Book It To The Creek

The 2025 Book It to the Creek will run from June 5 through August 18 (First day of school!).  As always, any reader who reads an average of one hour (or more) per day will join the Wolf Pack and get to join a special celebration!

We use the “99 Pledges” platform to record minutes read and accept pledges and payments.  More info below.  Questions: bookit@thewcepta.com.  Let’s get reading!

How do we participate?

• You will get a personalized link directly from 99 Pledges in order to set up your child’s page. We have set all individual goals for pledge purposes to 2,250 minutes, which is just 30 minute a day for 75 days.

• Record minutes read under the “Track” tab on the individual profile page.

• Solicit donations by emailing a link to your child’s page or posting on social media through the “Invite” tab on your individual page. Friends, family, co-workers, etc. can donate a flat amount (charged immediately) or pledge a per-minute amount, which will be charged in September once the total minutes are certified.

Do audio books count?

• Yes!  Count all minutes your child reads and the minutes your child is read to.

• I-Ready also counts! And new this year, so does ST Math!

Do I (or my child) need to record minutes each day?

• No. But to participate, earn Wolf Pack status, and obtain per-minute donations, you or your child must record minutes read in the 99 Pledges platform.

Can I record on paper?

• You can!  You just need to input the minutes into 99 pledges prior to September 10.

Do I have to raise money?

• No, but we hope you do. Last year we raised over $17,000. Our goal this year is $20,000. All dollars raised will go toward the PTA’s annual contribution to WCE, which pays for paraprofessional staff, technology updates, teacher appreciation, and more.

Can my grandmother/neighbor just send a check and not donate online?

• Of course! Email bookit@thewcepta.com to coordinate.

What prizes are there for participating?

• Each participant will receive a prize at the Book It celebration this fall. Kids who make Wolf Pack will get an extra prize, and an extra recess and celebration with Miles the Bronco! And there will be mid-summer contests and end-of-program awards for the top reading class, top fundraising grade, and top readers.

I never got or can’t find my email/link from 99 pledges.  Who do I contact?

• bookit@thewcepta.com. The email list we have is based on your DPS contact information, and there's a small chance the email was sent to an emergency contact instead of a parent.