Important Announcement - Accelerated Reader

       We will begin AR testing this week.  "AR" stands for Accelerated Reader.  It is a program that measures your child's reading abilities and recommends a reading level for him or her.  This level is tailored just for your child so the books she or he reads will not be too easy or too frustrating.  Almost all books in my classroom library and the schools "Book Nook" are labeled for these levels.  After a student reads a book she or he will take a test on it on the AR website here at school.  These tests measure reading comprehension. The better the student's score, the more points he or she will earn.  These points are used to earn incentives.  It is my goal to make reading a fun and relaxing activity.  This program will help with that.  We will be taking the diagnostic test via computer starting Wednesday.