Congratulations to my sweet unicorns who were her everyday this week and were able to enter this week’s raffle.
Remember: when you miss school, you miss out!
Goooo unicorns!
We kicked off a “December to Remember” with Toasty Thursday, Warm and Cozy!
Look out for pictures of you children on FB later on in this week and next!
Let’s join in the fun! 💜🦄
Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency 3
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.
Reflection Question
What can you do for someone that brings you great joy?
Great Joy
Written by Kate Dicamillo
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/fn5pgCcQBls
Instructional PPT:
bit.ly/3Uh1ipl
Kick-off YEARBOOK SALE starts today! Order now so you won’t miss out!
Sale days: 11/28 - 12/9/2022
Book cost: $35 while supples last
Click on the link below to order:
https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/campus-store
Cash or check accepted
More info on Class Dojo 💙
We are truly grateful for our amazing students, staff, families and community. Thank you for allowing Garza Elementary the opportunity to serve you! Happy Thanksgiving! 💜🦄💙🤍
Emotional Intelligence
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.
What are Words Really?
Written by Alexi Lubomirski
Dr. Avila, School Counselor Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/Cb5Ly4dK1jQ
Author's Message
https://youtu.be/RmdJJ5LV2zA
R. Garza Elementary Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Scan the QR code or click the link below to create a student eWallet.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/garzaelementaryschool5
Join us at the Scholastic Book Fair for Family Night on Monday, November 7th from 4:00-6:30 pm. We welcome Valley author Eliza M. Garza who will be joining us for a read aloud and book signing of her Spanglish book Raspas con mi Grandpa. Get your copy from the author at the book fair. You won't want to miss out!
Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency 1 Self-Awareness
What is self-awareness?
The ability to know your character, thoughts, actions and emotions.
At R. Garza Elementary, we are a community of learners who are accepted, loved, and safe.
Dr. Avila, School Counselor
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/p3VL6Rwccq8
Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency 5
Social Skills
What is 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.
What Do You Do With a Problem?
Written by Kobi Yamada
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/UrElYjbllTk
“What Do You Do With a Problem? is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It's a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it's here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem... and yourself.”
R. Garza Elementary invites you to attend our STEAM Family Science Night Thursday, October 27th from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M.
Learn together and have fun at the same time. Food and snacks will be sold by PTO.
Monday, October 31st is Character Dress Up Day. Please follow school dress code and no costume masks allowed.
Emotional Intelligence
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.
Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency 3
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.
Read Aloud Smarts! Everybody’s Got Them
https://youtu.be/IIbJnew_u3A
Smarts! Everybody’s Got Them explains and depicts the eight ways that everyone is smart and shows us how we can get better at each one—even when we make a mistake.
There are actually eight types of smarts: *Word Smarts *Music Smarts *Number Smarts *Picture Smarts *Body Smarts *People Smarts *Self Smarts *Nature Smarts
"You can be as smart as you want in lots of different ways! The more you like something and the more you work at it the smarter you get."
Join our Storybook Pumpkin Patch. Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite storybook character. (No carved or cut Pumpkins). Bring your pumpkins to school on Friday, October 21st. Pumpkins will be displayed in the library and "Too Spooky For Me" STEAM Night. Parents may take their pumpkins home during this event. All remaining Pumpkins will go home Friday, October 28th.
Join us on Thursday, October 27th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for a night of interactive STEAM Activities. Families are welcome to wear their favorite storybook costumes. (No costume masks are allowed.) Storybook Pumpkins will be displayed in this event.
Emotional Intelligence
Self Regulation
Core Competency 2
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.
https://youtu.be/IgtalyiH1Vk
Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency 1
Self Awareness
What is self-awareness?
The ability to know your character, thoughts, actions and emotions.
At R. Garza Elementary, we are a community of learners who are accepted, loved and safe.
Dr. Avila, School Counselor
https://youtu.be/v7nxu4NKg1M
Read Aloud
THIS IS A SCHOOL written by John Schu
https://youtu.be/OTXvSSx73nk
Emotional Intelligence Core Competency 5-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.
Read Aloud PK-2nd
https://youtu.be/aZGdwTqMGWo
Read Aloud 3rd-5th Grade
https://youtu.be/ma1F9QHAYJg
Companion Activity PowerPoint PreK-5th
https://bit.ly/3BYwELu
It was a great day at R. Garza Elementary to connect and collaborate, and to celebrate self-expression during International Dot Day with Peter H. Reynolds.
https://youtu.be/E9NCoI1SvgQ
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Core Competency 4
At R. Garza Elementary, we believe that with acceptance, kindness, and strength we stand united.
Dr. Avila, School Counselor
youtu.be/hNJ-0rjkab4
Video Link and PPT Presentation
bit.ly/3xjwLie