Emiliano Zapata Elementary School

🎉 Congratulations to Samuel Torres, a 4th-grade student at Zapata Elementary, for being recognized as the District Champion in Maps, Graphs, and Charts! 🏆 A big thank you to his UIL coach and librarian, Mrs. Lumbreras, for their support and dedication in helping Samuel practice and prepare for this achievement. 🙏 The award was presented at the La Joya Board Meeting, with Principal Mrs. Salinas and Samuel's proud parents by his side. We’d also like to thank Mrs. Canales, the UIL coordinator, for all her hard work behind the scenes. 🌟 Keep up the great work, Samuel! You’ve made us all proud! 🎉📚 #ZapataElementary #UILChampion #ProudMoment #lajoyaisd #ljisd @lajoyaisd

📢✨ Calling all parents of future Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kinder students ! 🎒📚 Get ready for a fun-filled evening of discovery & excitement at the La Joya ISD Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kinder Expo! 🎨🧩 📅 April 1, 2025 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 All La Joya ISD Elementary Schools 🌟 What to Expect: ✅ Meet our amazing teachers 🍎 ✅ Explore interactive classrooms 🎶📖 ✅ Get registration assistance 📝 ✅ Learn about support services 🤝 ✅ Enjoy giveaways & more! 🎁 Let's make April 1st a day to remember for our littlest learners! 💡👧👦 📞 Need more info? Call 956-323-2545 or visit www.lajoyaisd.com 🌐 **************************************************** 📢✨ ¡Llamando a todos los padres de futuros estudiantes de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kinder! 🎒📚 ¡Prepárense para una tarde llena de diversión y emoción en la Expo de Inscripción para Pre-K3. Pre-K4 y Kinder de La Joya ISD! 🎨🧩 📅 1 de abril del 2025 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 En todas las escuelas primarias de La Joya ISD 🌟 ¿Qué puedes esperar? ✅ Conoce a nuestros increíbles maestros 🍎 ✅ Explora aulas interactivas 🎶📖 ✅ Recibe asistencia con la inscripción 📝 ✅ Infórmate sobre servicios de apoyo 🤝 ✅ ¡Disfruta de obsequios y más! 🎁 Hagamos del 1 de abril un día inolvidable para nuestros pequeños aprendices! 💡👧👦 📞 ¿Necesitas más información? Llama al 956-323-2545 o visita www.lajoyaisd.com 🌐

📚✨ Attention Parents! ✨📚 Friendly reminder about our special event where you can learn all about the *new* high-quality instructional materials we’ll be using for reading in the upcoming school year! 🎉 This is your chance to see how these materials will help support your child’s learning, growth, and love for reading. Join us to explore the resources and ask any questions you might have! We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make next year a reading success! 📖❤️ #ljisdlegacyofexcellence #ParentEngagement ************************************ ¡Atención, padres! ✨📚 ¡Les recordamos nuestro evento especial donde podrán aprender todo sobre los *nuevos* materiales didácticos de alta calidad que usaremos para la lectura el próximo año escolar! 🎉 Esta es su oportunidad de ver cómo estos materiales apoyarán el aprendizaje, el crecimiento y el amor por la lectura de su hijo/a. ¡Acompáñennos a explorar los recursos y a resolver cualquier duda! ¡Esperamos verlos allí y trabajar juntos para que el próximo año sea un éxito en la lectura! 📖❤️

🚨Attention Parents, Summer Fun Starts Here!!✨🌞 Don’t Miss Out! Pre-K to 5th Grade Students, Sign Up for Summer STEAM Camp! 🎭📚⚙️ Exciting hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math is waiting for your child this summer! ☀️🔎💡 📅 Deadline to register: Friday, March 28 Contact your child’s school to sign up!! 📲 Sign up now and give your child a summer of discovery and fun! #STEAM #SummerLearning #FutureInnovators ------------------------- 🚨 ¡Atención Padres, la Diversión de Verano Comienza Aquí! ✨🌞 ¡No te pierdas la oportunidad de Inscribir a tu hijo de Pre-K a 5to Grado en los Programas de Verano de STEAM! 🎭📚⚙️¡Este verano, tu hijo podrá disfrutar de experiencias prácticas en Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas! ☀️🔎💡 📅 Fecha límite para registrarse: viernes, 28 de marzo ¡Contacta a la escuela de tu hijo para inscribirlo! 📲 ¡Regístrate ahora y dale a tu hijo un verano de descubrimiento y diversión! #STEAM #AprendizajeDeVerano #FuturosInnovadores

Zapata Elementary Choir students, under the direction of Mr. Pepito, proudly participated in the La Joya 100th Anniversary 2025 Elementary Music Festival. Their performance was a true testament to their hard work and dedication to music, making this milestone event even more special! Congratulations to all the students for their outstanding performance! 🎶👏 #ZapataElementary #LaJoya100 #MusicFestival #StudentSuccess#ljisd

📚✨ Attention Parents! ✨📚 We’re excited to invite you to a special event where you can learn all about the *new* high-quality instructional materials we’ll be using for reading in the upcoming school year! 🎉 This is your chance to see how these materials will help support your child’s learning, growth, and love for reading. Join us to explore the resources and ask any questions you might have! We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make next year a reading success! 📖❤️ #ljisdlegacyofexcellence #ParentEngagement

🎶 In Case You Missed It! 🎶 Our 2025 Elementary Music Festival was an unforgettable night as we celebrated La Joya ISD's 100th Anniversary with a special "Decades" theme! 🕺🎤🎸 Our talented students wowed the crowd with incredible performances that honored the rich history of our district. 🌟 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing students, teachers, directors, and parents for making this event a huge success! ❤️👏 🎥 Watch the full performance here: 🔗 https://youtu.be/1BbC_cO7NpA?si=WEHOQO65qHCFM4kv #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🌟 We're Hiring for Summer Programs! 🌟 La Joya ISD is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic staff to join our 2024-2025 Summer Programs team. Don't miss this opportunity to inspire, support, and engage with students during the summer months! Apply today using the links below: 📋 Available Opportunities: Summer Program Catalog: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhtgCvFec/3LihedWp_vRghcT--LlO0Q/view?utm_content=DAGhtgCvFec&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hed23b8e895 ADSY PORE-K – 5th Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp7MWSy7EjBOKC4drMWtQ22SQLL0OsYyCtmnrWgZoF_rBLyg/viewform Secondary Programs 6-12 Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejwBqObBEDKtIiKFudj34UA8Y2KwGNji4ZZ6yEikAgC9Hqvg/viewform

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 📢 TITLE III BILINGUAL/ESL DEPARTMENT Cordially invites all district parents of Emergent Bilingual Students to our Parent Meeting 🌟 Fostering Community Connections for Families of EB Students 🌟 📅 THURSDAY, MARCH 27 | ⏰ 5:30-7:00 P.M. 📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School | 🏫 Cafeteria In this meeting, families will learn about programs, resources, and support for English learners (ELs), and how to be actively involved in their child's education. For more information, please contact: Bilingual/Migrant Department: 956-323-2170 ------------------------------------ 📅 ¡RESERVA LA FECHA! 📢 TÍTULO III DEPARTAMENTO BILINGÜE/ESL Invita cordialmente a todos los padres del distrito de Estudiantes Bilingües Emergentes a nuestra Reunión de Padres 🌟 Fomentando Conexiones Comunitarias para Familias de Estudiantes EB 🌟 📅 jueves, 27 de marzo | ⏰ 5:30-7:00 P.M. 📍 Juárez-Lincoln High School | 🏫 Cafetería En esta reunión, las familias conocerán los programas, recursos y apoyos para estudiantes de inglés (ELs) y cómo participar activamente en la educación de sus hijos. Para más información, comuníquese con: Departamento Bilingüe/Migrante: 956-323-2170

🎶✨ What an AMAZING night at our 2025 Elementary Music Festival! ✨🎶 We celebrated La Joya ISD’s 100th Anniversary with a spectacular showcase of talent featuring the theme "Decades" in honor of our Centennial Year! 🕺🎤🎸 A huge THANK YOU to our incredible students, teachers, directors, and parents for your hard work and dedication — your support made this event unforgettable! ❤️👏 🎉 Here's to 100 years of educational excellence and many more to come! 🌟 #LJISD100 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Zapata Elementary students took a fun brain break by participating in "Drop Everything and Dance." This activity is part of the school's legacy-building initiative.

📢 Attention Seguin & Garza Elementary Parents! 📢 Join us for an important Parent Meeting to discuss updates for the 2025-26 school year. 🗓️ 📍 Juarez Lincoln High School 🕒 Thursday, March 27 | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM We’ll cover: ✅ Staffing updates & principal selection ✅ Program & curriculum updates ✅ Faculty updates PLUS! We’ll engage parents in a design session to help confirm: ✔️ Daily schedules ✔️ How the extra hour is utilized ✔️ After-school program options ✔️ Parent program ideas Don't miss this opportunity to share your input and stay informed! For more information, please contact your child’s campus. 👩‍🏫📚 ************************************************ 📢 ¡Atención padres de las escuelas Seguin & Garza Elementary! 📢 Los invitamos a una importante Reunión de Padres para discutir actualizaciones sobre el año escolar 2025-26. 🗓️ 📍 Juarez Lincoln High School 🕒 Jueves, 27 de marzo | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Hablaremos sobre: ✅ Actualizaciones de personal y selección de director(a) ✅ Actualizaciones de programas y currículo ✅ Actualizaciones del personal docente ¡Además! Involucraremos a los padres en una sesión de diseño para ayudar a confirmar: ✔️ Horarios diarios ✔️ Cómo se utilizará la hora extra ✔️ Opciones de programas extracurriculares ✔️ Ideas para programas para padres ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de compartir su opinión y mantenerse informado! Para más información, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a). 👩‍🏫📚

"5th Grade Choir Students Rehearse for La Joya ISD’s 100th Anniversary Musical Festival" Mr. Pepito's 5th-grade choir students are hard at work rehearsing at the La Joya ISD Performance Center for the upcoming 2025 Elementary Musical Festival. This special event will celebrate La Joya ISD's 100th Anniversary, and these talented young performers are ready to shine as part of this historic celebration! 🎶🎉#zapataelementary, #lajoyaisd, #ljisd, @lajoyaisd

Big shout-out to Mrs. Sauceda's 2nd grade class at Zapata Elementary for their outstanding achievements! They earned perfect attendance, excelled in hands-on math activities, and achieved above-grade-level scores in Lexia Reading. Keep up the great work, everyone! #zapataelementary, #lajoyaisd

"Congratulations to the hardworking students of Zapata Elementary! 🌟 Many have surpassed grade-level expectations in Lexia Reading, showcasing their dedication and growth in literacy. With their consistent effort and focus, these students are building a strong foundation for future academic success. Keep up the great work, Zapata Students!" 📚✨#ljisd, #zapataelementary, #lajoyaisd

📢 Attention Elementary Parents! 🌟🎨 🚀 Summer STEAM Camp is Here!🔬 Give your child a summer of PLAY, CREATE & EXPLORE! 🎭🛠️🧪 💡 Hands-on learning in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math! 📅 June 2 - June 27 | 🏫 All Elementary Schools | 🎒 PreK - 5th Grade 🍽️ Free Breakfast & Lunch | 🚍 Transportation Provided 📞 Contact your child’s school for more info or visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/summer2025 ********************************************************* 📢 ¡Atención Padres de Primaria! 🌟🎨🔬 🚀 ¡El Campamento de Verano STEAM está aquí! ¡Regala a tu hijo un verano de JUGAR, CREAR y EXPLORAR! 🎭🛠️🧪 💡 Aprendizaje interactivo en Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas! 📅 2 de junio - 27 de junio | 🏫 Todas las Primarias | 🎒 PreK - 5º grado 🍽️ Desayuno & Almuerzo Gratis | 🚍 Transporte Incluido 📞 ¡Contacta la escuela de tu hijo para más información o visite nuestro sitio web en www.lajoyaisd.com/summer2025

Zapata Elementary students and staff had a fantastic time celebrating Read Across America! Students from Pre-K to 5th grade participated in exciting reading challenges across grade levels, fostering a love for reading. To make the day extra special, each student received a small treat, along with a Dr. Seuss pencil and eraser, generously gifted by Mrs. Lumbreras, our wonderful librarian. It was a fun and inspiring celebration that brought the whole school together in the spirit of reading! 📚🎉 #ReadAcrossAmerica #ZapataElementary #LoveForReading #ljisd, #lajoyaisd

🌟 What a great turnout at our Saturday Enrollment Event! 📚🎉 We loved seeing families take the first step in joining the La Joya ISD family! 💙💛 Missed this one? No worries! More enrollment events for the 25-26 school year are coming soon—stay tuned to our website and social media for updates! 📢✨ 💡 Ready to give your child the BEST educational experience? Enroll today at your nearest school or visit www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll to secure your spot! 🏫📖 Don't wait—Choose La Joya ISD! 🚀

📢 Attention La Joya ISD Parents and Guardians! New & returning student enrollment is now open! Join us tomorrow, March 8, at the La Joya ISD Enrollment Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at any of our 3 locations to sign up for the upcoming school year. 📍 Jimmy Carter Early College High School 📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School 📍 Palmview High School See the flyer for full details! ⬇️ For more info, visit: www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll. ---------------------------------- 📢 ¡Atención padres y tutores de La Joya ISD! ¡La inscripción para estudiantes nuevos y recurrentes ya está abierta! ¡Acompáñenos mañana, 8 de marzo, en la Feria de Inscripción de La Joya ISD de 8:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. en cualquiera de las tres ubicaciones para inscribir a su estudiante para el próximo año escolar! 📚✨ 📍 Jimmy Carter Early College High School 📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School 📍 Palmview High School ¡Consulte el folleto para más detalles! ⬇️ Para más información, visite: www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll.

Zapata Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Read Across America Week Zapata Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss' Read Across America Week with enthusiasm and creativity, bringing the magic of reading to life! Students and staff joined in the fun by dressing up in their best *Cat in the Hat* attire, wearing wacky socks, and sporting green shirts in honor of *Green Eggs and Ham*. The week was filled with excitement, with everyone coming together to promote the love of reading. Throughout the week, friendly reading competitions took place between grade levels, encouraging students to read more and earn small treats as rewards for their efforts. The challenge brought out the competitive spirit in all, with each grade level vying to read the most pages! In addition to the fun activities, every student received a special Dr. Seuss pencil and eraser, generously provided by our librarian, Mrs. Lumbreras, to remind them of the importance of reading. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students also received small treats to encourage and celebrate their participation in reading activities. It was a week full of reading, creativity, and joy, reminding students that reading can be a fun and rewarding adventure. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a success! #readingisfun, #zapataelementary, #lajoyaisd, #ljisd, #readforsuccess @lajoyaisd