The ACS Book Fair got underway the week of November 14 with students visiting the school library to preview the books and novelty items and create their shopping wish lists.

In-person family shopping opens on Friday, November 18 — the opening night of the Seussical JR. musical — with opportunities to shop both before and after the show, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and from 8:00-9:00 p.m. The Book Fair will also be open on Saturday, November 19 before and after the two Seussical JR. performances, from 1:00-2:00 p.m., 3:00-4:00 p.m., 6:00-7:00 p.m., and 8:00-9:00 p.m. The Book Fair will be closed while the musical is being performed.

Family shopping will continue the following week, on November 21-22, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and on November 23, Grandparent Appreciation Day, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Thank you to the parents and grandparents who signed up to volunteer for the Book Fair. On opening day on November 14, ACS parent Noriko Dorsey assisted students in Mrs. Reilly’s kindergarten class as they looked at various books and helped them create their wish lists. Mrs. Reilly and her aide, Mrs. Fosbenner, also worked with the students on their wish lists. A copy of each student’s wish list is sent home so parents can approve selections and send money in with students from November 21-23.

Middle school and high school students are also shopping at the fair during their lunch break.

Librarian Patti Scardilli said ACS is very happy to be partnering with several Christian companies to promote a Biblical worldview through the books, posters, and other products that are on sale. The Truth That Rocks Bookstore, as well as Munce, Swanson, New Day, and other Christian vendors, are supplying books and products for the Book Fair.

“We have a great selection of Christian books, games, stationery items, toys, CDs, DVDs, and more,” Scardilli said. In keeping with the Seussical JR. theme, the school library and adjacent hallway are decorated with Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and other characters from Dr. Seuss’ famous books.