Message from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools:
š Tomorrow's the big day ā STAAR testing begins! š
Wishing all our incredible students the BEST of luck! ššŖ You're ready to shine bright and show what you've got! šš«
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Mensaje de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendente de Escuelas:
MaƱana es el gran dĆa: Ā”comienza los exĆ”menes de STAAR! š Ā”Deseando a todos nuestros increĆbles estudiantes la MEJOR de las suertes! ššŖ Ā”EstĆ”n listos para brillar! š
We believe learning should be enjoyable, even on Saturdays! š Our amazing students at Zapata Elementary are not only dedicated but also deserve a tasty treat for their hard work during Saturday tutoring! šš„Ø Let's fuel up with snacks and keep the learning momentum going strong! šŖš #SaturdayTutoringFun #SnackTimeSuccess #ZapataElementaryStars #lajoyaisd šš
It's time to shine the spotlight on our incredible Student of the Week at Zapata Elementary! šš š Let's give them a round of applause for being an inspiration to us all! šYou make us proud! šš #StudentOfTheWeek #ZapataElementaryStars #lajoyaisdšš
Join us at Zapata Elementary in showering our incredible Assistant Principal, Mr. Gonzalez, with appreciation and gratitude during Assistant Principal Week! š Our teachers have come together to prepare a special gift as a token of our admiration for his hard work, dedication, and support. Thank you, Mr. Gonzalez, for all that you do to make our school a better place! šš #AssistantPrincipalWeek #Gratitude #ZapataElementaryHeroes#lajoyaisd šš
At Zapata Elementary, we're incredibly grateful for the dedication and support of our parent volunteers! š Thank you for your time, energy, and commitment to making our school community thrive! Your efforts don't go unnoticed and are truly appreciated! šš©āš§āš¦ Let's give a big round of applause for all that you do! šš #ParentVolunteerAppreciation #ZapataElementaryHeroes #lajoyaisd @lajoyaisdšš
Hip, hip, hooray! š Our amazing students with PERFECT attendance are in for a treat at Zapata Elementary! ššļø They've earned the opportunity to go out and play with chalk! š Let's applaud their dedication and commitment to learning! šš Get ready for some colorful fun ahead! šØ #PerfectAttendanceCelebration #ChalkPlaytime #ZapataElementaryStars #lajoyaisdšš
Hey Zapata Elementary! š Let's join hands to show our support and unity for the upcoming STAAR Test! š Lower grades are stepping up to sponsor their upper-grade pals to help them ace the test with flying colors! š Let's spread love, encouragement, and support across all grades! Together, we can conquer anything! šŖš #ZapataElementaryUnity #SupportSTAARTest #TogetherWeCan #lajoyaisdšš
š Get ready for an extraordinary event! š We're putting safety first for our students and staff during the upcoming eclipse on April 8th. Elementary students will have a special indoor experience while secondary students can enjoy the eclipse with parental permission outdoors. Everyone will have the chance to witness the magic safely through a live-stream NASA feed! š
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š Ā”PrepĆ”rate para un evento extraordinario! š Ā”La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra prioridad durante el prĆ³ximo eclipse el 8 de abril! Los estudiantes de primaria tendrĆ”n una experiencia especial en sus salones, mientras que los estudiantes de secundaria podrĆ”n disfrutar del eclipse al aire libre con el permiso de los padres. Ā”Todos tendrĆ”n la oportunidad de presenciar la magia de manera segura a travĆ©s de la transmisiĆ³n en vivo de NASA! š
Zapata Elementary celebrates Happy Assistant Principal week to Mr. Eduardo Gonzalez! Thank you for your hard work and dedicationš
šTesting season just got a whole lot comfier, Itās Jean Week at La Joya ISD! š
Exciting News! š La Joya ISD is thrilled to announce that we are offering an exceptional Full Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Program at all Elementary Schools! š«š« Our Pre-K program is designed to nurture early childhood development and ignite a passion for learning from the very start. Registration for the upcoming school year is now OPEN! š£ Don't miss outāENROLL TODAY and choose La Joya ISD for an enriching educational experience! āļøš To enroll, simply click on the link below: š Online Enrollment: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll
š¢ SUPERINTENDENT'S 60 DAY UPDATEš
What an incredible 60 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In just two months, Iāve had the privilege of immersing myself in our district and learning from each of you. Iāve met many more incredible individuals and witnessed firsthand the talent and dedication within our district. As I continue to engage with our staff, students, parents, and community members, Iām reminded of the tremendous potential that exists within La Joya ISD. Our journey ahead is clearāwe have much work to do, but Iām confident that with dedication and perseverance, we will build upon our existing strengths and strive for excellence. Transparency and sharing our learnings will remain paramount as we progress. I want to reassure you all that I am fully committed to advocating for our studentsā success in every decision we make.Letās stride hand in hand along this journey toward greatness, united in our pursuit of excellence!
Dr. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendent of Schools
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š¢ ACTUALIZACIĆN DE 60 DĆAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTEš
Ā”QuĆ© increĆbles 60 dĆas han sido aquĆ en La Joya ISD! En solo dos meses, tuve el privilegio de sumergirme en nuestro distrito y aprender de cada uno de ustedes. He conocido a muchas mĆ”s personas increĆbles y he sido testigo de primera mano del talento y la dedicaciĆ³n dentro de nuestro distrito. A medida que sigo interactuando con nuestro personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad, recuerdo el tremendo potencial que existe dentro de La Joya ISD. El camino que tenemos por delante es claro: tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer, pero confĆo en que, con dedicaciĆ³n y perseverancia, aprovecharemos nuestras fortalezas existentes y nos esforzaremos por alcanzar la excelencia. La transparencia y el intercambio de nuestros aprendizajes seguirĆ”n siendo primordiales a medida que avancemos. Quiero asegurarles a todos que estoy totalmente comprometida a defender el Ć©xito de nuestros estudiantes en cada decisiĆ³n que tomemos. Ā”Caminemos de la mano en este viaje hacia la grandeza, unidos en nuestra bĆŗsqueda de la excelencia educativa!
Dra. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendente de Escuelas
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š The La Joya ISD 2024-2025 Approved District Calendar is now available! š Get ready for another fantastic academic year filled with learning and growth. Check out the calendar and start planning your year ahead! š
š We are thrilled to announce that La Joya ISD has been honored as a 2024 NAMM Best Communities for Music Education recipient! š¶ This incredible achievement marks the 7th consecutive year that LJISD has been recognized with this prestigious award. š We are immensely proud of our dedicated students, passionate educators, and supportive community for their commitment to music education. Thank you for helping us create a thriving environment where the arts flourish at La Joya ISD! šµš
In honor of National Nutrition Month, our fantastic cafeteria ladies donned their chef hats and handed out some culinary inspiration to our students! š©š©āš³ Capturing the moment with smiles and snapshots, we're encouraging healthy eating habits and the joy of cooking from a young age. šøš Let's nourish our bodies and minds with wholesome foods and the excitement of culinary exploration! #NationalNutritionMonth #lajoyaisd #HealthyEating #ZapataElementary"
Exciting times at Zapata Elementary as our students dive into the world of STEM during library classes! š”š With engaging STEM books as our guide, every session is a journey of discovery and learning. šāØ Join us as we inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers! #STEMeducation #ZapataElementary #LibraryAdventures #lajoyaisd"
Itās National Assistant Principals Week! šš©āš«šØāš« We want to give a big shoutout to all the amazing assistant principals at La Joya ISD! Thank you for your commitment to our students' success! Your hard work and dedication make a difference in our schools every day. š«šŖš #AssistantPrincipalWeek #APWeek24
šāØ Another week, another adventure at Zapata Elementary! š«āØ
š It's that time again for our character kids to gather for their weekly meeting! At Zapata Elementary, these young leaders are shaping tomorrow with their values and dedication. š”š§š¦
š From kindness challenges to discussing empathy and teamwork, our character kids are the heart of our school community. Their commitment to making Zapata Elementary a better place shines brightly every single week. šš
š Let's give a big round of applause to these incredible students for their unwavering enthusiasm and positive impact! Keep shining, character kids! šš #ZapataPride #CharacterBuilding #LeadersOfTomorrow #zapataelementary šš
Attention employees! š Take advantage of our enticing incentives for early resignation or retirement notices. š¼
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Ā”AtenciĆ³n empleados! š Aprovechen nuestros atractivos incentivos para renuncias anticipadas o notificaciones de jubilaciĆ³n. š¼
We still have townhall meetings coming up!! We value our community and your input, so don't worry if you can't make it ā share your feedback via the link below. Let's shape our community together! š
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0HNuuXR0MIN5gg7OSAmNp2_V5EC8Fm8uhN5-l3--kmTFeLw/viewform?usp=send_form
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Ā”Aun tenemos prĆ³ximas reuniones comunitarias! Valoramos a nuestra comunidad y su opiniĆ³n, asĆ que no se preocupen si no pueden asistir; compartan sus comentarios a travĆ©s del enlace a continuaciĆ³n. Ā”Formemos nuestra comunidad juntos! š
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0HNuuXR0MIN5gg7OSAmNp2_V5EC8Fm8uhN5-l3--kmTFeLw/viewform?usp=send_form
