A.R. stands for Accelerated Reader - a program at the elementary schools where a kid has to read a book and take a test on comprehension - kids earn points for each test passed. Typically, teachers require that each student earn a minimum number of points each 6 weeks (like 5 or 10). Each grade announces a winner for the most points earned - it's sort of a big deal!
To be honest, while most kids work very hard to be an "A.R. Star", Tim thinks this is dumb. Most of the books he reads are higher level and not on the A.R. list, so he never earns more than about ten points PER YEAR!!
Well, this past 6 wks, he decided to read the Harry Potter series - which is on the list!
As a result of reading all six books, He won the A.R. Award!!
As you can see above, he didn't even realize they called his name! Usually at this point in the Academic Pep Rally, he isn't paying attention (remember, A.R. is DUMB!)
I love his face here! - he was so confused about his win! He was asking, "Are you sure I am the winner?"
As part of his reward he got to participate in the wrap a 'teacher/elf' contest along with the other A.R. winners.
He was still pretty confused here - later I asked him why he seemed so weird and he confessed that he thought another kid had earned more points and he was feeling guilty for taking the spotlight! Oh, my sweet boy!
I think he ended up with over 170 points!! He may just win the over all award at the end of the year! Great job Tim!
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