Read-a-thon is Back, Sharks!
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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!
The Read-a-Thon is a fun and inspiring event that encourages a love of reading. 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, Garden 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
- Assemblies like Imagination Machine
- …and so much more!
OUR GOAL
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Our school goal is $50,000, with a individual goal of $200 per student. Participating is as simple as 1-2-3:
Prizes & Rewards
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A Week of Reading Fun Schedule
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Thu 11/12 — Kickoff + Spirit Wear Day: Wear your Ocean Air Spirit Wear!
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Fri 11/13 — Mystery Reader in Classrooms: Which parent is the mystery reader?
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Mon 11/16 — Lunchtime Book Club: Join us in the library for reading fun!
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Tue 11/17 — Sharky's Book Riddle Hunt: Can you solve the mystery in front of the school?
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Wed 11/18 — Shark Family Pajama Reading Day: Wear your Pajamas Day!
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Thu 11/19 — Classroom Lights Out, Books On!: Every reader gets a flashlight to read in the dark!
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Fri 11/20 — Reading Celebration: Reach $50K and unlock a BIG school celebration!
FUNDRAISING
For our Read-A-Thon this year, we're using a web based fundraising system called PledgeStar that makes it much easier for you to request pledges from your family and friends, and for them to make secure credit card donations online. It's fun and easy to use! Remember, our Read-A-Thon starts November 12th, so please register now to help our school raise as much as we can for PTA-sponsored activities!
How to register on Pledgestar:
- 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.
CORPORATE MATCHING
Does your employer offer a corporate matching gift program? You can help Ocean Air PTA maximize your contribution by submitting your donation through your company's matching gift platform, such as Benevity.
If your company requires you to submit your donation through Benevity (or another corporate giving platform) to receive a match, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Make Your PledgeStar Donation
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Log in to your PledgeStar account and make your donation as usual.
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When selecting your payment method, choose Check.
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Check the box labeled “Donation Match.”
Step 2: Submit Your Donation Through Your Company's Platform
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Log in to your company's corporate giving platform (such as Benevity).
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Search for Ocean Air PTA and submit your matching gift request.
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Follow your company's instructions for submitting the donation.
Step 3: Email Your Confirmation
Once you have completed your submission, email a copy of your Benevity (or other corporate giving platform) confirmation or receipt to:
fundraising@oceanairpta.org
Please include your name and the name of your student(s) so we can properly track and credit your donation.
Questions? Contact us at fundraising@oceanairpta.org
