Welcome to the Fall 2011 Read-A-Thon! Morris Brandon’s 3rd annual Read-A-Thon begins November 3rd and runs until November 14th. Read-A-Thon is a great opportunity to focus on reading and encourage good reading habits; it is also an important fundraiser. Last year, Read-A-Thon raised almost $30,000 for the PTA. Let’s continue the tradition and reach this year’s goal of raising $40,000!
Important Information about Read-A-Thon:
- This booklet contains everything you will need to participate. Please read and sign the Pledge and bring your booklet to school everyday.
- A sponsor sheet is located in the booklet. Anyone may sponsor a student at whatever level desired.
- Your child should begin reading on November 3rd and complete reading November 14th. Encourage reading! Children should read books appropriate to their grade and AR level. Read aloud to your child or take turns reading. Children should record completed books on the log sheet found in this booklet.
- Book credits awarded will be based on the number of pages in each completed book. Books that are read to children IN CLASS are tracked on a classroom log and will be added to each student’s individual tally by their class representative.
- Visiting the public library helps children understand the amazing variety of books available. Therefore, Read-A-Thon encourages children to visit their local library and apply for a library card. While at the library, encourage your child to select books from various genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and biographies. Students who have a public library card will receive an additional book credit.
- Class Representatives will help tally the final book credit counts. Sponsorship money is based on the final tally. Pledges should be collected and turned in by November 30th - after Thanksgiving break. Sponsors may either pay by check (payable to Morris Brandon PTA) or through PayPal. Click here for the Read-A-Thon PayPal link.
Morris Brandon thanks all of our corporate sponsors for contributing to Read-A-Thon. Thank you for your support and don’t forget to...BEE a reader! We hope each child will develop and foster a LOVE FOR READING.
Sincerely,
The Read-A-Thon Committee
Leslie Causey lesliecausey@me.com
Marsha Sims tomandmarsha@comcast.net
Wendy Hines wendyhines@mac.com
Ann Marsden annt355@aol.com
Sarah Watt sgwatt@mac.com
Sponsorship: Sponsor a Morris Brandon Student in our Read-A-Thon!
Click here for Read-A-Thon Sponsor Sheet
Click here for Read-A-Thon Pledge Sheet
Awards:
It is our hope that each and every child has at least one sponsor, is an enthusiastic participant, and reads, reads, reads! While individual accomplishments are recognized, there are opportunities to shine as a class as well. Every child who participates will receive a bookmark coupon from Willy's good for a free Kid's Meal and a Menchie's Buy One Get One 50% off coupon. Every child with at least one sponsor receives a coupon for a free kid’s size Ice Dream from Chick-Fil-A; use this at the November 17th Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night!
Class Awards - In each grade, the class with the highest average number of points will receive an in-class Pizza Party courtesy of Johnny’s Pizza. Also, the winning classes from each grade will receive an off- campus party. K, 1st, and 2nd grade winners will win a party at Mighty Jumps; 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade winners will win a skating party at The Gym at Peachtree Presbyterian Church.
Individual Awards - Bee Bucks will be awarded based on each level
100 Book Credits = Queen/King Bee
75 Book Credits = Busy Bee
50 Book Credits = Worker Bee
Helpful Links to Good Reading for All Ages:
http://www.iKeepBookmarks.com/showall.asp?folder=3217061
