Emiliano Zapata Elementary School

Calendar for the month of November.

Thank you parents for your support. There is a chapter book competition for 2 weeks. Competition is for independent readers with an average percentage of 85%.

📚✨ **November is National Family Literacy Month!** ✨📚 At La Joya ISD, we’re excited to celebrate the joy of reading with family-friendly events all month long! Join us in making reading a fun, shared activity for the whole family. From family reading nights to storytelling events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s build a culture of literacy together and inspire lifelong readers! Let’s make this month a memorable one for you and your family. *************************** 📚✨ ¡Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Alfabetización Familiar! ✨📚 En La Joya ISD, estamos emocionados de celebrar la alegría de la lectura con eventos familiares durante todo el mes. ¡Únete con nosotros para hacer de la lectura una actividad divertida y compartida para toda la familia! Desde noches de lectura familiar hasta eventos de narración de cuentos, hay algo para que todos disfruten. Construyamos juntos una cultura de alfabetización e inspiremos lectores de por vida. Hagamos que este mes sea inolvidable para ti y tu familia.

🏆🎨 Congratulations to the winners of our Red Ribbon Week poster contest at Zapata Elementary! Our talented students showcased their creativity and commitment to making healthy choices through their amazing artwork. Each poster was a powerful reminder of the importance of living drug-free and staying healthy. A huge thank you to everyone who participated! Your creativity inspires our school community. Keep shining bright! 🌟❤️ #ZapataElementary #RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices #lajoyaisd

🎶✨ Zapata Elementary faculty meeting was a joyful and engaging experience! Our teachers had the pleasure of listening to a lively performance from Mr. Pepito’s Choir students. Everyone got to move, dance, and sing along, creating a fun atmosphere that fostered connection and creativity. It was a productive day filled with learning, collaboration, and a whole lot of joy! Thank you to the choir for bringing such energy and enthusiasm to our meeting! 🎤💃 #ZapataElementary #FacultyFun #MusicInEducation #lajoyaisd

🍫🎉 Zapata Elementary had a sweet celebration for Chocolate Day! Students enjoyed exchanging delicious chocolates while learning all about the fascinating world of chocolate. From its history to the science behind it, everyone had a blast discovering what makes this treat so special. Thank you to all our students for making this day a delightful experience filled with joy and knowledge! 🍬📚 #ChocolateDay #ZapataElementary #SweetLearning

📅🍂 Get ready for an exciting month at La Joya ISD! November is packed with activities, special events, and opportunities to celebrate learning and community! 🎉 From Professional Learning Day and STEM/STEAM Day to honoring Veterans Day and participating in American Education Week, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t forget to vote on Election Day, and enjoy a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break at the end of the month! 🦃✨ Check out the calendar and mark your dates!

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mr. Juan Olvera, Principal at Sam Fordyce Elementary 🏫 Mrs. Cynthia Salinas, Principal at Emiliano Zapata Elementary 🏫 Mr. Alejandro Carranzal, Principal at Juan N. Seguin Elementary 🏫 Ms. Dulce Diaz, Principal at Enrique Camarena Elementary Thank you principals for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💙 Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ❤️🩶 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ Exciting News at La Joya ISD! We’re proud to announce the formation of our Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🙌🎓👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍎 These four powerful committees are made up of dedicated students, engaged parents, passionate educators, and our committed principals—all coming together to collaborate and shape the bright future of our district! 🌟💙 Together, they’ll work on exciting initiatives to ensure every voice is heard and that La Joya ISD continues to thrive for our entire community! 🚀💫 #LegacyOfExcellence

Parents are welcome to participate with their child with the Family Book Character Activity.

🌟 **Zapata Elementary 3rd Grade Curriculum Night Success!** 🌟 We had an amazing turnout for our 3rd Grade Curriculum Night! Parents and their children came together to explore the Zearn Math Curriculum with our dedicated 3rd grade teachers. It was a fantastic opportunity for families to engage in their child's learning journey. To top it off, our talented 3rd graders showcased their skills in a delightful performance under the direction of Mr. Pepito, our wonderful music teacher. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the night a success! Here’s to a great school year ahead! 🎉📚✨

Students from Zapata Elementary’s Art Club have been hard at work creating a beautiful backdrop for Curriculum Night! Their artwork will be displayed on stage, setting the scene for an exciting evening of performances. Thanks to their creativity and dedication, the stage will be shining with the spirit of Zapata Elementary!#zapataelementary, #lajoyaisd

🎉✨ **Congratulations to Ms. Garcia and her students at Zapata Elementary!** ✨🎉 We are proud to announce that Ms. Garcia, our amazing 5th grade teacher at Zapata Elementary, has received the **Fierce Leader Spirit Stick** from Principal Cynthia Salinas! Her entire class achieved **100% mastery of their Zearn lessons** and maintained **perfect attendance**! To celebrate this incredible accomplishment, students were treated to pizza and ice cream! 🍕🍦 Thank you, Ms. Garcia, for your dedication and inspiring your students to reach their goals! Keep up the fantastic work! 💪📚 #ZapataElementary, #lajoyaisd, #Learning, @lajoyaisd

📚🎉 **October MyON Reading Challenge Winners at Zapata Elementary!** 🎉📚 We’re excited to announce our top readers for October! Congratulations to all our winners for their fantastic dedication and love for reading. A big thank you to all participants for making this month a success! Keep up the great work, and let’s continue to explore new stories together! 📖✨ #zapataelementary, #lajoyaisd, #challengewinners, @lajoyaisd

📚🏆 **Zapata Elementary Writing Challenge Winners!** 🏆📚 We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Writing Challenge! Congratulations to: 🥇 **1st Place:** Elena Hernandez 🥈 **2nd Place:** Sebastian Lumbreras 🥉 **3rd Place:** Victoria Gonzalez ✨ **Honorable Mention:** Adelynn Zapata All participants received a special basket to celebrate their efforts, while our top three winners proudly took home medals for their outstanding achievements! Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a success. Keep writing, everyone! 📖🎉 #zapataelementary, #lajoyaisd, #challengewinners

📣 ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF 📣 📅 Save the Date! 📅 La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 January 6, 2025 March 7, 2025 💰 Compensation is available for eligible participants! 👉 For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up, click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD

🔬 Shoutout to Ms. Salazar’s and Ms. Gonzalez’s Classes! 🔬 A big round of applause to the students in Ms. Salazar's and Ms. Gonzalez's science classes at Zapata Elementary! 👏 These young scientists have been hard at work learning all about light and force. Their curiosity and dedication are shining as bright as the light they’re studying! 🌟 Keep up the amazing work, future scientists! #ZapataElementary #ScienceStars #LightAndForce #FutureScientists

📚 October MyOn Challenge Winners at Zapata Elementary! 📚 A huge congratulations to our MyOn challenge winners for October! 🎉 These students went above and beyond in their reading, logging impressive time and pages. We're so proud of their dedication to growing as readers! #ZapataElementary #MyOnChallenge #ReadingChampions #OctoberWinners

🎉 October Writing Contest Winners at Zapata Elementary! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the winners of this month’s writing contest! 📝✨ Our talented students impressed us with their creativity, imagination, and storytelling skills. Congratulations to all participants for their hard work, and a special shoutout to our top winners. #ZapataElementary #WritingContest #StudentWriters #OctoberWinners

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #LegacyOfExcellence