š¬āØ In honor of Veterans Day, our LJISD K-12 Humanities team created a heartfelt video featuring photos submitted by our employees! šøšŗšøā¤ļø Join us in celebrating and thanking LJISD staff , their families and all veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Click on link below to view video:
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šš La Joya ISD Literacy Celebration Week Announcement! šš
š Let's celebrate the love of reading together! Join us for Literacy Celebration Week from November 11-15, 2024 at La Joya ISD! Each day brings a new theme to inspire and celebrate reading.
⨠Monday, Nov 11 - Red, White, and Blue Day! Wear patriotic colors as we honor stories that shape our nation. šŗšø
𧦠Tuesday, Nov 12 - Mix Matched Socks Day! Embrace diversity with mixed socks, celebrating the wide variety of stories we read! š§¦
š¦øāāļø Wednesday, Nov 13 - Super Hero Day! Reading is our superpower! Dress up as your favorite superhero! š„
š¤ Thursday, Nov 14 - Western Attire Day! Mosey down to your library and round up a good book in your best western wear! š¤
š§£ Friday, Nov 15 - Warm Ups Day! Get cozy in your warmest attire and enjoy a favorite book! š§¤

š Coming Soon: La Joya ISDās District Advisory Committee! š
Join us as we shape the future of La Joya ISD! The District Advisory Committee (DAC) will be a diverse group of voicesāincluding parents, teachers, community members, and business representativesāworking together to support our schools and students. Stay tuned for more updates on how you can get involved and make an impact! šš¼
If you'd like to learn more about the District Advisory Committee, visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/DAC

š¢ Exciting News for Early Education! š
Five Pre-K classrooms across La Joya ISD are getting incredible makeovers with the help of Teaching Strategies! These spaces will be transformed into model learning environments, inspiring young learners and showcasing best practices in early childhood education.
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Makeover Date: November 16th, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
š Locations: Tabasco, Juan Seguin, Elodia R. Chapa, Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, and Corina PeƱa Elementary Schools
Stay tuned for updates on these amazing transformations!

š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
⨠Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ⨠Connect with school leaders and staff! ⨠Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child!
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Dates & Times:
āļøElementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
āļøMiddle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
āļøHigh Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there!

š¦ Attendance Pays Off! š¦ Congratulations to Mrs. Solisā 2nd-grade class for achieving perfect attendance this six weeks! To celebrate their commitment, these awesome students enjoyed a well-deserved ice cream treat. Keep shining, everyone! š #PerfectAttendance #SweetSuccess

š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
⨠Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ⨠Connect with school leaders and staff! ⨠Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child!
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Dates & Times:
Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there! š

Mrs. Reynaās & Mrs. Salinasā Prek classes joined Mrs. Skelton in the library for a reading of The Scared Scarecrow! After the story, they used shapes to create their own scarecrows. A fun-filled activity blending shapes & creativity just in time for fall! šāØ #LibraryFun


šāØ **November is National Family Literacy Month!** āØš
At La Joya ISD, weāre excited to celebrate the joy of reading with family-friendly events all month long! Join us in making reading a fun, shared activity for the whole family. From family reading nights to storytelling events, thereās something for everyone to enjoy. Letās build a culture of literacy together and inspire lifelong readers!
Letās make this month a memorable one for you and your family.
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šāØ Ā”Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Alfabetización Familiar! āØš
En La Joya ISD, estamos emocionados de celebrar la alegrĆa de la lectura con eventos familiares durante todo el mes. Ā”Ćnete con nosotros para hacer de la lectura una actividad divertida y compartida para toda la familia! Desde noches de lectura familiar hasta eventos de narración de cuentos, hay algo para que todos disfruten. Construyamos juntos una cultura de alfabetización e inspiremos lectores de por vida.
Hagamos que este mes sea inolvidable para ti y tu familia.

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š Get ready for an exciting month at La Joya ISD! November is packed with activities, special events, and opportunities to celebrate learning and community! š From Professional Learning Day and STEM/STEAM Day to honoring Veterans Day and participating in American Education Week, thereās something for everyone. Plus, donāt forget to vote on Election Day, and enjoy a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break at the end of the month! š¦āØ Check out the calendar and mark your dates!

šāØ Exciting News at La Joya ISD! Weāre proud to announce the formation of our Superintendentās Advisory Committees! šššØāš©āš§āš¦š
These four powerful committees are made up of dedicated students, engaged parents, passionate educators, and our committed principalsāall coming together to collaborate and shape the bright future of our district! šš
Together, theyāll work on exciting initiatives to ensure every voice is heard and that La Joya ISD continues to thrive for our entire community! šš«
#LegacyOfExcellence

š¢ Bully Prevention Monday! š
Today, we wore blue to take a stand against bullying and promote a culture of kindness and respect. Letās continue to stand strong together! šŖš #BullyPreventionMonday #WearBlue #StandUpAgainstBullying




šš October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! šāØ
Throughout this month, weāll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! šš
Today, weāre excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD:
š« Mrs. Eliamar Lopez, Principal at E.R. Chapa Elementary School
š« Mrs. Bibiana Hinojosa, Principal at Diaz-Villarreal
š« Mrs. Mary Sepulveda, Principal at Jose de Escandon STEM Elementary
š« Mrs. Elizabeth Longoria, Principal at Narciso Cavazos Elementary
Thank you principals for your dedication, leadership, and passion! šš Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ā¤ļøš©¶
#LegacyOfExcellence




š Congratulations to Mrs. Figueroaās 1st grade class, they completed Mission 1 in Zearn! Theyāre off to a fantastic start, and we couldnāt be prouder of their hard work and dedication. Keep up the amazing progress, little Zearners! šš #MissionAccomplished #1stGradeStars

š£ ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF š£
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Save the Date! š
La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage
Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! šš”
Join us on:
November 1, 2024
January 6, 2025
March 7, 2025
š° Compensation is available for eligible participants! š
For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up,
click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD

Thank you La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services for providing grapes and beetroots through the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program! šš„¬ Our students love experiencing new fruits and veggies! šš„ #HealthyChoices #FreshFruitAndVeggies




Thank you La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services for providing grapes and beetroots through the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program! šš„¬ Our students love experiencing new fruits and veggies! šš„ #HealthyChoices #FreshFruitAndVeggies



ššøļø Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISDās Halloween Centennial Night! š»āØ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Donāt miss out on the fang-tastic fun! š§āāļøš
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October 29, 2024
š 6:00 PM
š Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560
Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! š¦š #LegacyOfExcellence

We wrapped up National School Lunch Week in the sweetest way possible ā with pizza š and ice cream sandwiches for our students! š¦š It was the perfect treat to celebrate a fantastic week. Thank you to everyone who made this week so special! #NSLW #SweetEndings @LaJoyaISD










In honor of National School Lunch Week, our amazing lunch ladies raffled off the creative, recycled hats they made for themselves! šš Thank you to our incredible cafeteria team for the fun and for always going the extra mile for our students! š½ļøš #NSLW

