PTO “Wild About Reading” Read‑A‑Thon — How It Works & Student Incentives
Aristoi Cypress PTO is excited to launch the 2026 “Wild About Reading” Read‑A‑Thon, a fun and engaging way for scholars to grow their love of reading while raising funds for our school! From February 12–27, 2026, students will read minutes/pages/chapters and collect sponsorships through their personal online Read‑A‑Thon page. Families can easily register, share their link, and gather donations online, and the PTO keeps over 95% of all funds raised.
Our schoolwide goal is $15,000, and every student is encouraged to raise at least $150. We aim for 100% of scholars registered!
Along the way, students, classes, and families can earn amazing rewards:
- Every registered scholar receives an animal bookmark.
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For every $50 raised, students earn a raffle ticket for one of 15 fun prizes, plus additional tickets for completing the Read‑A‑thon BINGO card.
- Classes with 100% registration earn a special snack and story time.
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Top earner in each grade wins a 1st‑in‑line pizza day pass for the rest of the school year, plus free popcorn on Popcorn Wednesdays.
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The family that raises the most wins a Houston Zoo family membership.
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The top homeroom receives a Creature Teacher visit and gets to meet a baby kangaroo up close!
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The overall school winner receives a customized water bottle and their choice of one of the 15 raffle prizes.
- Teacher incentives unlock free drinks or Chick‑fil‑A lunches when their class hits registration milestones.
Weekend incentives include Chick‑fil‑A vouchers for top earners and an outdoor picnic lunch for the grade that brings in the most donations.
Finally, schoolwide rewards include:
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A Wild Sock Day when we reach $15,000
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A book & blanket leisure time event if we reach $20,000
Let’s go WILD for reading and support Aristoi Cypress together!
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