Summer Reading Resource

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Summer Reading Program

Hey 1st and 2nd Graders-  Want to do A.R. this summer?
Now you can!

What???: Carrollton Elementary is partnering with the Carrollton Branch of the Blackwater Regional Library to give you access to A.R. all summer!

When: The program will run from Monday, June 16th-Saturday, August 30th and you will be able to access Accelerated Reader from the computers in the Carrollton Public Library or the Smithfield Public Library.

Why: Practice helps you become a better reader!
- Earn more points for your summer reading and get entered into a special raffle.
- Research shows that kids can lose up to 3 months of reading progress if they don’t read over the summer, so don’t let your child experience the “summer slide” – read all summer long!
- 5 lucky winners will be chosen to have lunch delivered by Mr. Goetz, in September, from a local eatery!  Possibilities include: McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Bubba n Franks, Chick-Fil-A, and Tropical Smoothie.

How: Simply read books this summer and go to the Carrollton Public Library to take AR tests on the books you read. You may read books at any level, as long as you mark the appropriate box at the beginning of your A.R. test; read independently, read with, or read to. You will need to have a library card to use the computer, but you may get one of them for free at the library. After you have passed the test with an 80% or better, fill out a raffle ticket and put it in the container at the library. Only tests passed with an 80% or better are eligible. We will pull names and reveal the raffle winners the first week of school.

Have a Great Summer and Read Lots of Great Books!!

Field Day Race 2014

We had a fun and exciting field day this year thanks to Mrs. Madden! 

Here is a great video showing Mrs. Novak's AM Race win! (by a mile.....)

SOL Pep Rally

We had a 3rd Grade SOL Pep Rally on Thursday before testing started on Friday.

First we had a former CAES Cardinal and current SHS junior, Lauren Bull, talk to all of our students in the cafeteria about SOL testing and how they're going to do really well.  We've found the "fear of the unknown" is often the biggest issue for our 3rd grade students.

Next we "surprised" the students by taking them next door into the Gym where the Smithfield High Pep Band played several songs to pump up the kids. 

It took a song, but soon the kids were jamming and dancing away!

 Soon, a conga line formed and the kids joined up with the SHS Pep Band

Finally the students went around the CAES Main Square where 2nd Graders were lining the halls giving high fives.