About this fundraiser:

[en espanol: Información acerca del Read-a-thon]

The Emerson Read-A-Thon is a schoolwide celebration of reading! We spotlight the power of reading for ten days, providing an opportunity for students and their families to focus on books and read together. Emerson’s 2021 Read-a-Thon kicks off on Friday, March 12th and ends on Sunday, March 21st. This fundraiser is focused on encouraging a love for reading and maximizing participation among all students. Our schoolwide goal is to read 100,000 minutes!

Pledging a flat dollar amount reduces any surprises at the end if your student ends up reading a lot. If you prefer to pledge per minute read, here are some general rules of thumb about how many minutes kids in each grade may read (or be read to!) each day:
• Kindergartners = approximately 15 minutes per day
• 1st and 2nd graders = approximately 30 minutes per day
• 3rd graders = approximately 40 minutes per day
• 4th and 5th graders = 60+ minutes per day

While we encourage pledges through this platform, pledges by cash or check are great too! Please include a note with the name and grade of the student you’re sponsoring and mail your payment (checks payable to “Emerson PTA) to:

Emerson Elementary PTA California
Attn: Read-a-Thon
2800 Forest Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705

All pledges are tax deductible (PTA EIN Number: 23-7009171)

Your donations will help pay for:

• Weekly Art and PE Classes
• Distance Learning Resources
• Racial Equity Resources