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2009--2010 


First through fifth grade students at Thousand Oaks Elementary School are invited to explore our solar system and the Milky Way Galaxy as they improve their reading skills and nurture their love of reading.

This year’s Accelerated Reader theme of space exploration encourages students to read to learn and learn to read. Students who are reading independently are invited to join this year’s reading race into space.  Students will be introduced on the morning program and will be invited to share what they have learned about planets and stars through postcards they will be asked to design. Student’s first names will be posted on the AR bulletin board when they reach the Accelerated Reader point levels for their grade level.

Kindergarteners and first graders, not yet reading independently, are invited to participate in other Read Kids Read activities such as Read for the Record on October 8th and the Read Around the School events scheduled for October and May.  All Thousand Oaks Students and their families are encouraged to spend at least 20 minutes each day reading for enjoyment.

Acclerated Reader Point and Postcard Levels

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#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
*1st Grade
10
20
40
60
100
2nd Grade
10
20
40
75
150
3rd Grade
15
30
60
125
250
4th Grade
20
40
80
175
350
5th Grade
25
50
100
200
400


* At 5pts 1st graders will become astronauts.
**Students are expected to maintain an average of 85% or better on ther AR quizzes.
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Second through fifth grade students who reach their level #2 Point Goal by April 16th will be invited to participate in an AR Point Club Activity to be held in May.

Second and third graders will be invited to AR Day at the Book Fair.

Fourth and fifth graders will take a field trip to the Scobee Planetarium.

Kindergarten and first grade students who have reached their level #2 Point Goal
by May 14th will participate in a Theater Arts Activity to be held in the library.
 
Items Awarded to Students at Point levels:

Level #1–A Paperback Book Pick from the book basket
Level #2– Qualifying level for the AR Spring Activity & a Solar System Sticker book
Level #3-  Hardback Book Pick
Level #4- Star Party Invitation & Solar System poster/placemat
Level #5- AR Star Trophy

 

Teachers are utilizing the Accelerated Reader program to support students’ sustained silent reading instruction in ways that are most appropriate for their grade level and are celebrating each student’s achievement in the classroom.  Students are being monitored and encouraged to read books that are in their reading range.  Parents are requested to assist with making certain their children are reading appropriate titles for their age and maturity.

Click here for a list of quizzes by Title

Click here for a list of quizzes by Reading Level