Big shoutout to our incredible PTO for organizing the most amazing luncheon today! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. Thank you for making our day brighter! ๐
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.
Book Companion
Because I Had a Teacher
Written by Kobi Yamada
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/3vU2Fx0hDPo?si=hnph0xwVPgSCzt9j
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
Where would we be without OUR WONDERFUL TEACHERS?
They are the special individuals who inspire us, support us, and encourage us.
As we celebrate, TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK and THE WORLDS they open up for us, letโs take a moment to THANK THEM for BELIEVING in our SMARTS and the DIFFERENCE they make in our lives!
Shout out to our Garza Robotics Team for showcasing and participating at the McAllen ISDโs STEM Expo. We are so proud of your HARD WORK. ๐ค๐ฆ๐
Our Unicorns loved celebrating Physical Education Week ๐ฆ๐โฝ๏ธ๐๐๐งข
A huge shout out to our April Unicorns of Month!! Congratulations!!!๐๐ฅณ๐๐๐ฆ (2 of 2)
A huge shout out to our April Unicorns of Month!! Congratulations!!!๐๐ฅณ๐๐๐ฆ (1 of 2)
Thank you Mayor Villalobos and Public Works Department for your McAllen Shines presentation. Our Garza Unicorns were excited to be deputized and ready to take care of McAllen ๐ฆ๐
Miss Ortegaโs class celebrated Dรญa del Niรฑo and May the Foce Be With You Day. ๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ฝ๐ช
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Our Unicorns dressed up as teammates to end our Physical Education spirit week ๐ โฝ๏ธ๐๐
Hats off to PE ๐งข and Dress like a Principal or Coach pics ๐ฉโ๐ซ โค๏ธ
Big shoutout to Mrs. Valenzuela! Thank you for your outstanding leadership and dedication to Garza. You truly make a difference every day! #BestPrincipal ๐๐ฉถ๐ฆ
Our Unicorns choose to dress up as the school principal or a PE coach as we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day and PE Week.
Today our Unicorns wore their favorite sports jersey or shirt to celebrate Sports Week ๐โฝ๏ธ๐
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.
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/JhD5ZKH_Fy4
CLASSROOM and HOME Discussion and Writing Prompts
Think about what Auggie says, โPeople just need to change the way they see.โ How would the world be different for us if we saw each other with kindness?
Mrs. Garza's class kicking off PE week with sunglasses!! ๐โฝ๏ธ๐๐๐ฅ๐พ๐๐
Students in Mrs. Bulthius class wearing sunglasses to support and kick off PE week! ๐๐๐๐๐พ๐ฅ๐โฝ๏ธ
Capture the Memories! Yearbooks will be arriving soon while supplies last!
Students who purchase the yearbook will attend the Yearbook Signing Party with their classmates.
Order at
www.buytheyearbook.com
Enter School Code
718107
Garza Elementary is incredibly blessed to have these beautiful ladies greeting our parents daily, and ensuring that all operations run smoothly.
Thank you for being the glue that hold us and everything together. Happy Administrative Professionals Week! We love you!!! ๐๐ฉถ๐ฆ
Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency 2
Self Regulation
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.
Video
https://youtu.be/Vs-MyQgfH3A
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
How to Control Big Emotions for Kids will help us to continue to learn how to manage big emotions in 3 simple steps.
Three Steps To Manage Emotions:
1) Notice And Identify Your Feelings
2) Think About Coping Skills You Can Use To Feel Better
3) Take Action By Practicing One Or More Coping Skill
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.
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/QNtMBKEA1YY?si=KByI2boKXguFBjcq
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
At R. Garza, we believe a growth mindset is seen and heard when our intelligence and abilities work together for making the right choices.
Thereโs a battle in your mind between your positive and negative voice every day. Which do you listen to the most? What about your third and most important voice, do you know what that is? Listen wisely. The voice in your heart is pure love. Something only YOU can hear.