The Read-a-Thon is Back!
Please join us for our Third Annual Irvington Read-A-Thon: When we Read, we SOAR!
This is a school-wide, inclusive event where EVERYONE is encouraged to participate by reading and logging their minutes to reach school-wide goals and earn school-wide prizes!
It is also an optional fundraiser, where your student may request pledges from friends and family to support their reading and our school. This year, proceeds from this fundraiser will be directed towards the literacy support that the PTA provides to Irvington. Any amount raised above our goal will go to the PTA general fund.
- Individual tutoring
- Reading Software
- Supplemental library funding
Our Read-A-Thon is January 21st to January 31st, 2025
Like previous years (and like the Fun Run earlier this year), we’re using Pledgestar as our web-based system that makes it easy for you to log your minutes, request pledges from your family and friends, and for them to make secure credit card donations online. Alternatively, you can log your minutes and/or collect pledges on the paper forms provided if that is your preference.
Now is also the time to get your kids pumped up about reading!
Let them know the Read-A-Thon is coming soon and what the goals and prizes are! If every student reads 20 minutes (outside of school hours) every day, they’ll reach the Popcorn Party prize!
45,000 school-wide minutes = Extra Recess!
55,000 school-wide minutes = Popcorn Party!
65,000 school-wide minutes = DANCE PARTY!
About the Read-a-Thon
WEEK 1 (Jan. 10 – 20): Get Set Up
Make a plan for logging your minutes: either make an account on Pledgestar to log your minutes online, or get the paper Reading Log (included) ready to log your minutes on paper.
To make a Pledgestar account using your computer’s browser:
Go to http://pledgestar.com/irvington
Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”
Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit”
Follow the instructions on-screen to register Reader(s) and add family and friends
To make a Pledgestar account using your Android or Apple phone or tablet:
Go to the Apple App Store on IOS or the Amazon App Store on Android and search for “PledgeStar” to download the Family App, or go to https://pledgestar.com/irvington/downloadapp.html
On the home screen enter your event code: “irvington” to locate your event
Click “Not Registered For This Year’s Event”
Enter your name and email address, then click “Submit”
Follow the instructions on-screen to register Reader(s) and add family and friends
Request pledges (optional): if you’re participating in the fundraising, this week is the time to send out those emails or make those phone calls to family and friends to get pledges before the event starts. Make an online account with Pledgestar (which makes emailing your family and friends super easy) or use the paper Pledge Sheet included. You will be notified each time a pledge is made, and you can track your pledge progress online.
WEEKS 2 & 3 (Jan. 21 – Jan. 31): Read, Read, Read and Log Those Minutes!
Encourage your student to read! The goal for each student is to read at least 20 minutes per day outside of school hours. Of course, the more minutes the better!
Help your student log their minutes, either online or on paper. Listening to audiobooks, reading to your students, and using reading apps like LearningAtoZ and/or Learning Ally all count towards minutes!
Check the Pledgestar site regularly for updates on minute totals, both school-wide and by classroom!
Logging minutes will end at midnight on Friday, January 31st. The Pledgestar minute-logging will become inaccessible. You may turn in your paper log to your teacher on January 31st, or email a photo of it to fundraising@irvingtonschool.com by Saturday evening, February 1st.
You can continue to request and/or collect pledges throughout the entire Read-A-Thon.
Turn in cash or check donations along with your paper pledge sheet to the office any time.
WEEK 4 (Feb. 3 – 7): Find out Results and Collect your Pledges
We’ll tally all the minutes and announce the total on Monday, February 3rd!
When the Read-A-Thon is complete, Pledgestar will email pledge requests to your family and friends and will allow them to make secure credit card donations online.
If you have cash or check pledges, return them to the front office by Friday, February 7th.
Need help? Email fundraising@irvingtonschool.com with questions, or call 1-888-598-7510 for Pledgestar assistance.
