Garcia Elementary School, Houston Independent School District

 

Specialists: Technology, Library, P.E., Music & Dance, Primary Science


Technology - Computer Lab

Mariesse Samuels, Technologist, C.E.T., M.T.T.  - Grade Level Chair
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Every  student in school attends computer lab once per week to receive instruction in computer skills and integrated technology. Our lab is equipped with  up-to-date computers and flat screen monitors.  Lessons are monitored and tracked online with assessments designed to evaluate each module of curriculum.

Library

Lenore Fiehler, Librarian
*Click on the Library link for complete information, including the Alexandria Database for Garcia ES and Houston ISD Library Services

P.E.

Michael Vega, P.E. Coach
Students spend a majority of their time in school, plus school is the logical environment to teach students about healthy lifestyles and healthy choices. Healthy Kids are Smart Kids!

Physical Activity Requirements for  Grades K-5: 
Required moderate to vigorous daily
physical activity for at least 30 minutes as part of the district's physical education curriculum.

Music-Dance

Maria Lozano, Music
The importance of  music education in a child's life and Mrs. Lozano's commitment to excellence in music education go hand-in-hand to yield a superior music program for grades Pre-K through 5th grade.
Her presentations are rich with cultural and musical expertise.  Mrs. Lozano performs throughout the City of
Houston as a professional keyboard artist and entertainer.

Itza Garza, Dance
In partnership with the music ed. program, Mrs. Garza's choreography skills are the perfect accompaniment to a well-rounded approach to fine arts in public education.  Her knowledge of folk, as well as classical dance styles is evident in the programs she has provided for the Garcia students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. 

Science Ancillary

Jesus Bernal - Ancillary Science for Pre-K through Grade 4
Scientific education and literacy are becoming increasing important.  To ensure that these concepts are incorporated into the curriculum, all students are given additional weekly science lessons that reinforce the classroom teaching.