary School Book Fair Website

This web page gives information about the dates and location of the book fair.  There is another link to preview featured titles.

Englewood Elementary Online Book Fair

Online shopping is available from 11/9/16 to 11/22/16.  All orders will ship directly to the school for free once the online fair is closed.  Orders are estimated to arrive at the school within 5 - 10 business days after the online book fair ends on 11/22/2016.

School Wish List

All items purchased will be labeled as a gift from you and sent directly to the school.  A gift message can be added during checkout.

Thank you for learning more about the book fair!

3 Things Needed to Help With School Picture Retakes

Time

A volunteer is needed for 2 hours on Thursday 11/17 from 9 am to 11 am.

A Smile

 You will be assisting students with their school pictures!  You'll need to bring your own smile to encourage theirs!

Comfortable Shoes

You may be walking all around the school to get students from classrooms.  Make sure you have comfortable shoes!

A single volunteer is needed to assist. 

Responsibilities may include:

• Getting students from classrooms
• Ensuring students have the picture envelopes
• Making sure hair and clothing aren't too out of control

If you can volunteer - please sign up here!

Grandparent's Lunch & Book Fair Browse | Friday 11/18/16

Fall Book Fair Family Event

All grandparents are invited to come to enjoy with their grandchildren on Friday 11/18.  In addition to lunch, grandparents are welcome to explore the book fair afterwards with their young reader.

A Facebook event has been created and may provide future information regarding the lunch and book fair browse!

Grandparent's Lunch

Lunch is $3.70 per adult, to be paid the day of the event - however, you are welcome to bring your own lunch.

On the Menu

The school cafeteria will have the following options on the day of the event:

• Thanksgiving Dinner - turkey and gravy over mashed potatoes, hot green beans, dried cranberries, and a roll
• Bean and cheese burrito
• Chef salad with a roll
• Turkey and cheese sandwich

Lunch Times

Please confirm your student's classroom with your student or parent.

Book Fair Browse

The book fair will be open for the entire lunch duration.  50% of sales goes back to Englewood!  For more information about Scholastic Book Fairs, please visit their website.  

Looking forward to seeing generations of readers at school that day!

Grandparent's Lunch | Volunteer Opportunity!

Volunteers Needed!

We have an upcoming volunteer opportunity for the Grandparent's Lunch occurring on Friday 11/18/2016.  Two volunteers are requested to work from 10 am to 2 pm.  If you can work a partial shift - please contact the volunteer coordinator, Heather Collins, at volunteeratenglewood@gmail.com.

Volunteer Duties

Volunteers are requested to assist with the following:

• Setting up tables, chairs, and decorations
• Greeting grandparents and directing them to the cafeteria
• Assist with general book fair duties
• Take down tables, chairs, and decorations

How to Sign Up to Volunteer

All volunteering is scheduled and tracked through HelpCounter.  Please use your existing account to sign up.  

1. Log into your account on HelpCounter
2. Select "Check for Upcoming Opportunities"
3. Click the "I'll do this" link for the Grandparent's Lunch

If You Don't Have an Account

Set one up!  Click the "Create New User Name" button and follow the instructions provided.

The sooner you have an account through HelpCounter and a cleared background check through the school district - the sooner you will be able to reap the rewards of volunteering and being involved in your child's school!

Enabling Quality Education with the Compact & Parent Involvement Policy

Title I Documents - Compact & Parent Involvement Policy

Since Englewood is a Title I school, there are two new documents about parent involvement.  The Englewood Elementary Compact and the Parent Involvement Policy.

Englewood Elementary School-Student-Parent Compact

The purpose of the school-student-parent compact is to communicate a common understanding of school and home responsibilities to assure that every student attains high standards and a quality education.

Get a downloadable version of the Englewood Elementary School-Student-Parent Compact

Parent Involvement Policy

The Parent Involvement Policy outlines ways parents can participate in their child's education and receive information.

Get a downloadable version of the Parent Involvement Policy

Thank you for taking the time to read this information!  Please post any comments, questions, or suggestions for future posts!