Read-A-Thon
January 16 - 31, 2025
For Participants
What happens January 15?
Start reading! Students can read any reading material that suits them. News, poetry, comics; stories, biographies, explainers — all those minutes count! Readers and parents can log their reading minutes in the Reading Log on the Beanstack site.
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How to track and log Reading Minutes
Students and parents can decide how often they transfer minutes into Beanstack – perhaps daily, or every few days, or all at once with one total at the end. Reading minutes must be entered into Beanstack to qualify for class or individual prizes. And some class prizes (like the Book Worm stuffy!) are awarded every few days based on classroom reading totals.
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All reading minutes must be entered into the Online Reading Log before February 3.
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How Do I Enter Information into the Online Reading Log?
On your student's Beanstack page, click the "Reading Log" at the top left of page. You can enter the name of the book they are reading, and then enter the date and duration of their reading.
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How much should my child try to read?
Choose a goal that is attainable, yet makes the reader stretch to achieve it. See suggested minutes per day by grade below.
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​​Where can I find books for my reader?
Your school librarian & teachers are a great resource for ideas and recommendations. The San Carlos Public Library has organized reading lists.
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The goals of the Read-A-Thon are:
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Build a love of reading with our students and raise money for our schools.
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Get to 100% student participation across the district.
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Raise $200,000 for our San Carlos public schools. See our progress here!
For Donors
How do I and others contribute to my reader’s fundraising goal?
Donate directly via the reader’s online pledge page, and share the link with friends and family! Go to your child’s Beanstack Reader Page and click "View Fundraiser". Copy the Fundraiser Link to share via personal email or text, or click "View My Donation Page" and use the Share button under the Donate area
Donations are tax deductible, and no amount is too small. All parent donations count toward annual SCEF giving and are eligible for employee matching. After you register, you can send out donation requests to friends and family.
​​Will I get a receipt for my donation?
Beanstack will send a donation receipt to all people who donate as long as they have supplied their email address.
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Can I make a donation by check?
Yes. Make checks payable and mail to: SCEF, P.O. Box 1214, San Carlos, CA 94070. Write “Read-A-Thon donation” along with your reader's full name in the memo line or included with the check.
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Can I make a donation via Workplace Giving?
Yes. Read-A-Thon support can be made via Workplace Giving & these gifts are eligible for matching as well. Please add your reader full name in the gift notes section.