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!
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
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 2nd Six Weeks Top AR Grade Level, Top AR Class, and Top AR Readers are here! 🌟
A big congratulations to our Top AR Readers and classes! Way to go, Unicorns! Let's keep on discovering and enjoying new tales to share! 📖💫
