Good afternoon, Unicorn Families!
Please take a moment to review our November calendar for all upcoming events and important dates.
Important Reminder: Gratitude Family Event β November 20th
If you plan to attend our Gratitude Family Event, please make sure to obtain your visitor's pass BEFORE the day of the event.
A few important reminders:
1. Only 2 guests per family are allowed.
2. You must bring a valid form of ID to obtain your visitor's pass.
3. The last day to pick up your visitor's pass is November 19th.
4. We will NOT be issuing visitor's passes on the day of the event.
5. Please plan accordingly, as we will not be able to make exceptions on the day of the event.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our campus safe!
Goooo Unicorns! ππ¦
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Please take a moment to review our November calendar for all upcoming events and important dates.
Important Reminder: Gratitude Family Event β November 20th
If you plan to attend our Gratitude Family Event, please make sure to obtain your visitor's pass BEFORE the day of the event.
A few important reminders:
1. Only 2 guests per family are allowed.
2. You must bring a valid form of ID to obtain your visitor's pass.
3. The last day to pick up your visitor's pass is November 19th.
4. We will NOT be issuing visitor's passes on the day of the event.
5. Please plan accordingly, as we will not be able to make exceptions on the day of the event.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our campus safe!
Goooo Unicorns! ππ¦
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We will be benchmarking in the next few weeks. Please check when your child will test and follow the reminders. Thank you! We will be sending the TELPAS benchmark information soon. Thank you!

π¦π A Note of Gratitude to Our Unicorn Staff! ππ¦
Garza Families, thereβs still time to share a little gratitude!
During this season of thankfulness, we invite our Unicorn families to take a moment to recognize the amazing staff members who make a difference in our studentsβ lives each day.
π Please use the link provided to share a few kind words of appreciation. You may submit as many messages as you like! Whether itβs a teacher, paraprofessional, office staff member, custodian, cafeteria team member, or anyone else who has made a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!
We will compile your heartfelt messages and share them with our staff before we leave for the break.
π Deadline to submit: Wednesday, November 18th!
Your kind words mean more than you know and are a wonderful way to remind our staff how much they are valued and appreciated!
Thank you for helping us spread gratitude throughout our Unicorn family! ππ¦ Goooo Unicorns!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu_qGWdfUcV5v-ZJkM7_fe1VV68KnvOMwrmVdybcmNL4R2Dw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110326833121977324046
Garza Families, thereβs still time to share a little gratitude!
During this season of thankfulness, we invite our Unicorn families to take a moment to recognize the amazing staff members who make a difference in our studentsβ lives each day.
π Please use the link provided to share a few kind words of appreciation. You may submit as many messages as you like! Whether itβs a teacher, paraprofessional, office staff member, custodian, cafeteria team member, or anyone else who has made a positive impact, we would love to hear from you!
We will compile your heartfelt messages and share them with our staff before we leave for the break.
π Deadline to submit: Wednesday, November 18th!
Your kind words mean more than you know and are a wonderful way to remind our staff how much they are valued and appreciated!
Thank you for helping us spread gratitude throughout our Unicorn family! ππ¦ Goooo Unicorns!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu_qGWdfUcV5v-ZJkM7_fe1VV68KnvOMwrmVdybcmNL4R2Dw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110326833121977324046
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Mark your calendars! We hope to see you there! ππ©Άπ¦
Friendly Reminder: If you plan to attend, please stop by our front office ahead of time to pick up your visitorβs pass. This will help make check-in quicker and smoother on the day of the event!
The last day to pick up your pass is Thursday, November 19th.
We look forward to seeing our Unicorn families! ππ©Άπ¦

Thank you to our coaches for all they do! You're amazing!

Thank you to our incredible Instructional Coach, for all you do for our teachers to ensure our unicorns succeed. We appreciate you, Mrs. Salazar!

π¦β¨ UIL TRYOUTS ARE COMING! β¨π¦
Does your Unicorn love to learn, compete, and shine? π UIL is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents and represent Garza Elementary!
π£ Interested? Sign up today!
Be sure to check the grade levels listed under each event to see which events your child can participate in.
We canβt wait to see our Unicorns rise, compete, and represent RGE! ππ©Ά
Goooo Unicorns! π¦π
Does your Unicorn love to learn, compete, and shine? π UIL is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents and represent Garza Elementary!
π£ Interested? Sign up today!
Be sure to check the grade levels listed under each event to see which events your child can participate in.
We canβt wait to see our Unicorns rise, compete, and represent RGE! ππ©Ά
Goooo Unicorns! π¦π

ππ¦ Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! π¦π
Today, we celebrate three very special members of our school family β Omar, Elena, and Maria! We are incredibly grateful for the hard work, dedication, and care they show our campus each and every day. Their efforts help make our school a clean, welcoming, and wonderful place for our students and staff. β¨
Our Unicorns and staff and PTO were excited to show just how much they are appreciated by creating heartfelt cards and bringing them special tokens of appreciation. ππ










Morning drop-off was extra cozy and cute today! π¦π Our Unicorns arrived in their PJs with their favorite plushies by their side ready to learn! π§Έβ¨π€π




Our library is getting ready for a little storybook magic during Book Fair Week!
Students are invited to decorate a FAKE pumpkin inspired by their favorite book or character. Bring your imagination to life and help us create a magical Storybook Pumpkin Patch in the library!
π Decorated fake pumpkins must be submitted by October 15.
π Pumpkins will be displayed during our Book Fair Family Night on October 20 from 4:00-6:00pm!
πWe will be sharing a video showcasing our school's magical Storybook Pumpkin Patch!
We canβt wait to see all the creative pumpkins our Unicorns dream up! π¦β¨
Let the pumpkin decorating begin! ππ

October is National Principals Month, and we are proud to celebrate our amazing principal, Mrs. Valenzuela! We are so lucky to have a leader who leads with heart and is always there for our students and staff.
Thank you for your dedication and leadership, Mrs. Valenzuela! ππ€π¦

THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS COMING!
Get ready to discover new adventures, favorite characters, and plenty of great books! ππ
π October 19β23, 2026
π Family Night: Tuesday, October 20 | 4:00β6:00 PM
Families are invited to shop together during Family Night! We encourage families to set up a Scholastic eWallet so students can shop easily and independently.
π³ Set up your eWallet ahead of time!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/garzaelementaryschool1
We canβt wait to see our Unicorns at the Book Fair! π¦π
Get ready to discover new adventures, favorite characters, and plenty of great books! ππ
π October 19β23, 2026
π Family Night: Tuesday, October 20 | 4:00β6:00 PM
Families are invited to shop together during Family Night! We encourage families to set up a Scholastic eWallet so students can shop easily and independently.
π³ Set up your eWallet ahead of time!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/garzaelementaryschool1
We canβt wait to see our Unicorns at the Book Fair! π¦π

Please see our October Calendar link and image below for upcoming events and important dates! π
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Goooo Unicorns! ππ¦
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Goooo Unicorns! ππ¦

Hi, everyone! π
Please click the link below to check out whatβs happening this week at RGE! π¦π
Youβll also see an image of the newsletter, but please be sure to click the link below so you can access all of the live links and information included.
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Letβs have a GREAT week, Unicorns!
Goooooo Unicorns! π¦π
Please click the link below to check out whatβs happening this week at RGE! π¦π
Youβll also see an image of the newsletter, but please be sure to click the link below so you can access all of the live links and information included.
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Letβs have a GREAT week, Unicorns!
Goooooo Unicorns! π¦π

I hope you can join me and get a chance to connect :)
In case it doesn't let you scan, here is the direct link for you to RSVP. :)
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In case it doesn't let you scan, here is the direct link for you to RSVP. :)
https://forms.gle/aeNtyjpATCfoQwY49

π£ REMINDER, GARZA FAMILIES! ππ¦
Family Success Night is THIS TUESDAY!
Join us and learn how we can work together to help your child have a successful school year! π
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Tuesday, September 15
π Session 1: 4:30β5:00 PM
π Session 2: 5:00β5:30 PM
π Students whose families attend will receive:
π A NO HOMEWORK PASS from their teacher
π§ A POPSICLE TREAT FROM MRS. VALENZUELA during recess on Friday!
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IMPORTANT: Families MUST SIGN IN during Family Success Night for students to receive their rewards.
We hope to see you Tuesday as we work together for our studentsβ success! ππ¦

We have Chuck-E-Cheese Spirit Night! Make your way and enjoy some delicious pizza and cake! ππ©Άπ¦










Today, our Safety Patrol members officially began their new roles, and they took their responsibilities seriously! We are so proud of their dedication and canβt wait to see them continue growing into the incredible leaders and role models we know they can be. ππ¦
More pictures, including their official group photo, will be shared tomorrow!








We hope you join us to our first Spirit Night!
Our amazing PTO will have some cake for those who joins us! See you there! ππ©Άπ¦

Please check out the September Calendar for important events :)
Here is the live link September Calendar

