La Joya Independent School District

🎄 Friendly Reminder for La Joya ISD Families! 🎄 December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025: Christmas Break - No Classes! January 6, 2025: No Classes - District Professional Learning Day for staff. January 7, 2025: Classes Resume Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! 🎅🎉 Enjoy the time with your loved ones, and we’ll see you back at school in the new year! ✨

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions TODAY! 🎓🌟 12/18 – De Zavala Middle School at 6:00 pm share your ideas, celebrate achievements, and help shape our future. Let’s make a difference together! 💡✨ ——————————————————- 📢 ¡Acompáñenos HOY en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! 🎓🌟 12/18 – De Zavala Middle School, 6:00 pm comparta sus ideas, celebre logros y ayude a construir nuestro futuro. ¡Hagamos la diferencia juntos! 💡✨

🍎✨ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services hosted a fun and flavorful Food Exposition! Students had the chance to taste-test new menu items and share their feedback, helping shape the meals served in our schools. 💬🍴 🎉 Thank you to our amazing CNS team for making this event possible and ensuring our students enjoy nutritious, delicious, and high-quality meals every day! 🌟

Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions TODAY! 🎓🌟 📅 12/17 – Ann Richards Middle School at 6:00 pm share your ideas, celebrate achievements, and help shape our future. Let’s make a difference together! 💡✨ ——————————————————- ¡Acompáñenos HOY en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! 🎓🌟 📅 12/17 – Ann Richards Middle School, 6:00 pm comparta sus ideas, celebre logros y ayude a construir nuestro futuro. ¡Hagamos la diferencia juntos! 💡✨

🇺🇸💜 Honoring Our Heroes: The Purple Heart Project 💜🇺🇸 Today, La Joya ISD proudly dedicated the Purple Heart Project, an incredible initiative created by our La Joya Juarez-Lincoln High School students to honor the military heroes in our community who were physically injured while serving our country. During a heartfelt ceremony, JLHS JROTC cadets unveiled the new Purple Heart parking space at the Central Administration Building. This project is a powerful collaboration between our students, the Purple Heart Project, and La Joya ISD. It’s a lasting tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of our military heroes, and a reminder to our students about the importance of serving others. 💜✨ As a district committed to College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR), we’re proud to support initiatives that inspire leadership, gratitude, and service. Thank you to everyone who made this special moment possible!

📢 REMINDER FOR STAFF! 📢 Don’t forget to sign up for EMPOWERED: LEARN. ELEVATE. ENGAGE – dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: January 6, 2025 March 7, 2025 💰 Compensation is available for eligible participants! 👉 For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up, click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD We are excited to support your continued commitment to professional growth at La Joya ISD! 🎉

🎉✨ Congratulations, Mrs. Myranda Perez! ✨🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Myranda Perez, Culinary Arts Teacher at Palmview High School, has achieved the prestigious status of National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT)! 🌟👩‍🏫 Thanks to House Bill 3, eligible NBCTs can receive a Recognized designation, unlocking additional funding through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). 💰📚 This incredible achievement reflects Mrs. Perez’s dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence in education. Her passion for elevating the learning experience for all students is truly inspiring! 🍎✨ 👏 Let’s give Mrs. Perez a round of applause for this remarkable accomplishment! 👏🔥

Turn Every Drive into a Learning Adventure! 🚗📖 Make car rides more than just a journey—turn them into reading adventures! At La Joya ISD, we encourage you to ask your child to spot and read words on signs, billboards, or store names to practice recognizing environmental print. It's a fun and easy way to build literacy skills on the go! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¡Convierte cada paseo en una aventura de aprendizaje! 🚗📖 ¡Haz que los viajes en carro sean más que un recorrido—conviértelos en aventuras de lectura! En La Joya ISD, te invitamos a pedirle a tu hijo que identifique y lea palabras en letreros, anuncios o nombres de tiendas para practicar el reconocimiento de texto ambiental. ¡Es una forma divertida y fácil de desarrollar habilidades de lectura mientras están en movimiento! 🌟📚

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions TODAY! 🎓🌟 📅 12/16 – Dr. Saenz Middle School at 9:00 AM come share your ideas, celebrate achievements, and help shape our future. Let’s make a difference together! 💡✨ ——————————————————- 📢 ¡Acompáñenos HOY en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! 🎓🌟 📅 12/16 – Dr. Saenz Middle School, 9:00 AM comparta sus ideas, celebre logros y ayude a construir nuestro futuro. ¡Hagamos la diferencia juntos! 💡✨

🍽️ La Joya ISD Breakfast & Lunch Menu for the Week of December 16-20, 2024 🍽️ Check out what’s cooking in our cafeterias this week! 🥪🍎🍲 Click here for the full menu: 👉 https://lajoyaisdcns.com/index.php?sid=0208131445498761&page=menus

🎉⚾ It’s College Signing Day at La Joya ISD! 🎓🌟 Join us in celebrating La Joya High School senior Ivan Marrón, who has officially signed with the Alvin Community College Baseball Program! 📝⚾ Ivan will be stepping up to the plate as part of their baseball team while majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in General Studies. 📚💪 This exciting milestone marks the beginning of an incredible new chapter in Ivan’s athletic and academic journey. His hard work and dedication, both on and off the field, have earned him a spot on a team renowned for its competitive spirit and pursuit of excellence. 👏🌟 Congratulations, Ivan! 🎉💖 Go Coyotes! 🐾🔥

🌟 Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen Meets with Student Advisory Committee! 🌟 🎓💡 This amazing group represents the heart and voice of La Joya ISD—our students! Their ideas, insights, and perspectives are at the center of every decision we make because they are our “why.” 💖✨ This meeting marks a powerful start to shaping the Strategic Plan for Our Future. Together, we’re building a path that puts our students first and ensures a brighter tomorrow. 🌈🚀 👏 Thank you to our Student Advisory Committee for leading the way with your passion and vision! 💬

Building Stronger Families, One Story at a Time! 📖❤️ Did you know that family reading time does more than build strong readers? It creates strong bonds, too! At La Joya ISD, we know that children who read with their families are more likely to develop a lifelong love of reading and perform better in school. Let’s make family reading a tradition that lasts a lifetime! 📚✨ #FamilyReading #StrongBonds #LaJoyaISD #LJISDReads

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions! La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! 🌟📚 🗓️ Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Let’s make a difference—together! 💡🎓 📍 Dates & Locations: 🟨 12/16 – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 12/18 – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ We can’t wait to see you there! **************************************************************** 📢 ¡Acompáñenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! Este diciembre, ¡La Joya ISD visitará varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro más brillante! 🌟📚 🗓️ Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de éxito para todos los estudiantes. ¡Hagamos la diferencia—juntos! 💡🎓 📍 Fechas y Ubicaciones: 🟨 16 de diciembre – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 18 de diciembre – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ ¡Unámonos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos allí!

📚✨ At La Joya ISD, we believe dreams become unstoppable when you make reading your superpower! Encourage your child to read just 20 minutes a day and watch their vocabulary, imagination, and confidence soar. 🚀 Let’s inspire young readers across our district to unlock their full potential—one page at a time! 💡💪 #ReadingSuperpower #DreamBig #LaJoyaISD #LJISDReads

🎶✨ La Joya ISD in the News! ✨🎶 Our talented high school mariachi groups competed in the Mariachi Extravaganza—the largest student mariachi competition in the U.S.! 🌟🎺👏 This prestigious event celebrates the best in student mariachi talent, and our students showcased their passion, dedication, and incredible skills on this grand stage! 🏆🎤🎻 We couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments! 💖🔥 📖 See the article below for all the details! 👇 Photo courtesy of: https://www.tpr.org/arts-culture/2024-12-07/largest-student-mariachi-competition-in-the-u-s-takes-over-san-antonio-this-weekend

🚨📚 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 🎓✨ Join us for Early College High School Parent Meetings to discuss the district's plan to consolidate four specialty high schools into one Early College High School. Learn about high-quality associate degree pathways, the transition process, and opportunities for students. 💼📖 📅 Meeting Dates & Locations: ✅ December 11, 2024 | 7:30-9:00 AM | Jimmy Carter ECHS ✅ December 19, 2024 | 2:30-4:00 PM | Academy of Health Science Professions ✅ January 7, 2025 | 5:30-7:00 PM | La Joya HS ✅ January 9, 2025 | 5:30-7:00 PM | Juarez-Lincoln HS ✅ January 13, 2025 | 5:30-7:00 PM | Palmview HS 🗣️ Your voice matters—attend at any location!

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions TODAY! 🎓🌟 📅 12/10 – Irene Garcia Middle School at 6:00 PM. Come share your ideas, celebrate achievements, and help shape our future. Let’s make a difference together! 💡✨ ——————————————————- 📢 ¡Acompáñenos HOY en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! 🎓🌟 📅 12/10 – Irene Garcia Middle School, 6:00 PM Comparta sus ideas, celebre logros y ayude a construir nuestro futuro. ¡Hagamos la diferencia juntos! 💡✨

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions! La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! 🌟📚 🗓️ Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Let’s make a difference—together! 💡🎓 📍 Dates & Locations: 🟪 12/9 – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 12/10 – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 12/10 – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 12/16 – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 12/18 – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ We can’t wait to see you there! **************************************************************** 📢 ¡Acompáñenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! Este diciembre, ¡La Joya ISD visitará varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro más brillante! 🌟📚 🗓️ Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de éxito para todos los estudiantes. ¡Hagamos la diferencia—juntos! 💡🎓 📍 Fechas y Ubicaciones: 🟪 9 de diciembre – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 16 de diciembre – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 18 de diciembre – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ ¡Unámonos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos allí!

Join Us for the State of the District Community Session! La Joya ISD is hosting today’s session at JD Salinas MS to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! 🗓️ TODAY! Monday, December 9, 2024 📍JD Salinas Middle School ⏰ 6:00 PM 🌟📚 Bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Let’s make a difference—together! 💡 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¡ÚNETE A NOSOTROS PARA LA SESIÓN COMUNITARIA DEL ESTADO DEL DISTRITO!La Joya ISD está organizando la sesión de hoy en JD Salinas MS para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro más brillante. 🗓️ HOY Lunes, 9 de diciembre de 2024 📍 JD Salinas Middle School ⏰ 6:00 PM 🌟📚 Trae tus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de éxito para todos los estudiantes. ¡Hagamos la diferencia—juntos! 💡