The Spring Book Fair starts one week from today on Friday, May 26! Students and parents will be able to visit the fair, build wishlists, find their next read, and buy books. We will also be featuring summer reading books so parents can stock up throughout the book fair. The week will be action packed with special book fair events and raffle prizes, including a book fair bash and author signing event during the Blacktop Bash. The library is so grateful for the engagement of the ACDS community - thank you for your continued support! There are three ways to shop our Spring Book Fair: - In person at the ACDS Library - during the school day, after school on Friday, and during the Blacktop Bash on Friday, June 4 (there will be a special selection of books for the parents as well as other special surprises)
- Online at Hicklebees.com (please type in the comments area that your order is for the 'ACDS Book Fair')
- At the Hicklebee's Bookstore on Lincoln Avenue (please tell the cashier that you want your purchases to count toward the 'ACDS Book Fair')
This is a great opportunity to purchase books for your children to read over the Summer Break, give as gifts, pick up books for teachers from their wish lists, grab a book from the library wishlist, and even purchase some books for yourself. Events like the book fair also help fund library purchases such as new books, book labeling supplies, author visits, and other wonderful things that keep the library buzzing with excited students. Help us reach our goal! If you would like to get in on working the Spring Book Fair, there are still a few volunteer spots left. Sign up below! |
Book Fair Schedule & Events May 26 - June 4, 2023 | 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 - Zoom Bedtime Storytime at 7 p.m. (Click to join) Wednesday, May 31 - Donuts & Coffee (with purchase) at 7:45 a.m. Friday, June 2 - Afternoon/Evening Shopping & Author/Illustrator Event at Blacktop Bash Sunday, June 4 - Hicklebee's in-store shopping event from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering to help with Book Fair events, you can sign up on iVolunteer by clicking this link. |
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RSVP for our annual Blacktop Bash The Blacktop Bash on Friday, June 2, is our last community event of the year! RSVP here by the end of today. Please bring picnic chairs and/or picnic mats and we have water filling stations for your reusable water bottles. As a safety precaution, please do not bring wheels such as bicycles, tricycles, scooters, roller blades/skates, or Heely’s. Thank you for understanding. FOOD TRUCKS: - Wetzel's Pretzels: Sweet and Savory Pretzels, Hot Dogs, and Lemonade
- Thai Thai: Authentic Thai Delights featuring Pad Thai, Curries, Roti, and Thai Iced Tea
- Rincon del Cielo Taqueria: Delicious Traditional Street Tacos, Burritos, and Quesadillas
- Waffle Roost: Amazing Fried Chicken and Waffles, Soulful Sides, and Dessert Waffles
- Old Greenwood BBQ: Wings, Burgers, Pulled Pork or BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, Award-Winning BBQ Ribs, and Chicken Plates
- Picnic Basket: Fresh Poké Bowls and Smoothies
- Twister: Asian Fusion featuring Beef Bulgogi, Chow Mein, Teriyaki Chicken, and Salmon Meals
- Wonks Street Tacos: Classic and Creative Street Tacos and Burritos, Quesabirria, Keto Tacos, and cult-favorite Hot Cheeto Burritos, Fries, and Nachos
- Akita Sushi: Delicious Hand Rolls, Classic Sushi Rolls, and Sashimi
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 5 - 7 p.m. Summer Camp Info Table Make your way over to our Summer Camp information table to learn more about all of our amazing summer camp offerings for Pre-K to Grade 8 students. If your children are already signed up for one of our camps, our Summer Camp Director will be on hand to answer your questions. 7:45 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. Spring Book Fair-a-Thon!! After visiting the Summer Camp table, head on over to the evening book fair to browse and purchase summer reading for the family. We are cooking up some fun activities at the Fair-a-Thon during the evening – keep your eyes open for more details headed your way. It's also the perfect time to order birthday books for summer birthdays or just as an end-of-year surprise. The last day for birthday book deliveries is June 1 so get your order in soon! 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ACDS Swag Pop Up We are popping up one last time before the school year ends…C'mon over after you shop the Book Fair and see what’s new! Don't forget to RSVP by the end of today! Summer Reading & Where to Find it! Studies show that you can help prevent the “summer slide” by encouraging your child to read at least 8 high-interest books this summer. On our Summer Reading webpage, parents can find curated and recommended books grouped by grade level. Students entering grades 5-8 have required reading: - 5th Grade: Wonder by R.J. Palacio
- 6th Grade: Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate
- 7th Grade: The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles + 1 book from the summer reading list
- 8th Grade: 1 book from the Contemporary Classics list and 1 from the Dystopian or Realistic Fiction list
Click here for more information on required reading. Joining our Swag Offerings… Coming soon with limited on-hand stock, we will have portable, lightweight folding camp chairs and quick-dry, sand-resistant beach towels just in time for your summer adventures! Pre-order coming soon and you can also find these items for sale at our upcoming Blacktop Bash. Donating to the Uniform Exchange Before delivering any donations to the Uniform Exchange, please carefully assess the condition of the clothing. Donations must be in clean, excellent or like-new condition -- please do not donate clothing that is worn, discolored or damaged. Unwanted donations require our volunteers to spend extra time sorting and packing separate loads for Goodwill. Please support our Uniform Exchange volunteers by disposing of unwanted worn items elsewhere. Donations may be brought to the Front Office. Calendar Reminders - May 19 - All Library Books Due
- May 26 - June 4 - Spring Book Fair
- June 2 - Blacktop Bash & Middle School Social
- June 7 - Last Day of School
- June 8 - Graduation
Thank you! Teacher Luncheon Thank you to Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade Families for the delicious belly-busting BBQ luncheon last Friday! Overheard in the faculty room: - “Absolutely delicious. Thanks so much to the parents!!!”
- “Thank you everyone for an amazing week filled with love and goodies.”
- “Absolutely delicious and so appreciated. Thank you!”
- “Such an incredible spread of deliciousness! So thankful for our awesome parent community.”
- “Thank you for another wonderful meal from the parents. The parents and the PSA have taken good care of us this year. We are very grateful for all the thoughtful ways you show your appreciation and gratitude. We feel very supported.”
East Coast Trip Thank you to our seven chaperones for taking care of the 8th graders on their epic East Coast trip! Thank you to our faculty who spent months working out the logistics, schedule, safety, communications, and care of our students. | |
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