William Ford Elementary

Class News

Busy Week at William Ford!

Don't miss out on these events this week at William Ford! Tuesday, Nov. 14th:    PTA and Parent Meeting at 9:00.  Raffles and Classroom Visits! Wednesday, Nov. 15th:  Late Start.  School begins at 9:30. Parent-Teacher conferences continue, 3:45-6:45. Thursday, Nov....

Camp Ohiyesa Visits William Ford!

Camp Ohiyesa Visits William Ford!

Counselors from Camp Ohiyesa visited William Ford on Friday, Nov. 10th to engage students in team building and other camp experiences.  Students and teachers braved the cold temperatures and had a great time.  Fifth grade students will have the option of attending...

Falcon Friends are in the House!

Falcon Friends are in the House!

Falcons are in the house! The entire William Ford School gathered today in the cafeteria and gym for our first house meeting.  Over 700 students, teachers and staff were treated with songs, chants and more!  The energy, creativity and excitement was spectacular! ...

Multi-Grade Circles Work on Growth Mindset Statements

Multi-Grade Circles Work on Growth Mindset Statements

Students in Ms. Ferrante's fifth grade classroom and Ms. Berry's 2nd/3rd grade classroom come together to share examples of proactive actions and growth mindset statements.  Ms. Honer and Ms. Syring also joined in and followed up the circle by reading Owl Moon and a...

Upcoming November Dates for your Calendar

November Dates Friday, Nov. 3rd:  11:45 Dismissal Sunday, Nov. 5th:  Daylight Savings - Set your clocks back one hour. Tuesday, Nov. 7th:  No School - Election Day Thursday, Nov. 9th:  Preschool Dismisses at 11:45 Thursday, Nov. 9th, Wednesday, Nov. 15th and Thursday,...

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.