CHC students get goose bumps at book fair
Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Friendly monsters abounded at C.H. Campbell Elementary School’s book fair with the theme ‘Reading Will Give You Goosebumps’ Nov. 16-23.
Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A friendly monster greeted a second-grade C.H. Campbell Elementary School student as she entered the school’s annual book fair, with the theme ‘Reading Will Give You Goosebumps’ on Nov. 18.
Neighbors | Abby Slanker.A friendly monster perused the C.H. Campbell Elementary School’s book fair catalogue during the school’s annual book fair with the theme ‘Reading Will Give You Goosebumps’ Nov. 16-23.
By ABBY SLANKER
Students entering C.H. Campbell Elementary School’s library to shop at the book fair were sure to get goose bumps - and that was exactly what was supposed to happen.
With a nod toward the “Goosebumps” books and movie, the theme was, ‘Reading Will Give You Goosebumps,’ and the library was transformed into a home for friendly monsters Nov. 16-23.
C.H. Campbell Elementary School librarian/media specialist Patti Hockensmith said the decorating was a collaboration between herself, parents and students.
“Meshelle Navarrro was instrumental in decorating the library with our monster theme. It was a collaboration between myself, parents and also the students, who could create a ‘monster’ at home and bring it in to be displayed on the wall in the library,” Hockensmith said.
To even get to into the book fair, students had to walk through a ‘monster’ at the entrance of the library. As they entered, they were greeted by friendly monster creations and even had a photo opportunity with a monster display. They were also encouraged by signs to ‘Growl if you love the book fair’ and ‘Be a monster reader.’
The students attended the book fair during their scheduled library times. The students also visited the book fair the week before they were scheduled to shop so they could browse and create a wish list of books they wanted to buy.
Parents and grandparents were invited to the book fair to help the students shop. The book fair also offered adult bestsellers for the parents and grandparents who attended the fair. Students could also purchase bookmarks, pencils, novelty erasers, journals, pens, stickers, posters and more.
Members of the school’s PTO operated the checkout during the fair and were also available to help the children pick out books.
Proceeds from the book fair are used to buy books for the library.