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Read Like a Rock Star

READ LIKE A ROCK STAR 
Reading Incentive-2nd Quarter
November 5th-January 23rd 

As a parent you are aware of our Accelerated Reader Program here at the Hayward Intermediate School. Mrs. Laird, our reading specialist, has taken the time to make AR even better! We are going to be "getting the band back together!" Here is what this reading incentive entails:

1. Students will read AR books, take tests and earn points. They must average (at least) an 85% on all tests to meet their goal.
2. Teachers have sent up goals for their students  and will check progress four times this quarter. This progress monitoring will be called "sound checks." 
3. There is a school-wide goal of reading...60 million words by January 23rd! As of 10-23-13 the students had read a total of 23, 450, 831 words) 
4. Here is the INCENTIVE: If we are at 25% or our school-wide goal, then 25% of the staff will get chosen to be Rock Stars at the lyceum on January 23rd. The teachers have all already created their rockin' Rock Star names. 
5. Individual Student Goals: 
  • READ 30mins/day
  • Meet 85% average on comprehension test
  • AR tracks this for teachers 
6. What if the students meet their individual goals?
  • 75% of goal met: Get a "Record Deal"
    • Awarded a Canes Check (signing bonus) that goes into a hat for prizes 
    • Earns a record on the bulletin by the front office
    • Student gets to dress up as a Rock Star at the lyceum
  • 100% of goal met: Rock Star Perks 
    • Let's Read Coupon
    • Album goes platinum on bulletin board 
    • Read Carpet Treatment
      • VIP seating at concert
      • Backstage Passes to have their picture taken with the band members (teachers)
      • Rock Star Catered Lunch   

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