
Dressed in hues of love and kindness! Our students are spreading joy this Valentine's Day with heartwarming outfits and acts of kindness. ❤️🩷











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
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
Written by Eileen Spinelli
Read Aloud
https://youtu.be/AGAS_Aj85cA
CLASSROOM AND HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
Random acts of kindness can cheer someone up when they least expect it.
How can YOUR ACTS OF KINDNESS change how others feel and act?
How can we practice KINDNESS at school?
How can we practice KINDNESS at home?


School’s out, but the learning party doesn’t stop! Big cheers to our amazing students who stayed afterschool for an extra dose of brilliance. 💙🤍💙🤍











We hope you have had a wonderful week, Dr. Avila! You are loved and appreciated! 💜


🎉 Congratulations to our January students of the month! Keep up the fantastic work!











🎉 Congratulations to our January students of the month! Keep up the fantastic work!











Mrs. Gallegos’s and Mrs. Morales’s Pre-K students had a paw-some day today as they dressed up as dalmatians to celebrate the 101st day of school!





R. Garza Elementary celebrates National Counseling Week


Kinder students enthusiastically shared their family trees with their classmates 💙🤍💙









Our Garza Elevate soccer team dominated with a 3-1 win against Gonzales Elementary, securing a spot in tomorrow’s championship game! 🏆 Thank you to Coach Mercado for dedicating his time and effort to our team – your hard work and passion are truly appreciated! Go Unicorns!!!🦄








Whirlwind of wisdom this Wednesday!











Thrilled to witness our amazing students diving into the world of knowledge with our exceptional teachers and staff! We are creating a vibrant community of learners. 🦄 💡🤩







Congratulations to our Elevate soccer team for winning last nights game 2-1 against Castañeda Elementary. Best of luck on tomorrow's semifinal match. Goooo Unicorns!



🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. M. Belmares, our incredible Teacher of the Year! 🏆 Your dedication and passion inspire us all. Thank you for making a lasting impact on students' lives. #TeacherOfTheYear 🍎







The Early Bird discount of $5.00 for the Yearbook has been extended to Friday, February 2nd.
Regular cost of the yearbook will be $50.00 until supplies last.
Order at
www.buytheyearbook.com
Enter School Code
718107


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.
Book Companion
When Sophie Thinks She Can’t… by Molly Bang
bit.ly/3UiGAZU
CLASSROOM and HOME
Discussion and Writing Prompts
What does it take to solve a problem?
How do we learn to be smart?
Is it okay to feel frustrated or any other feeling when you cannot figure things out ?
What can we do with our emotion of frustration when we feel it?


👮♂️ Little hero alert! Our Pre-K student rocked the community helper day as a police officer. Thank you Officer Solis for being a great role model.


From tiny doctors to aspiring firefighters, our Pre-K students are rocking their future careers as we dive into the world of community helpers. 👩🚒👨⚕️ Let the imagination unfold! #FutureLeaders #ClassroomFashionista










Our Garza cheerleaders dazzled the crowd at the Vipers basketball game! 🎉🏀



Garza Chess Tournament ♟️2nd Place 4th-5th and 3rd Place K-1! 5th Place 2nd-3rd! Thank you parents for your dedication! Congrats to Ana-Sophia and Lucas for getting medals! At the end of the day what matters most are the memories and how much fun these kids have! And the camaraderie between parents and teacher volunteers!






