Interested in using a free wiki with your class? Check out the Power Point presentation for step-by-step instructions for using PB Wiki. It's as easy as making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
September 15, 2008
March 19, 2008
How to be a Successful Illustrator/Author: Ami Blackford
Ami Blackford demonstrated the creation of a book from the idea to publication. Students at Ford enjoyed learning about all of the steps in producing a great children's book. Ms. Blackford shared excerpts from her book Quest for the Dragon Stone. A question answer period was held and students were able to ask lots of questions about what it takes to become a published illustrator/writer. A great time was had by all.
Don't forget to bid on Ami's workshop during the silent auction at the Spring Fling in April.
Congratulations to Ms. Chiprany!
Our own Sonjia Chiprany was named Support Personnel of the Year at Ford for the 2008-2009 school year. We are so proud of her and all that she does to create the warm and inviting atmosphere in our Ford Media Center.
Each year the staff votes on the support personnel who best represents what Ford is all about. Ms. Chiprany had some really wonderful competition, but her excellence in all that she does moved her to the head of the class. Way to go Ms. Chiprany!
January 23, 2008
Book Munchers Compete in Helen Ruffin Bowl
On Saturday, January 26, a small group of Ford students will compete in the annual Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. Students from many different schools were assigned to read the books nominated to receive the GA Book Award. After reading all of the books and discussing them within each school's book club, students then compete against other schools by answering questions about the books.
Coaches for the Book Munchers are teachers Deborah Taylor-
Wong, Donna Toner & Drena Varghese.
January 07, 2008
Ami Blackford, Author /Illustrator
Ami Blackford, author and illustrator of the new series The Duncan Family Adventure, will bring her own brand of magic and storytelling to Ford students in February. Ami is a recent graduate of the Atlanta College of Art where she studied to become an artist in order to illustrate her own tales.
Students can also win a private art lesson with Ami. During the Spring Fling, parents may bid on this opportunity. Books by Ami: Quest for the Elfin Elixir and Quest for the Dragon Stone
Michael P. White, Illustrator, to Visit Ford
Michael P. White, illustrator of some of our favorite books will speak with grades 2-4 on Wednesday, January 9th. Michael has illustrated such classics as The Library Dragon and Old Jeb both by Carmen Deedy and Harriet's Horrible Hair Day by Dawn Lesley Stewart. He will demonstrate how he plans and draws illlustrations for children's books. His books are available for purchase through the Ford PTSA and the Owl's Tree Bookstore.
December 12, 2007
Author Melanie Chrismer Visits Ford
Author Melanie Chrismer engaged students in grades K-2 as she taught math skills through literature. Ms. Chrismer visited Ford on December 4th. Students participated in hands-on activities as Ms. Chrismer spoke about math in the everyday world.
Books written by Ms. Chrismer may be found in our Ford Media Center.
Ford PTSA provided the program through the help of Katie Gotsick and Miss Virginia of the Owl's Tree Bookstore in Powder Springs.
