📘 Reading is a Gift: Saint Mark’s 2023 Book Fair and Holiday Kick-Off Party ❄️

Community Hall

November 27 - December 1

Join us for a festive literary experience at our Reading is a Gift: Saint Mark’s 2023 Holiday Book Fair the week of November 27 – December 1. 

And you won't want to miss our Holiday Kick-Off Party on Friday, December 1: Pajama Day, Pizza, Treats, Movie Night, and more!

📚  Book Fair Details:
- Opens on Monday, November 27
- Look out for the preview flier sent home with your child
- Preview the fair and purchase gift cards for student shopping on our Literati Book Fair Page.

✏️  Book Fair Schedule:
- Shopping Open Daily from 2:30 – 5:00 PM (7:00 PM on Friday) for Parents and Students
- Monday, November 27: Grand Opening and Teacher Preview Day
- Tuesday, November 28: Student Preview Day
- Wednesday, November 29: In-School Shopping Day for Preschool through 2nd Grade
- Thursday, November 30: In-School Shopping Day for 3rd through 6th Grade
- Friday, December 1: Holiday Kick-Off Community Event

⛄️. Holiday Kick-Off Party, 12/1 3:30-7 pm:
- School-wide Pajama Day on 12/1 (Free Dress Day)
- Book Fair shopping for Parents and Students available throughout the event
- Prime Pizza beginning at 4:30 for those who purchase before November 30.  Prime Pizza Pre-Order
- Movie night at 5:30 PM with holiday short films featuring: 

Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)

 

- Literati scratch-off cards for prizes to the first 100 Book Fair customers.
- Hot chocolate and churros available throughout.
- Festive Community Cheer!
 
Please note that childcare will NOT be provided during the event.  Parents are responsible for supervising their children throughout.  Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated.

🫱. Giving Back: In the spirit of giving the gift of reading and with thanks to Brother Galvin, we're happy to collect gently used books or books purchased from the book fair to be given to children in need through Door of Hope this holiday season. Keep an eye out for our Giving Table next to the register.

💪. Volunteers Needed! To make this event a fun success for our community, we’re in need of volunteers. Please view our Volunteer Sign-Up and consider signing up for a shift.

NOTE: Volunteers receive a 20% off throughout the Book Fair and online!

Celebrate the joy of reading, the spirit of giving, and the magic of the holiday season at Saint Mark’s 2023 Holiday Book Fair. We look forward to a successful community event!

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