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
Join us on Tuesday, January 25 for our parent meeting on "Positive Discipline." The meeting will be via Zoom. See flyer for more details. Únase a nosotros el martes 25 de enero para nuestra reunión de padres sobre "La Disciplina Positiva." La reunión será vía Zoom. Consulte el folleto para obtener más detalles.
Symposium/Simposio 2022 @ McAllen High School (2021 La Vista Ave.) Saturday/sábado, February 5, 2022 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency 1 : Self Awareness
At R. Garza Elementary, with courage and fierce confidence we find the extraordinary in our everyday moments.
https://youtu.be/-32I_fDlzzI
Parent Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18 on Recognizing Stress: Children and Teens. Sesión español 10:00 am and English Session at 5:30 pm. Meeting will be via ZOOM.
Symposium/Simposio 2022 @ McAllen High School (2021 La Vista Ave.) Saturday/sábado, February 5, 2022 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm.
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)
by Dan Santat
Emotional Intelligence
Core Competency 3: Motivation
At R. Garza Elementary, we find the courage and grit to set and accomplish our goals.
https://youtu.be/dUKt1a6I3yw
Literacy Night: Once Upon a Posada
Join us tonight Wednesday, December 15th from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the gym for a night filled with family fun.
Únase a nosotros esta noche miércoles 15 de diciembre de 5:00 a 6:30 pm en el gimnasio para una noche llena de diversión familiar.
Covid-19 Boster Doses/Dosis de Refuerzo
Core Competency 3: Motivation
Core Competency 4: Empathy
It is the season of giving. At R. Garza Elementary, we believe the best gift of all is FAMILY.
Read Aloud:
https://youtu.be/fwXajom_8wA
The Smallest Gift of Christmas Song
https://youtu.be/SFOKMUP4LMw
