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Welcome to Advanced Academics

My name is Andy Garcia.  I've been teaching since fall 2002. I have a BA in Political Science, and my Masters in Gifted Education.  I have had the pleasure of teaching for 13 years and now the pleasure of teaching at Stonegate Elementary.

I am currently back to my stomping grounds teaching Advanced Academics. I believe that all students share a common goal in learning.  My goal as their , STEPS (2nd and 3rd grade)Strategies and Techniques to Enrich Primary Students and

PEAK (4th and 5th grade) Pupils Excelling in Ability and Knowledge  teacher is to broaden their minds, learn to think outside of the box, and to become autonomous  life-long learners.

I am so excited to be teaching your child.  I am looking forward to a fun and exciting year with all of my students. My philosophy is to excite the student to want to learn and do more.

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Here is a list of websites we will be using throughout the year:
(make sure to include a link back to your schools site)

Padlet

Online Student Resources

Home Access Center

Stonegate  Home Page

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Our class is currently reading the book below.... Click Here to see just 4th grade resources

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Our class is currently reading the  book below.... Click Here to see just 5th grade resources

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Our class is currently reading
Bud Not Buddy

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If you would like to contact me, you can do so by emailing me directly at: andreamarks-garcia@hebisd.edu  or calling the school and scheduling a time to speak with me 817-285-3250 .

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This is our book we will be doing fun activities with this September... Click Here to see just 2nd and 3rd grade resources