Birthday Books

(for Winnequah and Maywood Schools)

Today, many parents acknowledge their child’s birthday at school by bringing in food. The Birthday Books project is an opportunity for parents to honor birthdays a little differently -- by buying a book for the school library instead.  

Here’s how it works:

1. Buy a book.  The parent or birthday student chooses a book that they like.  Ideas can come from the student and/or their family, a book store, or an online source. Check to see that the book is appropriate for the intended grade level. If you are not sure, contact Stacey Pipson, the Library Media Specialist, by calling 221-7670 x3437 (M, Wpm &F) or 221-7677 x1117 (T, Wam & TH) or emailing stacey.pipson@mgschools.net.

2. Fill out a contact form & book label.  Complete a parent contact form. These can be found online (see below) or in the drop off box located in the school offices. Put the book along with the form into the box. You will also find labels in the box if you want to write out your own. Donations will be picked up each week, processed and given to the library. The book is then prepared for circulation. (This step may take 2-4 weeks.)

3. The book is presented to the student and becomes part of the library collection.  When the book is ready, it will be presented during a library class. The birthday student has the first opportunity to check out the book before it goes into general circulation.

The Birthday Books website will be updated periodically to reflect the book titles that have been donated to the schools.

Kindly direct all questions or comments to: Julie Marca, Birthday Books Project Manager, at 608-230-5744 or Jenna739@juno.com.

Regards,

Julie Marca & Stacey Pipson

Birthday Books

(for Winnequah and Maywood Schools)