Book Fair is BACK
Plus Cultural Arts Revamp, OBOS updates and more!
Dear Parents and Families:
Get ready, the Book Fair is next week and it’s going to be epic! This year’s fair is during school hours Tuesday, Jan. 21st – Thursday, Jan. 23rd in the school library. Families can also shop together during extended hours on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
More Information:
Be on the lookout for a Scholastic flyer and more information in your child's school folder this week.
Students will visit the fair with their classes next week, with the date to be determined and shared by their teacher.
Every student will receive $5 in Scholastic Bucks to spend at the fair! They will receive their "bucks" from their teacher next week.
Your student’s teacher will have a Classroom Wish List of books on display for purchase at the fair.
Plan to swing by with your student after school on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 - 6 p.m.
On-site payment options include cash, an eWallet account, Scholastic Bucks, or authorized credit card, such as GreenLight.
Help your reader go cash-free by signing up for a Book Fair eWallet here! **
** Any student who has funds loaded in their eWallet will be added to a raffle for a Donut Party with Flash for that student’s classroom**
Online shopping is also available starting Jan. 17 through Feb 3rd.
Find online shopping at the bottom of the Book Fair homepage after Jan. 17
Visit Central’s Book Fair Homepage, sign up for eWallet and shop online at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centralelementaryschool142.
Book Fair Hours:
Students will visit the fair with their class next week, and they can also shop together with you on Thursday from 3-6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 21st: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, January 22nd: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. **extended hours for family**
Thursday, January 23rd: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. **extended hours for family**
We can’t wait to see your reader at the Book Fair next week!
Cultural Arts REVAMP!
The PTO would like to give a huge thank you to Maryjane Bates for taking the Cultural Arts program under her wing and giving it the update it so desperately needed! It looks amazing, and we encourage everyone to take look.
The new Cultural Arts Program website is live! It features grade-specific pages with artist/artwork information, presentation slides and suggested art projects to support classroom activities.
As of January 2025, the program is being revamped for the first time in 12 years, offering a fresh and engaging experience for our kids!
Expanded Perspectives: Highlighting a wider variety of art movements and cultures.
New Theme: “Beyond the Canvas”—including sculpture, murals, and 3D art.
Fresh Artists: Introducing new classic and contemporary artists.
More Engaging Presentations: Updating materials to be more interactive and fun.
Creative Art Projects: Providing new suggestions to inspire creativity.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Cultural Arts Program Chair, Maryjane Bates (batesmaryjane@gmail.com).
One Book One School:
This year’s One Book One School program begins on Tuesday, January 21st and ends Thursday, February 13th. Student Council students will get books distributed to homeroom teachers this week. Books will go home with the oldest/only child of each family. Inside each book will be a welcome letter, journal for each child in the family and information about this year’s end of program contest. We look forward to kicking thing off and get reading together!
Volunteers Needed:
We could always use an extra hand! The Talent/Variety Show and Central Auction are fast approaching: Sign Up Here! Thank you!
SAVE THE DATES:
Jan 21 - 24th - Scholastic Book Sale in Central’s Library
Tuesday, Jan 21st - One Book One School Begins
Monday, Jan 27th - PTO Meeting 6:30PM Central’s Library
Monday, Feb 3rd - Brick Paver Sales
Monday, Feb 10th - One Book One School Spirit Week Begins
Thursday, Feb 13th - Spring Spirit Wear Sales
Friday, Feb 14th - Spirit Day wear Central Spirit Wear or Red
Friday, Feb 21st - Central PTO’s Auction
Friday, Feb 28th - Flying High Pizza FUNdraiser more info here
For more dates, please visit: CentralPTOnews.org