It’s here! The 2024 Read-A-Thon kicks off Tuesday, February 20th.
This year we are traveling to Sweden and reading the classic story, Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. FAQ information sheets, reading logs, and the challenge card will come home in students yellow Pippi Longstocking folder . Students will keep all things read-a-thon related (reading logs, challenge board, coloring sheets, etc.) in this folder and it should travel with them between home and school.
Read-A-Thon is always one of the best parts of the school year as PPE students are especially excited about reading, books, and stories! Thank-you for supporting our efforts by embracing your child’s reading enthusiasm by encouraging reading in your family’s daily routine. Below are some important dates:
Tuesday, February 20th:
- Read-A-Thon begins. Start reading!
- Read-a-Thon folders come home! Reading logs, challenge cards, and other read-a-thon materials are in this folder. Students will keep all things read-a-thon related
(reading logs, challenge board, etc.) in this folder and will travel back and forth between home and school.
Tuesday, February 20th – Monday, March 4th:
- READ, READ, READ! During breakfast, in the car, outside, under the covers!
- Tally your reading on the reading logs. Parents need to initial each reading log entry.
- Work on your challenge board. Students can come collect their badges as they complete the challenges (one button/column of challenges).
Friday, February 23rd: PPE Parnassus Night (4:00-6:00)
Thursday, February 29th: Percy’s Reading Party (5:30-7:30)
Friday, March 1st: Pajama Day! Wear your pajamas to school for a day of cozy reading!
Monday, March 4th: Read-a-thon ends. Reading logs need to be turned in to your child’s classroom teacher.
Friday, March 8th:
- CELEBRATION DAY – Favorite Book Character Dress-Up Day!
- Students who achieve the 100 book (Kindergarten) and 1,500 minute (1st-5th) challenge will be recognized during morning announcements and receive a certificate and prize from the read-a-thon treat cart.