Emiliano Zapata Elementary School

📚✨ Parents & Teachers, Join Us for an Exclusive HQIM Reading Showcase! ✨📚 La Joya ISD invites YOU to explore high-quality instructional materials designed to enhance student learning! 🏫👩‍🏫 📅 April 3 📍 Tabasco Elementary Cafeteria 🕞 3:30 - 5:00 PM | K-5 Teachers 🕔 5:00 - 6:30 PM | K-5 Parents Don’t miss this interactive demonstration and see firsthand how HQIM can support our young learners! 🚀💡

Congratulations to Mrs. E. Salazar, 2nd grade teacher from Zapata Elementary for receiving the Fierce Leader Stick! 🏅 Mrs. Salazar goes above and beyond to ensure her students excel in reading, math, and science. Her dedication and passion for teaching inspire her students to achieve greatness every day. We are so proud to have her as part of our team! 🌟 #FierceLeader #ZapataElementary #DedicatedTeacher #StudentSuccess #ljisd #lajoyaisd

Zapata Elementary Celebrates Mrs. Sandra Lumbreras for National Library Week! This week, Zapata Elementary is excited to celebrate our wonderful school librarian, Mrs. Sandra Lumbreras, for National Library Week! The entire campus would like to wish her a very happy Librarian Week! Thank you for all the dedication, hard work, and passion you bring to our students and staff every day. Your contributions make our school library a truly special place. We appreciate you more than words can say! 📚❤️ Message from Librarian Mrs. Lumbreras: This week, Zapata Elementary is celebrating National Librarians Week, and I am beyond grateful for all the love and support! A heartfelt thank you to our amazing admin team, teachers, and students for making me feel so appreciated. Your thoughtful messages, wonderful gifts, and delicious food truly made my day! I am honored to be part of such a fantastic school community. Thank you for making this week so special! 📚❤️ #NationalLibrariansWeek #ZapataElementary #ljisd #lajoyaisd

Join Us to Celebrate National Library Week at Zapata Elementary! We’re excited to celebrate National Library Week with a fun dress-up week! 🎉📚 Each day, we’ll have a special theme for students and staff to dress up and show their love for libraries! #NationalLibraryWeek #ZapataElementary #DressUpForLibraries #LibraryFun #ReadingIsAwesome

Celebrate National Library Month at Zapata Elementary! This April, Zapata Elementary is celebrating National Library Month with a calendar full of exciting library events to inspire a love of reading and learning! 📚✨ Our library will host a variety of fun activities, including read-aloud sessions, book swaps, and special library activities. It's the perfect time to explore new books and discover the magic of libraries! Join us in celebrating the heart of our school—the library—throughout the month of April. Stay tuned for more details and let’s make this month unforgettable! #NationalLibraryMonth #ZapataElementary #LibraryLove #ReadingAdventures #CelebrateLibraries

📣 Today’s the day! 🎉 La Joya ISD Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kinder Expo is happening TODAY! 🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 All La Joya ISD Elementary Schools ✨ Families of current and future Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kinder students — come meet our amazing teachers, explore classrooms, get help with registration, and enjoy giveaways & more! See you there! 👧👦🎨📚 #ljisdlegacyofexcellence ---------------------------- 📣 ¡Hoy es el gran día! 🎉 ¡La Expo de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kinder de La Joya ISD es HOY! 🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Todas las escuelas primarias de La Joya ISD ✨ Familias de estudiantes actuales y futuros de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kinder — vengan a conocer a nuestros increíbles maestros, explorar los salones, ¡recibir asistencia con la registración, disfruten de obsequios y más! ¡Nos vemos ahí! 👧👦🎨📚

🎉 Only 2 Days Away! 🎉 La Joya ISD Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kinder Expo is almost here! 📅 Tuesday, April 1, 2025 🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 All La Joya ISD Elementary Schools ✨ Families of future and current Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kinder students — come meet our amazing teachers, explore classrooms, get help with registration, enjoy giveaways and more! #ljisdlegacyofexcellence ------------------------------- 🎉 ¡Faltan solo 2 días! 🎉 ¡La Expo de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kinder de La Joya ISD ya casi está aquí! 📅 Martes, 1 de abril de 2025 🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Todas las escuelas primarias de La Joya ISD ✨ Familias de estudiantes actuales y futuros de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kinder — vengan a conocer a nuestros increíbles maestros, explorar los salones, ¡recibir asistencia con la registración, disfruten de obsequios y más! #ljisdlegacyofexcellence

📢 La Joya ISD Closure – Friday, March 28, 2025 ❄️ Due to weather conditions, La Joya ISD will be closed on Friday, March 28, 2025. All district staff and students are advised to stay home 🏡 and remain safe❗ We appreciate our community’s understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff 👨‍🏫👩‍🎓. Thank you for your continued support! 🙌 We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, March 31, 2025. Stay safe! 🌟 ************************************ 📢 Cierre de La Joya ISD – Viernes 28 de marzo de 2025 ❄️ Debido a las condiciones climáticas, La Joya ISD permanecerá cerrado el viernes 28 de marzo de 2025. Se les pide a todos los empleados del distrito y estudiantes que permanezcan en casa 🏡 y se mantengan seguros❗ Agradecemos la comprensión y cooperación de nuestra comunidad mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal 👨‍🏫👩‍🎓. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo! 🙌 ¡Cuídense y nos vemos el lunes, 31 de marzo del 2025! 🌟

🚨 Weather Delay: Bus Routes Running Late 🚨 We anticipate lifting the Shelter-in-Place by 3:45 PM. Due to inclement weather, bus routes will be approximately one hour delayed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we Shelter in Place to ensure the safety of all students and staff. As soon as conditions allow for a safe dismissal, we will begin releasing students and transporting them home. Please expect longer travel times as we work to complete all routes safely. Thank you for your cooperation and support. ************************************************************ 🚨 Retraso en Rutas de Autobús por Clima 🚨 Anticipamos levantar el Refugio en el Lugar a las 3:45 PM. Debido a las condiciones climáticas, las rutas de autobús tendrán un retraso de aproximadamente una hora. Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión mientras permanecemos en Refugio en el Lugar para garantizar la seguridad de todos los estudiantes y el personal. Tan pronto como las condiciones permitan una salida segura, comenzaremos a liberar a los estudiantes y transportarlos a sus hogares. Por favor, espere tiempos de viaje más largos mientras trabajamos para completar todas las rutas de manera segura. Gracias por su cooperación y apoyo.

🚨 Weather Alert: Shelter-in-Place 🚨 All La Joya ISD campuses are currently under a Shelter-in-Place due to weather conditions. Students and staff are safe, and we are following district safety protocols. We will provide updates as needed. Stay safe, La Joya ISD family! ⛈️ ****************************** 🚨 Alerta Climática: Refugio en el Lugar 🚨 Todas las escuelas de La Joya ISD están actualmente bajo Refugio en el Lugar debido a las condiciones climáticas. Los estudiantes y el personal están seguros, y estamos siguiendo los protocolos de seguridad del distrito. Proporcionaremos actualizaciones según sea necesario. ¡Manténganse seguros, familia de La Joya ISD! ⛈️

"Congratulations to the top readers of Zapata Elementary for the month of March! Keep up the fantastic reading—you're doing great!" #reading#zapataelementary

🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Sauceda and her amazing classroom at Zapata Elementary for receiving the Fierce Leader Stick! 🏆👏 This recognition is a testament to Mrs. Sauceda’s dedication in meeting goals and ensuring her students are successful in their learning journey. Keep up the fantastic work, Mrs. Sauceda – your hard work and commitment inspire us all! 🌟📚 #ZapataElementary #FierceLeader #TeacherExcellence #ProudMoment#lajoyaisd#ljisd

🎉 Zapata Elementary is proud to celebrate La Joya ISD’s 100th Anniversary! 🎉 Our talented students from the Art, Theater Arts, and Character Kids clubs helped create a special Centennial Display that showcased the history of Zapata Elementary. With the guidance of Art teacher Mrs. Maribel Garza, Counselor Mr. Polito, and Parent Liaison Mrs. Gonzalez, the display highlighted the biography of our school, featuring staff members from the opening of the school to today. The display also included students' artwork, a musical performance, and contributions from the Character Kids club. It was proudly featured at the La Joya ISD Tabasco Room alongside displays from other schools, allowing everyone to appreciate our school’s rich history and the creativity of our students. 🎨🎭🎶 #ZapataElementary #LaJoyaISD100 #CentennialCelebration #ProudMoment#lajoyaisd#ljisd

🎉 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