SEBASTIAN’S READING SQUAD

Sebastian and the Miami Hurricanes are calling on K-5 students to join Sebastian’s Reading Squad! 

Sebastian’s Reading Squad, presented by the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, encourages elementary school children to proactively read. Students enrolled in the program are asked to track their reading and read a minimum of 120 minutes within each Squad season. Upon successfully hitting their reading goal, Squad members will receive exclusive invitations to exciting online celebrations hosted by the UM Athletic Department. 

Sebastian’s Reading Squad Registration  

Spring Reading Season: March 8 – April 30

Download Reading Log 

Reading Log

Upload Your Completed Reading Log 

Once you’ve completed your 120 minutes of reading please upload your form here. After the reading period closes you will receive an exclusive e-mail with an invitation to exclusive events!

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Check out the Reading Squad Launch Party Recap

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enroll in the program?

Participation is easy.  

  1. Submit your information in the form above 
  2. Download the Reading Log
  3. Track your Reading  
  4. Check back in a few weeks and upload your completed reading log  
What are the reading seasons?
  • Fall: October 6 – December 1 
  • WinterJanuary 4 – February 28
  • Spring: March 8 – April 30 
How are reading hours tracked?

Reading hours are independently tracked by students, with teacher or guardian supervision, on the downloadable reading logThe reading log will be updated each reading season. 

How do I submit my reading log?

Check back for soon for the submission portal. 

I am a teacher; can my entire classroom participate?

Yes, your entire classroom can participate. You can individually assign students reading logs or you can keep track of your reading as a classroom.  

How does the program incentive work?

After uploading the completed Reading Log, the parent/guardian/teacher will receive an exclusive invitation to our online celebration.