
January 17, 2025 9:00PM
Weather Update: Monitoring Conditions for the week of January 20, 2025
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17 de enero del 2025, 9:00 PM
Actualización del Clima: Monitoreando las Condiciones para la Semana del 20 de enero del 2025





Important!


šāØ **Save the Date!** āØš
Weāre SO excited to celebrate this year's **World Read Aloud Day** with special visits from authors, Dr. Isaias Rodriguez & Liz Huerta! š Let's get ready for inspiring stories, fun read-alouds, and a chance to meet these amazing authors in person! šāļø
Autographed Book Pre-Order forms will go out next week!!!
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Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!
Letās celebrate the joy of storytelling together! šā¤ļø


January 15, 2025 9:00PM
Weather Update: Monitoring Conditions for the week of January 20, 2025
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15 de enero del 2025, 9:00 PM
Actualización del Clima: Monitoreando las Condiciones para la Semana del 20 de enero del 2025



"šāØ Get ready, book lovers! Our school's Book Fair is coming soon! šš Explore a world of stories, adventure, and knowledge while supporting our school library. Every purchase benefits our school!
š January 27-31, 2025 šā¤ļø


We invite you to a special Town Hall meeting focused on Accelerating Campus Excellence.


šļøš Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! ššļø
We want to give a BIG shoutout to our amazing school officer, Mr. Lopez! Thank you for your dedication to keeping our school safe and being a positive role model for our students every day. Your kindness, courage, and commitment make a difference in our school community! šš® #LawEnforcementAppreciationDa


Brrr... it's cold outside, but not in our school!!! Bundle up & don't miss out on learning!


š¢ La Joya ISD Parent Volunteer Orientation
š January 13, 2025
ā° 9:30 AM ā 11:30 AM
š La Joya Administration Bldg. Tabasco Room
200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, Tx 78560
Join us for an informative orientation session on the Parent Volunteer Program at La Joya ISD! Discover how you can get involved and make a difference in our schools.
Mark your calendarsāwe canāt wait to see you there!
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š¢ Orientación Para Padres Voluntarios De La Joya ISD
š 13 de enero de 2025
ā° 9:30 AM ā 11:30 AM
š Edificio De Administración De La Joya ISD, Sala Tabasco
200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, Tx 78560
”AcompÔñanos en una sesión de orientación sobre el Programa de Padres Voluntarios de La Joya ISD! Descubra cómo puede participar y marcar la diferencia en nuestras escuelas.
”Marca tu calendario, te esperamos!



š¢ Attention Parents of Garza, Seguin, and Zapata Elementary!
Join us for an Accelerating Campus Excellence Parent Meeting! š
Your voice matters as we shape the future of our schools and strive for excellence in education. Donāt miss this opportunity to share your insights and be part of the conversation!
šļø Dates & Locations:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Zapata Elementary at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Garza Elementary at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - Seguin Elementary at 5:30 PM
š² For more information, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/elemplan or scan the QR code! We canāt wait to see you there!
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š¢ Ā”Atención Padres de las Escuelas Primarias Garza, Seguin y Zapata!
Ā”Ćnase a nosotros en la Reunión de Padres para la Excelencia en los Campus! š
Su opinión es importante mientras moldeamos el futuro de nuestras escuelas y buscamos la excelencia en la educación. ”No pierda esta oportunidad de compartir sus ideas y ser parte de la conversación!
šļø Fechas y Lugares:
MiƩrcoles, 8 de enero del 2025 - Zapata Elementary a las 5:30 PM
Martes, 14 de enero del 2025 - Garza Elementary a las 5:30 PM
Martes, 21 de enero del 2025 - Seguin Elementary a las 5:30 PM
š² Para mĆ”s información, visite www.lajoyaisd.com/elemplan o escanee el código QR. Ā”Esperamos verlo allĆ!


We hope youāve had a wonderful winter break! This is a reminder that classes resume tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We look forward to welcoming all students back and starting the new year strong!


This is a friendly reminder for La Joya ISD families: We hope youāve had a wonderful winter break! Please note that staff will return to work tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025, and classes will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Weāre excited to welcome everyone back and start the new year strong!


Happy New Year, La Joya ISD Family! š As we welcome 2025, we look forward to another year of growth, success, and new opportunities for our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to excellence. Letās make this year our best one yet!


šāØ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services hosted a fun and flavorful Food Exposition! Students had the chance to taste-test new menu items and share their feedback, helping shape the meals served in our schools. š¬š“
š Thank you to our amazing CNS team for making this event possible and ensuring our students enjoy nutritious, delicious, and high-quality meals every day! š

š Friendly Reminder for La Joya ISD Families! š
December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025: Christmas Break - No Classes!
January 6, 2025: No Classes - District Professional Learning Day for staff.
January 7, 2025: Classes Resume
Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! š
š Enjoy the time with your loved ones, and weāll see you back at school in the new year! āØ


š¢ REMINDER FOR STAFF! š¢
Donāt forget to sign up for EMPOWERED: LEARN. ELEVATE. ENGAGE ā dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to elevate your skills! šš”
Join us on:
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
We are excited to support your continued commitment to professional growth at La Joya ISD! š


Turn Every Drive into a Learning Adventure!
šš Make car rides more than just a journeyāturn them into reading adventures! At La Joya ISD, we encourage you to ask your child to spot and read words on signs, billboards, or store names to practice recognizing environmental print. It's a fun and easy way to build literacy skills on the go!
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”Convierte cada paseo en una aventura de aprendizaje!
šš Ā”Haz que los viajes en carro sean mĆ”s que un recorridoāconviĆ©rtelos en aventuras de lectura! En La Joya ISD, te invitamos a pedirle a tu hijo que identifique y lea palabras en letreros, anuncios o nombres de tiendas para practicar el reconocimiento de texto ambiental. Ā”Es una forma divertida y fĆ”cil de desarrollar habilidades de lectura mientras estĆ”n en movimiento! šš



š Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen Meets with Student Advisory Committee! š
šš” This amazing group represents the heart and voice of La Joya ISDāour students! Their ideas, insights, and perspectives are at the center of every decision we make because they are our āwhy.ā šāØ
This meeting marks a powerful start to shaping the Strategic Plan for Our Future. Together, weāre building a path that puts our students first and ensures a brighter tomorrow. šš
š Thank you to our Student Advisory Committee for leading the way with your passion and vision! š¬

šš Our students are feeling *extra festive* as we kicked off Grinch Day as part of our 12 Days of Christmas celebrations! šš
It was a day of Who-ville inspired outfits as we continue spreading holiday cheer (even if the Grinch might not approve š).
A big thank you to all our amazing teachers and parents for making the magic happen. Stay tuned for more festive fun as we count down to Christmas break! šāØ




Building Stronger Families, One Story at a Time!
šā¤ļø Did you know that family reading time does more than build strong readers? It creates strong bonds, too! At La Joya ISD, we know that children who read with their families are more likely to develop a lifelong love of reading and perform better in school. Letās make family reading a tradition that lasts a lifetime! šāØ #FamilyReading #StrongBonds #LaJoyaISD #LJISDReads
