Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency
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.
At R. Garza Elementary, we use our strengths, interests and talents to make a positive change in our community.
Book Companion
Read Aloud by
Mr. Jesse Cervantes, Garza Music Teacher
https://youtu.be/1rHxCQiHo5k
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
List 3 responses for each:
I can make positive changes at school by:
I can make positive changes at home by:
🔬👦👧 Kinder scientists in the making! 🌟 They dove into the world of magnetism and had a blast 🧲 Thank you teachers for making learning is so much fun! 📚
Congratulations to our 4th and 5th grade team who earned 2nd place at their first Chess Meet of the year.
Special congratulations go out to Ezra Ovalle for placing 2nd overall.
Way to go, unicorns!
Congratulations to our Primary Chess team who earned 1st place at their first chess meet. Thank you, Mrs. Davila, for your support and commitment to our unicorns 💙🦄💜
Our Garza Unicorn Dance & Cheer Team showed their support this morning at the Fiesta breast cancer awareness walk. What a heartwarming way to contribute to an important cause! Goooo unicorns! 💙🦄💜
🌟 Dream big, stay drug-free! 💪 Rocking our PJs for our last day of Red Ribbon Week.
Way to go, weekly Superheroes! I’m super proud of each of you! 💙🦄💜
📚Small group reading instruction is in full swing. Watching our students dive into books, share their thoughts, and grow as readers is a true joy. 📖💡
2023-2024 R. Garza Elementary
Storybook Pumpkin Patch Winners
TOP 3 WINNERS PER CATEGORY GOT THE MOST STUDENT VOTES! Our Garza students enjoyed taking a gallery walk and voting on their favorite storybook pumpkins: Most Realistic, Best Use of Materials and Most Creative.
https://bit.ly/49adKA0
🌟 Yesterday was an incredible day with the Bilingual Department! 🌟📚 Their unwavering support is a testament to the power of teamwork in nurturing our teachers and students. Together, we’re creating a brighter future! 🙌👩🏫👨🏫👧👦
Garza Elementary's Student Council and Cheerleaders brought the spirit to Nikki Rowe High School's Homecoming Parade! 📣 m
Thank you sponsors and parents for you support!!!
🌟 A Remarkable Milestone Achieved! 📚
We are thrilled to share the incredible achievement of our FIRST student who has completed the entire Elementary Lexia Core5 Dyslexia Program before the end of year! 🎓📖
His dedication, hard work, and resilience have led to this inspiring moment. This is just the beginning of a bright future filled with improved reading and language skills. 🌠💪
Let's celebrate this student's success and all those who supported them on his journey, teachers, parents, and Mrs. M. Garza. 🎉👏
🎉 Thank you to all the incredible people who surprised him and made today unforgettable! 🙌 Your support and presence have truly made this day extra special for him.
🌟 A Remarkable Milestone Achieved! 📚
We are thrilled to share the incredible achievement of our FIRST student who has completed the entire Elementary Lexia Core5 Dyslexia Program before the end of year! 🎓📖
His dedication, hard work, and resilience have led to this inspiring moment. This is just the beginning of a bright future filled with improved reading and language skills. 🌠💪
Let's celebrate this student's success and all those who supported them on his journey, teachers, parents, and Mrs. M. Garza. 🎉👏
🎉 Thank you to all the incredible people who surprised him and made today unforgettable! 🙌 Your support and presence have truly made this day extra special for him.
🤠 Yeehaw, Cowboys and Cowgirls! 📚🚫 Wrangling the Wild West and saying NO to drugs! 🤠🚭 Our students are rockin' the Western look today while committing to a drug-free future. 🤝 Let's saddle up and ride into a healthy, drug-free life together. 🌟🤠🐴
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Introducing the Garza Elementary Cross Country Team for this year! 🌟 We've got a fantastic group of young athletes ready for an exciting season filled with determination, teamwork, and lots of fun! 🏆👟
📚✨ Kindergarten Adventures in Literacy Centers! ✨📚
Our little Unicorns are on a literacy journey like no other! 🌟Kindergarten students are diving into the world of reading and writing through fun and interactive literacy.
🙌 Thank you to all the amazing parents who attended our parent meeting on state assessments! Your commitment to your child’s education is truly inspiring. Together, we’ll ensure our students excel and succeed. 📚🌟
🌸 Today we embraced Pink Power for Red Ribbon Week! 🚫💊 We painted the school pink to say NO to drugs and YES to a healthier, brighter future. 💪💖
Tomorrow is western wear as we "Give Drugs the Boot" 🤠🚫
👕 Check out these awesome jerseys that symbolize our commitment to a drug-free lifestyle!🚫
Tomorrow is Pink Power 💖
Emotional Intelligence
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.
At R. Garza Elementary, we manage our thoughts and words without interrupting when others are speaking.
Book Companion: My Mouth is a Volcano!
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/89jG10Zzw0w?feature=shared
CLASSROOM and HOME Discussion and Writing Prompts
Think about a time when you have been interrupted and how it made you feel. Then, think like a problem solver about what you can do so you do not interrupt others.
