Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are thrilled to officially kick off Week 1 of Clinton’s Annual Read-A-Thon!

Think of this as a "Jog-A-Thon" for the mind: instead of running laps, your child will be reading books to earn pledges. This major PTA fundraiser helps us provide school assemblies, classroom supplies, and exciting events for our entire school community while promoting a lifelong love of reading.

🚀 Getting Started with Readafun

Everything is tracked online through the Readafun platform, making it easy to log minutes and invite sponsors.

• Student Accounts: Your child has been assigned a private account at app.readafun.com.
• Authorization: Please note that students cannot invite sponsors without your authorization.
• Instructions: Detailed parent and student guides have been sent home electronically and in your child's folder.

🎥 Helpful Resources

New to the Read-A-Thon? These quick links will help you navigate the process:

• Account Authorization Video: How to activate your child's account.
• Sponsorship Video: How to become a sponsor and invite others.
• Parent Account Guide: A step-by-step walkthrough of your dashboard.
• All Readers Welcome!: Access 6,000+ books, audiobooks, and ebooks with MackinVIA! 

🏢 Double Your Impact

Many companies offer corporate matching programs that can amplify your donation. While Readafun doesn't process these directly, sponsors can send matching gifts straight to the PTA.

• How to Match: Follow this guide or contact our Treasurer at Melissa.Goodrich@clintonelementary.org.

📚 Save the Date: Clinton Read-In!

Wednesday, February 18 | 6:30–8:00 PM Location: Cafeteria & Library

Wear your favorite pajamas, bring a book, and join us for a cozy evening of reading! We’ll have snacks, special guest readers, and plenty of time to read with friends. More details are coming soon. To volunteer for this event, please sign up HERE.

🏆 Prizes

Get excited! This year’s Read-A-Thon grade-level and individual prizes will be announced on February 8. For all breaking news and updates, keep an eye on the PTA Website, our social media handles, or your weekly class parent announcements.

📬 Questions?

If your child has yet to receive their account information or if you have any questions, please contact Catherine Hines or Ifeoma Nwigwe at read-a-thon@clintonelementary.org.

Thank you for your incredible support as we celebrate reading!

Happy Reading,

Catherine Hines & Ifeoma Nwigwe

Read-A-Thon Coordinators