Today was a great day of learning for students and teachers! 📚🙇🏻♂️📖🤓🦄💙
Unicorns proudly wearing their Texas Tuesday college colors. 🦄💙🩶🦄
Tomorrow is Local Love. Show some love to our local colleges/universities by wearing their school colors and/or shirt. 💛🤍🤠💚💜🐆
EI Component
Self-Awareness
What is self-awareness?
The ability to know your character, thoughts, actions, and emotions.
At R. Garza Elementary, we are a community of learners who are accepted, loved, and safe. There is only one YOU! Do your best to make our school and the world a better place.
Book Companion
Only One You
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/vu9capmEY5I
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
There is only one YOU!
How will you make it a better world?
I will make it a better world by choosing ____________.
Today we kicked off College Week! Our little Unicorns showed their commitment to college by wearing a college shirt 🦄🏫💙🩶💙🩶
Tomorrow is Texas Tuesday. Wear you favorite Texas College shirt or colors.
Congratulations to our Top AR Readers in grades 1st to 5th. Goooo Unicorns!!!
For tomorrow 💙🦄💜
Our Garza Unicorns are college ready! Join us and participate daily. 💙🦄💜
Our sweet cheerleaders were able to perform at today's Rowe game. Thank you to our amazing coaches for all you do! 💙🦄💜
Our teachers never stop learning!! Teachers learned how to help students achieve new levels of growth and performance.
Our Unicorns celebrated National Lunch Week with some great food and prizes!!
Welcome to the Unicorn Family Coach Barrera! Our little Unicorns loved having you as part of the PE Team!!!
Storybook Pumpkin Patch Contest
All decorated pumpkins will be displayed in the library and are due on Monday, October 16th. Pumpkin categories include: Most Realistic, Most Creative, and Best Use of Materials.
—Please no carved and/or cut pumpkins—
This month, we celebrate Mrs. Valenzuela! Your resilience, innovation, and tireless efforts do not go unnoticed. Here's to our amazing principal who makes a difference in the lives of students, teachers, and families. Your leadership lights the way to a brighter future.
EI Component
Social Skills
What are social skills?
The ability to interact with others through positive communication and listening.
At R. Garza Elementary, we use our strengths, interests, and talents to make a positive change in our community.
Book Companion
I Am Peace Written by Susan Verde
Read Aloud by Dr. Avila, School Counselor
https://youtu.be/p3VL6Rwccq8
Book Reflections - I AM ME
https://youtu.be/d8oMAbYNq_A
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
What is mindfulness?
What does mindfulness mean to you?
How can we practice mindfulness at home?
How can we practice mindfulness at school?
EI Component
Empathy
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the thinking and emotions of others.
At R. Garza Elementary, we believe that with acceptance, kindness, and strength we stand united.
Book Companion
I Walk with Vanessa
Read Aloud by
Dr. Pat Avila, School Counselor
bit.ly/3RAtINr
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
How do you think you would feel in a new school?
What can you say or do to help a new student in your classroom not feel lonely?
International Peace Day
Today, September 21, 2023
World Wide Theme:
“Peace Begins With Me”
Please View Video…Share…
Live and Spread Love 💗 and Peace ☮️
https://youtu.be/7Si56Xtrqog?si=1jH2UOEhxxvTaG3Y
EI Component
Self-Regulation
What is self regulation?
The ability to manage your thoughts, behavior, emotions, and body movements according to the situation.
At R. Garza Elementary, we learn to sort and define our emotions and make the right choices.
Book Companion
The Colour Monster
Read Aloud by Dr. Avila
bit.ly/3sXLMqG
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
What does the book teach us about friendship? About kindness?
Why was the Colour Monster such a mess?
Is it okay to feel anger, fear, or any other feeling?
What can we do with our emotions when we feel them?
2023-24 Student Code of Conduct (Spanish)
https://www.mcallenisd.org/documents/parents/back-to-school/things-you-should-know-about/student-discipline/student-discipline/145703
Join us for Goodies with Grandparents, Thursday, September 14th, 7:30 to 8:00 a.m.
Friendly reminder! Bring your child's school supplies so they don't have to worry about them on the first day. We can't wait to see you all here! 💜🦄
