An information packet regarding the Book Fair will be sent home soon with your student so please keep an eye out. This will include a scheduled time slot for them to attend with their class at the beginning of the week. We look forward to inviting families to school on Tuesday, October 7th from 6-8pm for book shopping and an Ice Cream Social.
Sign up to volunteer HERE and help students shop! If you'd like to be present to help your student make their selections, signing up during their shopping time is a great option and allows you to simultaneously help other students as well.
This is an example schedule from last year. The Fall 2025 schedule is still being finalized.
| Monday, April 28th |
Tuesday, April 29th |
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| 8:20-8:40 | White | 8:20-8:40 | Duke |
| 8:45-9:05 | Mangan | 8:45-9:05 | Stansbury |
| 9:10-9:30 | Ward | 10:00-10:20 | Rossi |
| 9:35-9:55 | Langhirt | 10:25-10:45 | Warren |
| 10:00-10:20 | Leone | 10:50-11:10 | Repko |
| 10:25-10:45 | Linthicum | ||
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10:50-11:10 |
Adams | ||
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11:15-11:35 |
LUNCH | ||
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11:40-12:15 |
Hayes | ||
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12:20-12:40 |
Burns | ||
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12:45-1:05 |
Merrill | ||
| 1:10-1:30 | Bauer/Pfautz | ||
| 1:35-1:55 | Hulbert | ||
| 2:00-2:20 | Haufe | ||
Payment Options:
There are a variety of payment methods that can be used at the book fair. However, we highly recommend setting up a Scholastic eWallet (via the link below) or using another form of digital payment over cash. This helps the check-out process proceed with the greatest amount of efficiency.
Accepted forms of payment include: Scholastic eWallet, Check made out to "SPES PTO", Credit Card, Apple Pay, and Cash.
NOTE: For Pre-K - Grade 2 students, sending cash or checks in a well labeled envelope in their home to school folder is the BEST option second only to setting up an eWallet to make sure money isn't misplaced.
Click HERE to setup your student's eWallet.
There are so many reasons to support the Book Fair!
- Book fairs give children a motivation to read by offering them a wide selection of the newest books to choose from that they can look at before they decide to buy.
- They give you the chance to instill joy and love of reading that lasts a lifetime.
- They give parents and kids an opportunity to pick out and read books together. This increases the likelihood that they will want to continue reading.
- They help raise money for the school library and support important reading programs.
- They give teachers a chance to see and buy books they might want for their classroom.
- They give parents the opportunity to support your child’s teacher by donating books from the Classroom WishBox Program to their classroom library.
- They give parents the opportunity to support the school and PTO by volunteering during book fair hours.
