Book Vending Machine

Funded Feb 14, 2022

Thank you so much for your generous donations to help us purchase our Book Vending Machine! When we received it this summer before school started, we couldn't wait to unpack it, load it with books and set it up where we wanted it. Our students and parents got their first glimpse of it at our Meet the Teacher night and it was apparent it was going to be a huge hit!

We have been able to utilize our Book Vending Machine in two ways. The first is through a Positive Office Referral program. If a student receives a Positive Office Referral from a staff member, they are able to redeem it for a small prize and then their referral goes in our notebook. Once a student receives 3 Positive Office Referrals they are given a golden coin to redeem at the Book Vending Machine. Students have thoroughly enjoyed seeing who can get to 3 the fastest. It has definitely improved our student behavior and morale. The second way we have been able to utilize our Book Vending Machine is through our Birthday Book Club. Parents are able to sign their student up and donate school supplies in exchange for their child to receive a token. We call the student down at the end of the day with announcements and they receive a birthday certificate and their token.

Our students have enjoyed being able to request a specific book series or author to be put in the rotation. Being able to have input has definitely helped keep their attention on reading. As a whole, our school is so happy with our Book Vending Machine and we definitely can't say THANK YOU enough!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Jenkins