2024-25 Read-a-Thon
Read-a-Thon is CMIT ES PTO’s biggest fundraiser - responsible for over 70% of our budget!
We are raising funds to support curriculum enrichment, STEM initiatives, and educational technology for our scholars. Read-a-Thon also funds in-school assemblies and events, supplements field trips, and community building events.
Read-a-Thon Pillars
The Read-a-Thon has 3 main areas for families to get involved - we encourage you to do all three!
Key Dates
Above is a high-level timeline of what to expect.
How do I participate in the fundraiser?
The first step is to REGISTER:
Click here to visit our fundraiser registration page: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/cmitnes/addme (Note: This URL is for Tiger families to set up a fundraising page. You will not share this link with potential donors)
Populate your scholar's name in the Participant Name field.
Populate your email address, as the parent or caregiver, in the Your Email field.
If you have a second parent or caregiver, you can add their email in the Additional Email (optional) field.
Populate your scholar's teacher in the Group field.
Confirm you are not a robot. :)
Then click the Add button.
Next, you will receive an email and your UNIQUE FUNDRAISING PAGE appears
Click the large blue Donate button to make your first donation!
Share your scholar's page under the Help Spread the Word heading. You can share directly to Facebook or X, view an email template, or simply copy and paste the unique URL to your scholar's page
The email will also contain your scholar's fundraising page URL if you lose it. You can also email the PTO to help recover it OR search for a participant on the main fundraiser page here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/cmitnes/
What are the prizes?
Thank you to this year's prize sponsors!
These local businesses were excited to donate their amazing experiences, goods, and services to promote literacy and raise funds for CMIT ES.
Please SUPPORT them by visiting and trying them out!
Meet The World’s Greatest Triple Layer Cookie! Dirty Dough’s proprietary cookie stuffing technology gives you a cookie tasting experience that is out of this world! Come experience just how sweet life can be.
Support them at:
14123-B Baltimore Avenue, Laurel
ClimbZone is truly a revolutionary concept in family entertainment, the most unique indoor climbing experience that has ever been created. Come and experience family fun like never before.
Support them at:
13200 Mid Atlantic Blvd, Ste 130, Laurel
Our salon offers a unique beauty and wellness journey tailored to your specific well-being needs. Featuring natural organic services and result-driven treatments, we are committed to providing you with insight into a better, healthier state-being.
Support them at:
12401 Brickyard Blvd, Ste A, Beltsville
This family-friendly establishment pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews. BJ's is located in the Towne Centre at Laurel near the Regal Cinemas, making our restaurant a perfect spot for a pre-movie dinner or a post-movie drink.
Support them at:
14714 Baltimore Ave, Laurel
First Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” accolades, First Watch's chef-driven menu rotates five times a year and includes elevated executions of classic favorites alongside their unique specialties.
Support them at:
14700 Baltimore Ave, Ste 102, Laurel
Share photos of your scholar participating in the Read-a-Thon at home!
Tag us in your photos and stories on our social media pages. We would love to showcase our Tigers reading! Use the hashtag #CMITtigersREAD!