January 25th 2007, We are proud and delighted to announce that Mrs. Lynne Clark , Kindergarten teacher from W.R. James Sr. Elementary School was awarded a  $300.00 teacher grant from JoAnn's!  The Kindergarten classes will use these funds to assist in their project "Island Adventure" as part of  the schoolwide study of other countries,  "W.R. James Around the World" in the late Spring.
 

W.R. James 4th-grade Math Test Score Gains Among Highest in NJ

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.

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