The Falcon Review

As a school our attendance goal is 94.5%. Our current attendance rate is 94.5%.

Dear Ford Families,

What an amazing week it has been at Ford Elementary! I am so proud of our students, staff, and community. This week, our 3rd and 4th grade students took their STAAR Reading test, and we are incredibly proud of the effort and perseverance they showed.

We also had the honor of welcoming our Superintendent, Dr. Vinson, who recognized members of our Ford family with the Texas Standard Awards—including one of our students, a teacher, and a paraprofessional. What a special moment for our campus!

In addition, we are so grateful for our Ford PTO, who provided lunch for our staff, as well as members of the Ford family who visited our campus, toured the school, and generously provided lunch for our teachers and staff. Your support and appreciation mean so much to our team.

It truly has been a great week at Ford!

As we look ahead, our students will take the Math STAAR test next week, and we are excited to see all of their hard work shine. They have worked incredibly hard all year long, and we know they are ready.

Thank you for your continued support—together, we are making great things happen at Ford!

Viviana Harris, Principal

4/20 Boosterthon Fundraiser Site Opens

4/21 STAAR Math- Alternate Schedule (See below)

4/27 Blood Drive

4/28 PTO Special Meeting at 6:00 PM

Congratulations to our Texas Standard Award winners!!!

Just a friendly reminder, our 3rd and 4th grade students will participate in the Math STAAR testing on Tuesday, April 21.

To help our students do their best, please support them by:

• Getting a good night’s sleep the night before
• Eating a healthy breakfast with protein (please avoid sugary foods)
• Arriving at school on time (7:55 AM)
• Avoiding early checkouts, as this can disrupt testing

Closed Campus Reminder:
To ensure testing security, our campus will be closed to visitors on testing days.

Alternate Schedule for Testing Days:

Grade Specials Lunch Recess

PK 11:35–12:25 10:55–11:25 No change

K 10:10–11:00 11:30–12:00 12:00–12:30

1 9:15–10:05 11:45–12:15 12:15–12:45

2 8:05–8:55 11:10–11:40 11:40–12:10

3 1:20–2:10 12:05–12:35 2:10–2:40

4 2:15–3:05 12:20–12:50 Non-testing: 12:50–1:20

Thank you for your support in helping our students feel confident and prepared. We know they will do an amazing job! 💙

The application process for the 2026–2027 News Crew is now open! Students interested in applying will need to ensure they meet all qualifications and that parents understand the expectations of being part of the team.

Application forms went home in Tuesday folders. If your child is interested, please review the information carefully and return the completed application by the deadline which is Friday, April 24, 2026

We look forward to seeing our future News Crew members!

Don’t let the greatest memories on earth fly away!

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Mark your calendars for the end of the year celebrations.

May 15 PreK Signing Day

May 18 Kindergarten Celebration (Changes in times have been made due to GOHS Senior Walk)

*9:00 AM- Henderson, Mohr, Behringer, Mohr, Robles

*10:00 AM- Felker, Chavez, Floyd, Swann, Bumguardner

May 18 Grand Oaks Senior Graduates visit Ford Elementary at around 1:15

May 19- 1st grade awards at 9:15 AM

May 20- 2nd grade awards at 9:15 AM

May 21- 3rd grade awards at 9:15 AM

May 22- 4th grade awards at 9:00 AM

*There will be a 4th grade clap out immediately following 4th grade awards.

May 22- Last day of school.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our amazing PTO for their continued support of our school! This week, they generously reimbursed the school for STAAR snacks and provided lunch for our teachers and staff during testing-gestures that are truly appreciated as we support our students through this important time.

We are also excited to share that PTO purchased a new rideable dragon for our campus! While we experienced a few challenges with it upon delivery, we are happy to report that it is now up and running.

A special thank you to our counselor, Sarah Arias, for helping get our dragon ready for action!

We are so grateful for our PTO and all they do to support our students, staff, and school community.

At the current PTO meeting, the difference between a PTO and a PTA was discussed. However, the decision was made that further information was need prior to voting. A special meeting will be held on April 28 at 6:00 PM to further discuss and then possibly vote.

If you are interest in serving on the Ford Elementary PTO board for the 2026-27 school year, please find the link below to complete the form. Please note that all forms are due no later than May 4th at 9:00 AM. The election will be held at the May PTO Board meeting on Monday, May 4th at 6:00 PM.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfWZYWvBLVubw087xfk7No5iibL3BBAW5-ip81ZhGz9utemw/viewform

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Please note that this process may change pending the result of the meeting held on April 28.