FLY
F-L-Y! Sharon Eagles FLY High!
What is FLY?
FLY is a summer learning program to encourage our Sharon Eagles to read and practice math during the summer break.
FLY also raises essential funds for our PTA to use towards field trips, classroom needs, and technology. 100% of funds raised benefit Sharon School.
In 2025 our Eagles read and practiced math for an impressive 30,000 hours and raised over $31,000! How many hours and fundraising dollars can we achieve this year? Whether 5 or 150 hours, $5 or $500, every student can help contribute!
Step 1: Pledge your FLY summer hours between May 15, 2026 and June 3, 2026.
Step 2: Record FLY summer hours on the electronic FLY Tally Form by October 2, 2026.
Paper copies will not be accepted.
Please make sure that you receive a confirmation email once you submit their hours.
Step 3: Sponsors may pay pledges using the FLY Donation Form from September 16 – October 2, 2026.
How Does FLY Work?
SPRING
- May 15 – June 3: Students set a goal of how many hours they will read and practice math over the summer (Max of 4 hours per day or 300 total hours).
- Students gather pledges from friends, family, and any employer corporate matching based on the hour goal they set. Flat donations are also welcome.
- June 3: Deadline to enter sponsors.
How will you spend your summer days?
45 minutes a day = 60 hours = 6 raffle tickets
75 minutes a day = 100 hours = 10 raffle tickets = 100 Hour Club
(Max of 4 hours per day or 300 total hours)
SUMMER
- June 11 – August 24: Students read and practice math
- Keep track of hours on the Tally Sheet. If you do not have access to a printer, please keep a log similar to the Tally Sheet (Max 300 hours)
- Earn one raffle ticket for every 10 hours of reading or practicing math. The raffle tickets will be used toward prizes at the fall FLY prize pep rally on October 16, 2026. The more reading and math; the more raffle tickets and chances to win prizes. Students in the 100 Hour Club and Top Readers will get special recognition at the fall pep rally.
FALL
- September 16: The email with the student’s list of sponsors will be emailed back to everyone (check junk/spam folder).
- September 16 – October 2: Students enter actual hours spent reading and practicing math. Max 300 hours total. To help ensure that every child gets credit for all their hard work this summer, we’re only allowing electronic submissions.
- Sponsor pledges paid online based on actual hours. Tax receipts will be automatically emailed back if paid online. Preferred method of payment is online.
- Checks may be mailed to: Sharon School PTA, ATTN: VP Finance, 4330 Foxcroft Road, Charlotte, NC 28211. Please make checks payable to Sharon School PTA and note FLY, student’s name, and teacher on the check.
- October 16: FLY prize pep rally! Celebrate top readers, 100 Hour Club, high class participation, and raffle prize winners.
Record FLY hours by October 2, 2026
2026 Key Dates
June 3: Sponsors due online
June 11 – August 24: Read and practice math. Record hours on Tally Sheet
September 17: An email (check spam) will be sent to all families with their sponsor information.
September 16 – October 2: Enter actual hours online and pay pledges online.
October 16: FLY prize pep rally