How the Read-a-Thon works

Each day from October 12 - 30, your child will record how many minutes they read in total on their paper reading log. Any reading time outside of school counts: from chapter books to graphic novels to magazines. Younger children can also count the time someone else reads to them. This year’s theme: “Read for the Giggle of It!” is all about reading for pleasure. Whether that is silliness, adventure, or drama, every child can find reading that tickles them!

At the end of the Read-a-Thon, the leading readers in each grade will be announced at a ROAR assembly and will receive a small prize. The class that fundraises the most money will win a SILLY STRING FIGHT with Mrs. Fong and Dr. Bryant 

How we raise money

Students can raise money for the school by being sponsored - either with a flat donation or with a small donation per minute. Marengo students typically read between 500 and 1500 minutes total during the three weeks, which would be $25 - $75 if they were sponsored at a nickel per minute.

Find your student’s page on 99Pledges to manage sponsors and donations. You can also drop off a donation at the front office in an envelope with the student’s name. Use the QR code below or go to: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/marengoreadathon26. We encourage you to share your student’s page with family and friends! All donations are tax-deductible and donors will receive an email receipt with tax information. 

Donations can also be eligible for company matching, contact readathon@marengopta.org for assistance with that.

The bookmark contest

Students are also encouraged to design a bookmark celebrating this year’s theme. Mrs. Becker, school librarian, and a volunteer committee will select two winning designs, which will be printed and distributed to all students in November. The bookmark contest ends October 30.

Helpful Downloads

Reading logs
Bookmark contest form

If you have any questions, please contact readathon@marengopta.org.