The Book Fair Is Here!

The library is transformed into a book fair.

You are invited to attend our winter book fair from Tuesday, December 13 to Friday, December 16! Teachers will announce the day and time that classes will be visiting our library that has been transformed into a Scholastic Book Fair! The schedule will also be posted on the library door and on the counter in the main office. Contact Ms. Shlansky (Literacy Teacher) or Denise Nunez (Parent Coordinator) for more details.

Check out the video below from the Scholastic Book Fairs website to see some of the books available or click here for more author videos!

A Monster Book Fair - Fall 2015

Scholastic Book Fair in the PS4 library.

Our second Fall fundraising program took place from November 2-6 when we hosted the Scholastic Book Fair! This year's theme wass Monster Book Fair: Reading is so much fun, you'll get GOOSEBUMPS!  Parents, teachers and students visited the library while it was transformed into a book store featuring popular titles and and a large selection of new books by great authors!

Students choosing a book to purchase at the book fair.

Special thanks to the Ms. Lennon (librarian) and her Student Crew for setting up the fair and supporting visitors by answering questions and helping them find books to purchase.  Our next book fair is in March!

Ms. Lennon with the Student Crew!

Book Fair - 2015

A 5th grade class visits the book fair.  (Photo taken by Ms. Lennon)

Did you know that reading at home on a daily basis can impact a child's success in school and in life.  A home library is an idea space where children expand their knowledge and vocabulary, and develop stronger thinking skills.  The best way to build a great home-library is to be involved. Learn about your children's interests and preferences.  Help them build a space filled with books they can read alone...and with you.

The theme for this Scholastic Book Fair was Under The Sea!  Although many of the books available were about ocean life, the top sellers were books from animated shows and video games that PS4 students love.  Here are the top 5 books that were sold at the book fair.

1. Minecraft
2. Barbie in Princess Power
3. Owl Diaries: Eva's Treetop Festival
4. Lego: Ningago
5. Disney Frozen: The Essential Guide

Special thanks to Book Fair Crew members Cindy M. (502), Justin N. (502) and Nathan M. (501).  If you still need books, click here for our Online Book Fair!   To order books from a Scholastic Reading Club, click here!  See the slideshow below to see how PS4 runs a book fair!

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The Book Fair Is Coming!

It's that time of year again...time for the Scholastic Book Fair!  The theme for this season is Under the Sea!  This fair will take place from March 16 - 20th.  Boys and girls will be able to shop all week long from 8am - 2pm.  Families may visit during that time, too!  You will also have the chance to visit during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday afternoon (1-3pm) and evening 5:30-8pm).

Click here to see videos of our favorite authors whose books will be at the fair!  Beginning on March 16, you may purchase books at our online fair!  Click here for the link!

Book Fair Kingdom

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs®, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 127,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.  PS4 hosts three book fairs each year in the library.  These fairs take place during Parent-Teacher Conferences and are always an exciting time for students, teachers and parents.

The Book Fair Kingdom was this year's theme!  Two of the most best-selling books at this season's fair were Sisters by Raina Telgemeier and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: A Long Haul by Jeff Kinney.  Special thanks to the student crew who helped shoppers find the books that were just right for our young readers.  Cassandra C. (520), Donarly F. (501) and Nathan M. (501) used iPads and iPods uploaded with the Scholastic Book Fair app to help parents find books.  Special thanks to Ms. McLeod who provided advice and support to our many visitors shopping for books to help their children become better readers.

Take a look at the slideshow below for some photos from our recent book fair.

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The Book Fair Is Coming!

The whole school is excited about our upcoming Book Fair. An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Mark your calendar for our Family Events on Thursday, November 13, where the whole family can join in the fun. And, you can contribute books to your child's classroom library. The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading.

Click here to see our Book Fair schedule!  Click here to see the preview flyer of some of the books that will be at the fair and take a look at the official Book Fair author videos below that highlight some exciting titles students in all grades!  See our librarian, Ms. Lennon, for details and see you at the Book Fair!


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The Book Fair is Here!

The whole school is excited about the Book Fair. An amazing selection of books has arrived and will be available from March 10-14, 2014!

At the Book Fair, located in the PS4 library, you will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. 

Mark your calendar for our Parent-Teacher's Conferences on Tuesday afternoon (1-3pm) and on Wednesday evening 5:30-8pm), where the whole family can join in the fun.  It's a Book Fair Fiesta!

The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading.  Here's a brief video that highlights the big dreams that can be realized through family reading:
http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/family !

See you at the Book Fair! Click here to see our schedule!  Click here to purchase books online!

Your Librarian,
Ms. Lennon

Book Fair Oasis - 2013

Students visiting the book fair.

The Scholastic Book Fair was once again at PS4!  From the Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Pete the Cat, students could not wait to see what new books were available!  This season the Book Fair's theme was a Book Fair Oasis where hot books flying off of the shelves.

Special thanks to Scholastic Book Fair's Field Representative David Perry for hand delivering decorations, Student Crew Members Yasmely, Anderson and Dashira (Class 521) and to the many parents, teachers and students that supported this event.

If you missed last week's book fair and would still like to purchase a book, click here to visit our online book fair!  Take a look at the slideshow below for some photos from the event!

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The Book Fair Is Coming!

Reading is the most important skill you can teach a child. Of all the skills kids learn, it is the one you can influence the most.

We invite you to visit our Scholastic Book Fair and experience a celebration of reading that provides families the opportunity to get involved in a universal mission: encouraging kids to read every day so they can lead better lives

Book Fair Dates:     November 12-14

Shopping Hours:     8am-2pm (Thursday & Friday, 8-11am)

Special Events:       Parent Teacher Conferences & Breakfast for Readers (Friday 7-8am)

Click here to visit the book fair online!

All-Star Book Fair

Scholastic Book Fair at PS4

We love the book fair!

If you recently heard someone scream "Woooo hoooo! The Book Fair is here", that was Ms. Lennon when the Scholastic truck pulled up to PS4 last week.  For an entire week, students, staff, parents and guests are able to visit the school's library which is transformed into a Scholastic Book Fair.  This season, the All-Star Book Fair took place from November 9-16.  "Our local public library has been closed for renovation since 2011 and we're told it won't be open until next Spring", said Ms. Lennon, the school's librarian.  "Book fairs keep kids excited about reading".  Parents are happy about the opportunity to purchase books and support the school.  "These books are actually a bit cheaper than they are in the stores", said one parent of a first grader who purchased over $100 in books.

Thanks to all who visited our book fair!  Ms. Lennon would like to give a special thanks to her Student Crew (Honor Society Members Brianna P., Shawn T., and Adrianna H. from class 501) who helped visitors find the books they needed.  Although the fair is over, from now until November 27th, books that were sold at the fair will be available online!  Click here to go to the online book fair and take a look at the slide show below to see highlights from the event.

Officer Rosario visits the Book Fair!

 

Ms. Nelson (School Secretary) and her boys!

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Summer Reading Bookfair

The whole school is excited about our Book Fair!  This book fair is specifically designed to support students in grades 2-5 so they can continue reading all summer long.  At our Scholastic Book Fair, running from Tuesday, May 29 to Friday, June 1st, you'll find the latest and finest titles for kids.

Mark your calendar for our Family Event on Thursday, May 31st from 3-5pm.  The whole family is invited to a see our Guitar Program students perform and you'll also have an opportunity to purchase books!  For this event we'll be on the 2nd floor, near the auditorium.

Our book fair is also online!  Click here to see all of the books that are a available.

A Successful Book Fair Luau

Each year, during the months of November and March, our school hosts a Scholastic Book Fair! Our library transforms into a bookstore where students, teachers and family members are able to purchase books, journals, pencils, and educational gifts.  This year, some popular titles were:

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney
• Goosebumps Hall of Horrors by R.L. Stine
• Look for the Lorax by Tish Rabe
• River Monsters by Jeremy Wade

Click here to see them all!  Thanks to our librarian (Ms. Lennon) and her Student Crew; Carolina C. from class 523, Norelis V. and Michelle G. from class 501!  Purchases from the Book Fair helped raised more than $1,100 to help bring special programs and assemblies to our school. The Fair also allowed us to buy books for classroom libraries and make a donation to Scholastic's One For Books campaign.  With help from great partners in literacy, like Scholastic, PS4 students and teachers are well supported.

Thank you for another year of supporting our Scholastic Book Fair!  Our next Fair will be in May!

Poll Queston: Favorite Book

Based on a recent poll question, 42% of voters chose Goosebumps by R.L. Stine as their favorite book!  The series was featured a our recent Scholastic Book Fair and was a top seller!

Goosebumps a series of children's horror fiction novels written by American author R.L. Stine.  It is a collection of stories with fictional children being involved in scary situations.  Themes in the series include horror, humor and the supernatural. 

Click here to go to the author's website and click here to go to the official Goosebumps website!

The Book Fair is Coming!

From March 12-16, 2012, PS4 will host another Scholastic Book Fair!  The theme is Book Fair Luau!  Click here for an interactive preview!  For more information and to see some titles of books that will be at the fair, contact Ms. Lennon or click here. 

Teachers, parents and students, do you want to see author videos of some of the books that will be at the fair?  No problem, click here!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

The most popular book at the Book Fair was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever! The sixth book in Jeff Kinney's series came out on November 15th! "There were more requests for that book weeks before the Book Fair than any other book", said Scholastic Book Fair Chairperson, Book Fair Customer Advisory Board Member and school librarian Ms. Lennon, "students couldn't wait for it to get here".

In this book, Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he’s innocent...or at least sort of.  The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts, he’s going to have to face the music.  But could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays?  Read Cabin Fever to find out!  If you've already read the book, tell us what you think by clicking the word 'comment' below!

Click here for more information about all of Jeff Kinney's books.  To purchase this book from our school's book fair, click here or the icon below (until December 4th)!