Alamosa's First Read-a-thon
What is a Read-a-Thon?
Read-a-thons are fun and rewarding programs designed to bring students together with family and friends to encourage reading, build literacy skills, and develop or deepen a love of reading. Students participate by gathering pledges from family and friends for the time they read. While our overall goal is to help improve literacy and spark the joy of reading, read-a-thons also help our school raise money without taking time away from students' learning. This read-a-thon promises to be a fun and exciting journey for all students as they begin their reading adventures.
What are the dates of the Read-a-Thon?
Our read-a-thon will begin on Thursday, February 16 and end on Thursday, March 2.
This read-a-thon is sponsored by Alamosa Park Educational Foundation (APEF), a parent-led volunteer group. 100% of the money raised will be used to fund Digital Programs, Classroom Grants and Field Trips.
What is a Read-a-Thon?
Read-a-thons are fun and rewarding programs designed to bring students together with family and friends to encourage reading, build literacy skills, and develop or deepen a love of reading. Students participate by gathering pledges from family and friends for the time they read. While our overall goal is to help improve literacy and spark the joy of reading, read-a-thons also help our school raise money without taking time away from students' learning. This read-a-thon promises to be a fun and exciting journey for all students as they begin their reading adventures.
What are the dates of the Read-a-Thon?
Our read-a-thon will begin on Thursday, February 16 and end on Thursday, March 2.
This read-a-thon is sponsored by Alamosa Park Educational Foundation (APEF), a parent-led volunteer group. 100% of the money raised will be used to fund Digital Programs, Classroom Grants and Field Trips.
Please help us reach our goal of $10,000!
How do you participate? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!!
Your child will receive a read-a-thon packet on February 16 which will include a Reading Log and a Pledge Form.
How do you participate? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!!
Your child will receive a read-a-thon packet on February 16 which will include a Reading Log and a Pledge Form.
- PARTICIPATE: Have your child set a realistic reading goal for themselves and enter it on their Pledge Form.
- READ: Have your child track his/her reading. Start a timer at the start of reading and record the minutes on their Reading Log. Parents and guardians, please initial and date after each entry.
- FUNDRAISE: Ask your friends and family to sponsor your student's commitment to reading a realistic number of minutes per day. It is not mandatory for your child to participate in the read-a-thon, however, if you're able and willing, we're asking each family raise a minimum of $100. Prizes will be awarded based on how much an individual and class raise. Please share your student's fundraising efforts on your social media platforms to help spread the word. We accept cash, credit cards and checks (Payable to: Alamosa Park Educational Foundation).
Dates to Remember
- Read-a-thon begins on Thursday, February 16
- All pledges and forms need to be submitted no later than Thursday, March 2.
Incentives
Individual, class and school-wide incentives are as follows:
- Individual Prizes
- $25: Themed Pencil
- $50: Themed Keychain
- $100: Themed Spirit Stick - Add to your Alamosa Spirit Stick collection with this fun Thing 1 Spirit Stick!
- Top Fundraiser in each grade level (TK/Kinder, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) will receive a Top Fundraiser Certificate, commemorative 2023 Read-a-Thon medal, lapel pin and an ice cream sundae party!
- Class Prizes
- 10% of what each class raises goes directly back to the teachers / classroom. Funds to be used this school year.
- Class that raises the most will receive an ice cream sundae party!
- School Prize if we raise $10k
- If the school reaches our fundraising goal of $10,000, a HUGE HAWK SURPRISE will come to our school assembly in April. This is something you don't want to to miss out on HAWKS, so let's get READING! Be sure to ask your family and friends to support you in your reading goals.
- If the school reaches our fundraising goal of $10,000, a HUGE HAWK SURPRISE will come to our school assembly in April. This is something you don't want to to miss out on HAWKS, so let's get READING! Be sure to ask your family and friends to support you in your reading goals.
What counts as reading?
Any time your child spends reading outside of school during February 16 - March 2 counts toward the Read-a-Thon. This includes individual reading time and being read to by an adult. Remember to log your minutes at the end of each day.
My child cannot read on his/her own yet. Can my child still participate?
Most definitely! Parents, guardians, siblings and other family members may read aloud to your child.
How much money should a sponsor pledge?
That is up to the sponsor. Sponsors can decide if they want to make a flat donation amount or if they prefer to sponsor the child based on the number of minutes the student plans to read. For Example: If a child plans to read 100 minutes and they wish to sponsor .50 per minute, that would be a $50.00 pledge.
How do I ask for pledges?
Your family and friends would love to hear about your Read-a-Thon goals. We've prepared a sample letter that you can use to ask for pledges. Feel free to customize this to include your reading goals and add additional information you think your loved ones would enjoy hearing about. Download the sample letter here.
How are pledges collected?
Pledges can be made via credit card on the READ-A-THON PLEDGE WEBSITE or by cash or check. All pledges need to be made and submitted by March 2, 2023 for it to count.
Are pledges/donations considered tax deductible?
Yes, the Alamosa Park Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax ID: 20-1186338). Contributions to the Alamosa Park Education Foundation are considered tax deductible. If an online pledge is made, you will receive a confirmation email with a receipt. If you made a cash or check donation and would like a receipt, please email us and we will provide one to you.
Do you accept company matches?
Absolutely! Many corporations are very generous and offer to match donations made by an employee. Company matches are a great way to increase your impact with very little extra effort. If your company does a donation match, please take advantage of this opportunity. If there are specific requirements your company needs, please email us and we'll do what we can to comply in a timely matter. Additionally, if you made a cash or check donation and need a receipt, please email us and we'll provide you with the necessary documentation to request a company match.
I've lost my forms, can I get an additional copy?
Yes, you can download the Read-a-Thon Pledge form and the Reading Log below.
Read-a-Thon Pledge Form [ENGLISH]
Read-a-Thon Pledge Form [SPANISH]
Read-a-Thon Reading Log Form [ENGLISH]
Read-a-Thon Reading Log Form [SPANISH]
Additional Questions?
If you have additional questions, please send an email to: alamosaedfoundation@gmail.com