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FAQ

What are the Book Fair Extended Hours?

On Monday, November 6, the Book Fair at the Middle School will be open for Extended Hours until 7:00 p.m. All MKA students and caregivers are welcome to visit. It is a special time to enjoy books and for all ages and coffee/tea, treats, face painting, tattoos, and story reading!

How does my child pay for the books during the Book Fair?

Your child will pay using their student charge account, their name, and the homeroom teacher’s name.

Do I need any training to be a volunteer?

NO! Each campus has a volunteer coordinator who will be on campus to help explain any position you sign up for, including cashiers. If you are a cashier, please come a few minutes early to your shift, and we will do a quick run-through. Visit the Book Fair Homepage to volunteer at your campus. 

What is a charge limit?

At the Primary School, we ask parents to set a spending limit for their child so that the floor volunteers and cashiers are aware of their budget while they are shopping at the Book Fair with their class. This way, volunteers can help them make the best selections. The form can be found here. Please note that items purchased for a Primary School student during Pajama Night or at the Book Fair Extended Hours will not count towards the student’s spending limit. The Middle School and Upper School do not have charge limits, so please discuss spending limits with your student(s).

Why pre-order books?

You can pre-order books here. When you pre-order books from the visiting authors from ANY campus, you can have them signed and delivered to your child. Make sure you pre-order books for your student(s) in order to guarantee they are signed by the author. If you do not pre-order books via this form by November 4, there is no guarantee books purchased at the Book Fair will be signed in person. Pre-ordered books will be delivered to your student's homeroom. Middle or Upper school students can still shop at the Book Fair and get the book(s) signed during the author’s visit.

How does my Middle or Upper School student get their book(s) signed by visiting authors?

After listening to the author speak, students can choose to purchase the author's book and get it personally signed by the author, if time permits. Make sure you pre-order books for your student(s) in order to guarantee they are signed by the author. Please let your Middle or Upper School student(s) know which books you have pre-ordered.

Will my child be shopping alone?

In the Primary School, they will go shopping with their class during their scheduled time. The shopping schedule for the Primary School can be found on the PS webpage. A parent or grandparent can come and shop with them during that specific time, as well as during Pajama Night and Book Fair Extended Hours.

The Middle and Upper School students can shop on their own time, with their class, and during Book Fair Extended Hours.

How many times will my child be able to shop?

In Primary School, your child will be able to shop with their class, after school with a parent until 3:00 p.m., and at Pajama Night. They can also shop with a caregiver during Book Fair Extended Hours at the Middle School. The Middle and Upper School students can shop whenever they have free time. All MKA students and caregivers can shop during Book Fair Extended Hours at the Middle School.

What is PJ Night?

Pajama Night is a wonderful event where Primary School students can wear their PJs to school for a giant party! Parents or caregivers can shop hands-free while Brookside students enjoy crafts, a movie and snack,  DJ dance party, and more. You can RSVP here.

Can siblings come to PJ night?

Siblings are allowed to shop with parents/caregivers. Unfortunately, the activities in the classrooms are for current Primary School students at MKA.

What are teacher picks?

Teacher picks are books that you can purchase to donate to a teacher’s classroom. Once purchased, your book will be delivered to the specified teacher.

What are Gift Certificates?

By completing this form, you can purchase Gift Certificates as a gift to your teacher or a chosen staff member to purchase books from the Book Fair. 

What is the Faculty and Staff Tea? 

The Book Fair is one way we give thanks to our teachers, administrators, and staff. At the Faculty and Staff Tea, they can shop using Gift Certificates. Teachers can also preview new books at the Fair, select Teachers’ Picks  for their classrooms, and recommend age-appropriate reading for our kids. You can donate to the Primary School Faculty and Staff Tea or Middle School Faculty and Staff Tea.

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