Garcia Elementary School, Houston Independent School District

May 20, 2011
Teachers and students worked to present Gifted and Talented projects, as well as our annual Wax Museum Exhibition.  The front hallway of the school was full of interesting presentations.

April 30, 2011
Tons of fun with families and community PTO!  Thanks for a great day.

Dec. 14, 2010
We were so very pleased to present our winter program, full of singing and dancing, and treats to please the eye.
Parents were lining the walls and loving every minute of the performance.  Santa Claus made a grand entrance at the final scene, and the children were delighted to see that he made it and was already in Houston in plenty of time to get the gifts ready for Christmas day. 
Happy Holidays to all, and a prosperous New Year from Mr. Dominguez,  Faculty and Staff.

Nov. 18 - 19, 2010
Students and their relatives enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, replete with the traditional turkey and dressing, green beans, cranberry sauce and a dinner rolls.  It was delicious!  A great big "Thank You"  to our cafeteria manager, Mrs. Sanchez, and her staff for providing such a treat for so many people. 
Following lunch, parents and grandparents toured the Social Studies exhibits in the front hall to admire all the creative projects. 

Exhibit:  Nov. 15 - 19, 2010
Strand: People, places, and Environment
Grade Levels: PK through 5th grade
Goal:  Students and parents create spatial views and geographic perspectives of their world. 
Objective:  Students acquire knowledge, skills, and understanding to make informed and critical decisions about the relationship between human beings and their environment.
Mr. John Bolt, Social Studies Teacher Representative

Nov. 16, 2010

Students, Parents and Teachers all enjoyed the annual Family Math Night at Garcia. 

Math Coach Maggie Luna and teachers worked together to provide fun learning activities to reinforce learning in all the the math curriculum objectives for each grade level. 

Nov. 11, 2010

Coach Zamora and the Gator Soccer Team win BIG TIME over Herrera Academy of Technology.  Over 200 people attended the game, played at Garcia Elementary.  The field conditions were soggy, but that did not stop the Garcia Gators!  The final score was 1 to 0 with the winning goal scored by Jose Najera.

We are definitely PROUD GARCIA GATORS! 

October 19, 2010

A Garcia Gator Thank You to all the parents, students, teachers and guest presenters who made our Fall Science Night such a great success. 

Contributors included Centerpoint Energy, The City of Houston Waste Management Dept.,   The Mad Science Men, Texas Reptiles, Friends for Life, T. Lipinski- Geologist, and Youth Trail Ride 7W.

May 5, 2010
Garcia parents were recognized with a certificate of appreciation and a gift for all their support to our teachers and students throughout the school year.

Thank you to all our Garcia parents for a successful school year.  We look forward to working with you again next year.

Mrs. Martha Garcia, Title I Coordinator and Mrs. Mir, Principal

March 29 & 30, 2010

Coach Vega and his crew put together a day full of fun activities for all grade levels to enjoy.  The days were pleasant, enjoyed by all.  Everyone particularly liked the Tug-o-War.  Team spirit and sheer determination often resulted in which class was pulled across the line.  Parents offered support and physical help, as there was much to be planned to ensure that the students got the most out of their Field Day.

Second Grade students presented their annual wax museum, featuring famous people from different times and places.
Congratulations to the students who presented the projects and recited  the biographical sketches.  Kudos to Mrs. Clemente, Mrs. Denham, Mr. Bolt, Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Corrigeux for the outstanding show, and thanks to all the parents who helped create the costumes and poster boards.   This is a great example of active learning!

November 17, 2009
Social Studies Curriculum Objectives
K-1  ~ Customs, symbols and celebrations
Gr.2 ~  Environment - changing technology
Gr.3 ~ Communities - rural, urban and suburban
Gr.4 ~ Texas Revolution
Gr.5 ~ Native Americans, 13 Colonies and American Revolution  [some included W.W.II]
            *see excellent Voice Thread :: “The Hopi People”
              http://voicethread.com/share/735582/

The fourth grade students enjoyed a great day with the Texian Time Machine as an extension of their social studies curriculum.   The historians taught the children about Texas in the 1820s and 1830s.  The children learned about games other children used to play, Native American tools and crafts, how a printshop worked, how cotton was spun into clothing and how blacksmiths worked.  They also cooked cornbread, made butter and were made members of a volunteer militia.

Students performed traditional and popular music and dances of the Hispanic culture in their first performance of the Fall 2009 season.  Maria Lozano, Music Director and Itza Garza, Dance Director