NOVEMBER 13 – 27, 2018

WALNUT ACRES ELEMENTARY

FALL 2018 READ-A-THON FUNDRAISER

What is the Read-A-Thon?

The Read-A-Thon is a fundraiser that challenges students to use their most important academic skill, READING, to directly support our school. The money raised goes to sustain our PFC-funded initiatives such as grade-level aides, reading and math specialists, science aides, art awareness and vocal music.

How does Read-A-Thon work

 ·    Students set a reading goal (hours or minutes/day) for the 15-day reading period: Nov 13-27.

 ·    Students and parents record pledges and log minutes on the Read-A-Thon envelope. TK – 1^st grade may include minutes read aloud to them by an adult. 2^nd thru 5^th grade may include minutes they read to a younger sibling or friend.

 ·    Students earn prizes based on hours read and money raised.

 ·    Sustained silent reading that students do in or outside of class DOES count at all grade levels. 

 ·    Teacher read alouds, when students are just listening in class, should NOT be included in                      reading time.

How do I collect donations?

1) Donate online via 99pledges.com. You will receive an email from 99pledges.com containing a link to your child’s personal fundraising page. Our school's main page will be accessible on Sunday, November 12.

2) Collect donations in person. All cash/checks should be turned in together with your child’s Read-A-Thon envelope. Checks should be made payable to Walnut Acres PFC with your child’s name in the memo line.

How do I earn prizes?

3 levels of individual prizes:

    ·    Bronze - raise at least $25 or read at least 1 hours

    ·    Silver - raise at least $50 or read at least 10 hours

    ·    Gold - raise at least $100 or read at least 20 hours

Schoolwide, grade level and classroom prizes:

    ·    Top 3 readers and top fundraiser in EACH GRADE LEVEL will also receive a special prize

    ·    Classrooms with 100% participation will earn a pizza party

    ·    All Gold Level achievers will be entered to win the grand prize

When are donations due and when are prizes distributed?

Donations and completed envelopes are due on Friday, November 30 and no later than Monday, December 3. Students will turn in their Read-A-Thon envelope (with pledges enclosed) to their classroom teacher. Prizes will be distributed the week of December 10.

Questions? Please contact the Read-A-Thon Team at readathon@walnutacrespfc.net

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 ***SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES!***

THANK YOU TO ROUNDTABLE CLUB HOUSE (TREAT BLVD), LOCALLY OWNED BY A WALNUT ACRES 

FAMILY, FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP OF THE CLASSROOM PIZZA PARTIES!! 

BIG THANKS TO DIABLO ROCK GYM AND EXTREME PIZZA FOR DONATING THE GRAND PRIZE OF A ROCK CLIMBING PARTY WITH PIZZA! 

ADDITIONAL THANKS TO ACE HARDWARE FOR DONATING SUPPLIES FOR THE READ-A-THON OBSTACLE COURSE!