Library Club Read-A-Thon Event
Thank you so much to everyone who supported this amazing event!
We are still accepting donations, if you would like to donate and support library programming and literacy outreach: https://leander.edpay.net/p-9088-read-a-thon-donation.aspx
What: A Harry Potter-inspired evening for Library Club students AND our library's only fundraiser for the year. Students collect pledges for reading for at least three hours and participate in events like Triwizard Tournament maker challenges, Quidditch matches, and book talks at The Leaky Cauldron.
Why: Bring kids together around a love of reading and raise money to support library programs and activities, including reading outreach initiatives and books for those in need
When: Friday, March 1st from 4:20 - 9:30 p.m.
Who: CRMS Library Club Members get first priority to attend. If extra spots are available, we will give other CRMS students the opportunity to join in. Vandegrift NHS and PALS students, CRMS parent volunteers, and CRMS teachers work together to make this an amazing, memorable experience for participating students.
How: Interested students will complete paperwork, including pledge intentions and permission forms, and bring it to the library in person beginning Wednesday, February 7th at 8:15 at the Library Club meeting. We will not accept early forms, and forms must be submitted to Mrs. Wright directly from students - not from parents and not through the main office. Participating spots will go to students in the order that complete paperwork is received.
Printable Read A Thon Program Overview Page
When paperwork is submitted by 2/7, students will be given a QR code and have until 2/9 to pay $10.50 online at the school store - this fee covers the cost of pizza, drinks, and snacks at the Read-A-Thon event. This on-time online payment, in addition to the completed paperwork, will secure students a spot at the event. Participants can expect to receive their Hogwarts admission letters (confirmation of event participation) by Monday, 2/12, if they follow this timeline and spots are available.
We ask that participants commit to at least $30 in pledges per person. Last year, this event raised over $5,000 and it enabled us to purchase books for teachers' classrooms, books for family Thanksgiving baskets, and activity materials for library lessons and programs. We hope to raise even more this year to continue to add maker station materials like board games, jewelry making, video studio booths, books for English language learners and picture books for teacher read-alouds, books for reading challenge incentives, and supplies for programs and events like Trivia Night, Reading Rumble, and Reading Challenge parties. Book buying budget deadlines happen about halfway through the school year, but sometimes students will request new books in the spring - this allows us to purchase some select titles that kids really want. Pledge funds are due February 29th, and can be submitted online from local or distant friends and family members. Sponsors will receive a thank you and certificate of completion from readers after the event.
What it's not: It's a fun experience, but it's for students who love reading and plan to do a lot of reading at this event. There will be opportunities to run and move and talk (Quidditch, craft stations, feast), but there will be a lot of sustained reading time.
It is not an event for younger or older siblings, or even parents. While we do have some select parent volunteers (and we are grateful for them!) who attend (often in costume!), we keep the event focus on the Canyon Ridge students' experience the entire evening.
If extra spots are available, we will welcome interested CRMS students who cannot usually attend Library Club meetings (due to band or sports or another conflict), however, Library Club members get the first opportunity to claim spots, and that total number is limited by fire code.
What Students Need to Bring: Details will be provided in Hogwarts Acceptance Letters for the event, but the main things are a positive attitude and some books they want to read. Students can also wear Harry Potter themed costumes and accessories, and they will probably want to bring a pillow and blanket, a sheet to clip to chairs/shelves to construct a cozy tent-fort reading space, and a flashlight or book light. Snacks and dinner will be provided.
Sneak Peek at some Diagon Alley/Hogwarts School Activities: Photo Booth, Video Booth, Honeydukes Sweets, Potions Class, Maker Crafts, Object Hunts, and more! It will be so much fun - we can't wait to celebrate our love for books and reading!
