2023
Parent Newsletter
This month, we’re focusing on respect, which comes in many
forms: respect for life, for property, for parents, for elders, for
nature, and for the beliefs and rights of others. Respect includes
being courteous and polite, as well as respecting yourself by
avoiding self-criticism. We can model respect for our children
regarding how we speak to and treat them. Respect is not only
an important character trait, but it can also be a source of real
joy! Respect implies a certain appreciation, which makes us
more aware of other people’s needs and feelings.
Capturing Kid's Hearts Parent Newsletter English
AR Reading
Purpose
The purpose of AR to help motivate students to read more books at an appropriate level of difficulty that will encourage and challenge their reading ability.
What is Accelerated Reader?
Accelerated Reader is a computer base, reading management and motivational system designed to encourage students to read. Each student is given an individual reading goal based on their reading abilities. Student’s reading ability is based on their reading grade equivalent (GE) score from the STAR Reading test. The GE score is used to determine each student’s zone of proximal development (ZPD) range which is used to determine the level of book difficulty for the students.
Goal Setting
Martinez Elementary uses both a 30-minute AR daily practice and the student’s ZPD to determine a student’s six-week point goal. Example, a student with a 2.5 ZPD would have a point goal of 5.5 points. This is determine by using an AR Goal-Setting Chart.
The following are some AR guidelines to keep in mind: 1. During virtual learning may take AR quizzes at home. 2. Parents are not permitted to help children while they are taking quizzes.
3. Students may take a quiz on a book only one time.
