May 2012 Volume 6, Issue 9   Account Summary School: SAMPLE ELEM SCHOOL Account #: SAMPLE 123456 Scholastic Dollars:* Total Balance: $358.33   Shop now! Profit Balance: $133.77 Expiring Reward Balance: $224.56 Review expiration dates here. Chairperson: RITA GOODBOOK Upcoming Book Fairs Summer Reading: 05/14/12 Fall 2012: 10/08/12 Spring 2013: Book Now For questions, please contact your Book Fair consultant, at custserv@scholasticbookfairs.com.

Scholastic Presents: Tips to Stop the Summer Slide At Scholastic, we believe that literacy - the ability to read, write and understand - is the birthright of every child, as well as the pathway to succeed in school and to realize a complete life. Like any skill, reading requires practice, and it's critical that students take the time to read during the summer in order to keep their skills sharp. Keep Reading >> Use Scholastic Dollars at Warehouse Sale Did you know that you can use your Scholastic Dollars at our Warehouse Sale Events*? That's right; the benefits you earn through your Book Fair can be used toward purchases at our Big Event Warehouse Sales going on now across the country. Big Event sales will continue to run through June. Don't leave those Scholastic Dollars on the table. Use them now along with our extra savings coupon worth $10 or $25 off your total purchase. This is an invitation only event available to you as a Book Fair chairperson and other school employees. Register now to use your Scholastic Dollars at our Warehouse Event! *Items purchased with Scholastic Dollars do not qualify for discount pricing and will be sold at the full price. However, the $10 or $25 discount coupon can be applied against your total purchase. Featured Books & Products One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia A summer camp sponsored by a revolutionary group and a visit with the mother who abandoned her make for a summer that Delphine won't soon forget. Newbery Honor, Coretta Scott King Award, Scott O'Dell Award, and National Book Award Finalist. Item #333312 - $4.99 Special Price View More Featured Books >>   Is your school ready to set a new summer reading record? Make sure you have the books and resources necessary for success, like these exciting products found in the School Resource Catalog. Plus, don't forget to check our monthly new releases! Summer Express 2 & 3 Item #522692 - $14.99 Fudge Boxed Set Item #538777 - $19.99 Reading Award Certificate Pack Item #606860 - $19.99 Shop Online >>   Entire Texas District Registers for Summer Challenge On May 1, Scholastic representatives partnered with teachers and faculty members from the Aldine, Texas Independent School District's 75 schools to show how to register the district's 69,000 students for the Scholastic Summer Challenge! To find out how you can keep your students reading over the summer read more. Did You Know? • Follow these best practices and insider tips to help your school set a new summer reading record! • Ask your Principal, Librarian, and Teachers to promote their favorite books with these "My Pick" bookmarks. • Elementary and Middle School students alike will be racing to the Fair to find these hot summer reads! • Use your Scholastic Dollars to buy books and other Scholastic Book Fairs products at our Big Event Warehouse Book Sale. Copy and Share Resources: Summer Reading Read for the World Record - Student Reading Pledge Certificate | Spanish version Read for the World Record - Student Reading Pledge Bookmark Reminder Read for the World Record - Online Sign-Up Information Slip One for Books - Thank You Letter to Volunteers and Families Reading Events & Important Dates May & Jun Big Event Warehouse Book Sale - Save 25-80% off everything, plus get a valuable coupon May 16 Due date for Spring 2012 National Elementary School Contest - Your school could meet Henry Winkler May 16 Due date for Spring 2012 National Middle School Student Crew Contest - Your school could meet Roland Smith