Ponder Elementary School Reveals a Big Surprise to Students

In the weeks leading up to October 1st if you were to visit Ponder Elementary School in Ponder, Texas you would see the walls decorated with signs saying things like, “It’s Coming,” “What’s coming?” and “It’s a big surprise!”  And like the children of Ponder elementary, you’d be left to “Ponder” what the big surprise was.

Teasing the surprise, students were shown videos of hamsters running down the school hallway and leaning back in chairs reading books.  And then finally, on Tuesday, the big reveal…

Some furry friends visited the students at the school in a KIA Soul courtesy of Huffines KIA Denton, to deliver books and announce the school’s participation in the “One School, One Book” program.  The KIA Soul “Hamstars” were happy to deliver the book, because it features a main protagonist that they can really identify with, Humphrey the Hamster.

Each family at Ponder Elementary School received one copy of the children’s book, “The World According to Humphrey.”  The goal of the One School, One Book program is to have the entire school, 585 students, reading the same chapter of the same book every day.  During class each day, discussions will be held based on the previous day’s chapter of the book featuring Humphrey the Hamster.  

In addition to the students reading, office workers, teachers, families, school staff, and local businesses.  Reading teachers at the school said the program gives the community something in common to discuss.

“Our school is more of a community and this is a way that we can do something together.  We can read the same book,” said Cheramie Dankesreiter, a fourth-grade reading teacher.  “It doesn’t matter if you’re a bus driver or a cafeteria worker, or a teacher or someone in the office.”

Definitely a fun day at Ponder Elementary and a great program that Huffines KIA Denton is thrilled to be a part of.

For more information about the One School, One Book Program visit http://www.readtothem.org

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The All New 2014 Soul

The Kia Soul is one of the best and most popular vehicles in America and is all new for 2014.  Following in the footsteps of the original, the all-new Kia Soul retains all of the fun and personality, while delivering a fresh and updated look and feel.  New, advanced technology combined with a  more premium interior make the new Soul a great place to spend some time.

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The new Soul Base comes back with a 1.6L GDI 4 cylinder engine that delivers 130HP and has been tuned to deliver 5% more torque at 1,500 rpm for better drive-ability. The previous 2.0L MPI engine has been improved with a GDI version delivering 164HP. The new 2.0L GDI engine has also been tuned for enhanced drive-ability by increasing torque 9% at 1,500 rpm.

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Exciting and interactive new features abound.  Available Panoramic Sunroof, HID Headlights, an all-new 8” Navigation system with new user interface, ventilated and heated Leather Seats, and a 4.3” TFT LCD Display are just a few of the impressive features found in the Kia Soul.

The all new Soul will be arriving soon at Huffines Kia Denton.  Visit us at 5150 S Interstate 35E in Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!