Read books, log minutes, earn rewards, and help support Radburn students.
Dates: Monday, March 2, 2026 – Monday, March 9, 2026
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HOW THE READ-A-THON WORKS
HOW THE READ-A-THON WORKS
Just 5 simple steps to participate:
Just 5 simple steps to participate:
REGISTER → Check-In
Create your student’s fundraising page on 99Pledges.SHARE
Send the link to family and friends. They can donate a flat amount or pledge per minute read. Donations may be made by credit card through the website or by check (see instructions below)READ
Students read at home March 2 - March 9 and log all qualifying reading time.
👉 See what reading counts HERE.
LOG
Enter the total minutes read each day in 99 Pledges. You can log minutes as you go or once per day.EARN PRIZES
Students earn rewards based on minutes read and/or dollars raised.
👉 See prizes HERE.
** Check donation instructions **
Make checks payable to “Radburn PTA.” Place in a sealed envelope labeled:
PTA Read-A-Thon Donation
Student name(s), grade(s), and teacher(s)
Send the envelope to school with your child. If multiple students are listed, donations will be split evenly unless otherwise noted.
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday 2/20 – Fundraising opens
Monday 3/2 – First day to log minutes + One Book One School Starts!
Monday 3/9 – Last day to log minutes
Monday 3/9 – Last day to fundraise
Tuesday 3/10 - 3/31 – Announcements and Prize distribution
** Pajama day and Ice Cream Truck days will be added once earned!
PRIZES
PRIZES
Students can earn rewards as a school, as a class, and individually.
Students can earn rewards as a school, as a class, and individually.
SCHOOL PRIZES
SCHOOL PRIZES
School-wide rewards are unlocked when the entire school participates.
When the school logs 135,000+ reading minutes, everyone earns a Pajama Day.
When the school raises $25,000+, we celebrate with an Ice Cream Truck for all students.
Every minute logged helps move us closer.
CLASS PRIZES
CLASS PRIZES
Class prizes are earned by working together.
When 80% of the class registers on 99 Pledges, the Radburn Hotel Room Service Snack Cart will visit the classroom on a day chosen by the teacher and PTA.
The Top Reading Class per grade earns a Donut Party and a $50 Scholastic book fair voucher for their teacher.
The Top Fundraising Class per grade earns a Donut Party and a $50 Scholastic book fair voucher for their teacher.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
Students can earn prizes through reading, fundraising, or both.
All registered students receive a check-in prize: a smencil (scented pencil).
Radburn Croc Charm — read 160+ minutes OR raise $50+ (1 charm per student).
Radburn Socks — raise $100+
Eagle Mascot Plush — raise $175+
Radburn Blanket — raise $250+
Note: Fundraising prize levels are cumulative. Students who reach higher levels receive all lower-level prizes as well.
Reading the One Book One School selection and answering trivia questions in class earns entries into the prize raffle.
Top Fundraiser and Top Reader in each grade will earn VIP Status, which includes:
$25 scholastic dollars for the next book fair
a morning announcement recognizing their achievement
entry into the VIP prize raffle for school experiences and additional prizes (all VIPs will win one prize from the raffle)
WHAT READING COUNTS?
WHAT READING COUNTS?
Students can log reading done outside the classroom during the official Read-a-Thon dates.
✅Reading that counts
Reading before or after school (including clubs and aftercare)
Homework reading done at home, including the One Book One School book
For Kindergarten–2nd grade, reading with a parent, sibling, or adult counts
(If two Radburn students read together, both may log the time.)
✅Types of reading that count
Storybooks and picture books
Chapter books
E-books (tablet or computer)
Audiobooks (active listening, such as in the car — should be balanced with other reading)
Kid-friendly magazines with articles
Graphic novels or comics
❌Reading that does NOT count
Reading outside the official Read-a-Thon dates
Classroom reading during the school day
Watching TV or movies (even if based on a book)
Video games (unless primarily story-reading based)
Random internet browsing or non-book websites
Audiobooks as the only form of reading
FAQ
FAQ
Does my child have to raise money to participate?
No. Students can earn prizes just by reading and logging their minutes. All registered students receive a smencil, and reading 160+ minutes earns a Radburn Croc Charm.
The PTA is also offering additional prizes for the One Book One School trivia raffle, as well as rewards for the top reading class per grade and top reader per grade.
All students share in earned class and school-wide prizes, whether they personally participate in the Read-A-Thon or not.
How do we log reading minutes?
Families log minutes directly in their student’s 99Pledges page. You received a special link in your e-mail from 99 pledges. Just enter the total minutes per day in the box and you're done!Can my child log minutes if we forget to enter them one day?
Yes. You can log reading minutes at any time during the Read-A-Thon. Simply enter the total minutes read for the day or update them later.
We will share daily updates on the top reading and fundraising classes, so logging regularly helps students stay excited as they watch their class progress!
Can multiple students in the same family participate?
Yes. Each student registers and logs minutes on their own page. If siblings read together at home, both students may count that reading time.
I'm new to Radburn, how did the Read-a-thon go last year?
Last year over 82% of Radburn students participated in the Read-a-thon. The students read over 187,000 minutes and raised over $30,000. Our goals have been adjusted this year to account for the shorter duration of the read-a-thon (9 days this year vs 11 days last year).
Need Help?
Need Help?
If you have trouble registering or logging minutes, contact the PTA at: read@radburnpta.org
Include your child’s name and teacher.
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