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"If every child were read to daily, from infancy, it would revolutionize education in this country."

U.S. Education Secretary Richard W. Riley

 

What is Reach for the Stars?

Reach for the Stars is a pledge-based reading incentive program that works as a read-a-thon.  We put fun, educational books in the hands of children and reward them for reading.  At the same time, we provide the school or organization with quality educational books.  The program returns every cent pledged back to the children and the school/organization -- a 100% return!

 

What is the goal of the program?

The goal of Reach for the Stars is for each participant to read for 300 minutes or more over a ten day period.

 

Where do pledges come from?

The children have the option of collecting pledges from friends and family.  Pledges can be made in any amount.

 

How does the school or organization benefit?

Fifty percent of the pledges goes to the participants in the form of Usborne Books.

Fifty percent of the pledges goes to the school or organization.

 

What does the school/organization have to do?

1)  Sign up for a 30 minute kick-off session with me (parent volunteers are always welcome!)

2)  Fill out classroom Wish Lists and return them along with any catalogs by the deadline.

3)  No need to count minutes or pledges!  Make sure all money is in the sealed envelope marked with the child's name and grade level if applicable.

4)  Return envelopes with reading logs and pledge money by the deadline.

5)  KEEP THE CHILDREN EXCITED!!

 

How do I schedule a Reach for theStars event?

Call Angie Carroll at 224-538-1218, or e-mail her at angiesbooknook@yahoo.com.