Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary

Core Competency 3: Motivation I Promise Written by LeBron James At R. Garza Elementary, we promise to be the best version of ourselves through our words and actions. https://youtu.be/XXHn2N_8wsc

STAAR test information on Tuesday, April 26 @ 5:30 pm. Via ZOOM. Hope you join us. Información sobre el examen STAAR el martes 26 de abril a las 5:30 pm. Por ZOOM. Esperamos contar con su presencia

Core Competency 2: Self Regulation Wilma Jean the Worry Machine Written by Julia Cook At R. Garza Elementary, we understand that worrying is part of life. So, we learn to identify and manage worries. https://pleasantview.bpusd.net/apps/news/article/1212522

Our Table Written by Peter H. Reynolds Core Competency 1: Self Awareness At R. Garza Elementary, we value family time and are grateful for the “gift of time shared together.” https://youtu.be/10SoFlM4l20 Official Book Trailer https://youtu.be/2CY7MPHe93U

Register now! McAllen ISD Mother Appreciation Night will be Thursday, May 5. Click here: https://bit.ly/3tNIc00 ¡Regístrate ahora! La Noche de Agradecimiento a las Madres de McAllen ISD será el Jueves 5 de Mayo. Haga clic aquí: https://bit.ly/3tNIc00

Words and your heart by: Kate Jane Neal Core Competency 5: Social Skills At R. Garza Elementary, we understand our actions, our words and our voices hold power. https://youtu.be/KUd4qe317KE

UPCOMING EVENTS: APRIL 4-8 R. Garza Elementary will be having a Scholastic Book Fair and celebrating National Library Week. Please join us in celebrating these events. Family Night Event: On Tuesday, April 5th, the book fair will be open extended hours from 4:00-6:30pm. We highly encourage you to try our new digital payment option called eWallet. eWallet is a safe, cashless way for our students to shop our book fair. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/garzaelementaryschool5

Hey, Little Ant Core Competency 4: Empathy At R. Garza Elementary, we believe all living things are worthy of respect, equality and dignity. Read Aloud: https://youtu.be/xwWjqByviMI What's inside an Anthill? https://youtu.be/HedZXw_hAbs

WE'RE ALL WONDERS Written by : R.J. Palacio Core Competency 3: Motivation At R. Garza Elementary, we look with kindness to everyone and everything. Read Aloud: PK-5th https://youtu.be/bTX7qjW4g_Q Read Aloud: PreK-K https://youtu.be/QhCoHZHnzrE "Kids On Kindness" Author talks to kids about kindness https://youtu.be/olmM_9r-6l8

R. GARZA ELEMENTARY FAMILY STEAM NIGHT Join us for a fun and interactive evening of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Have fun and learn together! WHEN: THURSDAY, MARCH 24TH TIME: 5:30 to 7:00 PM Location: Garza Gym

Upcoming Spring classes for parents. Parent meeting on Thursday, March 10 - 10:30 am. This meeting will be via ZOOM. Thank you! Próxima clases de primavera para padres. Reunión de padres el jueves 10 de marzo - 10:30 am. Esta reunión será a través de ZOOM. ¡Gracias!

Core Competency 2: Self Regulation A Good Day Written by Kevin Henkes Pre-K - 2nd Grade At R. Garza Elementary, we know that with a little patience and hope everything works out. https://youtu.be/u_afTslmsrg Core Competency 2: Self Regulation The Red Tree Written by Shaun Tan 3rd- 5th Grade At R. Garza Elementary, we know that days can be challenging, but all challenges come with a rainbow of hope, family, friends and the earth’s beauty. https://youtu.be/PrmMFFpKxgw

Congratulation's to our very own Marco Suarez Jr. who took home the Texas Youth Basketball League MVP award at this week's tournament in San Antonio.

Core Competency 1: Self-Awareness At R. Garza Elementary, with confidence we hold our heads up high and go out and make our mark. SEL Message and Read Aloud: by Dr. Avila, Counselor https://youtu.be/s8ypbZahnuI

Upcoming Event: Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss' Birthday Monday, February 28 to Friday, March 4, 2022 Next week, R. Garza Elementary will be celebrating Read Across America and Dr. Seuss' Birthday. Join us for our spirit days as we celebrate the joy of reading.

SAY Something! Written by Peter Reynolds Core Competency 5 : Social Skills At R. Garza Elementary, each of us, each and every day, have the choice to say something with our actions, our words and our voices. Book Talk and Read Aloud https://youtu.be/d4waMR24zsI

I Am Love: A Book of Compassion Written by: Susan Verde Core Competency 4: Empathy At R. Garza Elementary, when we place our hands on our hearts and listen we find the answer: We have COMPASSION. We are LOVE. https://youtu.be/rop6Rvl-Qcs

Malala's Magic Pencil Written by Malala Yousafzai Core Competency 3: Motivation At R. Garza Elementary, we stand with Malala and believe one child, one teacher and one pen can change the world. https://youtu.be/uSrC-GNbjQg Book Talk: https://youtu.be/alb7J_SIldg

We would like to recognized our school counselors this week as we kick off National School Counseling Week! Thank you for all you do for our students, families, & school communities!

Congratulations to Jie Laboriante for being the 2021-2022 MISD District Champion Spelling Bee Winner!!! We are so proud of you!!