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Accelerated Reader Program
The Accelerated Reader program is designed to motivate students to read
books, test and receive feedback, therefore providing a growth in their reading skills.
Students either read a book independently or have one read aloud
orally and then test on the book. The more questions answered
correctly results in more points for the students. Students in
grades K-3 may spend their points at the AR store for prizes and
qualify for the end of year AR party. Students in grades 4-5
receive money vouchers for their points to be spent at the book
fairs and qualify for the end of year AR party. The program
encourages students through guided independent reading to develop
comprehension skills, vocabulary, and fluency.
Third, fourth and fifth
grade students are required to sign this Honor Code before
participating in the AR program:
Honor Code Pledge
I,
______________________, understand that the value of the Accelerated
Reader program is the reading, not the points. I promise to read a
book, or listen to someone else read a book, before I test on it. I
will take tests only for myself, never for someone else, and I will
not share questions or answers with anyone else, or use the book
when testing. I will not tell another student my password, or
try to access someone else's account. If I see someone else violating these principles, I
will tell the teacher or librarian. If I am caught cheating, I know
I will lose my points and testing privileges for a six-week period.
We are proud of our AR testers at Hill Country,
and we want to make sure the program means our students really are
Accelerated Readers!
Texas Bluebonnet Award
Read 5 Then Decide
This state wide reading program is for
students in the 3rd,
4th and 5th grades. Every year the Texas Library Association
nominates 20 new books for this award. Students have to read at
least 5 of the books in order to vote for their favorite at the end of
January. The vote totals are sent in to the state office, and a
state-wide, student-selected winner is announced. Most award books
are selected by adults. This program allows students to pick their
favorite. To see the list, click on
Texas Bluebonnet Award.
Book Fairs
We have three Scholastic
Book Fairs scheduled this school year. The first one is from
Monday, Nov.15th through Friday, Nov.19th, 2010. The second one is
from Wednesday, March 23rd through Wednesday, March 30th, 2011. The
final book fair is from Wednesday, May 11th through Friday, May 13th,
2011. Proceeds from the book
fairs are used for Accelerated Reader prizes, party supplies,
motivational items, and books from non-standard vendors. PTO
volunteers mainly run the book fair, and we couldn't do it without them!
Teachers also make a "wish list" -- if you want to purchase a book for
your child's classroom, look for the display.
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