Birchview Elementary Book Fair Surpasses Goal

In the week leading up to the book fair, students participated in the One For Books campaign through Scholastic. For every dollar raised, Scholastic donates a book to one of three charities. Students quickly surpassed the initial goal of $600 after seven staff members offered to have the letters “BV” shaved into their hair if the goal was reached.

“I have seen Book Fairs before, but this one was a week-long community event! Parents were eating and reading with their children each day of the sale, we raised over $1,000 to purchase books for children who need them, and the Family Night was just another example of our school celebrating its community,” said Birchview Principal Jason Wenschlag.

The school collected more than $1,100 – almost twice the goal. Not only did that mean over 1,000 books were donated on the school’s behalf, but staff were able to use that money right at the book fair to buy books that were delivered to classrooms the next day.

“We were able to support our media center and classroom libraries with new books, but the whole event means much more to us than that,” said Wenschlag
Scholastic donates books to the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation, Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc., and the Kids in Need Foundation.

Events like this happen a lot at Birchview because the staff and parents are committed to creating life-long memories for students.

“Regardless of which event is happening during the year, I am always impressed by the leadership and commitment I see from everyone involved. Birchview is very fortunate to have such wonderful people dedicated to its success,” said Wenschlag.

(The preceding information came from the Wayzata School District website.)