šāØ TODAYāS THE DAY! The La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Centennial Style - is here! šš¶ Bring your holiday spirit and join us for a magical evening as we kick off the season in style! šš
š Enjoy food, treats, activities, music, student performances, and so much more! This evening is packed with festive fun you donāt want to miss! š
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TODAY! Thursday, December 5, 2024
ā° 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
š La Joya ISD Central Office Administration Building
200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, TX 78560
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š This is a FREE community event ā bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us! See you there! āØš

šāØ Join us today for the La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony- Centennial Style! š
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When: TODAY
ā° Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
š Where: La Joya ISD Central Office Administration Building
This is a FREE community event ā bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us! š
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šāØ Tomorrowās the big day! Donāt miss the La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Centennial Style! šš¶ Bring your holiday cheer and join us for a magical evening to kick off the season in style! See you there! šš
š Food, treats, activities, music, student performances, and so much more await you! š
š
Thursday, December 5, 2024
ā° 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
š La Joya ISD Central Office Administration Building
200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, TX 78560
š
š This is a FREE community event ā bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us! š

š¢ 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! šš
šļø Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Letās make a differenceātogether! š”š
š Dates & Locations:
šŖ 12/6 ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 12/9 ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 12/10 ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 12/10 ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 12/16 ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 12/18 ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
⨠We canāt wait to see you there!
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š¢ Ā”AcompƔƱenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito!
Este diciembre, Ā”La Joya ISD visitarĆ” varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro mĆ”s brillante! šš
šļø Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de Ć©xito para todos los estudiantes. Ā”Hagamos la diferenciaājuntos! š”š
š Fechas y Ubicaciones:
šŖ 6 de diciembre ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 9 de diciembre ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 16 de diciembre ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 18 de diciembre ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
⨠”UnĆ”monos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! Ā”Estamos ansiosos por verlos allĆ!

šāØ December at La Joya ISD! š
This month is filled with exciting events and important dates! Donāt miss:
š Our 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
š STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Testing
šļø The start of Christmas Break on December 20th
Reminder: The last day of classes is Friday, December 20th, and classes resume on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
Wishing everyone a joyful and safe holiday season! šš

š¦ Thank You, Zapata Elementary Bus Drivers! š
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! šš½ļø #ThankfulForOurBusDrivers #ZapataElementary #Gratitude#lajoyaisd






š **National Parent Volunteer Day at Zapata Elementary!** š
A huge thank you to all our amazing parent volunteers! Today, we celebrated you with certificates presented by Assistant Principal Mr. Gonzalez, as a small token of our appreciation. Your support and dedication help make our school a beautiful and welcoming place for everyone.
We are so grateful for everything you do to enrich the lives of our students and our school community! šš #NationalParentVolunteerDay #ThankYouVolunteers #ZapataElementary #lajoyaisd









š **Zapata Elementary Fall Festival Success!** š
What an amazing time we had at this year's Fall Festival! A huge thank you to all the staff and parent volunteers who worked so hard to make this event a beautiful success. Your dedication truly made the festival special.
Weād also like to thank our wonderful community for joining us. It was a fantastic day filled with fun, featuring a magical show, music, games, delicious food, and more! Parents, children, and community members all came together to celebrate, and we couldnāt be more grateful.
Thank you for making this Fall Festival unforgettable! šš¶ #ZapataFallFestival #CommunityFun #ThankYou #lajoyaisd










š **Zapata Elementary December Reading Challenge!** š
This month, we're challenging all students to read independently and track their word count! The more you read, the more words you accumulate ā and we can't wait to see how high you can go! š
Letās see how many words we can read together this December! The more words, the more fun! šš #ZapataReads #ReadingChallenge #DecemberReading

š **Thank You, Parent Volunteers!** š¦
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! šš½ļø #ThankfulForOurVolunteers #ZapataElementary #Gratitude





Welcome back, La Joya ISD family! šš¦ We hope your Thanksgiving break was filled with joy and gratitude. š We canāt wait to see you tomorrow Monday, December 2, 2024 š as we continue this journey of learning šāØ and finish the semester strong together! šŖ #LegacyOfExcellence

š¢ 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! šš
šļø Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Letās make a differenceātogether! š”š
š Dates & Locations:
šŖ 12/6 ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 12/9 ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 12/10 ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 12/10 ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 12/16 ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 12/18 ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
⨠We canāt wait to see you there!
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š¢ Ā”AcompƔƱenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito!
Este diciembre, Ā”La Joya ISD visitarĆ” varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro mĆ”s brillante! šš
šļø Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de Ć©xito para todos los estudiantes. Ā”Hagamos la diferenciaājuntos! š”š
š Fechas y Ubicaciones:
šŖ 6 de diciembre ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 9 de diciembre ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 16 de diciembre ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 18 de diciembre ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
⨠”UnĆ”monos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! Ā”Estamos ansiosos por verlos allĆ!

š¢ 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! šš
šļø Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Letās make a differenceātogether! š”š
š Dates & Locations:
šŖ 12/6 ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 12/9 ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 12/10 ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 12/10 ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 12/16 ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 12/18 ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
⨠We canāt wait to see you there!
******************************************************************
š¢ Ā”AcompƔƱenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito!
Este diciembre, Ā”La Joya ISD visitarĆ” varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro mĆ”s brillante! šš
šļø Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de Ć©xito para todos los estudiantes. Ā”Hagamos la diferenciaājuntos! š”š
š Fechas y Ubicaciones:
šŖ 6 de diciembre ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 9 de diciembre ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 16 de diciembre ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 18 de diciembre ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
⨠”UnĆ”monos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! Ā”Estamos ansiosos por verlos allĆ!

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

**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 letās continue striving for success together! š²š#zapataelementary#lajoyaisd#perfectattendance







**Zapata Elementary Celebrates Mickey Mouse's Birthday!**
Zapata Elementary students had a magical time celebrating Mickey Mouseās 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! šš




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! šŖš #ZapataTeachers #WellnessChampions #HealthySchool


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! šš #ZapataPride #KickPuntChallenge #SchoolSpirit








**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










**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! šš#zapataelementary#lajoyaisd


