The Mercer Read-A-Thon is designed to encourage our students to read, build excitement about reading and literacy, build community and raise funds for the Mercer PTO. 100% of the money collected will be used by the Mercer PTO to support both our students and teachers in new and creative ways. We know that school looks very different this year. Funds raised from Mercer’s Read-A-Thon will support teacher grants to enhance your student’s learning experience, educational enrichment opportunities including virtual field trips, and community building activities.

We encourage donations to be made online. Cash and checks (made payable to Mercer PTO) are also accepted. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

Information for Mercer families:

Mercer Read-A Thon Family Information Letter

Reading Log

Donation Log

Guest Readers

Listen to Mercer faculty and staff read some of their favorite stories:

Mrs. Stamm reading "The Bear and the Piano" by David Litchfield

Mr. Florence reading some poems from "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein

Mrs. Kerns reading "Pete's A Pizza" by William Steig

Ms. Schlein reading "Dragon's Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin

Mrs. Janosek reading "The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt

Mr. DiScenna reading "Rachel: Preserving a Sense of Wonder" by Joseph Bruchac and Thomas Locker 

Mystery Readers

Can you figure out who our mystery readers are for the Mercer Read-A-Thon?

Mystery Reader #1 reading "Need a House? Call Ms. Mouse" by George Mendoza

Mystery Reader #2 reading "Oscar, Cat-About-Town" by James Herriet

Mystery Reader #3 reading "Red: A Crayon's Story" by Michael Hall

Questions?

Please email questions to Kristina Gobel or Lauren Klein at mercerreads@gmail.com. 

WELCOME TO MERCER PTO!

Did you know? 

All parents or guardians of students in the Shaker Heights School District are automatically members of PTO. There are no membership fees, dues, or requirements. Any parent or guardian is welcome to attend any PTO meeting or event.

Families New to Mercer after School Starts

Contact mercerfamilies@gmail.com.  We will welcome your family and help you get acquainted with Mercer. 

MERCER PTO BOARD FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

PTO MEETING SCHEDULE

All meetings will be virtual until further notice. The lower elementary buildings are holding joint meetings this year. The last meeting of the year will be on May 12 at 7 pm. Watch for a link for the events as we get closer to the dates.