Read-read-read-a-thon
West Portal Elementary celebrates and rewards every child’s reading efforts! Our read-a-thon presents an engaging fundraising and educational opportunity for our school. The Read-a-thon fosters positive reading habits, promotes literacy and financially supports our school. Prizes are given to the students in each grade and the classroom that read the most. We all win by encouraging our children to read, read, and read!
When is it?
Usually in November, before Thanksgiving
How does it work?
Students log how often they read during the read-a-thon period, usually around two weeks. Parents, friends, family and corporations make pledges that directly support the Parent Club programs. We encourage all students to collect pledges for their reading, though it is not required to participate; however proceeds go directly to West Portal School .
Who participates?
All students, even those too young to read, parents, grandparents, older siblings, and friends can read to small children and record the pages for them.
What kinds of materials count?
Students can read anything: novels, textbooks, journals, magazine articles, newspapers. Our goal is to get everyone reading!
Special events?
This year’s Read-a-thon will be kicked off by Literacy Night. At this family event, families get to learn and play together as they try to solve puzzles, play reading games, and hear stories read aloud. Refreshments will be provided.
Forms and Instructions
This is the form to use for the 2011 Read-a-thon. Just follow the instructions on the form.
