Dear Families,
Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect
with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show
that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. A love of independent reading boosts
academic success, plus children who read more frequently also report improved mental health.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:
Dates: April 21-25, 2025
Location:
Primary – Little Theater
Middle School – Room 110
Family Event schedule and location: After-school hours available.
Primary will be open until 5:15pm Monday-Thursday, and until 4pm on Friday.
Middle school hours will be until 4:30pm when volunteers are available to run it.
There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:
Primary Homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/southloopprimaryschool
Middle Homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/slesmiddle
While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to
shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family
can add funds.
When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called
Share the FairTM. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books
from the Fair.
Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll
join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.
Happy reading,
Tara Shelton
Principal
South Loop Elementary School
PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!