
š Incredible Parent Turnout at Our Family & Community Engagement Winter Conference! šš
A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing parents who joined us for this empowering and interactive event! šš
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Created Attendance Vision Boards to support their childās academic success.
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Received valuable resources from guest speaker Mr. Ruben Garcia, Clinical Director at Mesquite Treatment Center, on student services and substance abuse support.
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Learned Healthy Tips to keep students and families thriving.
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Explored the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) Program, where students will experience exciting STEAM Enrichment Activities! ššØš¬
We appreciate our parents and community partners for making this event a success! Together, we build stronger families and brighter futures! š”āØ
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

šāØ An afternoon of Celebration & Excellence! āØš
La Joya ISD rolled out the golden carpet for our incredible educators at the Golden Ticket Event! šļøš Teachers from across the district were recognized, celebrated, and honored for their dedication, passion, and commitment to student success. šš
Their impact goes beyond the classroom, shaping the future one lesson at a time! š Congratulations to all our Golden Ticket recipientsāYOU are the magic behind La Joya ISDās excellence! š«š
See more photos in link below: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.1028557995968860

š£ Attention La Joya ISD Community! šØ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! šāØ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
š Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas to guide La Joya ISD toward success. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and community! š”š
š Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
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š£ Ā”Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! šØ
Ā”Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! šāØ La Encuesta de Planeación EstratĆ©gica Ā”YA ESTĆ ABIERTA!
š Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el Ć©xito. Ā”Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! š”š
š Escanea el código QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
Ā”Hagamos un impactoātu opinión cuenta! ā¤ļøš



š£ Attention La Joya ISD Community! šØ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! šāØ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
š Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas to guide La Joya ISD toward success. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and community! š”š
š Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
Letās make an impactāyour input matters! ā¤ļøš
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š£ Ā”Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! šØ
Ā”Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! šāØ La Encuesta de Planeación EstratĆ©gica Ā”YA ESTĆ ABIERTA!
š Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el Ć©xito. Ā”Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! š”š
š Escanea el código QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
Ā”Hagamos un impactoātu opinión cuenta! ā¤ļøš



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āØš¢ Important Update, La Joya ISD Family! āØ
Monday, February 10, 2025, will be a NO-CLASS DAY for students!
š Teachers and staff will use this time to plan and prepare for our amazing students' success.
š Staff will report as scheduled. Check the notice for all the details! š
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āØš¢ Ā”Actualización importante Familias de La Joya ISD! āØ
El lunes 10 de febrero de 2025 serĆ” un dĆa SIN CLASES para los estudiantes.
š Ā”Nuestros maestros y personal estarĆ”n planeando y preparĆ”ndose para el Ć©xito de nuestros increĆbles estudiantes!
š El personal se presentarĆ” como estĆ” programado. Ā”Revise el aviso para todos los detalles! š


š¢ La Joya ISD Stands with Our Families! š¢
We are committed to ensuring all students feel safe, supported, and welcomed. Read our Immigration Student Support FAQs to learn about your child's right to education, school safety, and available resources. ššāØ
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š¢ Ā”La Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestras Familias! š¢
Estamos comprometidos a garantizar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros, apoyados y bienvenidos. Lea nuestras Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Apoyo a Estudiantes Inmigrantes para conocer los derechos educativos de su hijo, la seguridad escolar y los recursos disponibles. ššāØ







Happy School Counselor Appreciation Week!
This week, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing school counselor, Ms. Muniz! Your kindness, support, and dedication make such a difference in the lives of our students every day. š¤©
We appreciate all that you do to help our students grow, learn, and thrive. Thank you for being such an essential part of our school family!
#SchoolCounselorAppreciationWeek


š La Joya ISD Stands for Student Support & Inclusion! š
At La Joya ISD, we are committed to ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students. As national conversations on immigration continue, we remain dedicated to protecting, uplifting, and guiding our students and families. ššTogether, we create a school community where every student feels safe, valued, and supported.
š¢ Read the letter below from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marcey Sorensen, for more details.
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š Ā”La Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestros Estudiantes y Promueve la Inclusión! š
En La Joya ISD, estamos comprometidos a garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, solidario e inclusivo para todos nuestros estudiantes. A medida que continĆŗan las conversaciones nacionales sobre inmigración, seguimos dedicados a proteger, apoyar y guiar a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias. šš
Juntos, creamos una comunidad escolar donde cada estudiante se sienta seguro, valorado y apoyado.
š¢ Lea la carta a continuación de nuestra Superintendente Escolar, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, para mĆ”s detalles.



āØNew Dates for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Sessions! š
š£āØ Join Us for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings! āØš£
Be part of shaping the future of our district! š These exciting sessions are your chance to share ideas, provide feedback, and create a visionary roadmap for excellence at La Joya ISD. Letās work together to make a difference for every student! š”š¬
š Upcoming Sessions:
š PK, PK3, and PK4 Parents/Families:
šļø Thursday, January 30th | š 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | š Central Office - La Joya Room
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Athletics Parents/Families:
šļø Thursday, January 30th | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Central Office - Tabasco Room
š Special Education Parents/Families:
šļø Tuesday, February 4th | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Central Office - Tabasco Room
š§ Career & Technical Education (CTE) Parents/Families:
šļø Thursday, February 6th | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Central Office - Tabasco Room
š Locations: Central Office Administration Building, La Joya ISD
š More Info: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26
š¬ Your Voice MattersāLetās work together to make La Joya ISD stronger than ever! š Donāt miss this chance to help shape the future! šš
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š£āØ Ā”Ćnase a las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificación EstratĆ©gica de La Joya ISD! āØš£
Ā”Sea parte de dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! š Estas emocionantes sesiones son su oportunidad para compartir ideas, brindar comentarios y crear un plan visionario para la excelencia en La Joya ISD. Ā”Trabajemos juntos para marcar la diferencia por cada estudiante! š”š¬
š Próximas Sesiones:
š Padres/Familias de PK, PK3 y PK4:
šļø Jueves, 30 de enero | š 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | š Oficina Central - Salón La Joya
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Padres/Familias de Atletismo:
šļø Jueves, 30 de enero | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco
š Padres/Familias de Educación Especial:
šļø Martes, 4 de febrero | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco
š§ Padres/Familias de Educación TĆ©cnica y Profesional (CTE):
šļø Jueves, 6 de febrero | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco
š Ubicaciónes: Oficina Central, La Joya ISD
š MĆ”s Información: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26
š¬ Su Voz ImportaāĀ”Trabajemos juntos para hacer a La Joya ISD mĆ”s fuerte que nunca! š Ā”No se pierda esta oportunidad de ayudar a dar forma al futuro! šš


šāØ **The Scholastic Book Fair is Here!** āØš
Join us during our Family VisitTime to find books for all ages!
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**When:** Tuesday, January 28, 2025
š **Time:** 3:30-5:00 p.m.
š **Where:** School Library
Every purchase supports our school. Donāt miss it!
#ScholasticBookFair #LoveForReading


Attention La Joya ISD Community: Due to the recent bad weather day on January 21, 2025, our 100th Day of School celebration has been rescheduled to Monday, January 27, 2025. Letās come together to celebrate this milestone with excitement and pride! šš
Additionally, join us for the Great Kindness Challenge Week from January 27ā31! Each day will have a fun theme:
Monday: Winter Wear āļø 100 Days of School
Tuesday: Favorite Hat š©
Wednesday: Wear Tie-Dye šØ
Thursday: Animal Print or Camouflage š¾
Friday: Western Gear š¤
Letās make this week one to remember by spreading kindness and showing school spirit! šāØ


š Woohoo! Weāre about to hit 100 days of school, and weāre getting ready to celebrate it at school!
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**When:** Monday, January 27, 2025
Let's get ready to have a memorable day as we celebrate 100 days of learning and fun together. Donāt miss itāitās gonna be awesome! šš¶ š
#100DaysOfSchool


š¬ļø Stay Warm, La Joya ISD! š¬ļø
With this colder weather, students and staff are encouraged to dress warmly and comfortably. Uniforms will not be required during this time to ensure everyone stays cozy and safe. Donāt forgetāclothing must still follow district guidelines. Stay bundled up, La Joya ISD! š§„š§£š§¤
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š¬ļø Ā”MantĆ©nganse abrigados, La Joya ISD! š¬ļø
Con este clima frĆo, se invita a los estudiantes y al personal a vestirse abrigados y cómodos. No se requerirĆ” el uso de uniformes durante este tiempo para garantizar que todos se mantengan cómodos y seguros. No olviden que la ropa debe cumplir con las normas del distrito. Ā”AbrĆguense bien, familia de La Joya ISD! š§„š§£š§¤


š¢ WEATHER UPDATE FOR JANUARY 22, 2025 š¢
Due to weather conditions, La Joya ISD will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Adjusted Start Times:
Elementary Schools: 9:35 AM (Bus routes start at 8:30 AM)
Middle Schools: 10:15 AM (Bus routes start at 9:30 AM)
High Schools: 10:35 AM (Bus routes start at 10:00 AM)
Academy Schools: 10:45 AM (Bus shuttles start at 10:20 AM)
ā”ļø Please note: Schools will open at the usual times to accommodate parents who need to drop off their children earlier. **All staff should report at their regular time.**
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Stay safe, La Joya ISD family!
š» Visit www.lajoyaisd.com or follow us on social media for updates.
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š¢ ACTUALIZACIĆN DEL CLIMA PARA EL 22 DE ENERO DE 2025 š¢
Debido a las condiciones climƔticas, La Joya ISD operarƔ con un RETRASO DE DOS HORAS maƱana, miƩrcoles, 22 de enero de 2025.
Horarios Ajustados de Inicio:
Escuelas Primarias: 9:35 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 8:30 AM)
Escuelas Secundarias: 10:15 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 9:30 AM)
Preparatorias: 10:35 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 10:00 AM)
Escuelas AcadƩmicas: 10:45 AM (El transporte comenzarƔ a las 10:20 AM)
ā”ļø Nota importante: Las escuelas abrirĆ”n en su horario habitual para los padres que necesiten dejar a sus hijos mĆ”s temprano. **Todo el personal deberĆ” presentarse en su horario habitual.**
Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. Ā”CuĆdense, familia de La Joya ISD!
š» Visite www.lajoyaisd.com o sĆganos en las redes sociales para actualizaciones.



Free Grab & Go Meals will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at designated locations across the district. While students do not need to be present to pick up a meal, their name and ID will be required.
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Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarÔn disponibles el martes 21 de enero de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. en ubicaciones designadas en todo el distrito. Si bien los estudiantes no necesitan estar presentes para recoger una comida, se requerirÔ su nombre y una identificación.



Attention La Joya ISD Community:
Due to dangerous winter weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This day will be made up on February 10, 2025, which will now be a regular school day.
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, there will be a two-hour delay for all students. Please refer to the updated start times and bus schedules listed in the graphic.
**All staff will report at regular time.
Stay safe and monitor our official communication channels for further updates.
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Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD:
Debido a las condiciones peligrosas del clima invernal, no habrĆ” clases el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Este dĆa se recuperarĆ” el 10 de febrero de 2025, que ahora serĆ” un dĆa escolar regular.
El miércoles 22 de enero de 2025 habrÔ un retraso de dos horas para todos los estudiantes. Por favor, consulte los horarios de inicio y las rutas de autobús actualizados en el grÔfico.
**Todo el personal deberĆ” presentarse en su horario regular.
Manténganse seguros y sigan nuestras plataformas de comunicación oficiales para mÔs actualizaciones.



Attention La Joya ISD Community: Please be aware that the Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings for Athletics Parents and Families, originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and Special Education Parents/Families, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, have been rescheduled. New dates will be shared as soon as they are available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
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Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD: Por favor, tengan en cuenta que las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificación Estratégica para Padres y Familias de Atletismo, originalmente programadas para el martes 21 de enero de 2025, y para Padres/Familias de Educación Especial, programadas para el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025, han sido reprogramadas. Las nuevas fechas se compartirÔn tan pronto como estén disponibles. ”Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo!


Attention La Joya ISD Family,
We are actively monitoring the weather and prioritizing the safety of our students, staff, and families. Monday, January 20, 2025, will be a regular school day as scheduled. However, due to the forecast of severe weather, all La Joya ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Free Grab & Go Meals will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at designated locations across the district. While students do not need to be present to pick up a meal, their name and ID will be required.
For Wednesday, January 22, 2025, we will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate any changes no later than Monday, January 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure everyoneās safety during this time. Stay safe and continue to monitor our official channels for updates.
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Atención familia de La Joya ISD,
Estamos monitoreando activamente el clima y priorizando la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. El lunes 20 de enero de 2025 serĆ” un dĆa escolar regular segĆŗn lo programado. Sin embargo, debido al pronóstico de clima severo, todas las escuelas e instalaciones de La Joya ISD estarĆ”n cerradas el martes 21 de enero de 2025.
Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarÔn disponibles el martes 21 de enero de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. en ubicaciones designadas en todo el distrito. Si bien los estudiantes no necesitan estar presentes para recoger una comida, se requerirÔ su nombre y una identificación.
Para el miƩrcoles 22 de enero de 2025, continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones climƔticas y comunicaremos cualquier cambio a mƔs tardar el lunes 20 de enero de 2025 a las 6:00 p. m.
Gracias por su comprensión mientras trabajamos para garantizar la seguridad de todos durante este tiempo. Manténgase seguro y continúe monitoreando nuestros canales oficiales para obtener actualizaciones.





Be part of the journey to shape the future of La Joya ISD! š
Join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for our Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings. Your voice is essential in our pursuit toward #EducationalExcellence. š
Together, let's build a brighter tomorrow! āØJoin us and make a difference! š¬āØ
