Library Mark Your Calendars: PaperPie Book Fair, Dec 10th–13th, 2024 Make sure to visit the PaperPie Book Fair at Cherry Crest Library! Explore a variety of books, crafts, puzzles, and more for students from preschool to 5th grade. 📅 ScheduleTuesday, Dec 10:Lunch Recess (teacher’s pass) & 2:30–3:00 PM (with an adult)Wednesday, Dec 11:12:15–12:45 PM & 5:00–6:30 PM (evening shopping, with an adult)Thursday, Dec 12:Lunch Recess (teacher’s pass) & 2:30–3:15 PM (with an adult)Friday, Dec 13 – LAST DAY!:2:30–3:15 PM (with an adult) 🌟 Why Your Support MattersThis year, budget cuts have impacted our school, including the library. By shopping at the PaperPie Book Fair, you’re helping bridge the gap and ensuring our students access exciting new reading materials.It’s the perfect time to stock gifts for birthdays or holidays like Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Los Posadas, Christmas, Yalda Night, and more.Your purchases truly make a difference – thank you for your support! Shop OnlineCan’t make it to the book fair? No problem! Shop online from the comfort of your home. From now until the Dec 13th, 2024. 👉 Visit www.bookyourshelf.com to place your order. Thank you for helping our students grow their love of reading. Shop online Student Art Display – Vote for Your Favorite!While visiting the book fair, be sure to check out the Art Reflections Artworks Display outside the CCE Library!🗳️ Cast your vote for your favorite piece in the “Popular Choice” category and help us celebrate the incredible creativity of our talented students. 🎁 Join the Fun and Make an Impact!Support the Cherry Crest library while fostering a love of reading.Every book, craft, or puzzle you purchase helps create a brighter future for our students.Thank you for making this year’s PaperPie Book Fair a success!Questions: Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lux, Cherry Crest librarian- luxja@bsd405.org THE CHERRY CREST LIBRARY Visit the Cherry Crest Library: Kids (with an adult) can visit after school from 2:30-3:00 (12:15-12:45 on Wednesday) Suggested Book Lists: Washington Book Awards has nominees for different grade levels. Cherry Crest challenges each grade to read all the books in their level! See side panel for more info. Book Fairs: Cherry Crest PTSA helps bring 2 book fairs to Cherry Crest: PaperPie Bookfair and Scholastic. Volunteer at the Library: Approved volunteers are encouraged to come help check in/out books and shelve them. Contact Ms. Lux to get trained. Then sign up here! Upcoming next: Scholastic Book Fair Monday, March 10 – Thursday, March 13Coming Soon!We’re currently finalizing the details for this program. Check back soon for updates, and don’t forget to subscribe to Charger Chatter (bottom left at the homepage), our bi-weekly newsletter, to stay informed and never miss a thing!To make the most of the year, familiarize yourself with the Cherry Crest PTSA 2024-2025 Calendar and important dates, and plan ahead. WANT TO HELP? To contact Ms. Janna Lux send an email to luxja@bsd405.org WASHINGTON CHILDREN’S CHOICE PICTURE BOOK AWARDWCCPBA 2025 Nominees (wla.org)1st through 3rd graders will read all 20 books during library class and vote for their favorite in the spring. O.T.T.E.R. AWARDwww.wla.org/the-otter-award2nd and 3rd graders are encouraged to read all 6 nominees. THE YOUNG READER’S CHOICEYRCA 2025 Nominees – Pacific Northwest Library Association (pnla.org)At Cherry Crest we use the Jr. nominees as an additional book award presented to students in December or January for those 4th and 5th graders (and some 3rd graders) who want and/or need an extra reading challenge. SASQUATCH READING CHALLENGE2025 Sasquatch Nominees (wla.org)Mrs. Lux challenges all 4th and 5th graders to read the 12 nominees by June 1st each year. Students who do this AND complete their Sasquatch form (signed by a parent/guardian and teacher) are invited to a celebration in the library. TOWNER NONFICTION AWARDTowner AwardAll 3rd and 4th graders at CC will read these 10 picture books during the library throughout the school year and vote for a favorite in the Spring. All students K-5 have access to check them out.*All award books are available online for BSD students at https://soraapp.com/library/bsdwaThis amazing resource is paid for by BSD and allows our students to access these wonderful books online, including many as audiobooks.
