A Job Well Done: Through Project Learning, Muñoz Students Learn About Careers
by Debbie Winslow
November 23, 2009
When it started, most children didn’t know what a project is, and
most teachers were concerned because they do know. With a two-week
deadline facing them, La Villa ISD students embarked on a research
project dealing with careers. Muñoz Elementary took it seriously,
and the result was an exhibit of over 300 student projects.
“These are delightful!” beamed Superintendent Norma L. Salaiz. “You
all outdid yourselves.”
Projects were judged on the basis of originality within certain
parameters. For example, kindergarteners used paper bags, first
graders used cans, and older students used boxes. For their next
projects, all students will use a different medium.
“It was fair because they all had the same criteria at their given
grade level,” curriculum assistant Juan Guajardo said. “Within
those bounds, they had freedom to be creative.”
Each grade was judged by itself. Winning entries were ranked from
first through ninth place, with all other students receiving
participation ribbons.
“Even if you didn’t place, every child who turned in a project was
a winner,” said an excited teacher.
“This is a great way to learn,” Guajardo said. “Some of these
children will remember this project for the rest of their lives.
And who knows? Some might end up becoming what they
envisioned.”
Whether they become one day what they foresee today, all students
got to learn about the opportunities available to them in the world
of work.
Good job, Muñoz Elementary!
Below are the winners in the different divisions.
PRE-K 3
First Aiden Rodríguez
Second Charlotte Macías
Third Alec Reyes
Fourth Destiny López
Fifth Aiden Contreras
Sixth Brandon Félix
Seventh Aaron Guerra
Eighth Dyanney Ramírez
Ninth Arayeli Reyes
PRE-K 4
First Ethan Noel Hinojosa
Second Carlos Vallejo
Third Devinicus Altamirano
Fourth Fabian Casanova
Fifth Orlando E. Medina
Sixth Daynna Ramírez
Seventh Jo-Elda M. López
Eighth Christian Zuniga
Ninth Ricky Reyes
KINDER
First Josiah Solís
Second Anyssa Escamilla
Third Melissa Castañeda
Fourth Jacob Garza
Fifth Gilbert Hinojosa
Sixth Audrey Carranco
Seventh Alliya Martínez
Eighth Brisa Garza
Ninth Lorena Montemayor
FIRST
First Robert Martínez
Second Savanah Martínez
Third Elijah Treviño
Fourth Sebastian López
Fifth Keana Hernández
Sixth Luis Gómez
Seventh Yesenia García
Eighth Justin Mercado
Ninth Adrianna Treviño
SECOND
First Robby-Anne Martínez
Second Alexandra Casanova
Third Leilah Aguilera
Fourth Brenda Martínez
Fifth Mathew Hinojosa
Sixth Amber Rodríguez
Seventh Michael Galván
Eighth Marcos Montes
Ninth Caleb Romero
THIRD
First Jaime Puga
Second Marco A. García
Third Nataly Marquez
Fourth Alexis González
Fifth Karla García
Sixth Robbie Sue Espericueta
Seventh Julissa López
Eighth Marco Cázares
Ninth Robert Romero
FOURTH
First Nathan Mata
Second Kiara Luna
Third Jayde López
Fourth Desiree Herrera
Fifth Makayla Cantú
Sixth Isaiah Treviño
Seventh Kayliana Ramírez
Eighth Refugio Montelongo
Ninth Catarino Bernal
FIFTH
First Angelia Paz
Second Isabella Barajas
Third Matthew Mata
Fourth Noah Treviño
Fifth Aliyah Ramírez
Sixth Daniel Ortiz
Seventh Seth Selvog
Eighth Johnny González
Ninth Corina De León
