READING COUNTS PROGRAM

Reading Counts information, along with a recommended reading list were sent home last week with your child. 
A copy of the letter sent home is posted below.

                                                                                                      

                                                

                                           January 17, 2012

Dear Families,

      Reading books of interest is one way to develop a love for reading. We want to encourage 5^th grade students to read more books the second semester of school. Therefore, we are assigning each student to read at least two books this grading period. The first book needs to be read by February 13^th and the second book needs to be read by March 19^th. The students are given time each day in class to read. As long as they use their time wisely, students should be able to complete the majority of their reading at school.

       Your child recently completed an SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) on line assessment to determine his or her lexile level. More specific information regarding SRI can be found on the backside of this letter. Attached is your child’s most recent lexile score as well as a list of books, based on your child’s interest. Each student needs to choose two books from the list in order to complete his or her reading requirement for the third grading period. After each book is read, the students will take an Scholastic Reading Counts online assessment to determine their understanding of what was read. The students will have opportunity to use the school library to find a book, but may also need to go to a local community library. Thank you in advance for encouraging your child to read at home.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Corven

Mr. Firchau

Mrs. Hoge