Emotional Intelligence Core Competency 4 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 Because I Had a Teacher Written by Kobi Yamada Read Aloud https://youtu.be/3vU2Fx0hDPo?si=hnph0xwVPgSCzt9j CLASSROOM and HOME Discussion and Writing Prompts Where would we be without OUR WONDERFUL TEACHERS? They are the special individuals who inspire us, support us, and encourage us. As we celebrate, TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK and THE WORLDS they open up for us, let’s take a moment to THANK THEM for BELIEVING in our SMARTS and the DIFFERENCE they make in our lives!
12 months ago, Rosie Campos
Because
Shout out to our Garza Robotics Team for showcasing and participating at the McAllen ISD’s STEM Expo. We are so proud of your HARD WORK. 🤖🦄💙
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Our Unicorns loved celebrating Physical Education Week 🦄💙⚽️🏐🏀🧢
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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A huge shout out to our April Unicorns of Month!! Congratulations!!!🎉🥳👏💙🦄 (2 of 2)
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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A huge shout out to our April Unicorns of Month!! Congratulations!!!🎉🥳👏💙🦄 (1 of 2)
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Thank you Mayor Villalobos and Public Works Department for your McAllen Shines presentation. Our Garza Unicorns were excited to be deputized and ready to take care of McAllen 🦄💙
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Miss Ortega’s class celebrated Día del Niño and May the Foce Be With You Day. 👧🏻🧒🏽🪅🧑‍🚀
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Our Unicorns dressed up as teammates to end our Physical Education spirit week 🏀 ⚽️🏐💙
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Hats off to PE 🧢 and Dress like a Principal or Coach pics 👩‍🏫 ❤️
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Big shoutout to Mrs. Valenzuela! Thank you for your outstanding leadership and dedication to Garza. You truly make a difference every day! #BestPrincipal 💙🩶🦄
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Our Unicorns choose to dress up as the school principal or a PE coach as we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day and PE Week.
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Today our Unicorns wore their favorite sports jersey or shirt to celebrate Sports Week 💙⚽️🏐
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Emotional Intelligence Core Competency 3 Motivation What is motivation? The ability to work toward a goal and finish it even when it is challenging. At R. Garza Elementary, we know and believe that we can do anything that we set our minds to do. Read Aloud https://youtu.be/JhD5ZKH_Fy4 CLASSROOM and HOME Discussion and Writing Prompts Think about what Auggie says, “People just need to change the way they see.” How would the world be different for us if we saw each other with kindness?
12 months ago, Rosie Campos
We're all wonders
Mrs. Garza's class kicking off PE week with sunglasses!! 😎⚽️🏀🏐🥎🎾🏈💙
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Students in Mrs. Bulthius class wearing sunglasses to support and kick off PE week! 😎🏃🏀🏈🎾🥎🏐⚽️
12 months ago, Mirna Salazar
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Capture the Memories! Yearbooks will be arriving soon while supplies last! Students who purchase the yearbook will attend the Yearbook Signing Party with their classmates. Order at www.buytheyearbook.com Enter School Code 718107
12 months ago, Rosie Campos
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Garza Elementary is incredibly blessed to have these beautiful ladies greeting our parents daily, and ensuring that all operations run smoothly. Thank you for being the glue that hold us and everything together. Happy Administrative Professionals Week! We love you!!! 💙🩶🦄
about 1 year ago, Nancy Valenzuela
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Emotional Intelligence Core Competency 2 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. Video https://youtu.be/Vs-MyQgfH3A CLASSROOM and HOME Discussion and Writing Prompts How to Control Big Emotions for Kids will help us to continue to learn how to manage big emotions in 3 simple steps. Three Steps To Manage Emotions: 1) Notice And Identify Your Feelings 2) Think About Coping Skills You Can Use To Feel Better 3) Take Action By Practicing One Or More Coping Skill
about 1 year ago, Rosie Campos
Big Emotions
Emotional Intelligence Core Competency 1 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. Read Aloud https://youtu.be/QNtMBKEA1YY?si=KByI2boKXguFBjcq CLASSROOM and HOME Discussion and Writing Prompts At R. Garza, we believe a growth mindset is seen and heard when our intelligence and abilities work together for making the right choices. There’s a battle in your mind between your positive and negative voice every day. Which do you listen to the most? What about your third and most important voice, do you know what that is? Listen wisely. The voice in your heart is pure love. Something only YOU can hear.
about 1 year ago, Rosie Campos
LISTEN
Reading is RADICALLY far out!
about 1 year ago, Mirna Salazar
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