William Ford Elementary

Month: October 2017

Congratulations Cipriano Race Runners!

Congratulations Cipriano Race Runners!

Congratulations to all of our Cipriano Race Runners from William Ford who braved the rain and wind on Monday! A special congratulations to our top finishers at each grade level show below. Fourth Grade Girls:  Rokaya Hedwan and Noor Jhaser Fourth Grade Boys:  Islam...

Parent Survey on Year-Round Schools

Parent Survey on Year-Round Schools

This survey consists of two questions to collect parent feedback on the possibility to pilot year-round school concept in one or two elementary schools. One of the arguments for year-round schooling is that children will have better knowledge retention versus having...

STEM Force Experiment in Third Grade

STEM Force Experiment in Third Grade

Ms. Burt, Ms. Fernandez and Ms. Berry's classes participated in 10 different Force activities (balloon rockets, marshmallow launchers, and much more).  Students rotated through the stations.  

Engineering Challenge in Fourth Grade

Engineering Challenge in Fourth Grade

Fourth Graders in Ms. Currie's class were challenged to design and build a ping-pong ball launcher.  They tested their completed designs launching the ping-pong ball and measuring the distance.  The winning design launched a ball over 1,000 centimeters!  ...

The Great Pumpkin Caper

The Great Pumpkin Caper

Fifth Graders from Ms. Ferrante's class joined second and third graders in Ms. Berry's class for a STEM activity, the Great Pumpkin Caper.  Students worked collaboratively weighing, measuring, counting seeds and more!    

Fordson Homecoming Parade!

Fordson Homecoming Parade!

William Ford joined Fordson High School students and students from other feeder schools in their Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 13th.  Thanks to those who participated and cheered us on!  

William Ford’s Second Annual Walk & Jog-a-Thon was a Great Success!

William Ford’s Second Annual Walk & Jog-a-Thon was a Great Success!

William Ford’s Second Annual Walk & Jog-a-Thon Thanks for your participation and for braving the rain and cold! Our students donated over $500 for our Flag Pole Beautification Project!                                                                          ...