š¢ REMINDER! š¢
š©āš« Elementary Parents ā Join us this Thursday for a Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focused on elementary schools! š«āØ
š
Thursday, Feb. 27
ā° 6:00 ā 7:30 PM
š La Joya ISD Central Office ā Tabasco Room (200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX)
š
Save the Dates for Upcoming Meetings!
š High School Parents ā Monday, March 10 | 5:30 ā 7:00 PM
š« Middle School Parents ā Tuesday, March 25 | 5:30 ā 7:00 PM
š Location: La Joya Central Office ā Tabasco Room
Letās build a brighter future together! š”āØ

šš Zapata Elementary Migrant Students are ready for the school year with new backpacks from the Migrant Program! Students were excited to receive their backpacks, with some already using them and others saving them for next year. A big thank you to the Migrant Program for supporting our students and helping them start the school year off strong! š¼š #ZapataElementary #MigrantProgram #BackToSchool










šāØ Join Us for the La Joya ISD Future Ready Learning Summit! āØ
Weāre celebrating Texas Public Schools Week with events focused on student success and achievement! Donāt miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about summer programs, review student progress, and get ready for the rest of the school year!
šļø Mark your calendars!
š
Elementary School Summit ā Monday, March 3, 2025
š
Middle School Summit ā Tuesday, March 4, 2025
š
High School Summit ā Thursday, March 6, 2025
Get involved, stay informed, and celebrate the dedication of our students and educators! š”š
#TXPublicSchoolsWeek #ljisdlegacyofexcellence
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šāØ Ā”Ćnete a la Cumbre de Aprendizaje Listos para el Futuro de La Joya ISD! āØ
”Celebramos la Semana de las Escuelas Públicas de Texas con eventos enfocados en el éxito y los logros de nuestros estudiantes! No te pierdas esta emocionante oportunidad para conocer los programas de verano, revisar el progreso de los estudiantes y prepararte para el resto del año escolar.
šļø Ā”Marca tu calendario!
š
Exposición de Escuelas Primarias ā lunes, 3 de marzo de 2025
š
Exposición de Escuelas Secundarias ā martes, 4 de marzo de 2025
š
Exposición de Escuelas Preparatorias ā jueves, 6 de marzo de 2025
Ā”InvolĆŗcrate, mantente informado y celebra el esfuerzo de nuestros estudiantes y educadores! š”š #ljisdlegacyofexcellence #SemanaEscuelasPĆŗblicasTX


šāØ Congratulations to the February Reading Challenge Winners at Zapata Elementary! š These amazing students each received two books of their choice, a sharpener, and a special "Love Your Books" bag to celebrate their hard work and love for reading. A huge thank you to all students who participated ā Mrs. Lumbreras, our school librarian, encourages you to keep reading and exploring new adventures through books. Keep up the great work! šš #ZapataElementary #ReadingChallenge #LoveYourBooks#ljisd#lajoyaisd










Migrant Parent Meeting.

š¢ REMINDER! š¢
š©āš« Elementary Parents ā Join us this Thursday for a Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focused on elementary schools! š«āØ
š
Thursday, Feb. 27
ā° 6:00 ā 7:30 PM
š La Joya ISD Central Office ā Tabasco Room (200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX)
š
Save the Dates for Upcoming Meetings!
š High School Parents ā Monday, March 10 | 5:30 ā 7:00 PM
š« Middle School Parents ā Tuesday, March 25 | 5:30 ā 7:00 PM
š Location: La Joya Central Office ā Tabasco Room
Letās build a brighter future together! š”āØ

š£ Attention La Joya ISD Community! šØ
Your voice matters! Help shape the future of La Joya ISD by completing the Strategic Planning Survey today! šāØ
š Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas to guide our district toward success. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and community! š”š
ā³ The survey closes on February 28ādonāt miss your chance to be heard!
š Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today:
https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
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š£ Ā”Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD! šØ
Ā”Tu voz es importante! AyĆŗdanos a dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD completando la Encuesta de Planificación EstratĆ©gica hoy mismo. šāØ
š Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a nuestro distrito hacia el Ć©xito. Ā”Juntos, podemos crear un futuro mĆ”s brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! š”
ā³ La encuesta cierra el 28 de febreroāĀ”no pierdas la oportunidad de hacerte escuchar!
š Escanea el código QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo:
https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
Ā”Hagamos un impactoātu opinión cuenta! ā¤ļøš


Celebrate Reading Across America at Zapata Elementary!
This first week of March, join us as we celebrate the joy of reading during Reading Across America Week! Our students will explore new worlds, embark on exciting adventures, and discover the power of books. Letās inspire young minds and encourage the love of reading at Zapata Elementary!
#ReadingAcrossAmerica #ZapataElementary #LoveOfReading #BookWeek2025


š¢ REMINDER FOR STAFF! š¢
Donāt forget to sign up for EMPOWERED: LEARN. ELEVATE. ENGAGE ā dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to elevate your skills! šš”
Join us on:
March 7, 2025
Compensation is available for eligible participants!
šFor a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up,
click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD
We are excited to support your continued commitment to professional growth at La Joya ISD! š

Texas Education Agency Deputy Commissioner Dr. Shannon Trejo Visits La Joya ISD! šāØ
Dr. Trejo met with our principals to discuss curriculum implementations that drive student success and elevate academic excellence. Her visit highlights La Joya ISDās commitment to innovative learning and high-quality instruction! šš #LegacyOfExcellence










š£ Attention La Joya ISD Community! šØ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! šāØ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
š Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas to guide La Joya ISD toward success. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and community! š”š
š Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
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š£ Ā”Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! šØ
Ā”Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! šāØ La Encuesta de Planeación EstratĆ©gica Ā”ESTĆ ABIERTA!
š Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el Ć©xito. Ā”Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! š” š
š Escanea el código QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
Ā”Hagamos un impactoātu opinión cuenta! ā¤ļøš


"š Congratulations to the reading challenge winners at Zapata Elementary for February! šāØ Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off. Keep up the great reading, and continue to inspire those around you! We are so proud of you! š #ZapataReadingChallenge #FebruaryWinners #ReadingRocks"

š Strategic Planning in Action! šÆāØ
Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen had an energizing & successful strategic planning session with our elementary and high school educators! šš Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation and shared powerful insights to help shape the future of La Joya ISD! š”š„
š¢šØREMINDER šØ: Middle School Educatorsāit's your turn! Join us TODAY from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at the La Joya ISD Administration Building - Tabasco Room! š« Your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear your ideas! š¤š¬
Letās work together to make a difference! šŖā¤ļø #LJISDStrategicPlanning #ljisdlegacyofexcellence

š¬ La Joya ISD Wants YOUR Feedback! š¢
Weāre calling on staff, parents, and our community to help shape the 2025-2026 school calendar and school start & end times! šļøā°
⨠Two options. One important decision. Your input makes a difference! ā
š³ļø Input Window:
š
Monday, February 17 ā Friday, March 7, 2025
š¢ VOTE NOW! Scan the QR code or click the link below to submit your input! ā¬ļø
š https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiW02npUxKBni-Va_hTreyBmI6HdgA-7djZ6TZ0T5JLoC3tg/viewform?usp=sharing
Your voice matters! Letās build the future of La Joya ISD together! š
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

šāØ Join Us for the La Joya ISD Future Ready Learning Summit! āØš
Weāre celebrating Texas Public Schools Week with events focused on student success and achievement! Donāt miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about summer programs, review student progress, and get ready for the rest of the school year!
šļø Mark your calendars!
š
Elementary School Summit ā Monday, March 3, 2025
š
Middle School Summit ā Tuesday, March 4, 2025
š
High School Summit ā Thursday, March 6, 2025
Get involved, stay informed, and celebrate the dedication of our students and educators! š”š
#TXPublicSchoolsWeek #ljisdlegacyofexcellence
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šāØ Ā”Ćnete a la Cumbre de Aprendizaje Listos para el Futuro de La Joya ISD! āØš
”Celebramos la Semana de las Escuelas Públicas de Texas con eventos enfocados en el éxito y los logros de nuestros estudiantes! No te pierdas esta emocionante oportunidad para conocer los programas de verano, revisar el progreso de los estudiantes y prepararte para el resto del año escolar.
šļø Ā”Marca tu calendario!
š
Exposición de Escuelas Primarias ā lunes, 3 de marzo de 2025
š
Exposición de Escuelas Secundarias ā martes, 4 de marzo de 2025
š
Exposición de Escuelas Preparatorias ā jueves, 6 de marzo de 2025
Ā”InvolĆŗcrate, mantente informado y celebra el esfuerzo de nuestros estudiantes y educadores! š”š #ljisdlegacyofexcellence #SemanaEscuelasPĆŗblicasTX


š£ Attention La Joya ISD Community! šØ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! šāØ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
š Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas to guide La Joya ISD toward success. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and community! š”š
š Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr ***************************************************
š£ Ā”Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! šØ
Ā”Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! šāØ La Encuesta de Planeación EstratĆ©gica Ā”YA ESTĆ ABIERTA!
š Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el Ć©xito. Ā”Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! š”
š š Escanea el código QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
Ā”Hagamos un impactoātu opinión cuenta! ā¤ļøš


šā¤ļø Celebrating Love for Library Month at Zapata Elementary! ā¤ļøš
This month, our students have been sharing their passion for reading in wonderful ways! They teamed up to read with their classmates, fostering a love for books and storytelling. Our kindergarteners also had the special opportunity to read to our school librarian, Mrs. Lumbreras, creating joyful moments filled with laughter and learning.
We're so proud of our students for spreading the love of reading and inspiring one another! Letās keep the pages turning! š #LoveForLibraryMonth #ZapataElementary#ljisd





š Celebrating Digital Learning Day at Zapata Elementary! š
Our students showcased their creativity and skills as they engaged with various apps and activities in the classroom. From interactive storytelling to coding challenges, every student had the opportunity to explore new technologies that enhance their learning experience.
We're proud of how our teachers integrate digital tools to foster collaboration and critical thinking, preparing our students for a bright future. Let's keep inspiring curiosity and innovation! š»āØ #DigitalLearningDay #ZapataElementary#ljisd







š£ Your Voice Matters! š£
Join us for the upcoming La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings and help shape the future of our district! š«āØ
š
Save the Dates:
š§āš« Educators
Elementary: Feb. 18, 3:45 PM ā 5:00 PM
High School: Feb. 18, 5:15 PM ā 6:30 PM
Middle School: Feb. 19, 4:30 PM ā 6:00 PM
š La Joya ISD Central Office ā Tabasco Room (200 W. Expressway 83 La Joya TX 78560)
šØāš©āš§āš¦ Parents
Elementary: Feb. 27, 6:00 PM ā 7:30 PM
High School: Mar. 10, 5:30 PM ā 7:00 PM
Middle School: Mar. 25, 5:30 PM ā 7:00 PM
š La Joya ISD Central Office ā Tabasco Room (200 W. Expressway 83 La Joya TX 78560)
š¬ Letās build a brighter future for our students together!

š Incredible Parent Turnout at Our Family & Community Engagement Winter Conference! šš
A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing parents who joined us for this empowering and interactive event! šš
ā
Created Attendance Vision Boards to support their childās academic success.
ā
Received valuable resources from guest speaker Mr. Ruben Garcia, Clinical Director at Mesquite Treatment Center, on student services and substance abuse support.
ā
Learned Healthy Tips to keep students and families thriving.
ā
Explored the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) Program, where students will experience exciting STEAM Enrichment Activities! ššØš¬
We appreciate our parents and community partners for making this event a success! Together, we build stronger families and brighter futures! š”āØ
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
