π Exciting News! π
Get ready to ignite excitement and appreciation for our incredible educators! π₯ Additional funding has been allocated for Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations!π°Let's make this week unforgettable as we show our teachers how much they mean to us! β€οΈ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouEducators πβ¨

πβοΈ β¨ Get ready to rock your denim, La Joya ISD Family! π It's Jean Week for all employees at La Joya ISD, celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with style because, at our district, we're all educators and we're all in this together! ππβοΈ π― #TeacherAppreciationWeek

ππ Join us in celebrating School Lunch Hero Day at La Joya ISD! π₯ͺπ©βπ³π¨βπ³
Let's extend our heartfelt thanks to ALL the members of our La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Service Department for their outstanding dedication in providing our students with nutritious meals every day. Our school lunch heroes work tirelessly to ensure our students receive balanced and delicious meals, empowering them to excel in our schools. ππ
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ππ Β‘Γnete con nosotros para celebrar el DΓa del HΓ©roe del Almuerzo Escolar en La Joya ISD! π₯ͺπ©βπ³π¨βπ³
Β‘Extendamos nuestro mΓ‘s sincero agradecimiento a TODOS los miembros de nuestro Departamento de Servicio de NutriciΓ³n Infantil de La Joya ISD por su excepcional dedicaciΓ³n en proporcionar a nuestros estudiantes comidas nutritivas todos los dΓas. Nuestros hΓ©roes del almuerzo escolar trabajan incansablemente para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes reciban comidas equilibradas y deliciosas, capacitΓ‘ndolos para sobresalir en nuestras escuelas! ππ


π Happy School Principalsβ Day!
To all the amazing principals, thank you for your dedication and leadership! π Your hard work shapes futures and inspires us all. π Today, we celebrate YOU! π Keep shining brightly! β¨

π Happy School Principalsβ Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible school leaders at La Joya ISD.
Thank you for your exceptional leadership and dedication to our schools, students, and staff!! ππ«

π Join us this week for our enrollment pop-ups around the community! π Today we'll be at AT O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 2821 W MILE 7 RD, MISSION, TX 78574, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Enroll now for the 2024-2025 school year, from Pre-K3 to 12th grade. See you there!
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π Β‘Γnete a nosotros esta semana para nuestras jornadas de inscripciΓ³n en toda la comunidad! π Hoy estaremos en O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 2821 W MILE 7 RD, MISSION, TX 78574, de 8:00 am a 2:00 pm. Β‘InscrΓbete ahora para el aΓ±o escolar 2024-2025, desde Pre-K3 hasta el 12ΒΊ grado. Β‘Te esperamos!

π Join us this week for our enrollment pop-ups around the community! π Today and tomorrow, we'll be at AT O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 2821 W MILE 7 RD, MISSION, TX 78574, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Enroll now for the 2024-2025 school year, from Pre-K3 to 12th grade. See you there!
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π Β‘Γnete a nosotros esta semana para nuestras jornadas de inscripciΓ³n en toda la comunidad! π Hoy y maΓ±ana, estaremos en AT O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 2821 W MILE 7 RD, MISSION, TX 78574, de 8:00 am a 2:00 pm. Β‘InscrΓbete ahora para el aΓ±o escolar 2024-2025, desde Pre-K3 hasta el 12ΒΊ grado. Β‘Te esperamos allΓ!

π Attention Staff! π Dr. Marcey Sorensen is hosting focus group meetings this week and your input is invaluable! π£οΈ Join us as we shape the future together. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your voice heard! π
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π Β‘AtenciΓ³n personal! π La Dra. Marcey Sorensen estΓ‘ organizando reuniones de grupos focales esta semana y su aporte es invaluable! π£οΈ Γnete con nosotros mientras moldeamos el futuro juntos. Β‘No te pierdas esta oportunidad de hacer oΓr tu voz!

π Exciting news! π Meet Magdalena Guzman, our new Regional Assistant Superintendent for Talent. This position, grant-funded and shared with Region One Education Service Center, underscores our commitment to collaboration and maximizing educational impact. With her wealth of experience and dedication to student success, we're ready to soar to new heights! Welcome, Ms. Guzman to La Joya ISD! π

π At the La Joya ISD Pre-K Curriculum Expo, administrators, teachers, and assistants from La Joya ISD were thrilled to dive into exceptional instructional materials for their Pre-K classrooms! π The publishers showcased were carefully handpicked from the TEA approved list, ensuring access to high-quality resources. π This amazing event provided attendees with invaluable insights into enhancing early childhood education. Let's spark a passion for learning together! π₯ A huge thanks to all who attended and provided feedbackβwe're grateful for your dedication to educational excellence!
π Reminder: Elementary Administrators, PK Teachers, and PK Assistants! π
π Don't forget about this incredible opportunity! π
π Join us TODAY for an exclusive event to explore top-notch instructional materials specially curated for PK classrooms! π See you there!!

La Joya ISD Celebrates Our Employees of the Year! π
Congratulations to Diana Guadalupe Galaviz, Campus Teacher of the Year, Janette Castillo, Campus Instructional Assistant of the Year, and Sandra I. Garcia, Support Staff of the Year for Juan N. Seguin Elementary.
Join us in applauding these amazing individuals for their dedication and hard work. π Thank you for your commitment to Educational Excellence!



π Attention Elementary Administrators, Teachers, and PK Assistants! π
π Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! π
π Join us for an exclusive event where you can explore top-notch instructional materials specially curated for PK classrooms! π

π² Join us for an Autism Awareness Bike Ride Day this Saturday, April 20th, from 8AM to 9AM at the La Joya ISD Leo Garza Jr. Baseball Complex! Let's pedal together to raise awareness and support for autism. See you there! π

π Attention, La Joya ISD Parents! π
Important updates regarding our transportation bus drop-off procedures for the remainder of the 2023-2024 academic school year.
Here's a quick overview of what you need to know:
π Elementary students must have an authorized adult present at the bus stop for release. πΈ
πMiddle and high school students may be dropped off without an adult present at the bus stop, provided they have completed our Drop-Off Parent Release Form and is on file at the school's main office.
π Drop-Off Parent Release Form can be found in our transportation website at www.lajoyaisd.com/transportation
*This form will now be included as part of our enrollment packet.
πRequests for deviations should be communicated in writing to campus administration, with a 5-day approval period. π
πPlease note that emergency changes to drop-off procedures will not be accommodated without written parental consent. π
Thank you in advance for all your cooperation and support! We're excited to work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our students here at La Joya ISD. πβ¨
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π Β‘AtenciΓ³n, padres de familia de La Joya ISD! π
Actualizaciones importantes de nuestro departamento de transporte sobre nuestros procedimientos de entrega de niΓ±os para el resto del aΓ±o escolar acadΓ©mico 2023-2024.
A continuaciΓ³n se ofrece una descripciΓ³n general rΓ‘pida de lo que necesita saber:
π Los estudiantes de primaria deben tener un adulto autorizado presente en la parada del autobΓΊs para su salida. πΈ
πLos estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria pueden ser dejados sin un adulto presente en la parada del autobΓΊs, siempre que hayan completado nuestro Formulario de autorizaciΓ³n de entrega para padres y estΓ© archivado en la oficina principal de la escuela.
π El formulario de autorizaciΓ³n de entrega para padres se puede encontrar en nuestro sitio web de transporte en www.lajoyaisd.com/transportation
*Este formulario ahora se incluirΓ‘ como parte de nuestro paquete de inscripciΓ³n.
πLas solicitudes de desviaciones deberΓ‘n comunicarse por escrito a la administraciΓ³n de la escuela, con un plazo de aprobaciΓ³n de 5 dΓas. π
πTome en cuenta que no se realizarΓ‘n cambios de emergencia en los procedimientos de entrega sin el consentimiento escrito de los padres. π
Β‘Gracias de antemano por toda su cooperaciΓ³n y apoyo! Estamos entusiasmados de trabajar juntos para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes aquΓ en La Joya ISD. πβ¨





La Joya ISD Celebrates Public School Volunteer Week!
We want to give a BIG THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who generously give their time and effort to support our students and educators. Your dedication and enthusiasm make a real difference in the lives of our students, and we truly appreciate your contributions. π π«β€οΈ
Β‘La Joya ISD celebra la Semana de los Voluntarios de las Escuelas PΓΊblicas!
Queremos agradecer a todos los increΓbles voluntarios que generosamente brindan su tiempo y esfuerzo para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y educadores. Su dedicaciΓ³n y entusiasmo marcan una diferencia real en las vidas de nuestros estudiantes y realmente apreciamos sus contribuciones. ππ«β€οΈ

β οΈDISTRICT UPDATEβ οΈ: Important Notice: Transportation Procedure Communication
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β οΈACTUALIZACIΓN DEL DISTRITOβ οΈ : Aviso importante: comunicaciΓ³n sobre el procedimiento de transporte


π Today marks the beginning of STAAR testing! π Wishing all our incredible students the best of luck on their STAAR exams. Remember, youβve got this! πͺπ Let your hard work and determination shine bright. Good luck! π

Message from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools:
π Tomorrow's the big day β STAAR testing begins! π
Wishing all our incredible students the BEST of luck! ππͺ You're ready to shine bright and show what you've got! ππ«
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Mensaje de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendente de Escuelas:
MaΓ±ana es el gran dΓa: Β‘comienza los exΓ‘menes de STAAR! π Β‘Deseando a todos nuestros increΓbles estudiantes la MEJOR de las suertes! ππͺ Β‘EstΓ‘n listos para brillar! π


π Get ready for an extraordinary event! π We're putting safety first for our students and staff during the upcoming eclipse on April 8th. Elementary students will have a special indoor experience while secondary students can enjoy the eclipse with parental permission outdoors. Everyone will have the chance to witness the magic safely through a live-stream NASA feed! π
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π Β‘PrepΓ‘rate para un evento extraordinario! π Β‘La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra prioridad durante el prΓ³ximo eclipse el 8 de abril! Los estudiantes de primaria tendrΓ‘n una experiencia especial en sus salones, mientras que los estudiantes de secundaria podrΓ‘n disfrutar del eclipse al aire libre con el permiso de los padres. Β‘Todos tendrΓ‘n la oportunidad de presenciar la magia de manera segura a travΓ©s de la transmisiΓ³n en vivo de NASA! π


