
Friendly reminder.....5th grade "Transition Meeting" on Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 pm at Fossum Middle School.
Recordatorio amistoso..... "Reunión de Transición" de 5º grado el jueves 11 de abril a las 5:30 pm en la Escuela Secundaria Fossum.


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.
Let’s first listen and then repeat after me:
Monday: My power comes from my choices.
Tuesday: I believe in my abilities.
Wednesday: My brain is my strongest muscle.
Thursday: My positive mindset is everything.
Friday: I am choosing to my a great day!


“Ready, Set, Library!” Join us next week for spirit dress up days, as Garza Elementary celebrates National Library Week April 8th -12th.


Congratulations to Miss Garcia, our Paraprofessional of the Year! Thank you for your dedication and love for our pre k students! 💙🩶🦄


Today we celebrate Mrs. Campos, our school librarian! Thank you for all you do for our unicorns and inspiring them to read. We love you! 📚
Don’t forget we celebrate National Library Week next week! We hope our unicorns can join in the fun! 💙🩶🦄



“Ready, Set, Library!” Join us next week for spirit dress up days, as Garza Elementary celebrates National Library Week April 8th -12th.


Yesterday our 1st grade Unicorns sported blue to kick off and support Autism Awareness Month. Let’s spread love, acceptance, and understanding together. 💙🦄 Bulthuis


Congratulations to our 1st and 2nd Grade Unicorns of the Month!







Congratulations to our EC -Kinder Grade Unicorns of the Month!







Congratulations to our 3rd-5th Grade Unicorns of the Month!










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
Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger
Written by Elizabeth Cole
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/3lzwcdviasU
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
What makes you different from others?
How do you show others understanding when they are different from you?
How can your understanding of others' differences make you a friend?


Totally Rad!! OurUnicorns showing off their 80s attire to end kusoc spirit week!









Garza’s annual Easter egg hunt was success! 🐣💙🩶💙











Yeehaw!! Our Unicorns celebrating country music in their western attire! 🤠💙











This meeting is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade/Esta reunión es para 3º, 4º y 5º grado.
Click link to join meeting/Haga clic en el enlace para unirse a la reunion:
https://mcallenisd-net.zoom.us/j/7799593751?pwd=U2N1bW0xeWpsUklwOEpjMEZBa2NoUT09


MAHALO FOR MUSIC! Our Unicorns wearing Hawaiian attire to express thankfulness 🌺









Come and explore our free Family Night Event!
“A Night Under the Stars"
SPACE STEAM Night.
Visit our STAR lab and other space stations.
When: Thursday, March 21st
Time: 5:00 to 6:30 PM
Location: Garza Gym


Friendly reminder: it’s today!!! We truly hope you can support our amazing PTO. Gooooo unicorns! 💜


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.
BOOK COMPANION
POP!
Written by Karen Kilpatrick
https://youtu.be/4F3Cr_gO3SU
CLASSROOM and HOME Discussion and Writing Prompts
The life lesson of POP! written by Karen Kilpatrick is self-acceptance? It's important to learn to love yourself and the things that make you WONDERFUL YOU!
A good place to start is to think of three characteristics that make you UNIQUE. Ask yourself the following:
What are three characteristics about me that I love?
How do these characteristics add value to my life?


Coming Near You! CALLING ALL SPACE EXPLORERS!
3..2..1..BLAST OFF!
Come and explore "A Night Under the Stars" SPACE STEAM Night. Visit our STAR lab and other space stations.
When: Thursday, March 21st
Time: 5:00 to 6:30 PM
Location: Garza Gym
https://bit.ly/3wlSzw4
