Reynaldo G. Garza Elementary

Congratulations to Matthew Casas, Iliana Brown, Kierra James and Adrian Martinez for representing Garza this morning at the district Science Fair. We wish you the best as you present your projects to the committee. We are already immensely proud of you. Goooo unicorns! 💜🦄

Emotional Intelligence Core Competency 4: Empathy Core Competency 5: Social Skills The Trees of the Dancing Goats By Patricia Polacco Altruism Giving from the bottom of your heart without expecting anything in return At R. Garza Elementary, we believe that with acceptance, kindness, and strength we stand united. EI Message: Dr. Avila, School Counselor https://youtu.be/iuQkwQ3h8HA Read Aloud https://youtu.be/XWA0m7tJj-s

Congratulations to my sweet unicorns who were her everyday this week and were able to enter this week’s raffle. Remember: when you miss school, you miss out! Goooo unicorns!

We kicked off a “December to Remember” with Toasty Thursday, Warm and Cozy! Look out for pictures of you children on FB later on in this week and next! Let’s join in the fun! 💜🦄

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. Reflection Question What can you do for someone that brings you great joy? Great Joy Written by Kate Dicamillo Read Aloud https://youtu.be/fn5pgCcQBls Instructional PPT: bit.ly/3Uh1ipl

Kick-off YEARBOOK SALE starts today! Order now so you won’t miss out! Sale days: 11/28 - 12/9/2022 Book cost: $35 while supples last Click on the link below to order: https://www.mcallenisd.org/page/campus-store Cash or check accepted More info on Class Dojo 💙

We are truly grateful for our amazing students, staff, families and community. Thank you for allowing Garza Elementary the opportunity to serve you! Happy Thanksgiving! 💜🦄💙🤍

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. What are Words Really? Written by Alexi Lubomirski Dr. Avila, School Counselor Read Aloud https://youtu.be/Cb5Ly4dK1jQ Author's Message https://youtu.be/RmdJJ5LV2zA

R. Garza Elementary Fall Scholastic Book Fair Scan the QR code or click the link below to create a student eWallet. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/garzaelementaryschool5 Join us at the Scholastic Book Fair for Family Night on Monday, November 7th from 4:00-6:30 pm. We welcome Valley author Eliza M. Garza who will be joining us for a read aloud and book signing of her Spanglish book Raspas con mi Grandpa. Get your copy from the author at the book fair. You won't want to miss out!

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. Dr. Avila, School Counselor Read Aloud https://youtu.be/p3VL6Rwccq8

Emotional Intelligence Core Competency 5 Social Skills What is 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. What Do You Do With a Problem? Written by Kobi Yamada Read Aloud https://youtu.be/UrElYjbllTk “What Do You Do With a Problem? is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It's a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it's here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem... and yourself.”

R. Garza Elementary invites you to attend our STEAM Family Science Night Thursday, October 27th from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. Learn together and have fun at the same time. Food and snacks will be sold by PTO.

Monday, October 31st is Character Dress Up Day. Please follow school dress code and no costume masks allowed.

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.

Emotional Intelligence Core Competency 3 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 Smarts! Everybody’s Got Them https://youtu.be/IIbJnew_u3A Smarts! Everybody’s Got Them explains and depicts the eight ways that everyone is smart and shows us how we can get better at each one—even when we make a mistake. There are actually eight types of smarts: *Word Smarts *Music Smarts *Number Smarts *Picture Smarts *Body Smarts *People Smarts *Self Smarts *Nature Smarts "You can be as smart as you want in lots of different ways! The more you like something and the more you work at it the smarter you get."

Join our Storybook Pumpkin Patch. Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite storybook character. (No carved or cut Pumpkins). Bring your pumpkins to school on Friday, October 21st. Pumpkins will be displayed in the library and "Too Spooky For Me" STEAM Night. Parents may take their pumpkins home during this event. All remaining Pumpkins will go home Friday, October 28th.

Join us on Thursday, October 27th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for a night of interactive STEAM Activities. Families are welcome to wear their favorite storybook costumes. (No costume masks are allowed.) Storybook Pumpkins will be displayed in this event.

Emotional Intelligence Self Regulation Core Competency 2 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. https://youtu.be/IgtalyiH1Vk

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. Dr. Avila, School Counselor https://youtu.be/v7nxu4NKg1M Read Aloud THIS IS A SCHOOL written by John Schu https://youtu.be/OTXvSSx73nk

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. Read Aloud PK-2nd https://youtu.be/aZGdwTqMGWo Read Aloud 3rd-5th Grade https://youtu.be/ma1F9QHAYJg Companion Activity PowerPoint PreK-5th https://bit.ly/3BYwELu