Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary

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

Emotional Intelligence Motivation Core Competency 3 At R. Garza Elementary, we know and believe that we can do anything that we set our minds on doing. Dr. Avila, School Counselor https://youtu.be/kgwfmbp-7Ik I Believe I Can https://youtu.be/3H-Y041pTZg

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. Howard B. WiggleBottom Learns to Listen Read Aloud-PreK-3rd Grade https://youtu.be/LG-CfVsWxF4 I Can Handle It! Read Aloud 4th-5th Grade https://youtu.be/Nxl0fHOiAqs Self-Regulation Skills: Why They Are Fundamental Video 4th-5th Grade https://youtu.be/m4UGDaCgo_s

Emotional Intelligence Self Awareness Core Competency 1 Dr. Avila, School Counselor https://youtu.be/mb8xEjGpn2w A Letter from Your Teacher on the First Day of School Read Aloud https://youtu.be/d5cDeFBCeos Mrs. Campos, School Librarian Read Aloud youtu.be/NyjjSxlCUvA

Please join us August 18 for a presentation and discussion on safety & security measures McAllen ISD has in place for the protection of students and staff at our schools. Join us at McAllen High School from 6-7:30pm

Core Competency 4: Empathy Title: The Cool Bean At R. Garza Elementary, we believe KINDNESS IS COOL. Read Aloud https://youtu.be/qs7WOiCJnkc Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/Jm6X-R7b0os

It's Not Fair Written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal At R. Garza Elementary, we know that fairness is everyone getting what they need to be their best. https://youtu.be/jF925qEKgmM

Core Competency 1: Self Awareness At R. Garza Elementary, we use our courage, confidence and grit to believe in ourselves. https://youtu.be/GZMg0O3yrzU