Seward Read Around
Read Around February - March
The Seward Montessori Read Around is our annual read-a-thon and school-wide celebration of reading. During Read Around, Seward students are encouraged to read at home every day, recording this time on their Reading Record. There are also lots of in-school activities - guest author visits, mystery readers, and more! This is also a PTA fundraiser, so students are encouraged to ask friends and family to pledge support for their reading efforts.
Record your students reading minutes
Use this form to Record Read Around reading minutes (gForm)
- Read Around packet in English (pdf)
- Read Around packet in Spanish (pdf)
- Book donations needed for Book Fair!
Important Dates for 2026
- Read Around Reading Record: February 23 - March 22
- Book Fair: March 6, 5:30-7pm
- Reading Record & Donations due to teachers: March 25
Fundraising Goal
This PTA fundraiser helps raise money for our school and programs. Students are encouraged to ask friends and family to pledge money for their reading. All students who participate get a Read Around t-shirt.
Donations make vibrant student experiences possible. Every gift – regardless of size – makes an impact. Donate online at www.givemn.org/story/Sewardreadaround2026 or with check or cash collected by students to help us reach our goal of $10,000.
Donations to Seward Montessori's PTA support:
- Read Around Activities, such as:
- Local visiting authors for all classrooms
- Read Around t-shirts for all students meeting daily reading goals
- Classroom books by visiting authors
- Classroom Resources, including materials, books, curriculum, and tools to help teachers and staff excel
- Community Events, like the Seward Spring Family Event and more!
