Accelerated Readers: READ, LEARN & LEAD!

First through fifth grade students at Thousand Oaks Elementary School are invited to improve their reading skills and nurture their love of reading by participating in the

2012-2013 Accelerated Reader Point Club.

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This year's Accelerated Reader American Leaders theme has the dual purpose of inspiring students to be leaders and of encouraging them to set and reach personal reading goals in order to qualify to attend AR Day at the Book Fair on May 6th.

All students who are reading independently are invited to participate. Student’s first names will be posted on the AR bulletin board when they reach the the first Accelerated Reader point level for their grade level. Students will be given the opportunity to post their insights after reading about famous Americans at each point level.

Second through fifth grade students who reach their level #2 point goal by April 19th will be invited to participate in the AR Day at the Book Fair activities. ( First graders must qualify by the day of the event.)

Kindergarteners and first graders, not yet reading independently, are invited to participate in other NEISD Read Kids Read activities such as Read Around the School and Read Across America Day.

Plan to make it a habit! All Thousand Oaks Students and their families are encouraged to develop the reading habit by spending at least 20 minutes each day reading for enjoyment and to improve their reading ability.

Readers are Leaders!

Our whole community will benefit as our Thousand Oaks Readers

learn to lead and contribute.

Accelerated Reader Point Levels by grade:

            #1     #2      #3      #4      #5

1st Grade: 5pts  10pts  25pts  50pts 100pts

 

      2ndGrade: 10pts  20pts   50pts   100pts  200pts

      3rd  Grade:15pts   30pts  75pts  150pts  300pts

                                        4th   Grade: 20pts  40pts 100pts  200pts  400pts

            5th   Grade:  25pts  50pts  100pts  250pts  500pts

 Students are expected to maintain an average of 85% correct or better on their AR quizzes.

 

Items Awarded to Students at Point levels:

    Level #1 – A paperback book pick from the book basket and a bookmark

Level #2 – Qualifying level for the AR Spring Activity and an AR Leader Spirit Stick

Level #3 Hardback book pick

          Level #4 - Reading Medal and an Invitation to eat lunch in the library with 3 friends

             Level #5 – Student's name inscribed on the Thusand Oaks Reading Leader Hall of Fame Plaque and Principal for a Day!

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 level range. Parents are requested to assist with making certain their children are reading appropriate titles for their age and maturity.