Emiliano Zapata Elementary School

🍂 **Thank You, Parent Volunteers!** 🦃 To show our appreciation for all the hard work and support from our parent volunteers, we treated them to a Thanksgiving meal. Your dedication and care make a big difference in our school community, and we are truly grateful for everything you do. Thank you for helping make Zapata Elementary a special place for our students! 💙🍽️ #ThankfulForOurVolunteers #ZapataElementary #Gratitude

🦃 Thank You, Zapata Elementary Bus Drivers! 🚍 As a small token of appreciation, our bus drivers were treated with a Thanksgiving meal. We are incredibly grateful for all that they do for our students every day. Your dedication ensures our kids get to school safely, and we appreciate everything you do to make each day run smoothly. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community! 🍂🍽️ #ThankfulForOurBusDrivers #ZapataElementary #Gratitude#lajoyaisd

Welcome back, La Joya ISD family! 🍁🦃 We hope your Thanksgiving break was filled with joy and gratitude. 😊 We can’t wait to see you tomorrow Monday, December 2, 2024 🎉 as we continue this journey of learning 📚✨ and finish the semester strong together! 💪 #LegacyOfExcellence

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions! La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! 🌟📚 🗓️ Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Let’s make a difference—together! 💡🎓 📍 Dates & Locations: 🟪 12/6 – Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟪 12/9 – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 12/10 – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 12/10 – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 12/16 – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 12/18 – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ We can’t wait to see you there! **************************************************************** 📢 ¡Acompáñenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! Este diciembre, ¡La Joya ISD visitará varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro más brillante! 🌟📚 🗓️ Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de éxito para todos los estudiantes. ¡Hagamos la diferencia—juntos! 💡🎓 📍 Fechas y Ubicaciones: 🟪 6 de diciembre – Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟪 9 de diciembre – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 16 de diciembre – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 18 de diciembre – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ ¡Unámonos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos allí!

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions! La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! 🌟📚 🗓️ Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Let’s make a difference—together! 💡🎓 📍 Dates & Locations: 🟪 12/6 – Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟪 12/9 – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 12/10 – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 12/10 – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 12/16 – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 12/18 – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ We can’t wait to see you there! ****************************************************************** 📢 ¡Acompáñenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! Este diciembre, ¡La Joya ISD visitará varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro más brillante! 🌟📚 🗓️ Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de éxito para todos los estudiantes. ¡Hagamos la diferencia—juntos! 💡🎓 📍 Fechas y Ubicaciones: 🟪 6 de diciembre – Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟪 9 de diciembre – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 16 de diciembre – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 18 de diciembre – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ ¡Unámonos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos allí!

**Zapata Elementary Students Win Bicycles for Perfect Attendance!** Congratulations to our hardworking students at Zapata Elementary who won bicycles in the raffle for perfect attendance! Their dedication to being present and engaged in their learning has truly paid off. Keep up the great work, and let’s continue striving for success together! 🚲🎉#zapataelementary#lajoyaisd#perfectattendance

Zapata Elementary students had an exciting day competing in the Kick Punt event, showcasing their athletic skills against other schools. With determination and teamwork, they made their school proud by giving it their all in every challenge. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to demonstrate their sportsmanship, build friendships, and represent Zapata Elementary in a fun, competitive environment. Keep up the great work, team Zapata! 🎉🏆 #ZapataPride #KickPuntChallenge #SchoolSpirit

Zapata Elementary teachers took on the challenge at the district's Wellness Tournament, showing off their competitive spirit and commitment to staying healthy! From teamwork to determination, our teachers demonstrated the importance of wellness and fitness, all while having fun and supporting each other. We're proud of their participation and the positive example they set for our students! 💪🌟 #ZapataTeachers #WellnessChampions #HealthySchool

**Zapata Elementary Celebrates Mickey Mouse's Birthday!** Zapata Elementary students had a magical time celebrating Mickey Mouse’s birthday! Students came to school dressed in their best Mickey Mouse attire, showing off their love for this iconic character. It was a day full of fun and smiles as we celebrated together! 🎉🎈

**Congratulations to Mrs. Guajardo for Winning the Leadership Stick!** A big congratulations to Mrs. Guajardo, a teacher at Zapata Elementary, for earning the Leadership Stick for her outstanding leadership in wellness and student achievement! Her dedication to both the well-being of her students and their success in the classroom truly sets her apart. We are so proud to have her as part of our school community! 🌟🎉#zapataelementary#lajoyaisd

**Zapata Elementary Students Share Their Turkey Disguises in the Library!** Students from Zapata Elementary recently brought their *Turkey in Disguise* projects to the school library. The fun family activity allowed students to creatively disguise their turkeys while enjoying the book *Turkey in Disguise*. The library was filled with unique and imaginative turkey creations on display! A big thank you from Mrs. Lumbreras, our school librarian, to all the parents who participated in this project. Your support and dedication continue to inspire a love of reading in our students! #zapataelementary #lajoyaisd #reading

🎄✨ Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Join us for the La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Centennial Style! 🎁🎶 🌟 Food, treats, activities, music, student performances, and so much more await you! 🌟 📅 Thursday, December 5, 2024 ⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office Administration Building 200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, TX 78560 🎅🎉 This is a FREE community event – bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us! 🌟✨

Good morning, parents we will be having the Santa Photo photographer December 3 for any student that wishes to participate.

🦃👖 La Joya ISD, it’s officially JEAN WEEK! From November 20-22, ALL employees can kick back, relax, and rock their favorite denim as we gear up for Thanksgiving break! 🥧✨ Wishing you a holiday full of laughter, delicious food, and well-deserved rest. May your turkey be golden, your pie endless, and your naps uninterrupted!

Zapata Elementary Fall Festival Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Zapata Elementary Fall Festival on November 21, 2024 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM! 🍂🎉 Bring the whole family for games, treats, and lots of festive fun! Everyone is invited—don’t miss out on this exciting community event. We can’t wait to see you there! #ZapataFallFestival #CommunityFun #FamilyEvent #FallFestivities#lajoyaisd

"Shoutout to Mr. Pepito and Mrs. Villarreal from Zapata Elementary for receiving the Leadership Stick! 🏆 Their incredible patience and dedication to student learning make them outstanding educators. Thank you for inspiring excellence every day!"#zapataelementary, #lajoyaisd

Here’s a draft for your post: "Congratulations to the Zapata Elementary Reading Race winners! 🎉 These hardworking students were celebrated for their outstanding reading achievements and were rewarded with a book of their choice, generously gifted by our amazing librarian, Mrs. Lumbreras. Keep up the fantastic reading, students—we are so proud of you!"#zapataelementary, #lajoyaisd, #reading

Thank you parents for always participating in our school family projects.

🎉 Congratulations to the Zapata Elementary Chapter Book Reading Challenge Winners! 📚✨ A huge round of applause to all the students who participated in this year’s Chapter Book Reading Challenge! Your hard work and dedication to reading have truly paid off. A special shout-out to our top readers for their outstanding achievement! 🏅 We’re so proud of everyone’s efforts and can’t wait to see even more books read next year. Keep turning those pages, and remember: reading opens up a world of possibilities! 🌟 #ZapataReads #ReadingChallenge #ChapterBookChallenge #ProudOfOurReaders #zapataelementary

🎃📚 **Zapata Elementary Family Pumpkin Book Character Contest Winners!** 📚🎃 A big congratulations to our creative and talented students who participated in the Family Pumpkin Book Character Contest! 🏆 Each winner was selected by a panel of judges, and we couldn't be more proud of the amazing pumpkins on display. Here are our winners: 🥇 **1st Place:** Mia Zuniga – *Finding Nemo Book Character Pumpkin* 🥈 **2nd Place:** Arturo Medeles – *Garfield Book Character Pumpkin* 🥉 **3rd Place:** Valeria Lopez – *Finding Nemo Book Character Pumpkin* 🥉 **3rd Place:** Emma Jasso – *Gary Book Character Pumpkin* A huge thank you to all the parents who worked together with their children on these creative projects, promoting a love for reading and storytelling. Mrs. Lumbreras, our school librarian, appreciates your support in making this event a success! Keep up the great work, Zapata Elementary! 🌟📖 #PumpkinBookCharacter #ZapataElementary #FamilyFun #ReadingIsFun#lajoyaisd