La Joya Independent School District

📣 REMINDER! La Joya ISD Title III Bilingual/ESL Department invites all parents of Emergent Bilingual students to the upcoming Parent Meeting: 🌟 Fostering Community Connections for Families of EB Students 📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School – Cafeteria 📅 Thursday, March 27 | ⏰ 5:30–7:00 P.M. Learn about resources, programs, and ways to support your child’s education! For more information, please contact: La Joya ISD Bilingual and Migrant Department: 956-323-2170 ----------------------------------------------- 📣 ¡SE ACERCA LA FECHA! El Departamento Bilingüe/ESL de La Joya ISD invita a los padres de Estudiantes Bilingües Emergentes a la próxima Reunión de Padres: 🌟 Fomentando Conexiones Comunitarias para Familias de Estudiantes EB 📍 Juárez-Lincoln High School – Cafetería 📅 Jueves, 27 de marzo | ⏰ 5:30–7:00 P.M. ¡Aprenda sobre recursos, programas y cómo apoyar la educación de su hijo! Para más información, comuníquese con: Departamento Bilingüe/Migrante: 956-323-2170

📢 MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS – YOUR VOICE MATTERS! 🏫✨ Join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting and help shape the future of La Joya ISD! 📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25 ⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office – Tabasco Room 200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 💡 Let’s build a brighter future together! --------------------------------- 📢 ¡PADRES DE ESCUELAS SECUNDARIAS – Su voz es importante! 🏫✨ Acompañe a la Superintendente Dra. Marcey Sorensen mañana, martes 25 de marzo, a una reunión comunitaria de planificación estratégica y ayude a dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD. 📅 Martes, 25 de marzo ⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM 📍 Oficina Central de La Joya ISD – Salón Tabasco 200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 💡 ¡Construyamos juntos un futuro más brillante! 💡

🚨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

📚✨ 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

🌟 We're Hiring for Summer Programs! 🌟 La Joya ISD is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic staff to join our 2024-2025 Summer Programs team. Don't miss this opportunity to inspire, support, and engage with students during the summer months! Apply today using the links below: 📋 Available Opportunities: Summer Program Catalog: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhtgCvFec/3LihedWp_vRghcT--LlO0Q/view?utm_content=DAGhtgCvFec&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hed23b8e895 ADSY PORE-K – 5th Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp7MWSy7EjBOKC4drMWtQ22SQLL0OsYyCtmnrWgZoF_rBLyg/viewform Secondary Programs 6-12 Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejwBqObBEDKtIiKFudj34UA8Y2KwGNji4ZZ6yEikAgC9Hqvg/viewform

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 📢 TITLE III BILINGUAL/ESL DEPARTMENT Cordially invites all district parents of Emergent Bilingual Students to our Parent Meeting 🌟 Fostering Community Connections for Families of EB Students 🌟 📅 THURSDAY, MARCH 27 | ⏰ 5:30-7:00 P.M. 📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School | 🏫 Cafeteria In this meeting, families will learn about programs, resources, and support for English learners (ELs), and how to be actively involved in their child's education. For more information, please contact: Bilingual/Migrant Department: 956-323-2170 ------------------------------------ 📅 ¡RESERVA LA FECHA! 📢 TÍTULO III DEPARTAMENTO BILINGÜE/ESL Invita cordialmente a todos los padres del distrito de Estudiantes Bilingües Emergentes a nuestra Reunión de Padres 🌟 Fomentando Conexiones Comunitarias para Familias de Estudiantes EB 🌟 📅 jueves, 27 de marzo | ⏰ 5:30-7:00 P.M. 📍 Juárez-Lincoln High School | 🏫 Cafetería En esta reunión, las familias conocerán los programas, recursos y apoyos para estudiantes de inglés (ELs) y cómo participar activamente en la educación de sus hijos. Para más información, comuníquese con: Departamento Bilingüe/Migrante: 956-323-2170

🎶✨ What an AMAZING night at our 2025 Elementary Music Festival! ✨🎶 We celebrated La Joya ISD’s 100th Anniversary with a spectacular showcase of talent featuring the theme "Decades" in honor of our Centennial Year! 🕺🎤🎸 A huge THANK YOU to our incredible students, teachers, directors, and parents for your hard work and dedication — your support made this event unforgettable! ❤️👏 🎉 Here's to 100 years of educational excellence and many more to come! 🌟 #LJISD100 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🌞Spring Break is almost here!🌞 La Joya ISD will be on Spring Break from March 17 - 21, 2025. Classes will resume on Monday, March 24, 2025. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, recharged, and ready to finish the year strong! Enjoy your break, La Joya ISD! 🌟

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 A group of outstanding students from La Joya Palmview High School is the first in the district to achieve NIMS Certification! Jose Camarillo earned the Drill Press I Certification, and Ricardo Gutierrez achieved the Measurements, Material, and Safety NIMS Certification. Their accomplishments reflect their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. Both students are part of the P-TECH program at Palmview High School under the instruction of Mr. Jose Garcia. La Joya ISD is incredibly proud of their achievements and celebrates their success! 🌟 #LegacyOfExcellence

📢 Attention Seguin & Garza Elementary Parents! 📢 Join us for an important Parent Meeting to discuss updates for the 2025-26 school year. 🗓️ 📍 Juarez Lincoln High School 🕒 Thursday, March 27 | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM We’ll cover: ✅ Staffing updates & principal selection ✅ Program & curriculum updates ✅ Faculty updates PLUS! We’ll engage parents in a design session to help confirm: ✔️ Daily schedules ✔️ How the extra hour is utilized ✔️ After-school program options ✔️ Parent program ideas Don't miss this opportunity to share your input and stay informed! For more information, please contact your child’s campus. 👩‍🏫📚 ************************************************ 📢 ¡Atención padres de las escuelas Seguin & Garza Elementary! 📢 Los invitamos a una importante Reunión de Padres para discutir actualizaciones sobre el año escolar 2025-26. 🗓️ 📍 Juarez Lincoln High School 🕒 Jueves, 27 de marzo | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Hablaremos sobre: ✅ Actualizaciones de personal y selección de director(a) ✅ Actualizaciones de programas y currículo ✅ Actualizaciones del personal docente ¡Además! Involucraremos a los padres en una sesión de diseño para ayudar a confirmar: ✔️ Horarios diarios ✔️ Cómo se utilizará la hora extra ✔️ Opciones de programas extracurriculares ✔️ Ideas para programas para padres ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de compartir su opinión y mantenerse informado! Para más información, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a). 👩‍🏫📚

📸✨ Recognition photos from our March 12, 2025, Board Meeting.

🌟La Joya ISD Partners with Food Bank RGV INC for a Successful Food Distribution! 🍞🥫 Today, La Joya ISD partnered with the Food Bank INC. to provide food to families in our community. This initiative, led by the Division of Student, Family, and Community Engagement, is focused on supporting our La Joya ISD families. A big thank you to everyone who joined us today – together, we’re making a difference!

📢 Attention Elementary Parents! 🌟🎨 🚀 Summer STEAM Camp is Here!🔬 Give your child a summer of PLAY, CREATE & EXPLORE! 🎭🛠️🧪 💡 Hands-on learning in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math! 📅 June 2 - June 27 | 🏫 All Elementary Schools | 🎒 PreK - 5th Grade 🍽️ Free Breakfast & Lunch | 🚍 Transportation Provided 📞 Contact your child’s school for more info or visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/summer2025 ********************************************************* 📢 ¡Atención Padres de Primaria! 🌟🎨🔬 🚀 ¡El Campamento de Verano STEAM está aquí! ¡Regala a tu hijo un verano de JUGAR, CREAR y EXPLORAR! 🎭🛠️🧪 💡 Aprendizaje interactivo en Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas! 📅 2 de junio - 27 de junio | 🏫 Todas las Primarias | 🎒 PreK - 5º grado 🍽️ Desayuno & Almuerzo Gratis | 🚍 Transporte Incluido 📞 ¡Contacta la escuela de tu hijo para más información o visite nuestro sitio web en www.lajoyaisd.com/summer2025

📢 Reminder! Food Bank RGV & La Joya ISD food distribution is TODAY! 🍎🥦 --------------------------------- 📢 ¡Recordatorio! ¡La distribución de alimentos de Food Bank RGV y La Joya ISD es HOY! 🍎🥦

📢 It's tomorrow! Attention La Joya ISD Community! Join La Joya ISD and Food Bank RGV for a free food distribution event! 🍎🥦 📅 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 📍 La Joya ISD Stadium Parking Lot 🛣️ 633 Howling Dr., La Joya, TX 78560 ⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM (or while supplies last) ⬇️ Please refer to the graphic for more details. ------------------------------------------- 📢¡Es mañana! ¡Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD! Únase a La Joya ISD y Food Bank RGV para un evento de distribución de alimentos gratis! 🍎🥦 📅 Miércoles, 12 de marzo de 2025 📍 Estacionamiento del Estadio de La Joya ISD 🛣️ 633 Howling Dr., La Joya, TX 78560 ⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM (o hasta agotar existencias) ⬇️ Por favor, consulte el folleto para más detalles.

🎉 Congratulations to Joey Bazan and Diego Salazar from Juarez-Lincoln High School for their outstanding performance at the Texas State DECA Conference! Both earned recognition as State Candidates in their respective categories, showcasing their dedication and talent. 🌟 Thanks to their hard work and commitment to the DECA program, Juarez-Lincoln High School also received state recognition under the Membership Campaign—another proud moment for our school community! Way to go, Joey and Diego! You’ve made La Joya ISD proud! 🎉

🌟 What a great turnout at our Saturday Enrollment Event! 📚🎉 We loved seeing families take the first step in joining the La Joya ISD family! 💙💛 Missed this one? No worries! More enrollment events for the 25-26 school year are coming soon—stay tuned to our website and social media for updates! 📢✨ 💡 Ready to give your child the BEST educational experience? Enroll today at your nearest school or visit www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll to secure your spot! 🏫📖 Don't wait—Choose La Joya ISD! 🚀

🍽️ La Joya ISD Breakfast & Lunch Menu for the Week of March 10 - 14 🍽️ Check out what’s cooking in our cafeterias this week! 🥪🍎🍲 Click here for the full menu: 👉 https://lajoyaisdcns.com/index.php?sid=0208131445498761&page=menus

📢 Attention La Joya ISD Community! Join La Joya ISD and Food Bank RGV for a free food distribution event!🍎🥦 📅 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 📍 La Joya ISD Stadium Parking Lot 🛣️ 633 Howling Dr., La Joya, TX 78560 ⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM (or while supplies last) 📌 Please refer to the graphic for more details. ------------------------------------------------ 📢 ¡Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD! Participe en el evento de distribución de alimentos gratis de La Joya ISD y Food Bank RGV!🍎🥦 📅 Miércoles, 12 de marzo de 2025 📍 Estacionamiento del Estadio de La Joya ISD 🛣️ 633 Howling Dr., La Joya, TX 78560 ⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM (o hasta agotar existencias) 📌 Por favor, consulte el folleto para más detalles.