Roosevelt Reads - Adventure Starts with a book!
This year TJ is going to Summer Camp and wants YOU to come along on his bear-sized fun and book-sized reading adventures!
What is Roosevelt Reads? Roosevelt Reads is a monthlong reading challenge and PTA fundraiser that promotes literacy, creates good reading habits, and raises needed funds for programs that benefit all Roosevelt students.
When is Roosevelt Reads? Reading and fundraising begin on Monday, February 2nd and run through Sunday, March 1st. All money raised must be turned in by Friday, March 13th to be eligible for the prizes.
How do students participate in Roosevelt Reads? by Reading AND Fundraising
Reading Goals During Roosevelt Reads, every kid in the school maintains a weekly reading log for four weeks. There are activities and incentives throughout the month 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. Teachers will set classroom reading goals for their students, and all students will receive an incentive prize determined by their teacher, such as a classroom popsicle party or a paperback book.
Fundraising Goals Outside of school, students are encouraged to get sponsors to make pledges for their reading. Sponsors are typically parents, family members, close friends and neighbors, and parentsʼ work associates. Some parents share their 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. Register your student at PledgeStar to receive your personalized online donation link:
https://roosevelt90403.pledgestar.com/Welcome.html
Register on PledgeStar, send your donation link to 5 people, and you’ll be entered to win 4 Pier Pleasure tickets and 4 Roosevelt beanies. No donations necessary.
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 6th to be eligible for prizes. Also don’t forget to design and turn in your Pennant Color Sheet to have it displayed in the Auditorium.
Who wins prizes? Roosevelt Reads is “summer camp” themed this year. All students will receive a Level 1 badge and receive a classroom incentive and a cool mini flashlight (generously funded by Tumbleweed Day Camp). Raise money to earn the prizes at each subsequent badge level.
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 chair, Caroline Mayes, at ccmayes@gmail.com
Register for Pledgestar Here!
Register your readers at PledgeStar to receive your personalized donation link to send to friends, family, and co-workers and post to socials.
Important Dates
Jan 12-30 | Share a good book! Drop off your gently used books. They will be available for students to read and take home during Camp Read-A-Lot.
Jan 27 | Family Literacy Night See what’s happening at Roosevelt in the world of reading. Check out our Roosevelt Reads information table and score a free bookmark. 5-7pm
Jan 28 | Rev Up Dr Onyendu and special guests will be kicking off Roosevelt Reads with fun activities. Big Yard, 10:10am
Feb 2 | Roosevelt Reads Official Kickoff
Feb 2 – 6 l Camp Roosevelt Reading Lounge; Volunteers Needed. Sign Up link coming soon.
Feb 10 | TK/K PJ Night, 5-7pm, RSVP link coming soon.
Feb 13 | Coloring Sheet due
Mar 1 | Last day to log Reading!
Mar 13 | Deadline to turn in Packets & Donations
2026 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 “Camp Roosevelt” – Monday, February 2 through Friday, February 6
During the first week of Roosevelt Reads, the auditorium will be transformed into Roosevelt Summer Camp. Students can hang out with a good book during lunch recess. There could be a surprise reader some days! Special THANKS to the inventive Elizabeth Leggio for creating this year’s lounge design.
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!”
PJ Reading Night (TK & K) – Tuesday, February 10 from 5-7 p.m.
This special reading night is for TK and Kindergarten students and families. Get in your pajamas early and come back to school for special read alouds 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. THANKS to Morgan Smith for organizing this special event.
camp Pennant design page – Due by Friday, feb 13
Show your camp spirit by designing your favorite book character’s “camp flag.” Use the included coloring sheet and return it to your classroom teacher by Friday, February 13 to be included in a very special display in the Auditorium.
Earn Prizes! – End of Roosevelt Reads
At the end of the month, add up all your donations to see the prizes you earned. Mark your level on your prize sheet. You will earn the prizes listed at each badge level. For example, if you raise $400, you will earn your Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 Badges and collect all the prizes listed for each badge. Refer to your packet prize sheet for more information on Badge Levels.
Make sure to clearly fill in all the information on this sheet and return it in your sponsor envelope by March 13. Prizes will be distributed after Spring Recess. *Prizes are subject to change due to availability. Substitutions may be made with items of similar value
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 chair, Caroline Mayes, for assistance at ccmayes@gmail.com.
Thank you, Tumbleweed Day Camp!
On behalf of our students and staff, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Tumbleweed Day Camp for generously sponsoring Roosevelt Reads including end-of-event classroom parties, prizes, and more! Your support has made a lasting impact, encouraging a love for reading while making the event even more exciting and memorable. We truly appreciate your commitment to fostering community engagement and supporting our educational efforts.
Thank you again for your continued generosity and for being such an important part of our journey!
Warm regards,
Roosevelt Elementary PTA
“Tumbleweed has been an oasis, a summer dream, a haven for childhood play for over 70 years. Here at camp, we believes that exploring, playing, and being unplugged from technology are three ingredients that help each of us be happier. From all of us at Tumbleweed, we are excited to welcome YOU into our family.”
