Read-a-Thon Packet Documents

Overview

Bookmark Template

Home Reading Log

School Reading Log

Sponsor/Pledge Sheet

 READ-A-THON Overview

In your student's READ-A-THON packet you will find a “School Reading Log” that will keep at school (orange sheet), and a “Home Reading Log” (green sheet) to check off the time read outside of school. Record reading time in 15-minute blocks. An adult must initial the log each time your student reads. Reading of any kind is encouraged and celebrated - as long as your student is reading, it counts! 

SPECIAL SCHOOL READING DAYS, April 28-May2:

Mon: Pajama Day!
Tues: Buddy Day
Wed: Wolf Spirit Day 
Thurs: “Read my shirt” (wear a shirt or hat with fun message)
Friday: Flashlight Friday Fun! 

IMPORTANT DATES TO CALENDAR:

April 25-May 4: Reading Period. Log reading at home/school.
April 28-May 2: Special School Reading Days
May 5: Bookmark contest entries due to front office
May 5: Bring Home Log to school, combine School and Home Reading Logs and write total number of reading blocks.
May 5-May 12: collect amounts due from sponsors. 

When completed, turn in packets to teacher or front office. 

May 12th: Last Day To Turn In Payments and Packets

IMPORTANT: Your School Log should stay at school. On Mon. May 5, bring your home log to school. With the help of your teacher, combine the school & home logs for the total number of reading blocks in all. The total number of blocks read will be communicated to families, and families will help children collect from sponsors. The log, along with your sponsor/pledge sheet is due to your teacher or the office NO LATER THAN May 12th.

SPONSOR/PLEDGE SHEET: Reach out to family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who wants to support your reading and literacy habits and West Mercer. Sponsors can pledge two ways: 1) make a set, one-time donation, or 2) pledge a certain amount of money per 15-minute reading period (can be capped). Sponsors can pay via the WMPTSA website (preferred), cash, or check. Due by Mon. May 12th with your reading log and packet to the office or teacher.

BOOKMARK CONTEST & PRIZES!:🏆Design a 2025 Read-a-Thon bookmark using the template sheet provided, then turn it into the office by Mon. May 5 to be eligible to win, making sure to include your name/class. The winning bookmark designs will be given as a prize to all Read-a-Thon participants! Top readers and top reading classes will also be rewarded! See the prize sheet for details and bookmark template, more copies of which are on the PTSA website!🏆