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We hope this will become a frequent reference for parents and students as we strive to provide all the information you will need about our library procedures, programs and special events!
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THE THRILL OF SUCCESS!!
All Saints Readers kept the wild ride to read momentum going throughout the year with
MAXIMUM READ 17,000! What a huge accomplishment meeting the school yearly reading goal over a month before school ended! CONGRATULATIONS!
ENJOY THE SUMMER BREAK AND READ!!
Don’t forget to check out the reading lists from the public libraries and local book stores for ideas to quench your summer book thirst for reading .
Check Out the new Wireless Laptops in the Library!! It looks fantastic and really speeds along the process of searching for information in the Library. Students are very excited about getting their books, but in order for them to check out another book…they must remember to bring back their library books by the due date.
K-2nd 1 Book
Due back in 1 Week
3rd – 8th 2 Books
Due back in 2 Weeks
All grades can check out additional books for assignments!
GO FOR THE GOLD!!! GET READY TO READ!!
The library is incorporating again this year an optional reading program for students in 2nd – 8th grades who want to become a Gold Medal Reader per quarter. The point system is set up through the Accelerated Reader computer program that will track points based on the number of AR quizzes successfully passed. Each grade has a different point structure to achieve Gold Medal Reader status. Please see the Accelerated Reader link for a better understanding of how the AR program is managed through the library, also current AR title listings can be accessed by clicking on the Library Download link.
Points required to be a Gold Medal Reader:
2nd grade-10 points
3rd grade- 15 points
4th grade- 20 points
5th grade- 30 points
6th-8th 40 points
What is the Accelerated Reader Program?
The Accelerated Reader Program is a computerized reading enrichment program that combines great children’s literature with computer skills. Students will read a book and then take a computer quiz that is given in a multiple choice format. As an individualized reading program, it is designed to motivate students to read more.
How does a student get started?
A students target reading level is usually determined by grade level. For example, a student in 3rd grade would have a typical reading range between 3.0 – 3.9. However, students read at different levels and there reading or book range can be adjusted.
What grades take AR quizzes?
Students in grades 2nd through 8th are encouraged to take AR quizzes. It is important that a student can independently read the book and operate the AR computer program to answer a series of multiple choice questions.
How does a student select an AR book?
The Goal is to motivate students to read more and to enrich their reading experiences. Along with the reading level is a point value. The point value is usually determined by the length of the book, while the reading level is associated with the vocabulary. There are books that are 4.0 reading level worth 1 point and some that are the same reading level worth 9 points. It is a combination that the AR organization establishes.
How many questions are on an AR quiz?
The number of questions will be influenced by the difficulty of the book level. Normally quizzes will have 5, 10 or 20 questions.
What is considered a good AR score?
The objective is to score at 80% or above on the AR quizzes. Scoring lower may indicate that the material is too difficult, and the student should select a book at the lower end of their reading level. A student that scores at 95% or above at the upper end of their reading level, may need to adjust their reading range higher.
When can students take AR quizzes?
Students may take the AR quizzes during their weekly library class or during recess Tuesday through Thursday. Also, Book Fair Week the library is closed for book checkout and AR quizzes.
What are the AR requirements?
The AR program requirements are set up independently by each teacher.
How does the library facilitate the AR program?
There are 15 wireless laptops that have the AR program loaded with over 2,500 quizzes. Also, the Gold Medal Reader program is an optional reading incentive that tracks students AR points. Also, there is an AR Title and AR Book Level listing on the school website.
Does every book have an AR quiz?
No, not every book title has an AR quiz. Also, many books that are in the library do not have quizzes. There are over 2,500 AR quizzes that match the All Saints library selection and the AR quiz list is updated throughout the year.
If a student fails an AR quiz, can the test be taken again?
No, once a student takes an AR quiz he/she can never re-take the quiz…regardless if they passed or failed the quiz. The AR program tracks the students history of quizzes taken and the data is stored.
THE BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2010-2011
Download the list: 2010-2011 Battle of the Books List
Realistic Fiction
Anything But Typical – Baskin
Love Ruby Lavender – Wiles
Historical Fiction
The Watson’s Go to Birmingham-1963 - Curtis
Iron Thunder: The Battle Between the Monitor & the Merrimac – Avi
Mystery
London Eye Mystery – Dowd
The Magician’s Elephant - DiCamillo
Classics
Anne of Green Gables - Montgomery
Wrinkle in Time - L’Engle
Fantasy
When You Reach Me - Stead
Where the Mountain Reaches the Moon - Lin
Adventure
The Youngest Templar: Keeper of the Holy Grail – Spradlin
Running Out of Time – Haddix
Humor
11 Birthdays - Mass
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P Figg - Philbrick
Non Fiction
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer - Swanson
Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie “Peanut” Johnson - Green
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Book Fair will be back in the Fall!
