READING:

Our goal for the 2026 Read-a-Thon is for our students to meet their reading goal each day of our two-week program from January 26 - February 8 as follows:

Kindergarten - 10 minutes per day
1st Grade - 15 minutes per day
2nd Grade - 15 minutes per day
3rd Grade - 20 minutes per day
4th Grade - 20 minutes per day
5th Grade - 25 minutes per day

Students who meet their daily reading goal each day of the week will be entered to win weekly raffle prizes and Read-a-Thon Grand Prizes. Our goal is to get the kids excited about reading and help them start a daily reading habit that they can continue even after this challenge is over.

FUNDRAISING:

This year, we have some new and exciting changes:

1. Fundraising Goal: The profit from this year's Read-a-Thon will go toward:
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM ENHANCEMENTS

2. You Choose How to Donate: Whether you donate by credit card or PayPal on 99 Pledges, by Venmo @DogwoodPTO, by check made out to "Dogwood Hill School PTO", or by cash, your donations will count toward your student's total on their 99 Pledges page and will be reflected on the 99 Pledges main page.

3. Per-Minute Donations: We are excited to be able offer donors to the change to pledge "per-minute" donations. Please see your student's page for more details and suggested amounts.

4. Student Rewards: Students will receive cumulative prizes based on the amount they raise during the Read-a-Thon:
$25.00 Axolotl Sand Toy
$50.00 3D Dragon Egg
$100.00 Capybara Keychain
$150.00 Treasure Trove Adventure Box
$250.00 Remote Control Cyber Truck
$500.00 2 Hershey Park Tickets
$1,000.00 CHOICE OF $200 Gift Card to American Girl, Lego, or Dick's Sporting Goods

5. School-Wide Rewards: Everyone will share in the excitement of the following rewards as we reach each consecutive fundraising level:
$5,000 School-Wide Pajama Day & Mr. Bowe Wears a Silly Wig on 2/6
$10,000 Mr. Bowe Wears a Silly Costume on 2/13
$15,000 BRAIN WASH Game Show Assembly on 2/13

6. Reading Rewards: Regardless of donation amounts, students who meet their reading goals every day will be entered to win the following:
- Weekly Book Raffles
- Weekly Prize Raffles
- Grand Prizes

We appreciate your generous support!