2025 Read-a-Thon Events

February is Read-a-Thon month! We celebrate literacy at Mary Hogan Elementary School with a month full of tracking students’ reading minutes, special guest speakers, fundraising, and special rewards for minutes read. Consider donating directly through our website to support the students on their reading adventure!

Here is our comprehensive guide to events:

• January 30th at 9:00- Bookmark contest! Kickoff in the gym! Wear your Hawk Gear!
• Feb. 3- After School “Book and Craft” with Liz and Ms. Palmer (grades K-2). Sign-ups required.
• Feb. 4th 
  1. Author visit with Dan Abdo
  2. Reading Buddies Grades 1 & 4, 3-4pm.  Come read with a student from another grade. (20 kids). Sign-ups required.
• Feb. 5th- Reading Buddies Grades 2 & 5, 3-4pm. Come read with a student from another grade. (20 kids). Sign-ups required.
• Feb. 6th – Character Dress-up Day! 
• Feb. 6, 13, 20 – 5th grade library club with Tricia. 3:00-4:15. Sign ups required. Storytelling
• Feb. 7th
  1. Reading Logs turned in!
  2. After School Poetry Writing Workshop with Ted Scheu (grades 3-5). Sign-ups required.
• Feb. 10th- After School “Book and Craft” with Liz and Ms. Palmer  (grades K-2). Sign-ups required.
• Feb. 11th -After School Reading Buddies with MUHS students!
• Feb. 12th- 10:30-10:45 Stop, Drop, and Read
• Feb. 13th- Literacy Night  5:45-7:15. Come have dinner, meet other families, and attend literacy workshops.
• Feb. 14th
  1. Reading Logs turned in!
  2. After School Poetry Writing Workshop with Ted Scheu (grades 3-5). Sign-ups required. 3:00-4:15
• Feb. 17th – After School “Book and Craft” with Liz and Ms. Palmer (grades K-2). Sign-ups required.3:00-4:15
• February 18th
  1. Author Ted Scheu will visit the Preschool students.  9:30-10:30am
  2. Reading Buddies Grades K & 3, 3-4pm. Come read with a student from another grade.(20 kids) Sign-ups required.
• February 19th- Free Book Giveaway!
  1. 1st and 2nd grade in the hallway 8:15-10:00.
  2. 4th and 5th grade in the library 8:30-10:30.
  3. 3rd grade in the library 10:45-11:45.
  4. Kindergarten and preschool will have boxes to unwrap in their rooms!
• February 19th- After School Illustrating Workshop with Ashley Wolff (grades 3-5). Sign-ups required. 3:00-4:15.
• Feb. 19th-22nd – Mary Hogan Benefit Sale at The Vermont Book Shop. Mention the word “Hawks” and 20% of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to the Read-A-Thon. You can also shop online and mention the word “Hawks” at checkout with your order!
• February 20th – Author visit with Ashley Wolff – Kindergarten classes. 8:45-9:30 and 10:00-10:45
• Feb. 21st – Reading Logs turned in!
• Feb. 21st at 2:00 – Closing Ceremony