Emiliano Zapata Elementary School

Message from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools: 🌟 Tomorrow's the big day – STAAR testing begins! 🌟 Wishing all our incredible students the BEST of luck! 🍀💪 You're ready to shine bright and show what you've got! 🚀💫 *********************** Mensaje de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendente de Escuelas: Mañana es el gran día: ¡comienza los exámenes de STAAR! 🌟 ¡Deseando a todos nuestros increíbles estudiantes la MEJOR de las suertes! 🍀💪 ¡Están listos para brillar! 🚀

We believe learning should be enjoyable, even on Saturdays! 🎉 Our amazing students at Zapata Elementary are not only dedicated but also deserve a tasty treat for their hard work during Saturday tutoring! 🍎🥨 Let's fuel up with snacks and keep the learning momentum going strong! 💪📖 #SaturdayTutoringFun #SnackTimeSuccess #ZapataElementaryStars #lajoyaisd 🌟📚

It's time to shine the spotlight on our incredible Student of the Week at Zapata Elementary! 🎉📚 🏆 Let's give them a round of applause for being an inspiration to us all! 👏You make us proud! 🌈📖 #StudentOfTheWeek #ZapataElementaryStars #lajoyaisd🌟🎓

Join us at Zapata Elementary in showering our incredible Assistant Principal, Mr. Gonzalez, with appreciation and gratitude during Assistant Principal Week! 🌟 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! 👏🎁 #AssistantPrincipalWeek #Gratitude #ZapataElementaryHeroes#lajoyaisd 🎉🍏

At Zapata Elementary, we're incredibly grateful for the dedication and support of our parent volunteers! 🙌 Thank you for your time, energy, and commitment to making our school community thrive! Your efforts don't go unnoticed and are truly appreciated! 🌟👩‍👧‍👦 Let's give a big round of applause for all that you do! 👏🎉 #ParentVolunteerAppreciation #ZapataElementaryHeroes #lajoyaisd @lajoyaisd🌟💖

Hip, hip, hooray! 🎉 Our amazing students with PERFECT attendance are in for a treat at Zapata Elementary! 🌈🖍️ They've earned the opportunity to go out and play with chalk! 🌟 Let's applaud their dedication and commitment to learning! 📚👏 Get ready for some colorful fun ahead! 🎨 #PerfectAttendanceCelebration #ChalkPlaytime #ZapataElementaryStars #lajoyaisd🌟🌈

Hey Zapata Elementary! 🎓 Let's join hands to show our support and unity for the upcoming STAAR Test! 📚 Lower grades are stepping up to sponsor their upper-grade pals to help them ace the test with flying colors! 🌈 Let's spread love, encouragement, and support across all grades! Together, we can conquer anything! 💪🌟 #ZapataElementaryUnity #SupportSTAARTest #TogetherWeCan #lajoyaisd🍎📝

🌟 Get ready for an extraordinary event! 🌒 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! 🚀 **************** 🌟 ¡Prepárate para un evento extraordinario! 🌒 ¡La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra prioridad durante el próximo eclipse el 8 de abril! Los estudiantes de primaria tendrán una experiencia especial en sus salones, mientras que los estudiantes de secundaria podrán disfrutar del eclipse al aire libre con el permiso de los padres. ¡Todos tendrán la oportunidad de presenciar la magia de manera segura a través de la transmisión en vivo de NASA! 🚀

Zapata Elementary celebrates Happy Assistant Principal week to Mr. Eduardo Gonzalez! Thank you for your hard work and dedication😊

👖Testing season just got a whole lot comfier, It’s Jean Week at La Joya ISD! 👖

Exciting News! 🎉 La Joya ISD is thrilled to announce that we are offering an exceptional Full Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Program at all Elementary Schools! 🏫💫 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! 📣 Don't miss out—ENROLL TODAY and choose La Joya ISD for an enriching educational experience! ✏️📚 To enroll, simply click on the link below: 🔗 Online Enrollment: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll

📢 SUPERINTENDENT'S 60 DAY UPDATE📅 What an incredible 60 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In just two months, I’ve had the privilege of immersing myself in our district and learning from each of you. I’ve 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, I’m reminded of the tremendous potential that exists within La Joya ISD. Our journey ahead is clear—we have much work to do, but I’m 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 students’ success in every decision we make.Let’s stride hand in hand along this journey toward greatness, united in our pursuit of excellence! Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools ********************************* 📢 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE 60 DÍAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTE📅 ¡Qué increíbles 60 días han sido aquí 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 más personas increíbles y he sido testigo de primera mano del talento y la dedicación 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 confío en que, con dedicación y perseverancia, aprovecharemos nuestras fortalezas existentes y nos esforzaremos por alcanzar la excelencia. La transparencia y el intercambio de nuestros aprendizajes seguirán siendo primordiales a medida que avancemos. Quiero asegurarles a todos que estoy totalmente comprometida a defender el éxito de nuestros estudiantes en cada decisión que tomemos. ¡Caminemos de la mano en este viaje hacia la grandeza, unidos en nuestra búsqueda de la excelencia educativa! Dra. Marcey Sorensen Superintendente de Escuelas

📅🎉 The La Joya ISD 2024-2025 Approved District Calendar is now available! 🌟 Get ready for another fantastic academic year filled with learning and growth. Check out the calendar and start planning your year ahead! 📚

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that La Joya ISD has been honored as a 2024 NAMM Best Communities for Music Education recipient! 🎶 This incredible achievement marks the 7th consecutive year that LJISD has been recognized with this prestigious award. 🏆 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! 🎵👏

In honor of National Nutrition Month, our fantastic cafeteria ladies donned their chef hats and handed out some culinary inspiration to our students! 🎩👩‍🍳 Capturing the moment with smiles and snapshots, we're encouraging healthy eating habits and the joy of cooking from a young age. 📸🌟 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! 💡🔍 With engaging STEM books as our guide, every session is a journey of discovery and learning. 📖✨ Join us as we inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers! #STEMeducation #ZapataElementary #LibraryAdventures #lajoyaisd"

It’s National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 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. 🏫💪🎓 #AssistantPrincipalWeek #APWeek24

🌟✨ Another week, another adventure at Zapata Elementary! 🏫✨ 🚀 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. 💡👧👦 🌈 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. 🌟💖 🎉 Let's give a big round of applause to these incredible students for their unwavering enthusiasm and positive impact! Keep shining, character kids! 🎉👏 #ZapataPride #CharacterBuilding #LeadersOfTomorrow #zapataelementary 🌟📚

Attention employees! 🌟 Take advantage of our enticing incentives for early resignation or retirement notices. 💼 *********************** ¡Atención empleados! 🌟 Aprovechen nuestros atractivos incentivos para renuncias anticipadas o notificaciones de jubilación. 💼

We still have townhall meetings coming up!! We value our community and your input, so don't worry if you can't make it – share your feedback via the link below. Let's shape our community together! 🌟 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0HNuuXR0MIN5gg7OSAmNp2_V5EC8Fm8uhN5-l3--kmTFeLw/viewform?usp=send_form ************************** ¡Aun tenemos próximas reuniones comunitarias! Valoramos a nuestra comunidad y su opinión, así que no se preocupen si no pueden asistir; compartan sus comentarios a través del enlace a continuación. ¡Formemos nuestra comunidad juntos! 🌟 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0HNuuXR0MIN5gg7OSAmNp2_V5EC8Fm8uhN5-l3--kmTFeLw/viewform?usp=send_form