The Book Fair is coming!!

At Gardner Bullis, we believe that a book fair is more than a book sale. It's an opportunity to bring a huge selection of books to our school and help build excitement about reading!  The Book Fair is coming to Gardner Bullis on Dec. 13 - 16, right before the holiday break, and provides a terrific opportunity for families to select great books for their children, family, and friends. Hundreds of wonderful books are available for purchase at the Book Fair, and with every purchase, Gardner Bullis earns credits to support the school with books, equipment and more. 

Book Fair Hours:

Tues., Dec. 13:  2:00-3:30 pm

Wed.-Fri, Dec. 14-16:  8:00-9:30 am; 11:30 am-1:00 pm,  2:00-3:30 pm  

Special Events!

Tues., Dec. 13:  Opening Day!  Come and check out the books!  Also, come back to school in your pajamas and enjoy stories and treats with the principal!  6:00 - 8:00 pm

Wed., Dec. 14:  Raffle Day!  Each purchase earns a raffle ticket for a chance to win a fabulous prize!

Thurs., Dec. 15:  Unsure of what books are appropriate for your kids?  Get some recommendations from local book blogger Freya Hooper.  Book talk in the Student Center 8:45-9:45 am.  Refreshments will be served.

Fri., Dec. 16:  Dads and Donuts!  Come browse new titles and enjoy a complimentary donut.  8:00-9:30 am.  Also, it's the last day of our Book Fair.  Complimentary gift wrapping will be available all day! 

More Information:

Student Wish Lists

Students will visit the Book Fair during the day on Tuesday and will compile a wish list of books to bring home.  Please feel free to use these lists when choosing books for your kids.  Students may also return and purchase books during book fair hours when they are not in class. 

Teacher Wish Lists

Teachers are asked to select books for their classroom libraries.  Bins for each teacher will be on location at the Book Fair.  Please take the time to peruse!           

Methods of Payment

Cash, checks (made out to the Gardner Bullis PTA) or credit cards will be accepted.

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are at the heart of a successful book fair!  A sign-up link will be available soon.  We need parent volunteers to help make our Book Fair a big success by:

• Helping us unpack and pack up our Fair
• Helping shoppers locate products
• Acting as a cashier or helping with crowd control

Thanks for your support.  We can't wait until we are open for business!

Jen Denebeim, Michelle Lee & Laura Schmidt

Your GB Book Fair Co-Chairs

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Project Cornerstone Book of the Month

For Kindergarten and 1^st Grade: Two by Kathryn Otoshi

For 2^nd – 5^th Grades: My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xHT__W4rf8

Ask your children how they can be a good friend.

Click here for a full list of this year’s Project Cornerstone books.

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BookQuest

Students should have received their BookQuest Publishing Kits and are welcome to start their book projects. Please read instructions carefully and refer to "Frequently Asked Questions" (included in the packets) for guidance. For other questions, please, contact BookQuest@gardnerbullispta.org. The completed packets are due January 6th.

Important information will be sent to the Gardner Bullis BookQuest group via google groups. Please, make sure to accept the invitation. Also, please, follow GB_BookQuest on Twitter where we will share writing tip ideas, inspirational quotes, and where YOU can share snapshots of your children's work in progress!