Gray Elementary Students Participate in Name That Book Contests

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Name That Book serves to acquaint students with classic literature as well as contemporary award-winning books, representing a variety of genres. This is the first year the districtwide event has been held at the elementary campuses. The competition will continue to be held every spring semester. To prepare, students read 30 books. The students then compete in teams of six to name the book based on a quote or question. There are two levels of competition: K-2nd Grade Event and 3rd-4th Grade Event.

The K-2nd Grade contest at Gray Elementary School took place March 25 in the cafeteria. Nine first and second grade classes competed. The team from Andrea Sneed’s first grade won the contest and advanced to the Aldine Vertical competition at Thompson Elementary School. They did not win at the Aldine Vertical Event, but they performed well and demonstrated great teamwork.

The campus’ 3rd-4th Grade Event took place April 30. Seven third and fourth grade teams competed. The team from Jaytoshia Guillory’s fourth grade class had the most correct answers and advanced to the Aldine Vertical competition at Thompson Elementary. While there were many well-prepared teams, Guillory’s class tied for third place in the vertical event.

Michelle Hovorka Oxner, information literacy specialist at Gray Elementary School, is very pleased with the success of Name That Book.

“We are looking forward to next year’s competition and hope to have even more students involved,” expressed Hovorka Oxner.

The team from Jaytoshia Guillory’s class was comprised of (l-r) Elijah Montes, Donte Miller, Alice Manzanares, Amare’on Reyna, Gabriel García, Daniela Pérez and Victoria Flores. Michelle Hovorka Oxner, information literacy specialist at Gray Elementary, is also pictured (far right) with the group.

The team from Andrea Sneed’s class was comprised by (top row, l-r) Ángel Villareal, Christian Ackman, Aubriuanna McGhee and Julio Rodríguez. Additionally, Daquan Jones, Rome Martin and Danika Moreno (bottom row, l-r) also comprised the team.