Winter Book Fair 2023 – Cozy up with a good book!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming BedFord Falls Book Fair! Hosted by the Telra Team, this event is an opportunity for all students and their families to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. All purchases benefit our school!
Here’s what you need to know about the Winter Book Fair, which will take place from this Friday 8th December – Thursday 14th December.
Interested in volunteering your time to help at the Fair? We’d love to have you! Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ABA82EABFEC25-46592830-winter
Payment methods include, Cash, Credit, Debit or KidCredit - a safe and secure alternative to cash!
To set up your KidCredit account, scan the QR code or visit : https://kidcredit.bedfordfallsusa.com/kidCredit.php?fairID=16148
If this doesn’t work for your family, cash will also be accepted! If you are sending cash with your student, please be sure to put it in a ziploc bag with their name clearly marked on the bag. Telra staff or volunteers do not take any responsibility for lost funds! Below you will find the FAQ’s about Kid Credit - any remaining funds at the end of the Fair, will be refunded to your account.
This Friday 8th December will be a Preview Day for our K-3 students who will have an opportunity to make a wish list before shopping as a class on Tuesday and Thursday. Our 4-8 students will visit the Fair as a class on Monday 11th December during their ELA block and then have subsequent opportunities to shop either before school or during their lunch periods. Families are welcome to come and shop with their students during their designated shopping time, or before school. Please be sure to sign in at front office before proceeding to the Fair.
Teacher Wish Lists
If you would like to donate to our classroom libraries, please be on the lookout for teacher wish lists at the Fair! Alternatively, you can donate directly to your teacher to buy books at the Fair by purchasing KidCredit for them (details above!)
We appreciate your generosity and awareness of our Guidelines for Gifting
Gifts from individual families
Gifts from a class
Consumable items
Classroom supplies
Family Events Two fun shopping opportunities
MORNING: Come and join us on the morning of Thursday, December 14th, for our Breakfast and Books family event. The Fair will be open from 7am to 8:10am, providing families with the opportunity to savor pastries, coffee, and explore a selection of books. It's a great chance to socialize with other Telra families and staff.
A nominal fee of $5 per family is requested to cover breakfast costs for families attending!
EVENING: Come and join us on the evening of Thursday December 14th for our Snuggly Storytime family event. The fair will be open from 6-7pm for shopping. Kids, bring your pajamas and something snuggly to settle down for hot cocoa and storytime with some surprise readers!
Book Fair Shopping Schedule Please see below the shopping schedule for the Winter Fair. Please click on the image to enlarge it. The Fair will be open before school, from 7:30am-8:10am Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning for students to shop prior to school. Families are invited to come and shop with their students during their designated class shopping time. Please be sure to check in at front desk on arrival and please bring your ID! Evening shopping will be available for families that need it on Thursday 12/14 from 6-7pm.
See you at the Winter Book Fair!