Roosevelt Reads
Your rad reading adventure starts here!
What is Roosevelt Reads? Roosevelt Reads is a PTA program that promotes literacy, creates good reading habits, and raises needed funds for programs that benefit all Roosevelt students.
When is Roosevelt Reads? Fundraising and reading begin on Monday, February 5th and run through Saturday, March 2nd. All money raised must be turned in by Friday, March 8th to be eligible for the prizes.
How do students participate in Roosevlet Reads? During Roosevelt Reads, every kid in the school maintains a weekly reading log for four weeks. There are some extra activities throughout the month and incentives to encourage more reading. Younger students, who are not independent readers yet, can log “being read to” time and time spent sitting and looking at a book.
Students can get sponsors to make pledges for their reading time or a flat donation. Sponsors are typically parents, family members, close friends and neighbors, and parentsʼ work associates. Some parents share the donation link on social media to help their child gather donations. No child should go door-to-door. Cash, check, and online donations are accepted. Online donations can be made at:
https://rooseveltpta.org/product/readathon/.
Record all donations on your sponsor envelope. Any amount of money raised will help our school and is greatly appreciated!
All sponsor envelopes, donations, and completed reading logbooks and prize sheets must be turned into your homeroom teacher or the main office by Friday, March 8rd to be eligible for prizes. Also don’t forget to design and turn in your Book Mix Color Sheet for a chance to have it in the yearbook.
Who wins prizes? This year there are more ways to earn prizes! Track all of your reading, participation in Roosevelt Reads events, and the money you earn.
What can I do to be involved? Motivate your child to read for 20-40 minutes each day. Read to younger students. Look at the activity sheet with your child and encourage them to maximize their participation!
If you have any questions or would like more information contact us at readathon@rooseveltpta.org
donate & Sponsor
(Don’t forget to enter your student’s name in the Order Notes at checkout!)
Important Dates
Feb 2 | Used Book Sale on the Montana Lawn, 1:30-4pm
Feb 5 | Roosevelt Reads Kickoff
Feb 12 – 16 l Rad Reading Lounge Volunteers Needed
Feb 27 | TK/K/1st Grade PJ Night, 6-7pm, RSVP link coming soon
Mar 2 | Last day to log Reading!
Mar 8 | Deadline to turn in Packets & Donation
2024 Activities & Events
READING LOG – ALL MONTH
Record all the reading you do each day during and after school. Any type of reading counts including reading silently, reading aloud, being read to or listening to an audiobook. Total your minutes each week to track your progress. You will return your completed log inside your sponsor envelope at the end of the month.
Reading Lounge – Monday, February 12 through Friday, February 16
During the second week of Roosevelt Reads, come chill with a good book in this space in the auditorium during lunch recess. There could be a surprise reader some days!
Cool Class Goals – All Month
This year each class will set a special reading goal for their classroom and work together all month to earn a classroom reward. Your teacher will fill you in on the details for your class.
Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R) – All Month
Keep a book close by. During school hours at any time Dr. Onyendu or your teacher could announce that it is time to “Drop Everything And Read!”
Radical Reading Wednesdays – February 7, 14, 21 & 28
Each Wednesday you have an opportunity to double your reading minutes by reading aloud to your biggest fans. You can read in-person, through video chat (Zoom, FaceTime, etc.) or on the phone. Parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and stuffies all make great audiences. Once you finish reading, record it on your reading log and double your time.
PJ Reading Night (TK – 1st Grade) – Tuesday, February 27 from 6 -7 p.m.
This special reading night is for TK, kindergarten, and first grade students and families. Get in your pajamas early and come back to school for a cozy and cool read aloud with some of your favorite teachers. There will be a special treat to take home. Sign up in advance on the Roosevelt Reads web page.
Reading Mix Design Yearbook Entry – Due by Friday, March 8
Show your 80’s style by designing a mix of your favorite books. Use the included sheet and return it inside your sponsor envelope by Friday, March 8 for a chance to be featured in the yearbook.
Zibby’s Bookshop Give Back – February 5 through February 19
Get some new books to read and support Roosevelt 5th graders and a local business. Zibby’s Bookshop will be giving 10% of sales back to Roosevelt. Just mention Roosevelt when shopping. The money raised will support our fifth graders’ end-of-year activities.
Gnarly Prizes! – End of Roosevelt Reads
At the end of the month, add up all your reading and donations to see the prizes you earned. Mark your level on your prize sheet. Make sure to clearly fill in all the information on this sheet and return it in your sponsor envelope by March 8. Prizes will be distributed in April after school. *Prizes are subject to change due to availability. Substitutions may be made with items of similar value.
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Sample text: [Student Name] is on a reading adventure during the month of February at Roosevelt Elementary School. Please sponsor and support [him/her/them] by pledging before March 3rd and [he/she/they] may be eligible for some fun prizes. All donations go to support community events, supplies, and programs for all Roosevelt students! (Don’t forget to enter [Student Name] in the order notes)
Download Packet here:
All Roosevelt Students will receive a printed packet with all the materials needed to participate in this event. If you have lost any of your printed materials, you may download and print from home, or contact Roosevelt Reads committee for assistance.