Yeehaw! The McAuliffe PTSA Used Book Rodeo came back in 2023 and was a success thanks to our community! We collected over 7,000 items that found new homes with our families and public shoppers.
Did you know reading and recycling go hand in hand? Our PTSA collects used books (and more!), turns the McAuliffe Commons into a bookstore, and lets our students (and the public) shop for new-to-them reading material! This event is a McAuliffe favorite and, because it is also open to the public, has gained quite a gallop in our community as well. It's never too early to start saving your gently used books, DVDs. board games, puzzles and video games for the Used Book Rodeo.
Book Collection Days: January 18-20 – Collection by flag pole and bus drop-off from 9:00-9:30am
Student-Only Shopping Days: January 24-27
Public Shopping Day: January 27, 9:30-3:30
Did you know reading and recycling go hand in hand? Our PTSA collects used books (and more!), turns the McAuliffe Commons into a bookstore, and lets our students (and the public) shop for new-to-them reading material! This event is a McAuliffe favorite and, because it is also open to the public, has gained quite a gallop in our community as well. It's never too early to start saving your gently used books, DVDs. board games, puzzles and video games for the Used Book Rodeo.
Book Collection Days: January 18-20 – Collection by flag pole and bus drop-off from 9:00-9:30am
Student-Only Shopping Days: January 24-27
Public Shopping Day: January 27, 9:30-3:30
FAQs for 2023
What kind of items are collected?
Students can donate kid books, adult books, puzzles with no missing pieces, board games, video games and DVDs. All items must be in good condition.
If I donate a book set, how will that be counted?
Book sets will be counted as individual books, so if a set contains 12 books, that counts as a donation of 12 items.
Will students earn “Book Bucks” this year?
Yes, Book Bucks are back! Students earn “Book Bucks” for the items they donate; Book Bucks can then be redeemed for new items during the Rodeo. Donate early to earn more Book Bucks! Donations received on January 18 will earn 1 Book Buck for every 2 donated items; donations received on January 19-20 will earn 1 Book Buck for every 4 donated items. Students can earn up to a maximum of 20 Book Bucks.
How many items can students shop for?
All students will be able to shop for a set number of items, to be determined and announced after donations are tallied. Students can earn up to 20 Book Bucks based on their donations which can be used to purchase additional items. Students and the public will be able to shop remaining items on Friday, the public shopping day.
How will students shop for items?
Teachers will schedule time for their classes to shop during school hours on the Student-Only shopping days. Students will also be able to shop with their Book Bucks in the afternoons during conferences. Students are responsible for bringing their Book Bucks to the Rodeo for shopping. Book Bucks should be treated like cash.
What if my student runs out of Book Bucks? Can they get additional items?
Only Book Bucks will be accepted on the Student-Only shopping days, both during school and afternoon conferences. If students or families would like more books, they are welcome to shop on our Public Shopping day, Friday, January 27, when all remaining items will be available for free.
Will this event be open to parents and community members?
Yes, we are currently planning on opening the Rodeo to the public on Friday, January 27. Any items remaining after the final shopping hours will be donated to charity.
How can I help with this event?
Our Used Book Rodeo is a favorite volunteer event for our community. From book collection to sorting to helping students shop, there are a variety of roles, days and times that you can fill. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here! Please note that all volunteers must be approved volunteers through the LWSD.
What if I don't have a donation form?
Donation forms will be provided to students by teachers by January 13. Extra forms will be available on the Grab at Go cart at the front of school and with volunteers during collection hours.
What kind of items are collected?
Students can donate kid books, adult books, puzzles with no missing pieces, board games, video games and DVDs. All items must be in good condition.
If I donate a book set, how will that be counted?
Book sets will be counted as individual books, so if a set contains 12 books, that counts as a donation of 12 items.
Will students earn “Book Bucks” this year?
Yes, Book Bucks are back! Students earn “Book Bucks” for the items they donate; Book Bucks can then be redeemed for new items during the Rodeo. Donate early to earn more Book Bucks! Donations received on January 18 will earn 1 Book Buck for every 2 donated items; donations received on January 19-20 will earn 1 Book Buck for every 4 donated items. Students can earn up to a maximum of 20 Book Bucks.
How many items can students shop for?
All students will be able to shop for a set number of items, to be determined and announced after donations are tallied. Students can earn up to 20 Book Bucks based on their donations which can be used to purchase additional items. Students and the public will be able to shop remaining items on Friday, the public shopping day.
How will students shop for items?
Teachers will schedule time for their classes to shop during school hours on the Student-Only shopping days. Students will also be able to shop with their Book Bucks in the afternoons during conferences. Students are responsible for bringing their Book Bucks to the Rodeo for shopping. Book Bucks should be treated like cash.
What if my student runs out of Book Bucks? Can they get additional items?
Only Book Bucks will be accepted on the Student-Only shopping days, both during school and afternoon conferences. If students or families would like more books, they are welcome to shop on our Public Shopping day, Friday, January 27, when all remaining items will be available for free.
Will this event be open to parents and community members?
Yes, we are currently planning on opening the Rodeo to the public on Friday, January 27. Any items remaining after the final shopping hours will be donated to charity.
How can I help with this event?
Our Used Book Rodeo is a favorite volunteer event for our community. From book collection to sorting to helping students shop, there are a variety of roles, days and times that you can fill. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here! Please note that all volunteers must be approved volunteers through the LWSD.
What if I don't have a donation form?
Donation forms will be provided to students by teachers by January 13. Extra forms will be available on the Grab at Go cart at the front of school and with volunteers during collection hours.