Frequently Asked Questions
What minutes count?
- Minutes read between February 1st - 27th count towards the Read-a-Thon
- Reading minutes must be logged in Pledgestar by TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 at 6:00PM to be eligible for prizes
- All grades can earn minutes by actively reading books, actively listening to audiobooks, or having books read to them at home or during approved school time
- Active reading means that students are reading every word on every page of their books without distractions
Active listening means students are listening to audiobooks with their headphones on and without distractions such as talking, completing homework, watching television, etc
- Minutes read at school that count:
- Class time which has been designated for students to read by teachers
- Class time where someone is reading to the class
- Time spent reading with a specialist or another adult
- Time spent reading in Explorers (before or after school)
How do I log my student's minutes?
- Go to https://pledgestar.com/deephaven/
- Click on "Enter Readers"
- Next to your student's name, you'll see a column called "Reading Log"
- Click on the Book icon
- This will take you to your student's Reading Log where you can enter their reading minutes
- Students' personal and school emails will not be accepted for registration purposes, logging minutes, or sending out pledges in Pledgestar
Do I have to pledge to participate in the Read-a-Thon?
- No. Pledges in Pledgestar are not mandatory, but are encouraged and appreciated. If each participant secured $50 in pledges, we would reach our target to raise $30,000. Prizes will be awarded for reading and fundraising.
What if I want to pay by check instead of credit card?
- You can click on either credit card or check under "Select a Payment Method." After you complete your payment online, a payment confirmation will be sent to your email address. If you are writing a check, your email will include additional instructions (see below).
For those who are paying by check:
Please make checks payable to: Deephaven PTA
Write the payment receipt # (from the email you received) AND your student's name on the check memo- Please mail checks to:
Deephaven Elementary
Attn: Read-a-Thon
P.O. Box 618
Excelsior, MN 55331
We have three children. Will our family and friends get an email from each student?
No. PledgeStar sends a single pledge request for all the participants in your family. Donations to families with multiple participants get split evenly.
Example: For your three participating children, your family and friends receive a single pledge request, and a $60 donation gets split $20 per child.