🌟 Dream big, stay drug-free! 💪 Rocking our PJs for our last day of Red Ribbon Week.
Way to go, weekly Superheroes! I’m super proud of each of you! 💙🦄💜
📚Small group reading instruction is in full swing. Watching our students dive into books, share their thoughts, and grow as readers is a true joy. 📖💡
2023-2024 R. Garza Elementary
Storybook Pumpkin Patch Winners
TOP 3 WINNERS PER CATEGORY GOT THE MOST STUDENT VOTES! Our Garza students enjoyed taking a gallery walk and voting on their favorite storybook pumpkins: Most Realistic, Best Use of Materials and Most Creative.
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🌟 Yesterday was an incredible day with the Bilingual Department! 🌟📚 Their unwavering support is a testament to the power of teamwork in nurturing our teachers and students. Together, we’re creating a brighter future! 🙌👩🏫👨🏫👧👦
Garza Elementary's Student Council and Cheerleaders brought the spirit to Nikki Rowe High School's Homecoming Parade! 📣 m
Thank you sponsors and parents for you support!!!
🌟 A Remarkable Milestone Achieved! 📚
We are thrilled to share the incredible achievement of our FIRST student who has completed the entire Elementary Lexia Core5 Dyslexia Program before the end of year! 🎓📖
His dedication, hard work, and resilience have led to this inspiring moment. This is just the beginning of a bright future filled with improved reading and language skills. 🌠💪
Let's celebrate this student's success and all those who supported them on his journey, teachers, parents, and Mrs. M. Garza. 🎉👏
🎉 Thank you to all the incredible people who surprised him and made today unforgettable! 🙌 Your support and presence have truly made this day extra special for him.
🌟 A Remarkable Milestone Achieved! 📚
We are thrilled to share the incredible achievement of our FIRST student who has completed the entire Elementary Lexia Core5 Dyslexia Program before the end of year! 🎓📖
His dedication, hard work, and resilience have led to this inspiring moment. This is just the beginning of a bright future filled with improved reading and language skills. 🌠💪
Let's celebrate this student's success and all those who supported them on his journey, teachers, parents, and Mrs. M. Garza. 🎉👏
🎉 Thank you to all the incredible people who surprised him and made today unforgettable! 🙌 Your support and presence have truly made this day extra special for him.
🤠 Yeehaw, Cowboys and Cowgirls! 📚🚫 Wrangling the Wild West and saying NO to drugs! 🤠🚭 Our students are rockin' the Western look today while committing to a drug-free future. 🤝 Let's saddle up and ride into a healthy, drug-free life together. 🌟🤠🐴
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Introducing the Garza Elementary Cross Country Team for this year! 🌟 We've got a fantastic group of young athletes ready for an exciting season filled with determination, teamwork, and lots of fun! 🏆👟
📚✨ Kindergarten Adventures in Literacy Centers! ✨📚
Our little Unicorns are on a literacy journey like no other! 🌟Kindergarten students are diving into the world of reading and writing through fun and interactive literacy.
🙌 Thank you to all the amazing parents who attended our parent meeting on state assessments! Your commitment to your child’s education is truly inspiring. Together, we’ll ensure our students excel and succeed. 📚🌟
🌸 Today we embraced Pink Power for Red Ribbon Week! 🚫💊 We painted the school pink to say NO to drugs and YES to a healthier, brighter future. 💪💖
Tomorrow is western wear as we "Give Drugs the Boot" 🤠🚫
👕 Check out these awesome jerseys that symbolize our commitment to a drug-free lifestyle!🚫
Tomorrow is Pink Power 💖
Emotional Intelligence
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.
At R. Garza Elementary, we manage our thoughts and words without interrupting when others are speaking.
Book Companion: My Mouth is a Volcano!
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/89jG10Zzw0w?feature=shared
CLASSROOM and HOME Discussion and Writing Prompts
Think about a time when you have been interrupted and how it made you feel. Then, think like a problem solver about what you can do so you do not interrupt others.
Red Ribbon Week in full swing! Our incredible students are proudly wearing red or hearts to raise awareness about drug prevention and to show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Let’s continue to support by "Teaming Up Against Drugs" and wearing your Sports Jersey tomorrow. 🙌 🔴🎗️
UPCOMING EVENT:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
Character Dress Up Day
"You're my Favorite Character."
Dress up as your Favorite Storybook or Toy Story character. Everyone who dresses up will join our Character Day Parade.
R. Garza Elementary will be having a Fall Scholastic Book Fair beginning Monday, October 30th through Friday, November 3rd. Your child will be visiting our Scholastic Book Fair during his/her scheduled library time, and students will have the opportunity to purchase books at that time. The library will be open every day from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
We highly encourage you to choose to "Go Cash Free” and set up a student eWallet. To get started scan the QR code or visit our website and log onto:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/garzaelementaryschool5
Mark your calendar — our Family Night Event is Monday, October 30th, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Your family can shop together and enjoy our selection of books!
Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week! It's a great opportunity to involve your kids in spreading the message of a drug-free life! Let's get them excited about dressing up for school. ❤️🎀🤠⚾️
What a day for LEARNING!
📚✨ Empowering Educators for Bilingual Excellence! ✨📚
Exciting times in the world of education! 🍎 Our Bilingual teachers are diving into bilingual training, eager to enhance their skills and better support their students. 🌟 #TABE2023
👩🏫📚 Cultivating Professional Learning Communities 📚👨🏫
Teachers are lifelong learners, and participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to grow and thrive together. 🌱💡
