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Otto’s Fall Reading Kickoff

otto's fall reading kickoff school of education visions credit unionReading just a few minutes a day can make a world of difference in a child’s education. The School of Education has partnered with Syracuse Athletics, and Visions Federal Credit Union to encourage reading in all forms and thank the  schools, teachers, and staff who work hard for their students with Otto’s Fall Reading Kickoff!

Fall 2024 Reading Kickoff

We’re encouraging a passion for reading (and the Syracuse Orange) by rewarding staff and students for reading in whatever form and amount works for them. Teachers, administrators, and other educators and staff can sign up your classroom, a grade level, or your whole school to participate.

You can set your own goals for your students or class as a whole, or just encourage students to read as much as they can. For younger or disabled students, this could include being read to by staff or family, using audiobooks, or other literacy activities. Whatever gets them learning!

Participating students and staff will receive:

  • Otto’s Reading Kickoff bookmarks mailed to your school
  • One complimentary ticket for participating students and educators to the Syracuse Orange v. UConn football game on November 23, 2024, and the chance to purchase $15 discounted tickets for other guests (while supplies last; ordering information will be sent to participants within two weeks of gameday). How mobile tickets work
  • Special recognition for participants at the game

How to Participate:

  1. Sign up for Otto’s Fall Reading Kickoff below.
  2. Download and print football reading logs to help you and your students track progress. You set the goals for your own classroom, and there is not a goal students need to reach to be able to claim a ticket—the key is participation! Download: English | Spanish | Dual Language
  3. Share your classroom’s progress by posting photos and updates on social media using #OttoReads and tagging @SUSchoolofEd, or email to suschoolofed@syr.edu. Otto loves to see these!

Signups coming in late August – stay tuned!