Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary

Our December 2025 Once Upon a Unicorn newsletter is here!

This month in the library we will continue to focus on our Digital Citizenship lessons & enjoy some holiday read alouds.

To view current and previous newsletters, please visit our library webpage: https://garza.mcallenisd.org/o/garza/page/library

We are excited to welcome our new school nurse, who joins us with 13 years of experience from another elementary campus in our district. Her expertise and heart for students will be a wonderful addition to our unicorn family. Please make sure to give her a big Unicorn Welcome when you see her! Goooo Unicorns! 🦄💜✨

Happy Thanksgiving, Unicorn Families!

We joined the district today in thanking our Partners in Excellence for their year-round support. We are truly blessed with partners who go above and beyond for our students. Thank you for always being there for our unicorns! #AllIn #mcallenisd #garzaunicorns

Our 3rd Six Weeks Garza Library Newsletter is out!

Read about our AR goals to stay on track for our semester Unicorn Celebration. Check out our fun passive programming activities and see this month’s featured student bookmarks.

Visit our library webpage to read current and past newsletters: https://garza.mcallenisd.org/o/garza/page/library

Our November 2025 library read-alouds newsletter is here!

See what stories students will enjoy this month and preview the Digital Citizenship lessons we will review in the library.

To view current and previous newsletters, please visit our library webpage: https://garza.mcallenisd.org/o/garza/page/library

¡Marque la Fecha!

Save the Date!

Our Storybook Pumpkin Patch was a huge hit during Book Fair Family Night!

Don't worry if you missed seeing these creative pumpkins in person, you can still enjoy them from home!

Watch the video and view our full gallery on our Library website:
https://garza.mcallenisd.org/o/garza/page/storybook-pumpkin-patch

Thank you to all our families and students for bringing your favorite storybook characters to life!

📊 PTO Membership Enrollment by Class (as of today) Let’s show our unicorn pride and support our school and PTO by joining today! 💜 Every class that reaches 100% membership participation will earn a pizza party 🍕, AND will get to attend the PTO Membership Party on October 31st! 🎃 Don’t miss out! Join today and help your class reach the top! Goooo unicorns! 🦄

Our Unicorns competed this morning at Lark Community Center's Volleyball Tournament. We are proud of you for giving it your all 💙🦄

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!

🎃📚 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! 🍂✨

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

🌟📚 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! 💫📖

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! 📖💫

📢 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!

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! 🌟