Our Scholastic Book Fair ended onsite on Friday, November 11, 2011 (online sales continue through November 17, 2011—see below). Your generosity and support contributed to sales of $10,898.98. Our library receives between 25% and 50% of this amount to use for books for students. Congratulations to Mrs. Kepler’s class for raising $141 in our “One for Books” campaign that raises money to buy books for students who might otherwise not be able to purchase books. All contributions to this program are GREATLY APPRECIATED! Verda James students ROCK!!!

This year’s Scholastic Book Fair kicks off on Tuesday, November 8, with shopping from 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (our Family Event is from 4:00-6:30 p.m. that day), and continues on Wednesday and Thursday with shopping from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. NEW this year is online book fair shopping with extended shopping days—you can buy online from October 31 – November 17, 2011. Please visit our Book Fair Homepage for more book fair details and online shopping! All profits from the book fair return to Verda James for books for our students. THANK YOU for your support!

The Verda James Library web site has gotten a makeover this summer! Along with a snazzy new look, we’re making it easier to find just the information you’re looking for. Check out all the new features like:

• Tags (click the word in the Tag Cloud for a list of articles)
• Image Galleries
• Comments
• …and more!

Leave a comment below and let us know what you think!

2011 Summer Library is in full swing with an average of 52 patrons each Wednesday. Look inside for more information on this family-centered resource!

Ms. Amy Daley, one of our Instructional Facilitators, writes a column on childhood literacy. Find out more about our VJ literacy programs and find practical suggestions for helping your child with literacy activities at home. Click here to find Mrs. Daley’s columns.