Friendly reminder:
🍪 Your cookie dough orders have arrived and will be ready for pickup TODAY! 🍪
Swing by the North side Teacher parking lot to collect your orders. Once again, we appreciate your support!
Thank you!
TOMORROW’S THE DAY! 📚🎉
Get ready, readers! Our Book Fair opens tomorrow Tuesday, October 14 and runs through Friday, October 17. It’s the perfect time to find new favorite books, grow your home library, and share the joy of reading with friends and family!
✨ Family Night: Wed, Oct 15 | 4–6pm
💳 Skip cash: Set up an eWallet for easy shopping → https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/garzaelementaryschool1
Preview the fair: https://tinyurl.com/4cs6d8mc
See you there Unicorns!
Get ready, readers! Our Book Fair opens tomorrow Tuesday, October 14 and runs through Friday, October 17. It’s the perfect time to find new favorite books, grow your home library, and share the joy of reading with friends and family!
✨ Family Night: Wed, Oct 15 | 4–6pm
💳 Skip cash: Set up an eWallet for easy shopping → https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/garzaelementaryschool1
Preview the fair: https://tinyurl.com/4cs6d8mc
See you there Unicorns!
🎃📚 Storybook Pumpkin Reminder! 📚🎃
We’re already accepting Storybook Pumpkin submissions! 🦄
Bring in your decorated craft pumpkin inspired by your favorite book character from now until Tuesday, October 14.
Show off your creativity and love for reading — your pumpkin will be displayed in the library for everyone to enjoy! 🍂✨
We’re already accepting Storybook Pumpkin submissions! 🦄
Bring in your decorated craft pumpkin inspired by your favorite book character from now until Tuesday, October 14.
Show off your creativity and love for reading — your pumpkin will be displayed in the library for everyone to enjoy! 🍂✨
Check Out Our Garza Library Newsletter! 📚
Stay up to date with all the exciting things happening in our library — from upcoming events and reading incentives to student highlights and book fair news! 🦄💜
You can view our latest Garza Library Newsletter anytime by visiting our school website:
👉 https://garza.mcallenisd.org/o/garza/page/library
Stay up to date with all the exciting things happening in our library — from upcoming events and reading incentives to student highlights and book fair news! 🦄💜
You can view our latest Garza Library Newsletter anytime by visiting our school website:
👉 https://garza.mcallenisd.org/o/garza/page/library
🌟📚 Top AR Readers – 1st Six Weeks! 🦄
Our Unicorns crushed it! Huge congratulations to the students who earned the highest AR points in each grade. 🎉
Keep reading, Unicorns! 💫📖
Our Unicorns crushed it! Huge congratulations to the students who earned the highest AR points in each grade. 🎉
Keep reading, Unicorns! 💫📖
Check out our 1st Six Weeks Grade Level & Top AR Class Rankings in the graphic above! 🌟
Way to go, Unicorns!! Keep reading and earning those points! 📖💫
Way to go, Unicorns!! Keep reading and earning those points! 📖💫
📢 Update for Families: Our Book Fair Family Night has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 15 from 4–6pm.
We look forward to welcoming you and your children for an evening of book shopping and family fun!
We look forward to welcoming you and your children for an evening of book shopping and family fun!
Our October 2025 library read-alouds are here! 📚
See what stories students will enjoy this month and preview titles from our Fall Scholastic Book Fair in the Once Upon a Unicorn newsletter.
Wonderful adventures are waiting! 🌟
See what stories students will enjoy this month and preview titles from our Fall Scholastic Book Fair in the Once Upon a Unicorn newsletter.
Wonderful adventures are waiting! 🌟
Excited to announce our Storybook Pumpkin Patch! 🎃📚
Students may decorate a craft pumpkin as their favorite book character and have it displayed in the library during the Book Fair! Pumpkins may be turned in Oct. 9–14 and will be on display Oct. 14–17.
Let’s get crafty, Unicorns! 🎃🦄📚
Students may decorate a craft pumpkin as their favorite book character and have it displayed in the library during the Book Fair! Pumpkins may be turned in Oct. 9–14 and will be on display Oct. 14–17.
Let’s get crafty, Unicorns! 🎃🦄📚
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Garza Elementary!📚
Get ready, readers! The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Garza Elementary from Tuesday, October 14 - Friday, October 17. This is the perfect chance for students to discover new favorites, build their home libraries, and share the joy of reading with family and friends.
Book Fair Family Night 🎉
Parents, don’t miss the chance to shop with your kids at Book Fair Family Night on October 14th October 15 from 4-6pm! Bring the whole family and pick out some new books together.
💳 Set Up an eWallet for Easy Shopping 💳
Skip the cash and set up an eWallet for your child! It’s a secure, easy way to make sure they don’t miss out on the fun. Follow the link to get started.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/garzaelementaryschool1
See you there, and happy reading! 📚🎉
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Post edited on 9/30 to reflect the new date of October 15th for Family Night.
Unicorn Families,
We are excited to announce a new tradition this year to celebrate attendance, positive behavior, strong academics, and parent engagement!
✨ Each month, when a student is selected as our Unicorn of the Month, the student's parent or guardian will be invited to join him/her for a special lunch celebration. Lunch will take place in the library to create a cozy and intimate setting where families can enjoy their time together, including reading together as they eat. What a beautiful treat!
To qualify as a Unicorn of the Month, students should:
*Have great attendance for the month (ideally no absences)
*Have no tardies or early pick-ups
*Have no referrals or DDFs
*Demonstrate strong social-emotional skills
*Show strong academics or significant improvement through effort and hard work
Invitations will be provided for families once students are selected. For our August Unicorns of the Month, invitations (like the sample shown below) were sent home with your child today.
📅 Our first Unicorn of the Month Lunch will be on Friday, September 26th!
Thank you for partnering with us to make this recognition special for your children. We can't wait to celebrate together! 💜🦄
#Groundedintradition.
#Growingwithpurpose.
#Guidingeverylearnertowardexcellence.
We are excited to announce a new tradition this year to celebrate attendance, positive behavior, strong academics, and parent engagement!
✨ Each month, when a student is selected as our Unicorn of the Month, the student's parent or guardian will be invited to join him/her for a special lunch celebration. Lunch will take place in the library to create a cozy and intimate setting where families can enjoy their time together, including reading together as they eat. What a beautiful treat!
To qualify as a Unicorn of the Month, students should:
*Have great attendance for the month (ideally no absences)
*Have no tardies or early pick-ups
*Have no referrals or DDFs
*Demonstrate strong social-emotional skills
*Show strong academics or significant improvement through effort and hard work
Invitations will be provided for families once students are selected. For our August Unicorns of the Month, invitations (like the sample shown below) were sent home with your child today.
📅 Our first Unicorn of the Month Lunch will be on Friday, September 26th!
Thank you for partnering with us to make this recognition special for your children. We can't wait to celebrate together! 💜🦄
#Groundedintradition.
#Growingwithpurpose.
#Guidingeverylearnertowardexcellence.
🎨Get Ready to Connect the Dots! 🎨
This Monday is International Dot Day, a day to celebrate creativity, courage, and making your mark! 🖍️🖌️
Unicorns, show your spirit by wearing polka dots, spotted shirts, dotted socks, or even creative dot designs you make yourself. Big dots, little dots, colorful dots: let’s fill our school with them!
Remember: One little dot can start something amazing… what will YOUR dot inspire? 💙🦄
#InternationalDotDay #MakeYourMark
September calendar below for easy reference:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGxGXfUF9g/bSPOM7S-iHvDpF1l1nc07A/edit?utm_content=DAGxGXfUF9g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Information on mental wellness and where to get support. Click on link or scan QR code on flyer: https://bit.ly/3xq4ozT
**Students with parents participating in the meeting will receive a sweet treat during lunch at the end of the month.
**Students with parents participating in the meeting will receive a sweet treat during lunch at the end of the month.
Good morning, Unicorn families!
We’ve noticed that many of our unicorns are arriving a little later than usual. Instruction begins promptly at 7:45 a.m., and students arriving after this time will be marked tardy. To help your child start the day smoothly, we encourage you to drop them off earlier. Lines tend to get longer after 7:35, so arriving before then makes for a quicker and easier drop-off.
For a smoother morning drop-off, please remember:
1. Say your goodbyes before entering the drop-off line.
2. Have your child’s backpack and belongings ready as you enter the circle drive.
3. If your child has extra items or you are dropping off more than two siblings, please pull all the way to the front before unloading.
Please read below for additional information regarding pick-up and drop-off procedures.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvzFjlnn4/nymWKOlQq9SjF4SBSPBZ_A/edit?utm_content=DAGvzFjlnn4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
We’ve noticed that many of our unicorns are arriving a little later than usual. Instruction begins promptly at 7:45 a.m., and students arriving after this time will be marked tardy. To help your child start the day smoothly, we encourage you to drop them off earlier. Lines tend to get longer after 7:35, so arriving before then makes for a quicker and easier drop-off.
For a smoother morning drop-off, please remember:
1. Say your goodbyes before entering the drop-off line.
2. Have your child’s backpack and belongings ready as you enter the circle drive.
3. If your child has extra items or you are dropping off more than two siblings, please pull all the way to the front before unloading.
Please read below for additional information regarding pick-up and drop-off procedures.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvzFjlnn4/nymWKOlQq9SjF4SBSPBZ_A/edit?utm_content=DAGvzFjlnn4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Our sweet 5th grader, Alaina Parra, was honored at last night’s Nikki Rowe game in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛
We also invite you to join us for the McAllen Goes Gold Walk!
📅 Mark your calendars and walk with us as we spread awareness and show support for all children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Together, we are ALL IN for our kids. 💛
A huge THANK YOU to these amazing businesses for sponsoring our Garza Unicorns!
🦄The Spot Barbershop
🦄Texas Pro Lighting
🦄VL Operating LLC
🦄Cris Auto Services
Your generous support will help us provide resources for our unicorns and teachers, and ensure our school events are a great success this year. 💙🩶🦄
We couldn’t do it without the strength of our incredible community. We thank you for believing in us!
💙🩶 Goooooo Unicorns! 🩶💙
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to Mrs. Lupe Gonzalez, PTO Board Member at 956-223-7172 💜
No better feeling than seeing our unicorns enjoy recess with their classmates 💙🩶🦄
I sent the September calendar on August 25th, but since several posts have been shared afterward, I’m resending it here for your convenience.
Please take a moment to review our September calendar for important dates and information.
We kindly ask for your support in the following:
Appointments: Whenever possible, please schedule appointments after school hours and avoid early pickups. Midday interruptions affect not only your child’s instruction and assessments but also the flow of our daily campus operations. Also, students cannot be picked up after 2:30.
Transportation: For consistency and safety, we ask that students use one primary mode of transportation. If a last-minute change is absolutely necessary (as we understand emergencies do arise), please contact the office directly. Teachers are actively engaged in instruction and may not be able to check messages during the school day. We kindly ask that transportation changes remain the exception rather than the routine.
Thank you for helping us keep learning time and routines running smoothly for all of our Unicorns! 💜✨
I have also included the LINKS to the PARENT HANDBOOK and the MONTHLY MENU in the calendar for your convenience.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGxGXfUF9g/bSPOM7S-iHvDpF1l1nc07A/edit?utm_content=DAGxGXfUF9g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Please take a moment to review our September calendar for important dates and information.
We kindly ask for your support in the following:
Appointments: Whenever possible, please schedule appointments after school hours and avoid early pickups. Midday interruptions affect not only your child’s instruction and assessments but also the flow of our daily campus operations. Also, students cannot be picked up after 2:30.
Transportation: For consistency and safety, we ask that students use one primary mode of transportation. If a last-minute change is absolutely necessary (as we understand emergencies do arise), please contact the office directly. Teachers are actively engaged in instruction and may not be able to check messages during the school day. We kindly ask that transportation changes remain the exception rather than the routine.
Thank you for helping us keep learning time and routines running smoothly for all of our Unicorns! 💜✨
I have also included the LINKS to the PARENT HANDBOOK and the MONTHLY MENU in the calendar for your convenience.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGxGXfUF9g/bSPOM7S-iHvDpF1l1nc07A/edit?utm_content=DAGxGXfUF9g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Our library read-alouds for September 2025 are here! 📖
Check out what students will be listening to in our library this month in our Once Upon a Unicorn newsletter.
Let the stories begin! 🌟🦄
Check out what students will be listening to in our library this month in our Once Upon a Unicorn newsletter.
Let the stories begin! 🌟🦄
We will see you back on Tuesday, September 2nd :)
