- What is the one thing I can do to help my child the most?
- What room are you in these days, Ms. Williams?
- When does my child have library?
- What time is Ancillary/Fourth Grade Planning Period?
- Rewards
- What are the different certification levels for AR Reading?
- How are birthdays celebrated?
- What are Bluebonnet Projects?
- How many AR points does my child have to have now?
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What is the one thing I can do to help my child the most?
READ with your child. It is best to sit with your child and follow along as
they read, but better then nothing would be to let them read to you while
you
are working in the kitchen or outside. Read to them -- they are not too old
to have stories read to them! Making time to read each day is the MOST
important thing you can do for your child.
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What room are you in these days, Ms. Williams?
You can find us upstairs towards the far right side of the annex building in
Room 35. Ms. Brown is next door in 36, and Ms. Platt is still one further
in 37. Remember to sign in at the front office before coming upstairs to
visit.
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When does my child have library?
10:30-11:00
Section C Tuesdays
Section B Wednesdays
Section A Thursdays
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What time is Ancillary/Fourth Grade Planning Period?
Our planning period is from 9:00-9:45 p.m. The fourth grade team will meet
with you on Thursdays. Please make an appointment so we can all be present
to save you time and trips to the school. Thank you!
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Rewards
We are using class All-Star Bucks this year. Money is
earned for reaching reading levels, answering Challenge questions,
winning problem solving competitions, or by answering oral quiz questions
from a content area text.
There are also class rewards.
Weekly E's in conduct win you a trip to the toy box.
Other rewards for winning our "CARS" Race are:
Lunch with Mrs. Williams
25 All-Star Bucks
Sit in a Rolling Chair for a week
Unlimited Restroom/Water Breaks for a week
Shoes off in class for a week
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What are the different certification levels for AR Reading?
10 points -- Independent Reader
15 points and three 1.0 books -- Super Reader
25 points and three 2.0 books -- Advanced Reader
50 points and three 4.0 books -- STAR Reader
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How are birthdays celebrated?
He/she will receive a pencil when we sing Happy Birthday to your child. You
are welcome to bring a birthday snack of cupcakes, muffins, fresh fruit and
real fruit juice. We can serve the snack in our rooms or in the outdoor
classroom from 12:30-1:00.
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What are Bluebonnet Projects?
Students will produce a creative project which portrays some aspect of the
Bluebonnet book that the child has already read and passed the AR test on.
In addition to grades given for the creative project, students will take an
AR test. Some copies are available at our school library, but most
children will need to go to their local branch of the Houston Public Library
and borrow the book. Copies can also be purchased at bookstores. If you
have further questions, please call Ms. Williams before or after school.
Thank you.
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How many AR points does my child have to have now?
We are keeping the children on track for their upcoming deadlines which
means that we will insist upon increments that will help them read the grade
level reading goals.
According to the reading contract students will have:
October 12th -- 15 points -- Independent Certification -- 3 Bluebonnets
December 10th -- 35 points -- Super Certification -- 5 Bluebonnets
February 1st -- 55 points -- 7 Bluebonnets
April 1st -- 75 points -- Advanced Certification -- 8 Bluebonnets
April 20th -- 11 Bluebonnets
May 1st -- STAR Certification for Extra credit -- 12 Bluebonnets
