The Pony Express
The Henry Ford Newsletter - End of the Year Edition
Librarian Angie Marchese
School Board Member Mr. Jesus "Jesse" Vela, Jr. Visit's Ford Library
Mr. Jesus "Jesse" Vela, Jr. came and read to 5th Grade students in the library Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul. The story he read was a about Dr. Ben Carson who came from a single parent family and was a struggling student. All this changed when his mother took him to the library as a 5th grader and he started reading books. Dr. Carson is a graduate of Yale University and retired Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon. He was the first surgeon to successfully separate Siamese twins joined at the back of the head. Mr. Vela encouraged all students to read and do their very best in school.
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Jungle Jim's Wild Encounters!
January 22nd Guinness World Record Holder, Jungle Jim, brought his collection of live Reptiles, Amphibians, and Arthropods along with a huge preserved Insect Collection to Ford Elementary Library!
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First Millionaire of Ford Elementary
Congratulations to Mariana Hernandez she was our first millionaire. Mariana is a 4th grader in Ms. Quezada's class. We are so proud of you Mariana!
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Tropic Star Park Winter Texan Clowns
Spring Into A Good Book! Tropic Star Clowns read to Pk - 2nd graders welcoming the first day of Spring.
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Ford Students Love F.R.E.D.
Dads came and read in the library with their child to celebrate F.R.E.D. (Fathers Reading Every Day) on February 12.
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Henry Ford Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Henry Ford Elementary was established Feb. 26, 1959. A new elementary school was built right next door in 2012. Henry Ford Elementary ribbon cutting reception for our new campus was held in the Ford Library on Feb. 16, 2015. Dr. King, school board members, the community and parents were invited to attend.
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4th Six Weeks Incentive
Students who reached their AR Goal for the 4th Six Weeks were rewarded with GAME DAY in the library. Computer games, horseshoe toss, bowling, and various board games were played.
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Author Lupe Ruiz-Flores Visits Ford Library
On March 5, 2015 Lupe-Ruiz Flores the author of six award-winning bilingual picture books came to Ford Library. Mrs. Flores read, explained how she became an author, and demonstrated to 3rd - 5th grade students the writing process.
One of her most famous books that children heard was Lupita's Papalote. Students entered a homemade kite decorating contest sponsored by the library.
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MARIA (Mothers Always Reading In April)
Ford mothers came to the library to help us celebrate "National Library Week." Moms read with their children and students were able to choose a free book to keep.
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Millionaire Readers Luncheon
Congratulations to Victoria Gutierrez and Christopher Diaz for becoming our AR Ford Millionaire Readers! Upon becoming millionaires they were given lunch with the principal, Mrs. Salinas, their teachers, Mr. J. Martinez and Mr. Ramos. (Please click on picture to the right.)
An end of the year luncheon from Luby's was held for Mariana Hernandez, Victoria Gutierrez, and Christopher Diaz the AR millionaire readers. Our principal, Mrs. Salinas and the librarian, Ms. Marchese joined them for this celebration. The End of the Year Awards Assembly also honored our AR Millionaires with trophies.
End of the Year Awards Assembly
Students were honored with trophies and medals for their AR accomplishments at our End of the Year Awards Assembly.
AR Century (Points 100+) Club Members
1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade
Leonardo Moreno, Francisco Gonzalez, Alexia Aguilera-Flores
Jose Quintanilla, Laydey Lozano Blanco, Kiara Cano
Jose Mariscal, Oscar Vasquez, Aidan Torres
Joshua Ortega, Analia Lozano, Madison Zuniga
Alyssa Herrera, Fabiola Villarreal, Christopher Serna
Isaiah Solis, Alex Avila, Misael Talavera
Jocelin Arias, Debahni de Anda-Muniz, Janelly Benavides
Christian Cardenas, Sabrina Garcia, Maria Garza
Camilla Munoz Alonso, Valeria Gutierrez, Samuel Garza
Noah Hernandez, Constantino Luna, Dannasol Hernandez
John Valdez, Brisa Gomez-Guerrero, Ethan Hernandez
Aidan Garza, Leah Richard
Isabella Hernandez, Hector Sanchez
Jaylen Morales, Isabella Tagle, Madison de Leon
Maria de Jesus, Destiny Palomo
4th, 5th Grade
Angela Gonzalez-Martinez, Navey Olivarez
Kenya Antuna, Christopher Diaz
Belinda Gutierrez-Casarey
Brian Rodriguez
Brisa de la Fuente
Camilla Garza Vasquez
Larissa Coronado
Zuleika Benavides-Ornelas
Itzamar Melendez
Reagan Salinas
Deyanira Tabura
Ayden Guzman
Kaylie Lozano
Maximo Moreno
AR Bicentennial (Points 200+) Club Members
Mariana Hernández
Victoria Gutierrez
Andrew Keefer
Americo Quintanilla
AR Super Reader (Word Count) Club Members
1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade
Joshua Ortega, Leydy Lozano Blanco, Kiara Cano
Isaiah Solis, Fabiola Villarreal, Estaban Guerra
Jocelin Arias, Alexa Avila, Christopher Serna
Christain Cardenas, Juan Cervantes, Aiden Torres
Camila Munoz, Debhani de Anda-Muniz, Madison Zuniga
Jaylen Morales, Joseph Garcia, Dominic Mercado
Aiden Garza, Sabrina Garcia, Michael Morales
Isabella Hernandez, Valeria Gutierrez, Misael Talavera
Noah Hernandez, Andrew Keefer, Janelly Benavides
John Valdez, Constantino Luna, Elizabeth Carreon
Destiny Olivarez, Madison de Leon
Aliza Valenciana, Maria Garza
Brisa Gomez-Guerrero, Samuel Garza
Sophia Lara, Dannasol Hernandez
Ethan Hernandez
Juan Ledezma
Jesus Ramos
Leah Richard
Hector Sanchez
Isabella Tagle
Maria de Jesus
Americo Quintanilla