Evangelina Garza Elementary School

🎃🕺 **Get ready to BOO-gie down!** 🕺🎃 Our **October School Dance** is just around the corner! 🎶🍂 Students are invited to join in on this event with fun, music, and costumy vibes 👻🧛‍♀️. 📅 **When:** October 31 🕖 **Time:** During Student P.E. Time Costumes are encouraged, but not required! 🎩✨ Let's get ready to dance the day away! 🪩🕺💃 Don't ghost us – see you there! 👻🎉

📣 ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF 📣 📅 Save the Date! 📅 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! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 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

📢 **Save the Date!** 🎉 Get ready for our annual **𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 & 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞** on T̲h̲u̲r̲s̲d̲a̲y̲, O̲c̲t̲o̲b̲e̲r̲ 3̲1̲! 🎭✨ Let's have our students bring words and beloved characters to life through fun costumes and creative presentations. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Thursday, October 31 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐃𝐨: Chooser your favorite character & a word to describe it. Find a creative way to represent your "Vocabulary Word" and add the definition or use your word in a sentence! 📚🧑‍🎨

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ We had our first Centennial Celebration Committee meeting and it was a blast! 🎊🎈 Together, we’re planning incredible celebrations to honor the rich history and legacy of La Joya ISD! 💎📚 Get ready, amazing centennial events are in the works, and we can’t wait to share them with our community! 🌟👏 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉👏 We had our first Parental Advisory Committee Meeting at La Joya ISD, and it was a huge success! 🎓💬 Parents, thank you for your valuable input and for being part of this exciting journey to strengthen our schools and support our students! 🏫✨ Together, we’re building a brighter future! 🌟 #LegacyOfExcellence

📅 Save the Date! 📅 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! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 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! 🎉

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #HalloweenCentennialNight

⏰Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES! Students and staff will be off on Friday, October 11th, and on Monday, October 14 for Fall Holiday, and Bad Weather Day. Classes and La Joya ISD offices will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

🐻📚 Exciting news, everyone! In celebration of 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗧𝗲𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹/𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we're having a "B̲r̲i̲n̲g̲ Y̲o̲u̲r̲ T̲e̲d̲d̲y̲ B̲e̲a̲r̲ t̲o̲ S̲c̲h̲o̲o̲l̲ R̲e̲a̲d̲i̲n̲g̲ D̲a̲y̲" this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵𝘁𝗵! Students can bring their favorite stuffed buddy for a day full of stories & snuggles. Let’s make it a Bear-y Special Day together! 🐻❤️ (Note: This date has been updated from the calendar of events that went out last week!) Event Day: Wednesday, October 9, 2024

🎉👖 JEAN WEEK is HERE! 🍁🎃 La Joya ISD, it’s time to DENIM UP and dive into the fall spirit from October 7th - 11th! 🍂✨ Rock your jeans, sip that pumpkin spice, and feel all the cozy vibes! This week is for ALL employees, and we’re proudly standing together for Anti-Bullying Week! 💙🎗️ Let’s celebrate in style, unity, and comfort! Ready, set, JEANS! 👖 **************************** 🎉👖 ¡SEMANA DE JEANS YA ESTÁ AQUÍ! 🍁🎃 ¡La Joya ISD, es hora de PONERSE LOS JEANS y sumergirse en el espíritu otoñal del 7 al 11 de octubre! 🍂✨ Ponte tus jeans, disfruta de tu pumpkin spice y siente todas las vibras acogedoras del otoño. ¡Esta semana es para TODOS los empleados, y estamos orgullosos de unirnos para la Semana Contra el Bullying! 💙🎗️ ¡Celebremos con estilo, unidad y comodidad! ¡Listos, preparados, JEANS! 👖💥

🎀 Thank You for Making Our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk a Huge Success! 🎀 We walked, we supported, and we made a difference! 💖👟 A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Century of Community Support event. Your presence and energy helped raise awareness and brought us one step closer to a cure. 💪🎗️ Check out the amazing pictures from the walk! 📸✨ We couldn't have done it without your love and support. Together, we're stronger! 💕 #CommunityStrong 🌸 Let’s keep the momentum going and continue spreading hope! 🌸 #ThankYou #WalkingForACure #LaJoyaISD100 Full Photo Album : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.933492922142035

🌍✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🎉🍎 Today, we celebrate the amazing educators at La Joya ISD! 🍎📚 Your dedication and passion make a profound impact on our students’ lives every day. Thank you for inspiring and shaping the future with your hard work and commitment. You truly make a difference! ❤️✨ #LegacyOfExcellence

Just a reminder that our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk event is tomorrow: 🎀 Join Us for a Century of Community Support! 🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – Walking Together for a Cure! 💖👟 🗓 Date: October 5, 2024 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 221 N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX ⏰ Time: Starts at 8:00 AM Be a part of something special and help raise awareness, show support, and make a difference in the fight against cancer. 💪🎗️ Together, we can spread hope and inspire change! 🌸✨ Let’s walk for a cure! 💖👟 Don’t forget to wear pink and bring your energy!

Join us for this "Book-tacular" event! Choose your favorite character and a plastic/foam pumpkin and let your imagination run wild. Submit your decorated contest for a chance to win!

📢 Attention La Joya ISD community! 📢 ValleyCentral CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley is celebrating the incredible teachers in our area, and we need your help to recognize them! 🎉 From October 1, 2024, to March 11, 2025, two educators will be selected each month to receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award 🍎✨ and be featured in their newscasts. Teachers have been the foundation of our success and future, and we are proud to honor their dedication. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 🍎✨If you know a teacher who deserves this recognition, please take a moment to submit their name using the form below. Let’s come together to celebrate the outstanding educators of La Joya ISD! 🍎 https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-golden-apple-award/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpRQ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZG0W8rQZspTougUomIGGU9a7ItnHOEoqEA2KvOTE-38rrM7Mby0mGALlA_aem_4HGxe9Lf6GR4kXf8UN1AFQ#/gallery/

Get ready, La Joya ISD! 🎀👟 Our Annual Pink Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness is happening on October 5th at 8 AM at the La Joya ISD Pack Stadium! 💪💗 Let’s come together, wear our pink, and show support for those impacted by breast cancer! 🌸✨ It’s going to be an inspiring morning of unity and strength. Don’t miss out—let’s walk for a cause! 🙌💖 #PinkWalk

To: Evangelina Garza Elementary School Parents/Guardians From: Jaime Miller, Chief of Human Capital and Talent Development Date: September 26, 2024 Subject: Administrative Change This message is to inform you of a change in leadership at Evangelina Garza Elementary School. Effective today, Ms. Roxanne Pena is no longer the school principal. Ms. Maria Flores Guerra will serve as interim principal, and along with supports from Central Office, will continue to prioritize the success of our students and staff at the campus. Because this is a personnel matter, there will be no additional comment from the district at this time. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to focus on what is in the best interest for our students, staff, and families in La Joya ISD. ************************************************************************ Este mensaje es para informarle de un cambio en el liderazgo de la Escuela Primaria Evangelina Garza. A partir de hoy, la Sra. Roxanne Peña ya no es la directora de la escuela. La Sra. María Flores Guerra se desempeñará como directora interina y, junto con el apoyo de la Oficina Central, continuará priorizando el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y personal en el campus. Debido a que se trata de un asunto de personal, no habrá comentarios adicionales del distrito en este momento. Gracias por su comprensión mientras continuamos enfocándonos en lo que es mejor para nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias en La Joya ISD. Jaime Miller Chief of Human Capital and Talent Development La Joya ISD

Evangelina Garza Elementary Parents and community members, join us on September 26 at 6:00 PM at Garza Elementary for an important discussion about our school's improvement efforts and resources to support your child’s education. Your voice matters! Parent Resources Link: https://sites.google.com/ljisd.com/ljisdacademics/parent-dashboard ************************************* Padres y miembros de la comunidad de la Primaria Evangelina Garza, únanse a nosotros el 26 de septiembre a las 6:00 PM en la Primaria Garza para una importante discusión sobre los esfuerzos de mejora de nuestra escuela y los recursos para apoyar la educación de su hijo. ¡Su voz es importante! Enlace de recursos para padres:: https://sites.google.com/ljisd.com/ljisdacademics/parent-dashboard

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're opening applications for the Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🗣️✨ Join us in shaping the future of La Joya ISD by sharing your voice and ideas. Let’s work together to create a stronger school community! 💪📚 Apply now for one of the following committees: ✅ Parent Advisory Committee ✅ Student Advisory Committee ✅ Educator Advisory Committee ✅ Auxiliary Advisory Committee Don't miss out! 📲 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com/committees to apply today! 🚀 ************************************** 🌟 ¡Noticias emocionantes! 🌟 ¡Estamos abriendo solicitudes para los Comités Asesores del Superintendente! 🗣️✨ Únase a nosotros para dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD compartiendo su voz e ideas. ¡Trabajemos juntos para crear una comunidad escolar más fuerte! 💪📚 Solicite ahora para uno de los siguientes comités: ✅ Comité Asesor de Padres ✅ Comité Asesor de Estudiantes ✅ Comité Asesor de Educadores ✅ Comité Asesor Auxiliar ¡No se lo pierda! 📲 ¡Visite www.lajoyaisd.com/committees para presentar su solicitud hoy! 🚀