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Scholastic Student Exchange —
Customer Rewards Program

Scholastic Student Exchange A Scholastic Book Fair is a Totally Rewarding Experience
Your Total Rewards consist of:

  1. Any combination of the three Book Fair Earnings Options, and
  2. Your Customer Rewards Bonus
A. Your Book Fair Earnings Options

In addition to being a wonderful literacy event, a percentage of Book Fair proceeds goes right back to your school to meet the needs of your fundraising goals. You can customize how you wish to recieve your rewards by mixing and matching any combination of these three Book Fair Earnings Options to meet your goals.

Option 1: Book Profit
Select books directly from your Book Fair before the Scholastic driver picks it up. You can double the value of your earnings and get twice the value in books with this option.
Option 2: Catalog Profit
Double the value of your Book Fair profit by choosing Instructional Resource Vouchers and selecting educational tools or books from the Instructional Resource Catalog. Browse through the catalog and shop the hundreds of great products including library bound books, furniture, classroom sets, reference, audio, teacher resources, and much more.
Option 3: Cash Profit
Receive cash rewards based on a percentage of your Book Fair sales. This is a great option for schools that are working toward the purchase of computers, equipment, and other goals.
B. Your Customer Rewards Bonus

There are even more way to earn great books and tools for your school when you incorporate into your Fair those activities proven to increase participation and sales. Book Fair Chairpeople who incorporated the activities below into their Book Fair saw an increase in parent and student participation and ultimately in Book Fair sales. You will earn vouchers from the Instructional Resource Catalog when you try the following ideas: Download the Customer Rewards Recap Sheet (PDF Form 66KB) to see how our program can work for you!

Implement Program Receive
Utilize a Student Crew. Get $25 in IRC Vouchers.
Attend a Book Fair Workshop. Get $20 in IRC Vouchers.
Co-chair also attends Book Fair Workshop. Get $10 in IRC Vouchers.
Use the Classroom Wish List and/or One for Books program. Get $20 in IRC Vouchers.
Host a Family Event. Get $15 in IRC Vouchers.
Accept Credit Cards. Get $10 in IRC Vouchers.

Reach these Book Fair goals and increase your school's rewards:

If your Book Fair sales are:

  • Between $5,001 to $10,000 you can multiply the total vouchers earned X 2
  • Between $10,001 to $15,000 you can multiply the total vouchers earned X 3
  • Between $15,001 to $20,000 you can multiply the total vouchers earned X 4
  • Above $20,000 multiply the total vouchers earned X 5

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