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Union Elementary holds annual Book Fair
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Neighbors | Tim Cleveland.Juan Martinez prepared for Poland Union Elementary's book fair Feb. 6.
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Neighbors | Tim Cleveland.Students and adults participated in Poland Union Elementary's book fair. The fair offered books for sale from Scholastic.
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Neighbors | Tim Cleveland.A student pointed out a book she wanted to purchase at Poland Union Elementary's book fair.
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Neighbors | Tim Cleveland.Students looked at books available to purchase at Poland Union Elementary's book fair.
By TIM CLEVELAND
On Feb. 6, Poland Union Elementary School had its annual PTO Scholastic Book Fair with a Mexican fiesta theme, The proceeds helped to stock the books in the school’s reading library.
Last year’s fair had half of Union Elementary’s 300 students pass through, with nearly $3,000 being raised in two hours.
“It’s our spring book fair and we have it once a year,” said book fair chair Michelle Ray. “We work with Scholastic and Scholastic picks the theme; we just kind of go with it. They picked the Mexican fiesta theme this year. We possible have the Spanish Club from the high school coming. Some of the students are going to come help and get extra credit for that. Berrinche, the new Mexican restaurant, is going to come and provide food and coupons to anyone who comes and visits.”
One room in the school had shelves and tables filled with books. The students’ grandparents were invited to attend, as well. Scholastic provided the books that were sold.
“We’re making different crafts for this kids and grandparents to come and enjoy,” Ray said.
The owner of Berrinche, located at 3032 Center Road in Poland, is Juan Martinez. He was on hand to provide free tacos, cheese dip, salsa and chips, aligning with the Mexican fiesta theme.
“The reason we got involved is because we’re trying to fit into the community and try to help where we can,” he said.
Ray said that there were additional items for sale in the fair besides books.
“It’s funny, because the last table in there is pencils and erasers and pencil sharpeners,” she said. “That’s the table they flock to. They get their books, then they find that mom or dad gave them an extra one or two dollars. So, then they definitely want to get the extras.”