Melcher-Dallas students are holding a Read-a-Thon. Every student at the elementary building, three year olds through 6th grade, participates in the 10 day Read-a-Thon. 

The Read-A-Thon is a fundraiser that raises money for the school while encouraging and rewarding students for reading. Strong reading skills are key to educational success and the 10 days of reading gets students involved and excited about books and other reading materials, according to teacher Holly VanWyk.

 

When readers get a sponsor, they help raise money for the Melcher-Dallas PTO. The Read-A-Thon is taking place from January 16th through January 30th. The Read-A-Thon takes place at school and at home. Students read during school, but are also highly encouraged to read at home.

Melcher-Dallas has set a goal to raise $10,000 and read 80,000 minutes. The PTO gives back 100% of what is raised. It all gets used on the students and staff in various ways.

Students in Ms. VanWyk’s class had the opportunity to explain the Read-a-Thon to Dr. Leonard from KNIA and then listen to themselves a few days later when we ran the story.  

To help contribute to the PTO Read and Read-a-Thon go to KNIA/KRLS.com and click on this story.

Sponsors may donate using the website or via check- written to M-D PTO, cash, venmo payment to @mdelempto, or click here.