πTesting season just got a whole lot comfier, Itβs Jean Week at La Joya ISD! π

Exciting News! π La Joya ISD is thrilled to announce that we are offering an exceptional Full Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Program at all Elementary Schools! π«π« Our Pre-K program is designed to nurture early childhood development and ignite a passion for learning from the very start. Registration for the upcoming school year is now OPEN! π£ Don't miss outβENROLL TODAY and choose La Joya ISD for an enriching educational experience! βοΈπ To enroll, simply click on the link below: π Online Enrollment: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll

π’ SUPERINTENDENT'S 60 DAY UPDATEπ
What an incredible 60 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In just two months, Iβve had the privilege of immersing myself in our district and learning from each of you. Iβve met many more incredible individuals and witnessed firsthand the talent and dedication within our district. As I continue to engage with our staff, students, parents, and community members, Iβm reminded of the tremendous potential that exists within La Joya ISD. Our journey ahead is clearβwe have much work to do, but Iβm confident that with dedication and perseverance, we will build upon our existing strengths and strive for excellence. Transparency and sharing our learnings will remain paramount as we progress. I want to reassure you all that I am fully committed to advocating for our studentsβ success in every decision we make.Letβs stride hand in hand along this journey toward greatness, united in our pursuit of excellence!
Dr. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendent of Schools
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π’ ACTUALIZACIΓN DE 60 DΓAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTEπ
Β‘QuΓ© increΓbles 60 dΓas han sido aquΓ en La Joya ISD! En solo dos meses, tuve el privilegio de sumergirme en nuestro distrito y aprender de cada uno de ustedes. He conocido a muchas mΓ‘s personas increΓbles y he sido testigo de primera mano del talento y la dedicaciΓ³n dentro de nuestro distrito. A medida que sigo interactuando con nuestro personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad, recuerdo el tremendo potencial que existe dentro de La Joya ISD. El camino que tenemos por delante es claro: tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer, pero confΓo en que, con dedicaciΓ³n y perseverancia, aprovecharemos nuestras fortalezas existentes y nos esforzaremos por alcanzar la excelencia. La transparencia y el intercambio de nuestros aprendizajes seguirΓ‘n siendo primordiales a medida que avancemos. Quiero asegurarles a todos que estoy totalmente comprometida a defender el Γ©xito de nuestros estudiantes en cada decisiΓ³n que tomemos. Β‘Caminemos de la mano en este viaje hacia la grandeza, unidos en nuestra bΓΊsqueda de la excelencia educativa!
Dra. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendente de Escuelas


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π The La Joya ISD 2024-2025 Approved District Calendar is now available! π Get ready for another fantastic academic year filled with learning and growth. Check out the calendar and start planning your year ahead! π

Be the top reader in your class and enjoy a scrumptious banana split!
Β‘SΓ© el mejor lector de tu clase y disfruta de un delicioso banana split!

π We are thrilled to announce that La Joya ISD has been honored as a 2024 NAMM Best Communities for Music Education recipient! πΆ This incredible achievement marks the 7th consecutive year that LJISD has been recognized with this prestigious award. π We are immensely proud of our dedicated students, passionate educators, and supportive community for their commitment to music education. Thank you for helping us create a thriving environment where the arts flourish at La Joya ISD! π΅π

Itβs National Assistant Principals Week! ππ©βπ«π¨βπ« We want to give a big shoutout to all the amazing assistant principals at La Joya ISD! Thank you for your commitment to our students' success! Your hard work and dedication make a difference in our schools every day. π«πͺπ #AssistantPrincipalWeek #APWeek24

π Don't miss out on the opportunity for your child to own a book from author Dr. Isaias Rodriguez.
π No se pierda la oportunidad de que su hijo/a tenga un libro del autor Dr. IsaΓas RodrΓguez.


Attention employees! π Take advantage of our enticing incentives for early resignation or retirement notices. πΌ
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Β‘AtenciΓ³n empleados! π Aprovechen nuestros atractivos incentivos para renuncias anticipadas o notificaciones de jubilaciΓ³n. πΌ


We still have townhall meetings coming up!! We value our community and your input, so don't worry if you can't make it β share your feedback via the link below. Let's shape our community together! π
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0HNuuXR0MIN5gg7OSAmNp2_V5EC8Fm8uhN5-l3--kmTFeLw/viewform?usp=send_form
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Β‘Aun tenemos prΓ³ximas reuniones comunitarias! Valoramos a nuestra comunidad y su opiniΓ³n, asΓ que no se preocupen si no pueden asistir; compartan sus comentarios a travΓ©s del enlace a continuaciΓ³n. Β‘Formemos nuestra comunidad juntos! π
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0HNuuXR0MIN5gg7OSAmNp2_V5EC8Fm8uhN5-l3--kmTFeLw/viewform?usp=send_form


π Welcome back from Spring Break, everyone! πΈ We hope you had a rejuvenating time off. As we dive back into the swing of things, don't forget about the important meetings happening this week. We have community meetings and teacher meetings scheduled to discuss the upcoming school calendar. Your input is invaluable, so be sure to join us! π
Let's make this week productive and inspiring together! π«
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π Β‘Bienvenidos a, todos! πΈ Esperamos que hayan tenido unas vacaciones de primavera excelentes. Al sumergirnos de nuevo en la rutina, no olviden las reuniones importantes que tendremos esta semana. Tenemos programadas reuniones comunitarias y reuniones de maestros para discutir el prΓ³ximo calendario escolar. Su opiniΓ³n es invaluable, Β‘asΓ que asegΓΊrense de asistir con nosotros! π
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πΌ Don't forget to join us today to support the La Joya ISD fundraiser at Panda Express in PeΓ±itas! 50% of all sales will be donated to La Joya ISD.
Don't forget to enter the code in the flyer below or bring a copy of the flyer to the restaurant to get the discount. Let's make a difference together! π
Code #370588


πΌπ Join us in supporting La Joya ISD! Visit Panda Express in PeΓ±itas tomorrow, March 7, 2024, for a fundraiser where 50% of all sales will be donated to La Joya ISD. Don't forget to enter the code provided in the flyer below or simply bring a copy of the flyer to the restaurant. Let's make a difference together! π


π’ Calling all parents! This meeting is specifically for parents of children identified with a disability in Special Education or the 504 program, who are currently enrolled in 8th to 12th grade. π
Topics Covered:
β’ Who is Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services
β’ What are Pre Employment Transition
Services?
β’ Benefits to student
β’ When and how to get started
β’ Meet your point of contact
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π’ Β‘AtenciΓ³n padres! Esta reuniΓ³n estΓ‘ especialmente diseΓ±ada para padres de niΓ±os identificados con una discapacidad en EducaciΓ³n Especial o en el programa 504, que actualmente estΓ‘n matriculados en 8ΒΊ a 12ΒΊ grado.π
Temas:
β’ ΒΏQuiΓ©n es Texas Workforce Solutions-Servicios de rehabilitaciΓ³n vocacional?
β’ ΒΏQuΓ© son los servicios de transiciΓ³n previos al empleo?
β’ Beneficios para el estudiante
β’ Cuando y como empezar
β’ Conozca a su punto de contacto


La Joya ISD will be taking a little break to observe spring break from March 11-15. Classes will resume their normal schedule on Monday, March 18.
Administrative offices and all campuses will be closed Monday through Friday, March 11-15. Have a safe spring break!
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La Joya ISD observarΓ‘ las vacaciones de primavera del 11 al 15 de marzo. Las clases reanudarΓ‘n su horario normal el lunes 18 de marzo.
Las oficinas administrativas y todas las escuelas estarΓ‘n cerradas de lunes a viernes, del 11 al 15 de marzo.

π’ Friendly Reminder! Join Us for Open House!
Middle Schools -Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Elementary Schools - Wednesday, March 6, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
High Schools -Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

π Congratulations to our DISTRICT MEET CHAMPIONS! π


ποΈ Beach Bash Dance ποΈ


π’ SUPERINTENDENT'S 30 DAY UPDATEπ
What an incredible 30 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In such a short period of time, Iβve had the privilege of learning so much and meeting many of you. Iβm eager to continue meeting the rest of our amazing staff, students, parents, and community members. I have discovered that we have wonderfully talented and dedicated students and educators here in La Joya ISD and that we have a lot of work ahead of us. I have no doubt that with dedication and hard work, we will ensure our district builds on the strong foundations that already exist in order to exemplify excellence and continue to share out what we learn, transparently. Rest assured; I am committed to working tirelessly every day to ensure the success of our students is at the forefront of all of our decision-making processes. Letβs continue this journey together towards greatness!
Dr. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendent of Schools
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π’ ACTUALIZACIΓN DE 30 DΓAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTEπ
Β‘QuΓ© increΓbles 30 dΓas han sido aquΓ en La Joya ISD! En tan poco tiempo, he tenido el privilegio de aprender mucho y conocer a muchos de ustedes. Estoy ansioso por seguir conociendo al resto de nuestro increΓble personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad. He descubierto que tenemos estudiantes y educadores maravillosamente talentosos y dedicados aquΓ en La Joya ISD y que tenemos mucho trabajo por delante. No tengo ninguna duda de que con dedicaciΓ³n y trabajo duro, aseguraremos que nuestro distrito se base en las bases sΓ³lidas que ya existen para ejemplificar la excelencia y continuar compartiendo lo que aprendemos de manera transparente. EstΓ‘ seguro; Estoy comprometido a trabajar incansablemente todos los dΓas para garantizar que el Γ©xito de nuestros estudiantes estΓ© al frente de todos nuestros procesos de toma de decisiones. Β‘Continuemos este viaje juntos hacia la grandeza!
Dra. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendente de Escuelas


La Joya ISD Celebrates Texas Public Schools Week
March 4 - March 8. Successfully Educating all Students!!
Join Us for Open House!
Middle Schools -Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Elementary Schools - Wednesday, March 6, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
High Schools -Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM

