We’re beyond grateful to McAllen ISD School Board Trustee Robert J. Carreon for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit Garza Elementary! Our Unicorns absolutely loved the thoughtful, engaging conversations.
Happy School Board Member Appreciation Month! Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support of our students, staff, and school community. We truly appreciate all that you do for Garza Elementary and McAllen ISD! 💙 🦄
🏀Tomorrow the UTRGV Vaquero's Basketball Team will be here to greet you at Thumbs Up Thursday as we kick off a Terrific Thursday the right way! 🙌🔥 Don’t forget to rock your UTRGV colors and gear and show that Vaquero pride! 💚🧡 V’s Up!! 🤘✨
🎉 100th Day of School Celebration! 🎉
We’re counting our way to 100! 📚✨ Unicorns are invited to dress up for the 100th Day of School. Get creative! Dress like you’re 100 years old, wear 100 of something, or show off your best 100-day style! 👵🧦💯
We’re counting our way to 100! 📚✨ Unicorns are invited to dress up for the 100th Day of School. Get creative! Dress like you’re 100 years old, wear 100 of something, or show off your best 100-day style! 👵🧦💯
❄️ Weather Update for Tomorrow ❄️
Due to the cold weather, we will have an adjusted start time of 8:45 AM. To help keep things cozy, students are welcome to:
🧸 Wear pajamas
🛌 Bring a blanket
🐻 Bring a stuffed animal
Due to the cold weather, we will have an adjusted start time of 8:45 AM. To help keep things cozy, students are welcome to:
🧸 Wear pajamas
🛌 Bring a blanket
🐻 Bring a stuffed animal
♟️ Checkmate! What a great showing by our Garza Chess Team! ♟️
We are so proud of our students for an outstanding tournament!
👏 JV Team earned 2nd Place! Way to go Alina, Jakob, and Colin!
👏 Bruno placed 5th in Intermediate
👏 Karyvel placed 4th in Novice, scoring an impressive 4 out of 5 points!
A huge shoutout to Mr. Salinas for his dedication and leadership. Your hard work is paying off! 💙🩶🦄💜
Our Battle of the Books teams showed up, gave it their all, and made us incredibly proud at yesterday’s district competition!
These students put in so much time reading, studying, and working together, and it truly showed. They represented our school with confidence, perseverance, and a great attitude.
Way to go, readers! We are so proud of your hard work and can’t wait to see where your love of reading takes you next!
These students put in so much time reading, studying, and working together, and it truly showed. They represented our school with confidence, perseverance, and a great attitude.
Way to go, readers! We are so proud of your hard work and can’t wait to see where your love of reading takes you next!
🌸 Spring Benchmarks This Week! 🌸
Parents, please have students:
⏰ Arrive by 7:30 AM
🍎 Eat a good breakfast
📵 Leave electronics at home
👕 Wear comfy clothes
🧥 Bring a jacket
This is the only practice before STAAR in April! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 💙🩶🦄
A big congratulations to our Top AR Grade Levels, Top AR Classes, and Top AR Readers! Way to go, Unicorns! 💙🦄
Keep reading, exploring new stories, and sharing your love of books. 📖
Keep reading, exploring new stories, and sharing your love of books. 📖
Our January 2026 Once Upon a Unicorn newsletter is here!
We will continue our Digital Citizenship lessons this month & enjoy some winter read alouds.
To view current and previous newsletters, please visit our library webpage: https://garza.mcallenisd.org/o/garza/page/library
We will continue our Digital Citizenship lessons this month & enjoy some winter read alouds.
To view current and previous newsletters, please visit our library webpage: https://garza.mcallenisd.org/o/garza/page/library
Our 4th Six Weeks Garza Library Newsletter is out!
Read about our Unicorn Workshop, AR goals, last day to AR test, and more!
Visit our library webpage to read current and past newsletters: https://garza.mcallenisd.org/o/garza/page/library
Read about our Unicorn Workshop, AR goals, last day to AR test, and more!
Visit our library webpage to read current and past newsletters: https://garza.mcallenisd.org/o/garza/page/library
New Yearbook Sale Is Here!
Missed the Early Bird deal? No worries, our next yearbook sale is now open!
Secure your copy of the Garza Yearbook for $55 during our current pre-sale! Pre-Sale ends on February 6th.
Order now at https://garzaelem.givebacks.com/shop/items/3d992bb93ec4
to secure this price!
Missed the Early Bird deal? No worries, our next yearbook sale is now open!
Secure your copy of the Garza Yearbook for $55 during our current pre-sale! Pre-Sale ends on February 6th.
Order now at https://garzaelem.givebacks.com/shop/items/3d992bb93ec4
to secure this price!
Yearbook Add-Ons are here!
Make this year’s yearbook extra special with one (or more!) of our fun add-ons:
💌 Love Lines – A short message from parents/family to your student, featured in the yearbook. A picture of the student will be requested via e-mail.
📸 Buddy Pictures – Students take a photo with a friend to be included in the yearbook ($5 per student pictured).
🖼️ Yearbook Ads (5th Grade Only)
• Half Page Ad – $50
• Quarter Page Ad – $30
All Add-On sales end February 6th.
These add-ons are a great way to celebrate friendships, milestones, and memories that will last forever! 💙
Garza Yearbook Store - https://garzaelem.givebacks.com/shop?category=f4b2c0b7-1a10-46e4-9761-efd441cbb5de
Make this year’s yearbook extra special with one (or more!) of our fun add-ons:
💌 Love Lines – A short message from parents/family to your student, featured in the yearbook. A picture of the student will be requested via e-mail.
📸 Buddy Pictures – Students take a photo with a friend to be included in the yearbook ($5 per student pictured).
🖼️ Yearbook Ads (5th Grade Only)
• Half Page Ad – $50
• Quarter Page Ad – $30
All Add-On sales end February 6th.
These add-ons are a great way to celebrate friendships, milestones, and memories that will last forever! 💙
Garza Yearbook Store - https://garzaelem.givebacks.com/shop?category=f4b2c0b7-1a10-46e4-9761-efd441cbb5de
Happy New Year, Unicorn families!
Please take a moment to review our January calendar for upcoming events. We will also be completing benchmarks this month, so it is very important for students to be at school every day and arrive on time.
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Thank you for your continued support. We’re excited for a great start to the new year! Gooooo unicorns!!!
Please take a moment to review our January calendar for upcoming events. We will also be completing benchmarks this month, so it is very important for students to be at school every day and arrive on time.
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Thank you for your continued support. We’re excited for a great start to the new year! Gooooo unicorns!!!
Happy New Year from our Garza Elementary family to yours!
Thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we look forward to another year of learning, growth, and success. 💙🩶🦄
Merry Christmas from our Garza Elementary Family to yours 💜
Be safe!
❄️ Passport to Winter Wonderland is TOMORROW!❄️
Join us Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 5:00–6:30 PM in the Garza Gym for a fun Literacy & STEAM Night!
Enjoy hands-on activities, snacks, and a Winter Wonderland journey where kids collect country stickers to earn a sweet treat 🍬 and Garza students may enter a book drawing for a free book.
Bring the whole family—we hope to see you tomorrow! 🎉
Join us Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 5:00–6:30 PM in the Garza Gym for a fun Literacy & STEAM Night!
Enjoy hands-on activities, snacks, and a Winter Wonderland journey where kids collect country stickers to earn a sweet treat 🍬 and Garza students may enter a book drawing for a free book.
Bring the whole family—we hope to see you tomorrow! 🎉
5th Grade Families—Yearbook Ads Are Now Open! ✨
Celebrate your 5th grader’s final year at Garza with a special Yearbook Ad! This add-on is exclusively for 5th grade students and is the perfect way to honor their memories, milestones, and achievements.
Choose your ad size:
🖼️ Half Page – $50 https://garzaelem.givebacks.com/shop/items/cf756bfcb4
🖼️ Quarter Page – $30 https://garzaelem.givebacks.com/shop/items/22ee14f4c4
After your order is received, a Canva link will be emailed to you by the end of the week so you can design your custom ad. Please be sure to use the email you provide in your order.
❓ Questions?
Contact Ms. Treviño, Garza Librarian - elva.trevino@mcallenisd.net
Make their last elementary year unforgettable! 💙📚
Celebrate your 5th grader’s final year at Garza with a special Yearbook Ad! This add-on is exclusively for 5th grade students and is the perfect way to honor their memories, milestones, and achievements.
Choose your ad size:
🖼️ Half Page – $50 https://garzaelem.givebacks.com/shop/items/cf756bfcb4
🖼️ Quarter Page – $30 https://garzaelem.givebacks.com/shop/items/22ee14f4c4
After your order is received, a Canva link will be emailed to you by the end of the week so you can design your custom ad. Please be sure to use the email you provide in your order.
❓ Questions?
Contact Ms. Treviño, Garza Librarian - elva.trevino@mcallenisd.net
Make their last elementary year unforgettable! 💙📚
Early Bird Yearbook Sale Starts NOW! 📘
Don’t miss our BEST Yearbook deal! Grab your Early Bird Yearbook for just $50 and receive a FREE Love Line—a 10-word special message from parents/family to their student that will have its own spot in the yearbook! 💙
By taking advantage of this offer, you’re saving $10 on the yearbook plus $10 on the Love Line.
* Offer ends January 9!
Future sales will be announced soon—so lock in this deal while it lasts!
Celebrate your student and their memories with this limited-time offer! ✨
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Passport to Winter Wonderland is almost here! ❄️
Join us on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM in the Garza Gym for a magical Literacy & STEAM Night you won’t want to miss!
Families can explore fun hands-on literacy & STEAM activities, enjoy tasty snacks, and travel through our “Winter Wonderland” to collect country stickers. Children who collect all stickers will earn a sweet treat! 🍬
Garza students can also enter our Book Drawing for a chance to take home a free book—just collect all your country stickers to qualify! 📚🎉
Bring the whole family for a night of learning, exploring, and festive fun!
Join us on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM in the Garza Gym for a magical Literacy & STEAM Night you won’t want to miss!
Families can explore fun hands-on literacy & STEAM activities, enjoy tasty snacks, and travel through our “Winter Wonderland” to collect country stickers. Children who collect all stickers will earn a sweet treat! 🍬
Garza students can also enter our Book Drawing for a chance to take home a free book—just collect all your country stickers to qualify! 📚🎉
Bring the whole family for a night of learning, exploring, and festive fun!
