Our goal is to have 100% participation from students and to raise $70,000 for the KSPTA to support the school district in many areas including:

●      Free Community Events  (New Family Welcome, Back to School Events, Book Fair, Games Nights, Movie Nights, Winter Market)

●      Grant Program & Teacher Stipends

●      Parent Education (Guest Speakers, Authors, Subject Matter Experts)

●      Staff Events (Teacher Appreciation Week & Luncheon, Staff Breakfasts)

●      Student & School Events (Assembly Enrichment, Grade Level Parties, Garden Programs, Bacich Talent Show, Kent School Dances, Earth Day Celebrations)

●      Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging items

●      Libraries and Library Books

●      Bacich Yearbook, Spiritwear and More!

Friday, February 9th - Information about the Readathon goes home to students and families

Thursday, February 13 - Students will begin seeking pledges from friends & family.

Bacich -Wednesday, March 5th (with some activities taking place throughout the week) - Morning Pep Rally, PJ/Fun favorite character day, Where’s Waldo search, annual bookmark design contest, parent mystery readers in class, spelling bee fun at recess, Buddy Reading, a Kent Student visit, author visits on 3/2 and 3/3, and other reading-themed activities will fill this special Readathon week.

Kent - Monday, March 3 through March 7- Shakespeare Co Performances, daily Library activities at lunch, reading lounges, our annual bookmark design contest, and dedicated reading time will take place throughout the week.

Monday, March 10 - Last chance to donate!

• Students will receive a link to their personal pledge page via 99pledges.com

• Send this pledge page link to as many friends and family members as you would like. Encourage your child to write a short paragraph or make a short video to send with the link.

• Flat donations and per minute read pledges will be accepted.

• For more info and helpful hints, click here.