Hansen’s Summer Reading Challenge!
READ-A-THON Fundraiser
Dear Hansen families,
We had a great success last year with the Read-A-Thon. Our kids read over 63,000 minutes and raised over
$2,500. The Read-A-Thon is meant to motivate our kids to read all summer long and 100% of the money we
raise will help support the school’s enrichment activities without selling anything. I hope this fundraiser
can someday become our main source of income to fund all of the great enrichment programs we support
throughout the school year.
Here’s how it works:
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Students set a goal for the number of hours they will spend reading this summer
Then find sponsors to pledge money for their reading (Mom, Dad, neighbors, visiting relatives,
etc.)
Each time a student reads he/she will record what was read and the amount of time spent in their
Reading Log (enclosed in this packet)
The amount of hours spent reading plus the amount of money raised will equate to a number of
“Read-a-thon points! (2 points for each minute read and 1 point for every cent raised)
The student in each grade level with the most Read-a-thon points will get to treat their class to a
reward of their choice! (a pizza party, ice cream party, an extra recess or other principal
approved idea. Kids-use your imaginations……)
The student (including all the grade levels) who reads the most hours will receive a special
mystery present (determined by how much money is raised over-all. Last year it was a
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bike!)
One more way to get Read-a-Thon Points: Fill out our Summer Scavenger Hunt Form (enclosed
in this packet- one point per question answered)
Being read to counts for minutes! If one participating student reads to another participating
student they both get to count the time!! Reading before bed counts. Reading instead of watching
TV and playing video games definitely counts!!
Money and Reading logs due back by Monday Sept 8th. Awards will be distributed the
next week!!
Students moving on to middle school you will still be eligible for the mystery prize, just
return your envelope to the school by 9/8/14
Name:_________________________________
Summer Scavenger Hunt
*Earn extra Read-a-thon points by answering these questions!
**Please note: You do not have to attend all of these events to get the answers. Ask the librarians if
you can’t make it.
1. Tell about one of Jeff Evans “Science Magic” tricks (June 14, 2pm).
2. Who were the “ancient heroes” in the play by the Olympia Family Theater at the Olympia branch of the
Library? (June 19th 10:15)
3. How do you make a rubber band race car ?
(Find out at Barnes and Noble on June 21st at 11)
4. What craft was made at the American Girl Book and Craft Club at Barnes and Noble on Saturday June
21th at 12pm?
5. Who is the “Rad Scientist”? (Find out on June 26th 10:15, Olympia Library)
6. Can you find an author that has the same initials as you do ?
7. What prizes were given out at the Olympia branch of the Timberline Regional Library for the scavenger
hunt they had on June 18th or July 30?
8. Name two of the free coupons the library gives out when you do their summer reading program.
9. What are the names of the children’s librarians that work at the Olympia branch?
10. Where is the Tumwater Library?
Hansen’s Summer Reading
Challenge
Sponsorship Form
Name_____________________________________Grade (in Fall 2014)_____________________Teacher____________________
*My Goal is to read __________ Minutes/ Hours in 83 days
20 min/ day X 83 days =1,660 min or 27.6 hours
83 days=11.85 weeks
Dear Sponsor,
The Hansen Summer Reading Challenge is a reading incentive program designed to motivate our
children to read. 100% of the collected money will be used by our Parent Association, Hanson
Community Council (HCC) to support Hansen students. The student with a combination of the
most minutes read and the most money collected will earn a reward!
Sample pledge amounts:
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You could pledge $1/hr and if your student read 1 hr per week all summer you would owe $12.14
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If your student reads 20 min per day every day for the whole summer (83 days) and you pledge
$0.01 per minute you would owe $16.60.
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If you pledge .05 per min @20 min/ day X 83 days = $83.00
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Or you can choose to donate a flat rate
Sponsor’s name
Phone #
(for student use only)
Amount
Pledged
Flat Rate
Donation
Make Checks payable to HCC
Out of room…….Use the back!
Total Collected
My Reading Log
Date
Title
Min/ Hours
Read
Feel free to add your own pages or use the back if you need more room!
Way to go!
Dear Parents,
This summer we are doing a read-a-thon to motivate our kids to read all summer long.
Kids record the amount of minutes they read and get sponsors to donate money to equal read-athon points. The winners will be tallied in the fall and a student from each grade and one overall
winner will get great prizes! (More details in the packets coming in backpacks Friday June 6)
Research shows that children who read books for just 20 minutes a day perform better in
school. We are setting up the program to excite the kids but we need YOU to support it and keep
it present in their thoughts this summer. Here are some ideas:
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Set aside a reading time: before bed, in the morning or after dinner for example.
Pick a reading place: set up a comfortable quiet spot or have fun thinking of all the different places they can
read.
Read together: one person can read or you can take turns. Older siblings can gain confidence reading to
younger siblings.
Keep your child’s favorite books around: It can be comforting for a new reader to build confidence and
fluency by re-reading a favorite book.
Get caught reading yourself: when your child sees you read they will be inspired to read.
There is a Scavenger Hunt included in the packet that is meant to get kids going to the library
and bookstores throughout the summer. There are all sorts of fun events coming up for the whole
family. See the calendar included in the packet for the dates and the Scavenger Hunt form for
more information. Or look on the Timberline Regional Library website.
The greatest benefit we hope for from the read-a-thon is to introduce kids to a whole world of
reading just for fun. Another great benefit to the read-a-thon is the money we can raise to
support the projects we are planning for the coming school year, like field trips, after school
programs, assemblies that bring theater, artists and new ideas to our kids. HCC reimburses
teachers for their expenses, buys books for the library, equipment for playground and so much
more!
“Few children learn to love books by themselves.
Someone has to lure them into the wonderful world of
The written word: someone has to show them the way.”
-Orville Prescott
***Look for the Read-a-Thon packet in your child’s backpack soon
(Read-A-Thon starts the first day of summer break)!
Calendar of events on the
Scavenger Hunt in Hansen’s
Summer Reading Challenge!
Use these events to help answer many of the scavenger hunt questions!
*All events below are at the Olympia branch of the Timberline Valley Library*
Summer Reading Kick Off with Jeff Evans’ Science Magic
Date: 6/14/2014
Start Time: 2:00 PM-3
Description:
With humor and a little drama, magician Jeff Evans engages children in raising questions about how objects behave, then
reveals the scientific reasons. The show visually demonstrates characteristics of solids, liquids and gases, and properties
of air pressure, static electricity, center of mass and density. Sponsored by the Friends of the Olympia Library.
Science Scavenger Hunt
Date: 6/18/2014
Start Time: 11:00 AM-5
Description:
Children can drop in during the day to hunt for science-related images hidden throughout the library’s youth area. Find
them all and win a prize!
Olympia Family Theater: Ancient Heroes
Date: 6/19/2014
Start Time: 10:15 AM-11
Description:
Join in an interactive play performed by professional actors from the Olympia Family Theater. Adapted from Greek and
Roman mythology, this exciting, adventure-filled play features Theseus's epic battle with the Minotaur, Helen of Troy - the
face that launched a thousand ships, Odysseus' encounter with the terrifying one-eyed Cyclops, and all twelve labors of
Hercules!
Mikey Mike’s Music and Science
Date: 6/26/2014
Start Time: 10:15 AM-11
Description:
Mikey Mike Gervais, “The Rad Scientist,” performs an interactive musical show that explores the science all around us in
nature. He engages children through song, movement, discussion and hands on exploration of real specimens such as
rocks, minerals and fossils
Mad Science Party
Date: 7/2/2014
Start Time: 2:00 PM-3
Description:
Conduct all sorts of experiments at this party for young scientists. Caution: some experiments may be messy!
Balloon City Experiments with Charles the Clown
Date: 7/3/2014
Start Time: 10:15 AM-11
Description:
In silly-but-sound project using science, math, reading, writing, artistic skills—and balloons—children help Charles the
Clown and his puppet Biscuit build Balloon City.
Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo’s Asian Story Theater
Date: 7/10/2014
Start Time: 10:15 AM-11
Description:
In “Asia Fantasia” master storyteller Robert-Kikuchi-Yngojo gives a dramatic performance of Asian myths and folktales
with music, movement and facial gestures to bring to life characters and places such as China, Korea, Japan, Philippines,
Vietnam and other Asian cultures.
Experiments of a Mad Scientist
Date: 7/16/2014
Start Time: 1:00 PM-4
Description:
Magic mud, cloud jars, balloon banshees and more--oh my! Drop in to see mad science experiment demonstrations and
try your own hand at a few.
Juggling Through the Ages
Date: 7/24/2014
Start Time: 10:15 AM-11
Description:
Join "Mag" from W.E. C.A.R.E. Sports for an interactive presentation that teaches everyone juggling skills. Develop handeye coordination, increase reading comprehension and have fun while learning a skill that has thrilled people for
centuries. Experience the joy of juggling!
Science Scavenger Hunt
Date: 7/30/2014
Start Time: 11:00 AM-5PM
Description:
Children can drop in during the day to hunt for science-related images hidden throughout the library’s youth area. Find
them all and win a prize!
*The following Events are happening at Barnes and Noble*
Rubber Band Race Cars
Learn the cool aspects of physics by building your own speeding race car! For ages 7 and up.
Call 360.534.0388 to sign up or sign up at Customer Service in the store.
Saturday June 21, 2014 11:00 AM
Olympia
1530 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98502, 360-534-0388
American Girl Club
Join us for character discussions and official American Girl crafts!
Saturday June 21, 2014 12:00 PM
Olympia
1530 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98502, 360-534-0388