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TIS THE SEASON TO READ!
A big THANK YOU goes out to all parents, students and teachers that supported our recent Scholastic Book Fair! What a great way to have celebrated Children’s Book Week and raise funds for our school library. The theme Destination Book Fair kept the excitement building all through the week as we all traveled around the world reading! Students used their noodle to guess how much pasta was piled up at the library to win Book Fair gift certificates. Also, the Hot Air Balloon that landed behind the library circulation desk was a big hit as well. This fun-filled event could not be accomplished without our devoted All Saints families. Your generosity enabled the profits from the Book Fair sales to exceed over $10,500 earning the library $2,674 to spend on books and special school programs.
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
Realistic Fiction
Penderwicks on Gardam Street – Birdsall
Devil’s Arithmetic – Yolen
Historical Fiction
Elijah of Buxton – Curtis
Blood on the River -Carbone
Mystery
Found -Haddix
The Traitor’s Gate -Avi
Classics
Carry on Mr. Bowditch -Latham
Fantasy
The Girl Who Could Fly -Forester
Savvy – Law
Adventure
Book of a Thousand Days -Hale
Leepike Ridge -Â Wilson
Humor
Surviving the Applewhites -Â Tolan
Danny, Champion of the World -Â Dahl
Non-fiction/Biography
Blizzard -Â Murphy
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DESTINATION BOOK FAIR!
According to our GPS mapping system Destination Book Fair will be landing at the All Saints School Library November 16th through November 23rd! Adventure Seekers get ready…the library will be the place to take a trip around the world to find great new books. Wow! There is no limit to where you can travel with a book as your ticket. You’ll explore bestsellers, wander into mystery and discover new people, places, and things! The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during school hours and a special Family Event will be held on Thursday night (Nov 19th) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm during the school fall open house. Also, the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon is a perfect opportunity to feast on books before the Book Fair adventure ends.
Students will attend the Book Fair during their regular library class. Children can make their purchases with cash or checks made payable to All Saints Catholic School. Adults have the option to pay by credit card. Every purchase benefits our school. The book fair helps us promote learning while raising money for special school projects. Thanks for supporting the library!
