November 12- 20, 2026

 ReadAThon 2026

The Read-a-Thon is not only a fun and inspiring event that encourages a love of reading—it’s also the Ocean Air PTA’s main fundraiser of the year. Every dollar raised goes directly back to supporting our students, teachers, school, and community.

 

This beloved event brings students and families together in the spirit of literacy and school pride. With your support, we’re able to fund programs, events, and supplies that benefit every child at Ocean Air.

 

Why Donate to the Read-a-Thon?

When you donate to the Read-a-Thon, you’re helping the PTA provide:

  • Teacher Mini-grants so teachers can purchase supplies for their classrooms
  • Staff Appreciation Events
  • Clubs like Drama, Math and Science Olympiad
  • Free community events like Ice Cream Social, Back to School Bash, Halloween Festival, Talent Show, International Night and Field Day for all students and their families
  • Gifts to the school like microphones for the MUR and a poster printer
  • …and so much more!

Read-a-thon is Back, Sharks!


Get ready to read, have fun, win prizes, and show your Shark spirit during Ocean Air’s only PTA fundraiser of the year from November 12 to November 20! Funds raised help bring amazing events and experiences to Ocean Air all year long.

Our school goal is $50,000, with a individual goal of $200 per student. Participating is as simple as 1-2-3:

  1. Read: Log your minutes every day.
  2. Raise: Share your reader's page with family and friends.
  3. Win: Earn prizes as you go!

Prizes & Rewards

  • Reading Prizes:
    • 200 minutes: Custom Pencil
    • 500 minutes: Motivational Shark squishy
    • Top Reader in Each Class: $20 gift card to Camino Books
  • Fundraising Prizes:
    • $200 raised: Read-a-thon pencil pouch
    • $500 raised: $50 Spirit Store credit
    • Top Fundraiser in Each Class: Simple Modern Water bottle
  • Class Prizes: The Top Reading Class and Top Fundraising Class each win a Pizza Party & Trophy!
  • Daily Raffles: Every donor is entered into daily raffles featuring local sponsors (Shake Shack, In-N-Out, Cinépolis, Batch & Box, Birch Aquarium, Huntington Learning Center)!

 A Week of Reading Fun Schedule

  • Thu 11/12 — Kickoff + Spirit Wear Day: Wear your Ocean Air Spirit Wear!
  • Fri 11/13 — Mystery Reader in Classrooms: Which parent is the mystery reader?
  • Mon 11/16 — Lunchtime Book Club: Join us in the library for reading fun!
  • Tue 11/17 — Sharky's Book Riddle Hunt: Can you solve the mystery in front of the school?
  • Wed 11/18 — Shark Family Pajama Reading Day: Wear your Pajamas Day!
  • Thu 11/19 — Classroom Lights Out, Books On!: Every reader gets a flashlight to read in the dark!
  • Fri 11/20 — Reading Celebration: Reach $50K and unlock a BIG school celebration!

Support Our School

 

Donating to the Read-a-Thon is an investment in your child, your school, and your community. Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference.

Set up your donation page today!

  • Go to http://oceanairreads.pledgestar.com/
  • Click "Not Registered For This Year's Event"
  • Enter your name and email address, then click "Submit"
  • Follow the instructions on-screen to register Reader(s) and add family and friends

When you finish, the system emails pledge requests to your family and friends, and allows them to make secure credit card donations online. You get notified each time a pledge is made, and you can track your pledge progress online.