LOWER SCHOOL NEWS
Saturday, September 10th, 2005

We have passed the initial weeks of school, a time of renewed excitement for the year ahead. The Lower School staff is committed to keeping that excitement alive. Many programs are beginning that motivate students and keep that enthusiasm high. Accelerated Reader and SEEDS are programs designed to generate a love of reading and to increase higher level thinking skills. Math Superstars will provide a challenging math opportunity for those critical thinkers. Shannon’s God’s Kids Choir will be resuming. Watch for details to come home in your child’s Monday folder.

The greatest challenge that is presented is that of our chapel theme, growing into the likeness and image of Christ. Each week we have the opportunity to learn more about Jesus and how we can become like Him. Chapel lessons move from discovery to application. We desire to become “doers of the word.” You are welcomed to join us for your child’s chapel time. We meet in the SFPC Sanctuary on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. (PK3-1st Grades) and at 9:45 a.m. (2nd – 5th Grades). Ask your child to share some lessons that they have learned.

• God is faithful - expect a miracle
• Storing treasures in Heaven
• Encouraging each other and lifting each other up
• Goliath – A Bible bully

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” James 1:22

Kathy Neely
Lower School Administrator

Train For SEEDS
SFCS students in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade are anxiously awaiting the start of SEEDS – a reading program that is designed to inspire a love for reading and a greater understanding of literature. This program challenges students to think at higher cognitive levels. Parents from each of these classrooms are needed to assist.
Please consider attending the SEEDS training with Dr. Mildred Young on Tuesday, September 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level Meeting Room A in Building 300 on the Lower School Campus. Once training is completed, a list of parents will be compiled to conduct SEEDS sessions with the students.

The theme for this year’s Accelerated Reader (AR) Program is “Buggy For
Books.” Students will be able to take tests with teacher permission in their
classrooms, computer classes and during designated open lab times throughout the school day. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to enhance your child’s reading skills! For more information, please contact Sandra Whiting at 678-5119.

AR News

Accelerated Reader (AR) is a reading program utilized by Shannon Forest that improves comprehension. The program is handled through the computer lab, and is available and encouraged by the classroom teacher.

Here's how it works: Students check out AR books which are designated with a yellow tag on the spine and a sticker on the inside of the front cover. The sticker tells the reading level of the book and the possible point value. The child reads the book and then takes a computer-generated quiz. The students earn points based on the number of questions answered correctly. They must answer at least 60% of the questions to pass the test and earn points.

Each time your child reaches a new level in Accelerated Reader they will receive a prize for that level. Our theme this year is "Buggy for Books!" Your child's "bug" will be placed on our flower garden (located in the hall outside the computer lab) to indicate the level they have achieved.

I look forward to a wonderful year of reading. If you have any questions please feel free to come see me in the computer lab, email me at swhiting@shannonforest.com , or give me a call at 678-5186.

In His service,

Sandra Whiting

AR Information

AR Points

AR books by Author

AR books by Title

AR books by Grade Level

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