👯♀️🌟 Our Unicorns leveled up their social skills by asking a friend to be their "twin" for the day. 🤗
Just a friendly reminder that our campus will be closed for Thanksgiving break from November 20-24. Enjoy the well-deserved time off with family and friends! Campus will reopen and classes will resume on Monday, November 27th. Wishing you all a wonderful and joyful Thanksgiving!
Let's spread some sunshine! ☀️ Unicorns wore their brightest yellow shirt or a tee with a smiley face to show support for empathy and emotional intelligence. Let's make empathy fashionable! 💛😊
🌟 Big thanks to all the incredible parents who generously volunteered their time and energy to take care of our classrooms! What a day to celebrate National Parent Involvement Day!
🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Partners in Excellence. Together, we've achieved so much, and your partnership continues to drive us forward. Thank you for being such amazing partners in pursuit of student success! 🙌🏼
"🌟 Embracing vibrant neon colors to brighten our spirits and support motivation! Today, our Unicorns came together in a burst of colors to ignite enthusiasm and boost emotional intelligence. Let's keep shining bright and supporting each other's emotional well-being! 🌈💡
🔬🌟 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible community volunteers who devoted their time and expertise to judge our campus Science Fair!
🦸♀️ Embracing our inner heroes for Self-Regulation Day! 🦸♂️ Today, Garza transformed into a super-powered realm as students and teachers alike don capes and masks to celebrate self-regulation.Unleash your inner superhero today and every day! 💫
🌟 Huge thanks to Mr. James Varlack for an incredible presentation at our Digital Learning Café where our staff refined their Canva and Pear Deck skills ! 🍐🚀 Your homemade dip was delicious 😋
EI Core 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.
At R. Garza Elementary, everyone can choose to be a PURPLE PERSON when our brains and hearts are connected.
Book Companion
The World Needs More Purple People
https://youtu.be/t6Y-akNoba4
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
Step 1: Ask really good questions. Here is a really good question that I can ask.
Step 2: Laugh a lot. Here is something that makes me laugh.
Step 3: Use your voice. Here is one of my best ideas.
Step 4: Work Hard: I work hard by____.
Step 5: Just be YOU. Here is one thing that makes me be me.
Check out our Facebook page for a glimpse into the amazing activities enriching our student's education this past week.
Can't wait to see our Unicorns dressed up for MISD's Emotional Intelligence Week.
Thank you to all those who have served to protect our country. Happy Veterans Day! 💙🦄🇺🇸
At McAllen ISD, we are committed to cultivating a culture of emotional intelligence that enables our students to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Join us as we celebrate Emotional Intelligence Week at R. Garza Elementary.
Go Unicorns!!!
EI 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.
School Wide Message by Dr. Avila, School Counselor
https://youtu.be/400r_1gNyEo
Book Companion: Zen Pig: The Art of Gratitude
Written by: Mark Brown
https://youtu.be/vxw_7yHFNYI
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
GRATITUDE PROMPTS:
A strength of mine for which I am grateful is…
Something money can’t buy that I’m grateful for is…
Something that comforts me that I’m grateful for is…
Something in nature that I’m grateful for is…
A memory I’m grateful for is…
Something beautiful I’m grateful for is…
Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency
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.
At R. Garza Elementary, we use our strengths, interests and talents to make a positive change in our community.
Book Companion
Read Aloud by
Mr. Jesse Cervantes, Garza Music Teacher
https://youtu.be/1rHxCQiHo5k
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
List 3 responses for each:
I can make positive changes at school by:
I can make positive changes at home by:
🔬👦👧 Kinder scientists in the making! 🌟 They dove into the world of magnetism and had a blast 🧲 Thank you teachers for making learning is so much fun! 📚
Congratulations to our 4th and 5th grade team who earned 2nd place at their first Chess Meet of the year.
Special congratulations go out to Ezra Ovalle for placing 2nd overall.
Way to go, unicorns!
Congratulations to our Primary Chess team who earned 1st place at their first chess meet. Thank you, Mrs. Davila, for your support and commitment to our unicorns 💙🦄💜
Our Garza Unicorn Dance & Cheer Team showed their support this morning at the Fiesta breast cancer awareness walk. What a heartwarming way to contribute to an important cause! Goooo unicorns! 💙🦄💜
