Read-a-thon FUNdraiser
2024 Read-a-thon
March 11 - 24, 2024
March 11 - 24, 2024
Thank you to all the students who joined us for the sixth annual Jie Ming Read-A-Thon from May 8 - May 21, 2023.
This FUNdraiser is a great way for families and friends to support our school. Students can take pride in working hard on their reading skills and earning money for their school. Funds from past Read-A-Thons have been used to help supply our school library with books, STEM backpacks, functional book browsing bins and other supplemental student support. This year’s funds will be used to support the school with operating expenses and supplies, encouraging community engagement through hosting events, and supporting the world at large by advocating for cultural inclusivity.
Thank you to all the students for reaching out to family, friends, neighbors, and community members to help raise funds during this event! We are happy to announce that we surpassed our goal this year thanks to all the effort of the students and the generosity of the sponsors!
Plan for our 2024 Read-a-thon in early spring!
Prizes from 2023
All students will receive a book of their choice at the Book Fair.
All students who read at least 100 minutes will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $10 Red Balloon Bookshop gift cards.
All students who read at least 200 minutes will be entered into a drawing for one of four $25 Red Balloon Bookshop gift cards.
All students who read at least 300 minutes will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Sun Ray Lanes bowling alley -or- four passes to SEA LIFE Aquarium at Mall of America.
All students who raise at least $100 will be entered into a drawing for two passes to Sky Zone Trampoline Park.
Within each grade level, the classroom with the highest total minutes read will earn an extra recess.
All Donations are Tax Deductible
Ever donation made through the Read-A-Thon is fully tax deductible. You just need a donation receipt!
Online
Any donation made through the online pay pal portal will automatically create a reciept. One will be available through the app or emailed to the sponsor. Its that simple! Just remember to include the child's name that is being sponsored!
Cash or Checks
Any cash or checks that are dropped off at the school can also get a donation receipt emailed out. Just make sure to not only include three simple things with that sponsorship:
Sponsored Child's Name
Name of Sponsor
Email Address of Sponsor
Make a Note "Receipt Requested"
The receipt will then be emailed to the sponsor 2 - 3 weeks later.
Look for the Virtual Library icon on the school issued iPad, which brings you to the SPPS Virtual Library Page. Tap “Elementary” to find several reading resources
Other Links
Library Go - Virtual library card for Saint Paul students
OverDrive / Libby for Kids - E-books and e-audiobooks for kids
Bookmobile May Schedule - Year-round service to Saint Paul Neighborhoods