TO DONATE TO 2024 READ-A-THON, CLICK HERE!!!

Grandparents, family friends, etc.? Please use THIS LINK to donate.

Read-a-Thon Overview

Read-a-Thon Sponsor/Pledge Sheet

Read-a-Thon School Reading Log

Read-a-Thon Home Reading Log

Read-a-Thon Bookmark Contest Sheet

IMPORTANT DATES:

April 15: Packets go home; students obtain sponsors

April 19-28: Reading Period. Log reading blocks at home/school.

April 22-26: Special School Reading Day Themes (see inset box) 

April 26: Bookmark contest entries due to front office

April 29: Bring Home Log to school, combine School and Home Reading Logs and write total number of reading blocks.

April 29-May 6: collect amounts due from sponsors. 

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

May 6th: Last Day To Turn In Payments and Packets

In your packet you will find a “School Reading Log” that you will keep at school (orange sheet), and a “Home Reading Log” (green sheet) to check off the time you read outside of school. Record your reading time in 15-minute blocks. An adult must initial your log each time you read. Reading of any kind is encouraged and celebrated - as long as you are reading, it counts! As J.K. Rowling said, “if you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” Want to read to your friends or family, or have them read to you? That counts! Reading to a pet, or your favorite stuffie? You guessed it, that counts! Now for the most important rule - enjoy it. Reading opens worlds. On April 19th, ready-set-READ! 

IMPORTANT: On Monday, April 29th, 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. Turn in the log, along with your sponsor/pledge sheet to your teacher or front office NO LATER THAN May 6th.

Special School Reading Days:

Monday 4/22: Pajama Day! Just jammies, no stuffies or pillows.

Tuesday 4/23: Buddy Day: Reading with designated WM Buddies.

Wednesday 4/24: Wolf wear/Spirit Day: blue and white or wolf wear.

Thursday 4/25: “Read my shirt”: wear a shirt or hat with fun (and appropriate) message.

Friday 4/26: Flashlight Friday: read by flashlight, everyone encouraged to bring their own).

Also, Ms. Sylvester is keeping the library open to read at all recesses during Wed-Fri of reading week!

SPONSOR/PLEDGE SHEET: (blue 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 6th with your reading log and packet to the office or teacher.

BOOKMARK CONTEST & PRIZES! (white sheet):🏆Design a 2024 Read-a-Thon bookmark using the template sheet provided, then turn it into the office by Fri. April 26th 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!🏆

📚 READING IS A PASSPORT TO COUNTLESS ADVENTURES.  📚