Emiliano Zapata Elementary School

🌟 La Joya ISD Stands for Student Support & Inclusion! 🌟 At La Joya ISD, we are committed to ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students. As national conversations on immigration continue, we remain dedicated to protecting, uplifting, and guiding our students and families. 💙📚Together, we create a school community where every student feels safe, valued, and supported. 📢 Read the letter below from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marcey Sorensen, for more details. ********************************* 🌟 ¡La Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestros Estudiantes y Promueve la Inclusión! 🌟 En La Joya ISD, estamos comprometidos a garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, solidario e inclusivo para todos nuestros estudiantes. A medida que continúan las conversaciones nacionales sobre inmigración, seguimos dedicados a proteger, apoyar y guiar a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias. 💙📚 Juntos, creamos una comunidad escolar donde cada estudiante se sienta seguro, valorado y apoyado. 📢 Lea la carta a continuación de nuestra Superintendente Escolar, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, para más detalles.

🎉📚 Congratulations to our January Reading Challenge Winners at Zapata Elementary! 📚🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who participated this month – your love for reading is truly inspiring! Keep up the great work and let’s continue to turn those pages in February. 📖✨ #ReadingChallenge #ZapataElementary #KeepReading #BookLovers#ljisd#lajoyaisd

"🎉 This week at Zapata Elementary, our Character Kids had the honor of making announcements alongside Counselor Ms. Polito and Principal Cynthia Salinas to kick off Kindness Week! Each Character Kid shared an inspiring message of kindness to spread positivity throughout our campus. Let’s continue to spread love and kindness all week long! 💖 #KindnessWeek #CharacterKids #ZapataElementary" #ljisd

"Big congratulations to Mrs. Belinda De Hoyos for winning the Fierce Leadership Stick! 🎉 Her dedication and exceptional leadership in the classroom at Zapata Elementary have made a lasting impact on her students. Thank you for inspiring and shaping the future with your passion and commitment! 🌟 #FierceLeadership #TeacherOfTheYear #ZapataElementary"

Calendar of Events for the month of February.

✨New Dates for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Sessions! 🌟 📣✨ Join Us for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings! ✨📣 Be part of shaping the future of our district! 🌟 These exciting sessions are your chance to share ideas, provide feedback, and create a visionary roadmap for excellence at La Joya ISD. Let’s work together to make a difference for every student! 💡💬 📌 Upcoming Sessions: 🎓 PK, PK3, and PK4 Parents/Families: 🗓️ Thursday, January 30th | 🕘 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 📍 Central Office - La Joya Room 🏅 Athletics Parents/Families: 🗓️ Thursday, January 30th | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Central Office - Tabasco Room 🌈 Special Education Parents/Families: 🗓️ Tuesday, February 4th | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Central Office - Tabasco Room 🔧 Career & Technical Education (CTE) Parents/Families: 🗓️ Thursday, February 6th | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Central Office - Tabasco Room 📍 Locations: Central Office Administration Building, La Joya ISD 🌐 More Info: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26 💬 Your Voice Matters—Let’s work together to make La Joya ISD stronger than ever! 🌟 Don’t miss this chance to help shape the future! 🎉👏 ************************************************************* 📣✨ ¡Únase a las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificación Estratégica de La Joya ISD! ✨📣 ¡Sea parte de dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! 🌟 Estas emocionantes sesiones son su oportunidad para compartir ideas, brindar comentarios y crear un plan visionario para la excelencia en La Joya ISD. ¡Trabajemos juntos para marcar la diferencia por cada estudiante! 💡💬 📌 Próximas Sesiones: 🎓 Padres/Familias de PK, PK3 y PK4: 🗓️ Jueves, 30 de enero | 🕘 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 📍 Oficina Central - Salón La Joya 🏅 Padres/Familias de Atletismo: 🗓️ Jueves, 30 de enero | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco 🌈 Padres/Familias de Educación Especial: 🗓️ Martes, 4 de febrero | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco 🔧 Padres/Familias de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE): 🗓️ Jueves, 6 de febrero | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco 📍 Ubicaciónes: Oficina Central, La Joya ISD 🌐 Más Información: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26 💬 Su Voz Importa—¡Trabajemos juntos para hacer a La Joya ISD más fuerte que nunca! 🌟 ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad de ayudar a dar forma al futuro! 🎉👏

📚✨ Congratulations to the students of Zapata Elementary for winning the Reading Challenge! 🎉 Your dedication and love for reading have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder! Keep up the amazing work and continue to explore new worlds through books. You’re all shining stars in the world of learning! 🌟 #ZapataElementary #ReadingChampions #FutureLeaders

Attention La Joya ISD Community: Due to the recent bad weather day on January 21, 2025, our 100th Day of School celebration has been rescheduled to Monday, January 27, 2025. Let’s come together to celebrate this milestone with excitement and pride! 🎉📚 Additionally, join us for the Great Kindness Challenge Week from January 27–31! Each day will have a fun theme: Monday: Winter Wear ❄️ 100 Days of School Tuesday: Favorite Hat 🎩 Wednesday: Wear Tie-Dye 🎨 Thursday: Animal Print or Camouflage 🐾 Friday: Western Gear 🤠 Let’s make this week one to remember by spreading kindness and showing school spirit! 💙✨

🌬️ Stay Warm, La Joya ISD! 🌬️ With this colder weather, students and staff are encouraged to dress warmly and comfortably. Uniforms will not be required during this time to ensure everyone stays cozy and safe. Don’t forget—clothing must still follow district guidelines. Stay bundled up, La Joya ISD! 🧥🧣🧤 *********************************** 🌬️ ¡Manténganse abrigados, La Joya ISD! 🌬️ Con este clima frío, se invita a los estudiantes y al personal a vestirse abrigados y cómodos. No se requerirá el uso de uniformes durante este tiempo para garantizar que todos se mantengan cómodos y seguros. No olviden que la ropa debe cumplir con las normas del distrito. ¡Abríguense bien, familia de La Joya ISD! 🧥🧣🧤

📢 WEATHER UPDATE FOR JANUARY 22, 2025 📢 Due to weather conditions, La Joya ISD will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Adjusted Start Times: Elementary Schools: 9:35 AM (Bus routes start at 8:30 AM) Middle Schools: 10:15 AM (Bus routes start at 9:30 AM) High Schools: 10:35 AM (Bus routes start at 10:00 AM) Academy Schools: 10:45 AM (Bus shuttles start at 10:20 AM) ➡️ Please note: Schools will open at the usual times to accommodate parents who need to drop off their children earlier. **All staff should report at their regular time.** Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Stay safe, La Joya ISD family! 💻 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com or follow us on social media for updates. ***************************************************************** 📢 ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CLIMA PARA EL 22 DE ENERO DE 2025 📢 Debido a las condiciones climáticas, La Joya ISD operará con un RETRASO DE DOS HORAS mañana, miércoles, 22 de enero de 2025. Horarios Ajustados de Inicio: Escuelas Primarias: 9:35 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 8:30 AM) Escuelas Secundarias: 10:15 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 9:30 AM) Preparatorias: 10:35 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 10:00 AM) Escuelas Académicas: 10:45 AM (El transporte comenzará a las 10:20 AM) ➡️ Nota importante: Las escuelas abrirán en su horario habitual para los padres que necesiten dejar a sus hijos más temprano. **Todo el personal deberá presentarse en su horario habitual.** Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. ¡Cuídense, familia de La Joya ISD! 💻 Visite www.lajoyaisd.com o síganos en las redes sociales para actualizaciones.

Zapata Elementary Perfect Attendance Raffle Winners! 🎉 Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance raffle winners at Zapata Elementary! These students showed incredible commitment and dedication by being present all week. Keep up the great work! 🎟️✨ #PerfectAttendance #ZapataPride #WinningTogether

Celebrating Mrs. Martinez! 🎉 A big congratulations to Mrs. Martinez for receiving the Leadership Fierce Stick at Zapata Elementary! Her dedication to working with students and fostering a positive learning environment truly stands out. We are so lucky to have her as part of our team! 👏🌟 #LeadershipExcellence #TeacherAppreciation #ZapataPride

Shoutout to Mrs. Sauceda’s 2nd Grade Class! 🎉 Big congratulations to Mrs. Sauceda’s class for having perfect attendance all week! 🎓✨ These hardworking students have been rocking their math lessons on Zearn, tackling problems with creativity and using different strategies to solve them! Keep up the amazing work, everyone! 🧠💡 #ProudTeacher #MathMasters #PerfectAttendance #ljisd #zapataelementary

Free Grab & Go Meals will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at designated locations across the district. While students do not need to be present to pick up a meal, their name and ID will be required. ************************************ Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarán disponibles el martes 21 de enero de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. en ubicaciones designadas en todo el distrito. Si bien los estudiantes no necesitan estar presentes para recoger una comida, se requerirá su nombre y una identificación.

Attention La Joya ISD Community: Due to dangerous winter weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This day will be made up on February 10, 2025, which will now be a regular school day. On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, there will be a two-hour delay for all students. Please refer to the updated start times and bus schedules listed in the graphic. **All staff will report at regular time. Stay safe and monitor our official communication channels for further updates. **************************************************** Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD: Debido a las condiciones peligrosas del clima invernal, no habrá clases el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Este día se recuperará el 10 de febrero de 2025, que ahora será un día escolar regular. El miércoles 22 de enero de 2025 habrá un retraso de dos horas para todos los estudiantes. Por favor, consulte los horarios de inicio y las rutas de autobús actualizados en el gráfico. **Todo el personal deberá presentarse en su horario regular. Manténganse seguros y sigan nuestras plataformas de comunicación oficiales para más actualizaciones.

Attention La Joya ISD Community: Please be aware that the Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings for Athletics Parents and Families, originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and Special Education Parents/Families, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, have been rescheduled. New dates will be shared as soon as they are available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support! ************************************ Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD: Por favor, tengan en cuenta que las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificación Estratégica para Padres y Familias de Atletismo, originalmente programadas para el martes 21 de enero de 2025, y para Padres/Familias de Educación Especial, programadas para el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025, han sido reprogramadas. Las nuevas fechas se compartirán tan pronto como estén disponibles. ¡Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo!

Attention La Joya ISD Family, We are actively monitoring the weather and prioritizing the safety of our students, staff, and families. Monday, January 20, 2025, will be a regular school day as scheduled. However, due to the forecast of severe weather, all La Joya ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Free Grab & Go Meals will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at designated locations across the district. While students do not need to be present to pick up a meal, their name and ID will be required. For Wednesday, January 22, 2025, we will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate any changes no later than Monday, January 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure everyone’s safety during this time. Stay safe and continue to monitor our official channels for updates. ************************************************ Atención familia de La Joya ISD, Estamos monitoreando activamente el clima y priorizando la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. El lunes 20 de enero de 2025 será un día escolar regular según lo programado. Sin embargo, debido al pronóstico de clima severo, todas las escuelas e instalaciones de La Joya ISD estarán cerradas el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarán disponibles el martes 21 de enero de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. en ubicaciones designadas en todo el distrito. Si bien los estudiantes no necesitan estar presentes para recoger una comida, se requerirá su nombre y una identificación. Para el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025, continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones climáticas y comunicaremos cualquier cambio a más tardar el lunes 20 de enero de 2025 a las 6:00 p. m. Gracias por su comprensión mientras trabajamos para garantizar la seguridad de todos durante este tiempo. Manténgase seguro y continúe monitoreando nuestros canales oficiales para obtener actualizaciones.

Be part of the journey to shape the future of La Joya ISD! 🌟 Join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for our Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings. Your voice is essential in our pursuit toward #EducationalExcellence. 📚 Together, let's build a brighter tomorrow! ✨Join us and make a difference! 💬✨

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

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