2026
Read-A-Thon
Support our PTA by registering and donating today!
This fundraiser not only motivates students to read more, it also ensures that PTA events and programs can continue.
Goal: $25,000
October 23rd - November 2nd
Enchanted
Booktacular
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Make plans to come to the Enchanted Booktacular: Pajama Party on Friday, Oct 23 from 6-7:30 in the Maywood Commons & Cafeteria.
Come listen to stories, participate in a giant book swap, make bookmarks, and more. Cookies and milk will be served at 7pm and pajamas are encouraged.
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We are collecting gently used books at the front office and Jessica's house (10810 NE 193rd St).
Collections are Oct 16-22. The book swap is on Oct 23 at the Enchanted Booktacular
*Books for adults will be accepted and brought to the staff lounge for Maywood staff. Only children’s books will be available at the Booktacular.
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We are looking for just a few volunteers to help on Friday. Can you come early (kids are welcome) to help set up and decorate (anytime between 5:00-6:00)? Can you give 30 min of your time during the event to help out at a station? Perhaps you can stay at the end of the Booktacular to clean up? THANK YOU!
*Middle and High school students welcome!
These events run on volunteers.
Readathon
TO DO:
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We are collecting gently used books at the front office and Jessica's house (10810 NE 193rd St).
Collections are Oct 16-22. The book swap is on Oct 23 at the Enchanted Booktacular
*Books for adults will be accepted and brought to the staff lounge for Maywood staff. Only children’s books will be available at the Booktacular.
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NOT YET OPEN. Stay Tuned!
Register at pledgestar.com/maywood
It only takes a minute to register your students. The website is easy to use, shows all the fun prizes and leaderboards.Directions:
Click "not registered for this year".
Enter your (adult's) name and email address and click "submit".
Follow the instructions on-screen to register your student(s).
Customize your pledge request and send out to family and friends.
Log your reading minutes online under "enter readers" starting Oct 23
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Our goal is $25,000 or $50/student. Please consider making a donation if you can. Reach out to family and friends who might consider supporting your students' school. Every amount helps!
Donate at your student’s page on pledgestar.com/maywood
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We are looking for just a few volunteers to help on Friday. Can you stay after school from 3:45-4:15 to help set up? Can you come early (kids are welcome) to help set up and decorate (anytime between 5:00-6:00)? Can you give 30 min of your time during the event to help out at a station? Perhaps you can stay at the end of the Booktacular to clean up? THANK YOU! These events run on volunteers. Email if your are available to help- Volunteer@maywoodhillspta.com
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Starting Friday Oct 23-Tues Nov 2, help your students track their minutes of reading time. See FAQ for what counts (hint: everything!)
Students can track on paper copies sent home (extras in the front office) or straight on the pledgestar site. All minutes must be submitted online by Nov 2 or through papers turned in by Wed Nov 3.
FAQ:
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Everything! Audiobooks, listening to someone else read aloud, looking through picture books (especially for our early and non readers!), graphic novels, magazines...
The time spent reading at school counts too! See if your students can keep track or find out how much time is spent each day. -
Each student recieved a paper copy where they can track their minutes. Those can either be turned in to the front office or can be entered on your student's pledgestar site starting Fri, Oct 23.
Count all minutes read between Oct 23-Nov 2.
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We have prizes planned for all levels of participation! Students do not have to raise funds in order to be eligible for the prizes.
Check out all the details on the pledgestar site.