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Accelerated Reader

Willingboro Public Schools adopted AR Program because of the excellent research which supported its successes elsewhere as well as the ease with which it can be managed. Since it has been so well received, we will be expanding the program to all levels as funds become available. raccoon reading book

Accelerated Reader (AR®) helps students focus attention on careful reading of books, which improves students' critical-thinking skills and builds the intrinsic love of reading. AR provides you with reliable, objective information. Three different types of assessment giving you valuable data on students' reading practice, literacy skills development, and performance on classroom assignments. Teachers who use AR report higher attendance, fewer discipline problems, and improved attitudes toward school. AR helps you keep each student challenged. Using AR, you can continually match kids to appropriate books within their zone of proximal development (ZPD). That means you can ensure every student is challenged without being frustrated.

Kindergarten through fifth grade are involved in this program.

Click on the link below to learn how Accelerated Reader Works

http://www.renlearn.com/ar/howitworks.htm

GFE School News

Information on Rainy Day Boxes.
On rainy day or inclement weather days (forecasted temperatures below 45 degrees) all students will remain inside for recess. Indoor recess will be held in the multi-purpose room and students will remain seated with their classes. Board games (Chutes & Ladders, checkers, chess, dominoes, connect four, etc) and age-appropriate puzzles will be available for students to play with but all students are encouraged to also have a Rainy Day Recess Box. Click Here to Read More.

Don't miss the GFE Black History Program February 27, 2007. The event begins @ 6:30 p.m., at the JFK Center. Contact Mrs. Ramage for more information.

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On October 24, 2005, Acting Governor Richard J. Codey and the Department of Education announced the 22 schools named 2005 Governor’s Schools of Excellence Award winners for the significant efforts they have made to improve over the course of two school years. Garfield East Elementary School was on the list, having been awarded the Governor’s Schools of Excellence Award for student achievement, as indicated by their test scores for the past four consecutive years, has improved dramatically.