Let's get reading, Cougars!
Reading opens doors to other worlds — encourage the love of reading by participating in GSPO’s annual Read-A-Thon!
Wednesday, March 25 - Wednesday, April 8
This year’s Read-A-Thon is all about celebrating the joy of reading! Our goal is for every student to read 500 minutes over two weeks. As you log your minutes, you’ll earn exciting prizes — both individually and as a homeroom or advisory!
Step 1: Start Reading!
📅 Kickoff Date: Wednesday, March 25
🎯 Reading Goal: 500 minutes
Every minute counts! Whether you’re reading independently, listening to a story, or reading to a younger sibling, all minutes add up. Plus, every minute read helps your homeroom/advisory earn points towards class prizes!
Step 2: Track Your Reading
📝 Keep track of your minutes each day using: the Google Form or a printed reading log.
📅 Deadline to submit minutes: Monday, April 13
To qualify for prizes, be sure to log all your minutes before the deadline!
Step 3: Celebrate Your Hard Work
🏆 Winners will be announced on Thursday, April 16
🎉 Prizes will be distributed the week of April 20
Every student who participates in the Read-A-Thon will receive a prize based on the number of minutes read! To qualify, make sure you submit all of your minutes.
Individual Prizes
Students will receive all prizes up to the highest reading milestone accomplished.
Participation
GSES Bookmark
300-399 Minutes
"Read More Books" Vinyl Decal Sticker for Laptops, Waterbottles, and more.
400-499 Minutes
Bendable Book Light
500-999 Minutes
Treat Gift Card
1,000+ Minutes
Homework Pass
(Must be approved by Lower or Middle School teacher prior to use.)
Top Reader Awards
Top Reader Award recipients must log at least 500 minutes to qualify.
Most Minutes Read in a Homeroom or Advisory
After-School Ice Cream Party with Mrs. Younger
(One student from each homeroom/advisory — the individual with the most minutes logged will be invited to this event.)
Most Minutes Read In Grade Level
$15 Half Price Books Gift Card
(One student from each grade level — Pre-K through eighth grade — will receive a gift card based on their individual minutes logged.)
Most Minutes REad By Division
$25 Half Price Books Gift Card
(Awarded to one individual per division — Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School.)
Most Minutes Read in GSES
$50 Half Price Books Gift Card and named Librarian for the Day
(Awarded to only one individual across all divisions and grade levels.)
Homeroom & Advisory Awards
Top Homeroom/Advisory prizes will be awarded to the homerooms and advisories that log the most minutes. To ensure fairness, homeroom/advisory totals will be averaged so classes with different student counts have an equal chance to win.
Homeroom/Advisory PER division
Free Dress Day
(Date to be determined and approved by Division Head.)
Homeroom/Advisory Winner
Doughnut Breakfast
(One homeroom/advisory in each grade-level — Pre-K through eighth grade — will be treated to a doughnut breakfast for most combined hours read.)
For more details about the Read-A-Thon, visit our Q&A page!
We Invite You to Explore:
The GSES Library
GSPO Volunteer Opportunities