Zapata Elementary proudly celebrated our outstanding UIL students! Their hard work and dedication truly shined, and we honored their achievements with awards, juice, and cake! 🏅🍰 A big thank you to our incredible UIL coaches for their unwavering support and pride in every student’s growth and success. Our coaches are proud to have guided such talented students! You all make us so proud! 💙 #UILStars #ProudCoaches #ZapataElementary#ljisd
Zapata Elementary’s 4th Grade Teacher, Belinda De Hoyos, Receives Texas Teacher License Plate
Zapata Elementary is proud to celebrate one of our outstanding educators, Mrs. Belinda De Hoyos, who recently received the Texas Teacher License Plate, a special honor recognizing her dedication to the teaching profession. The award was presented by Dr. Sorensen, our District Superintendent, and LJ Francis, a board member from the Texas Department of Education.
The Texas Teacher License Plate is given to educators who have demonstrated a commitment to fostering student growth, excellence, and an inspiring classroom environment. Mrs. De Hoyos, a dedicated 4th-grade teacher, has consistently gone above and beyond to support her students and make learning an exciting, engaging experience.
Zapata Elementary is fortunate to have such a passionate and dedicated teacher, and we are excited to see the continued positive impact she will have on her students' lives.
Congratulations, Mrs. De Hoyos!
#zapataelementary, #ljisd, #lajoyaisd
"🎉 This week, Zapata Elementary is proud to celebrate National School Counseling Week! A huge thank you to our amazing counselor, Mrs. Polito, for all her dedication and guidance to our students. Your support helps shape their futures and makes a world of difference in their lives. We appreciate everything you do! 🌟 #NationalCounselorsWeek #ThankYouMrsPolito #ZapataElementary" #ljisd
📢 La Joya ISD Stands with Our Families! 📢
We are committed to ensuring all students feel safe, supported, and welcomed. Read our Immigration Student Support FAQs to learn about your child's right to education, school safety, and available resources. 💙📚✨
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📢 ¡La Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestras Familias! 📢
Estamos comprometidos a garantizar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros, apoyados y bienvenidos. Lea nuestras Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Apoyo a Estudiantes Inmigrantes para conocer los derechos educativos de su hijo, la seguridad escolar y los recursos disponibles. 💙📚✨
📚✨ Celebrate National Library Lovers Month at Zapata Elementary! ✨📚
From 2/10/25 to 2/14/25, we’re celebrating the love of reading and libraries with a fun-filled week of activities. Parents, we’d love for you to get involved! Encourage your child to participate in the exciting events we have planned to foster a love for books and learning.
Let’s make this week memorable and inspiring for all our young readers! 🌟
#NationalLibraryLoversMonth #ZapataElementary #ReadingRocks #LibraryFun
**Engaging Lessons at Zapata Elementary**
Zapata Elementary teachers and students are diving into exciting, hands-on learning experiences with Eureka Math and Reading activities! From problem-solving to building literacy skills, classrooms are filled with curiosity, creativity, and growth. Keep up the amazing work, Zapata scholars and educators! 📚✏️#zapataelementary#ljisd#lajoyaisd#learning
Dear Parents,
We are excited to announce our February Reading Challenge! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to foster a love for reading while enhancing their literacy skills. We encourage you to support your child as they take part in this fun and educational activity, which helps build a lifelong love of books and reading.
Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lumbreras
Librarian
**Career Day at Zapata Elementary**
Today, Zapata Elementary students had the opportunity to learn from amazing professionals during Career Day! Guests from the Border Patrol, Police and Fire Departments, STC, State Farm Insurance, and other organizations shared insights about their careers and emphasized the importance of education.
A special thank-you to Ms. Polito for organizing this inspiring event and to all our guests for taking the time to visit and inspire our future leaders! 🚓🚒🎓#zapataelementary#ljisd
**Zapata Elementary Celebrates 100 Days of Learning!**
Zapata Elementary marked 100 days of school with fun and creative celebrations! Teachers led engaging activities in their classrooms, and students came dressed in festive 100-day attire, showcasing their creativity and school spirit. It was a joyful milestone filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🎉📚#zapataelementary#ljisd
Kudos to the teachers and students for achieving an impressive 98% attendance as a campus! This remarkable accomplishment reflects dedication, discipline, and teamwork. Well done!
Kindness Week at Zapata Elementary: Spreading Positivity with Character Kids
During Kindness Week, our incredible Character Kids, led by Counselor Mrs. Polito, worked tirelessly to spread positivity and promote kindness throughout the school! These compassionate leaders visited classrooms to engage students in meaningful discussions about emotions and the importance of having a "green heart."
They read heartwarming stories, shared treats in some classes, and even delivered inspiring daily announcements to kickstart each day with kind words. The school was filled with love, compassion, and connection, making this week truly unforgettable.
A huge thank-you to our amazing Character Kids for leading by example and making Zapata Elementary a kinder place!
#zapataelementary#kindnessweek#characterkids#ljisd#lajoyaisd#leadership
🌟 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.
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🌟 ¡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! 🎉👏
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📣✨ ¡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! 🧥🧣🧤
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🌬️ ¡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! 🧥🧣🧤
