First AR test

Austin was asked by his teacher to start taking "Accelerated Reader" tests at school. We are all SO EXCITED! I forwarded the e-mail from his teacher to Brian, my mom, and sister the second I got it. I love sharing big news with everyone. He got his first book yesterday and read it at least a dozen times. His teacher(Mrs. Tunnell) went over with him what was expected and how it was gonna work.

First, he gets a Kindergarten level book, reads it, I have to ask questions, then he takes a computerized comprehension test whenever he thinks he's ready. Needless to say he was ready within minutes of coming home with the book. I was extremely nervous for him to go to school today. He was so excited and I didn't want him to be let down if he got some of the answers wrong or couldn't read the questions on the computer. I knew he could but I always worry.

So here's the outcome......................

Whew, I am one proud MAMA:-) Now we read another one tonight. This could be a long year of reading and worrying. He's the only kid in his class that's taking them so I'm thinking he's gonna get the Accelerated Reader trophy. Fingers and toes are crossed! Even if he doesn't get the trophy, I'm already so proud of him. What a great and determined kid who loves school. I couldn't ask for anything more.