Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary

🦄 Pre-K & Kinder Camp is almost here! 🦄

We’re so excited to welcome our littlest learners to school! Join us on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 9:30–11:00 AM for a special event to kick off the school year!

Your child will get to:
✨ Meet their teacher
🏫 Explore the classroom & tour the school
🥪 Enjoy lunch with new friends!

Parents – you're invited to join us in the library for a short welcome presentation from our leadership team (9:45–10:00 AM).
🎒 Please remember to bring school supplies.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our Unicorn family and start the year with smiles and sparkle! 🦄 💙

Our first PTO meeting of the school year with these incredible ladies was a success! 🌟 They came in with a wonderful plan, full of energy and heart. Together, we’re excited to continue building a strong, positive partnership that supports our students and school community. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 💙🩶🦄

Important!!! Starting this year, all elementary schools will use ClassDojo. On Wednesday, August 13th, you’ll receive an invite to set up your district-issued account. To get your invite, please update your primary guardian phone number in Skyward, as this is the only way to gain access. Please call our office at 956-971-4554 if you need assistance with Skyward. 🦄 Thank you!

First PTO Spirit Night! We hope you can come out and support our school! 💙 If you attend, don’t forget to snap some pics and send them our way, as we’d love to see them!

Our Garza Unicorn staff is ready to rise! 💙 Thank you for joining us at Technovate, where innovation meets inspiration! 💙🩶🦄 #UnicornsRise #DontStopBelieving

Good morning, Unicorn Families!

We’re excited to offer Safe & Secure again this school year! While we know there are other after-school programs available, Garza’s Safe & Secure stands out because it’s run by our very own teachers and paraprofessionals: staff who already know and care about your children.

As your child's school principal, I personally oversee the program to ensure everything runs smoothly and that any concerns are addressed promptly. Your child remains on campus the entire time, giving you peace of mind about their safety.

Another benefit: students complete their assignments during the program, freeing up your evenings for meaningful family time.

Spots are limited, so we encourage you to sign up soon! Please check out the flyer below for more information. Gooooo unicorns! :)

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We are ALL IN for focused learning! Updated policy coming soon for 25-26 school year

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🏈 Our 2nd–5th grade students had a blast at the Nikki Rowe High School Football Camp! Huge shoutout to Rowe Football for hosting such an inspiring event. 💚💛Proud to see our Garza Unicorns showing up strong as future Rowe Warriors! 💙🦄

🎓Hey, Class of 2025! 🎓 If you started your journey at Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary, it’s time to come back where the magic began! Reminders 1. Provide your own transportation 2. Feel free to bring a guest 3. Remember a driver’s license or other photo ID 4. Please RSVP

We can't let another day go by without celebrating Mrs. Reyna, our amazing Speech and Language Pathologist! 🦄 💬 Thank you for the care, patience, and positivity you bring to our Garza Unicorns every day. We’re so lucky to have you!💙🦄

Mrs. Bulthius’ class surprised Mrs. Valenzuela with a beautiful homemade flower garland to say, ‘Thank you for helping us bloom.’ Such a sweet way to show appreciation for a truly inspiring principal! 💙🦄🌸

Our lil esports squad came in Saturday and finalized their Minecraft build like champs! ⛏️✨ Teamwork, creativity, and pixel power on full display. Proud of this mighty crew!

🎉 Celebrating Our AR Top Classes! 🎉 A big shouout to our amazing Garza Unicorns for their outstanding achievements in reading during the 5th Six Weeks! 🌟🎉 Here are the Top Accelerated Reader (AR) Classes by grade level: 🏅 Kinder – Mrs. Ortiz's class with 123 points! 🏅 1st Grade – Mrs. Gallegos' class with 342 points! 🏅 2nd Grade – Ms. Ortega's class with an incredible 564 points! 🏅 3rd Grade – Mrs. Garza's class with 293 points! 🏅 4th Grade – Mrs. Tijerina's class with 154 points! 🏅 5th Grade – Mrs. Bulthuis' class with 73 points! We’re so proud of our students! 📚 Every point earned represents time spent exploring new worlds, learning new things, and growing as readers. Keep shining, Garza Unicorns, and let your love for reading take you even further! 🦄💫

Good Evening! Friendly reminder that the Unicorn Sapphires meeting is tomorrow at 5:30 PM. A parent must attend in order to be eligible for tryouts. Please note that the meeting has been moved to the cafeteria. I have attached a photo so that you know which door to enter through. It is over on the Lark side of the cafeteria. https://forms.gle/XUALTWMKTpwQA3Hb7

Tomorrow is the Day – Spring Market Day at Garza Elementary! We’re excited to invite you to our Spring Market Day happening tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Garza Elementary gym and pavilion! Come shop a variety of unique items, enjoy delicious food and sweet treats, and take in some fantastic performances by our Garza Cheer Team and Team Tiger Martial Arts Academy! It’s going to be a fun-filled day for the whole family—don’t miss it! We can’t wait to see you there! 🌸🎉🛍️

Get ready to dance and cheer! Tryouts are here! Join the Era of the Garza Sapphires! 💎 If you're in grades 1st through 4th grade, it's time to show us what you've got! Come be part of something fun! Are YOU ready? A parent or guardian MUST attend the mandatory information meeting in order to try out. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of something amazing! Let’s make this the BEST season yet! Let me know you're coming by filing out the link below! https://forms.gle/XUALTWMKTpwQA3Hb7 Goooo Unicorns! 📣🦄

Our Unicorns were all in during their visit to the Star Lab! They had a blast learning about the moon, sun, planets, seasons, and the day and night cycle. Big thanks to Mrs. Beltran and Mrs. Garcia for bringing this awesome experience to our campus!

Today we celebrate the heart of our library — Miss Elva Treviño! Happy National School Librarian Day to the best librarian around! Miss Treviño is more than just a keeper of books — she inspires a love for reading 📚, creates magical learning experiences ✨, and always has a welcoming smile 😊 for every Unicorn who walks through the library doors. Thank you, Miss Treviño, for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community. We are so lucky to have you!