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We are the Elrod Eagles and we're PROUD of it!

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Mr. Ray Proa, Elrod Guidance Counselor, retires after 30+ years in education.

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Jimmy L. Elrod Elementary School's 21st Anniversary Celebration
Elrod celebrated it's 21st year in existence on May 14th, 2009, by hosting an anniversary/birthday
CELEBRATION! The entire Elrod community was invited including NISD central office personal,
including our Superintendent, Dr. Folks, former administration, staff and alumni. Contents from
a 1999 time capsule and contents for a new time-capsule (to be buried May 2009 and not to be opened
for another 20 years) were on display. Everyone had a glorious, family feeling, fun-filled time!

Fiesta Fun!
Fiesta is a San Antonio tradition and with that, so it is a tradtion at Elrod.
Classes make pinatas and our wonderful first grade, puts on our annual
Fiesta Float Parda every year.

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A Day at the Capitol

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Northside Education Foundation Grants
Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. Crist are two of our many NEF Grant winners through out the
years here at Elrod. Both winners are shown with NEF's Apple Eddie
and our very own VP, Mr. Garcia. Congratulations!

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Fourth Grade Family Night

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...Feb. 4, 2009
Mrs. Crites' Class

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Connally M. S. Band performed a mini Holiday Concert while teaching Elrod
4th and 5th grade students all about band instruments and music. That band is FUN!
Elrod wants to thank the Connally Band director and music teacher for a wonderful
performance! We really enjoyed it.

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Elrod celebrated Geography Awareness Week, promoting geographic fluency
with a Geography T-shirt Day. On Nov. 18, students picked their favorite
t-shirts that locate a specific location on a map. Prizes were awarded
to students who wore t-shirts farthest and closet
to the hotspot location on our principal, Mrs. Whisenant's t-shirt.
Some of the geographic locations worn on t-shirts were Korea, Mexico, California,
Baltimore, Atlantic City, Jerusalem, Guam, Paris, Italy and many more!
Shown: Mrs. Katy Reynolds 2nd Grade Class proudly wearing their favorite Geo T's.
More on Geography Awareness Week 2008, click HERE!

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Elrod's Annual Student Council Feather the Turkey Fundraiser was a HUGE success!
Students raised over $2,000 for needy families in our area.
How did they do it? Here's how... Feather the Turkey Flyer
Thank you Elrod Students and their families for providing a helping hand caring to
create a special Thanksgiving for many families in need this holiday.
Elrod Student Council Sponsor: Mrs. Ortiz and Mrs. Perry

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Elrod celebrated Veteran's Day on Nov. 11, 2008 in style thanking all who served the US Military.
We celebrated in song with our music teacher, Mrs. Loudermilk and the 4th & 5th grade choir.
We also watched 2 PowerPoint Slideshows celebrating our nation through art and photographs.
There were Veteran's in attendance including Mr. Elrod who is a WWII Vet Army Air Corp.
To see our Veteran's Day Art Show, click HERE

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Mrs. Buchanan nominated one of her students, Abigail Z. for the Tim
Duncan Character Award! Melissa Z. is a perfect roll model
for her fellow classmates. She exhibits the valuable character
traits needed essential for future employment and success in life.
The Tim Duncan Character Award encourages and rewards students
who have learned and demonstrate core character traits at school.
What a perfect example! Congratulations Abigail!

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Elrod Students experienced a Mock Election on Nov. 4, 2008. Students in grades
2-5 voted for their candidate for president. Voting took place in the classroom
or in the TIP Computer Lab. Elrod picked B. Obama as our next president.
The students enjoyed the learning experience.
More info on the NISD Mock Election

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Pictured are Elrod Students who participated in art contests.
Daniella G. was the Grand Prize winner of the NISD's district-wide Los Leones
Publicity Art Competition. Her winning art is the NISD's poster for the festival.
The other students are all from Mrs. Ortiz's class. They participated in
the SA City Parks and Recreation Art Competition. They designed Christmas Cards
for the city of San Antonio. Julia R. won first place, Guinevere R. won 3rd place,
Miah P., Dominique G. and Christopher V. won Honorable Mention awards. Our proud
art teacher is Mrs. Annie Salazar! Congratulations our Artistic Eagles!
The 13th annual Los Leones Student Arts Festival is Saturday, Nov. 15,
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Leon Valley Conference Center.
More info about Los Leones Art Festival

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October 24-28, 2008
Red Ribbon Week & Character Counts
~ Elrod Students Say "No to drugs" & "Yes to Character Counts!" ~
Elrod Red Ribbon Activities | More Info from around NISD

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October 2008
Elrod celebrated Mrs. Elrod's birthday in style.
Our very own Elrod Eagle showed up
to wish her a Happy Birthday too!

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October 2008
Long time Head Custodian, Letty Pastrano, leaves Elrod to become
the Head Custodian of O'Connor HS. Letty is shown here with
Mrs. Whisenant, our school principal. We wish Letty continued
success with her new job. We'll miss you!

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October 2008
Elrod First Grade Students had a visit from Station 42. Fire Fighters taught them about fire safety
and all about being a fire fighter! Thank you Station 42 for visiting our school!

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October 2008
Elrod Eagles take Center Stage at the General Body PTA Meeting Oct. 14th.
Elrod students were given a chance to dress up as their favorite character or
to bring their favorite book to share on-stage. Great job Eagles!