Accelerated+Reader

__ The Outstanding AR Program __ ** By Sophia Mussare, Paige Lentz, McGwire Molino **

Have you ever wondered about our AR program here at Rommelt? Hopefully after you read this paragraph you will learn more about AR and want to participate more.

AR stands for Accelerated Reader. AR started about four years ago in the Rommelt building. It was formed between a group of teachers that all thought AR was important. They would have conferences on what they should do to make kids read and make them enjoy it. They came up with the AR prizes so that students will participate.

 Mr. Woodley decides the 300 point reward, which is something he does when AR readers make their 300 point goal. Mr. Tsikitas picks all of the AR rewards except the 300 point reward. He also picks the Chinese auction prizes, which is something he does when AR is over. First he averages up all of everybody’s AR points and then gives you slips to fill out and put in the prize bins. He will pick from the bins to fairly draw the winners. Mr. Tsikitas uses some of the money from school to buy Chinese auction prizes. Some people donate prizes, and he also orders prizes when he buys the books for the library.

 In our school the top AR readers are Brianna Pfirman with over 300 points and Hannah Strosser with 300 points too. Brianna usually reads after school at home, and Hannah usually reads at home too. Brianna’s favorite book series is __Twilight__.

 Some of the AR trips in previous years were going to the dome, sled riding, bowling, freeze-dance/ sundaes, and the Hiawatha. Mrs. Flerlage’s favorite trip was going bowling and pizza. Mrs. Puller’s favorite was also the bowling alley. They said it was fun because of all of the lights, pizza, and the music.

 Now you can come to this page anytime you want when you feel like you need to learn more about our outstanding Accelerated Reader program here at Rommelt Middle School.