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!!
Federal Report Card and Texas Academic Performance Report during PTO meeting. Reporte Federal y Informe de Desempeño Académico de Texas durante la reunión de la PTO.
The Invisible Boy
Written by Trudy Ludwig
Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency 5:
Social Skills
At R. Garza Elementary, we help others feel important, loved and included when we reach out with kindness.
https://youtu.be/Zp6kVpevYrg
