Enrique Camarena Elementary School

🎉 We are honored to announce that La Joya ISD has once again been nominated for The Monitor's Readers' Choice Awards! 🎉 We are thrilled to be nominated in SIX categories: 🏟️ Stadium: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium 🏫 High School: Thelma R. Salinas STEM ECHS - La Joya ISD 📚 Elementary School: Enrique “Kiki” Camarena ELEM - La Joya ISD 🏫 Middle School: J.D. Salinas Middle School - La Joya ISD 🎓 School District: La Joya ISD 👩‍🏫 Superintendent: Dr. Marcey Sorensen - La Joya ISD We encourage staff, parents, and the community to show their support by voting for us! The voting period is open until Saturday, July 27th, and you can vote once per day! 🗳️ For your vote to count, you must vote in at least 20 categories. Thank you for your support! 🙌 Click on link below to cast your vote! https://bestof.myrgv.com/surveys/3/readers-choice-2024.html

📣 Attention K-5 Teachers! 🌟 Get ready for an exciting summer of professional learning with our Summer Math & Science Teacher PL Sessions! 📚🧪 🎉 Eureka Math (Grades K-5) 🗓️ Dates: July 22, 2024 (K-5 Teacher Sessions) ⌚ Time: 8:30 a.m. 🎉 Zearn Math (Grades K-5) 🗓️ Dates: July 23-24, 2024 (K-5 Teacher Sessions) ⌚ Time: 8:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.; or 3:00 p.m. 🎉 SAVVAS Science (Grades K-5) 🗓️ Dates: July 15-18, 2024 (New Science Textbook Adoption) ⌚ Various times for different grade levels 💰 Teacher Compensation: Eureka/Carnegie Sessions: $150/Day Zearn Math Sessions: $52.50/Day 📍 Location: Refer to PDS 📞 Contact: Brenda Garcia, Executive Director for Math and Science Email: b.garcia5@lajoyaisd.net Phone: 956-323-2187 Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and get ready for the new school year! Let's make learning fun and effective for our students! 🎓✏️🚀

🎉📚 Attention La Joya ISD Educators! 🌟 Ready to elevate your teaching skills and empower your students in reading? Make sure to join our summer Professional Learning Virtual Sessions to discover the powerful tools and strategies Lexia offers to enhance literacy education. Gain insights, share experiences, and connect with fellow educators. Also participate in learning about the latest updates & instructional resources from our textbook adoptions McGraw-Hill and HMH. 🖥️✨ Why join? ✅ Learn best practices from expert instructors. ✅ Get hands-on experience with Lexia’s innovative programs. ✅ Access resources to support your classroom. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow and make a difference in your students' lives! 🌟 🔗 Sign up through the district's website link below. https://apps.esc1.net/ProfessionalDevelopment/ljisd

🎉📚 We’re excited to get our littlest learners ready for Pre-K4 using our new instructional materials this year! 🎉📚 Join us for The Creative Curriculum Pre-K 3 JULY SESSIONS at JFK Elementary! 🏫✨ 📅 Dates: July 24, 2024 - Day 1: Introduction to the Creative Curriculum for Preschool - Guided Edition PK3 July 25, 2024 - Day 2: Introduction to the Creative Curriculum for Preschool - Guided Edition PK3 📍 Location: JFK Elementary, 1801 Diamond Ave., Peñitas, TX 78576 👩‍🏫 Audience: PK 3 Teachers, SE ECH Teachers, PK 3 Assistants, Head Start Teachers & Assistants 📞 Contact Us: 956-323-2179 Don't miss this fantastic training opportunity! See you there! 🌟🖍️

🎉📚 We’re excited to get our youngest learners Kindergarten ready using our new instructional materials this year! 🎉📚 Join us for The Creative Curriculum Pre-K 4 JULY SESSIONS at Corina Peña Elementary! 🏫✨ 📅 Dates: July 24, 2024 - Day 1: Introduction to the Creative Curriculum for Preschool PK4 July 25, 2024 - Day 2: Introduction to the Creative Curriculum for Preschool PK4 📍 Location: Corina Peña Elementary, 4800 Liberty Blvd., Peñitas, TX 78576 👩‍🏫 Audience: PK 4 Teachers, SE ECH Teachers, PK 4 Assistants, Head Start Teachers & Assistants 📞 Contact Us: 956-323-2179 Don't miss out on this fantastic training opportunity! See you there! 🌟🖍️

🎉📅 Hello La Joya ISD Family!! Plan the year in advance—check out La Joya ISD's District Calendar for the 2024-2025 School Year! 🗓️✨ The first day of school is August 12, 2024! 🚌📚 Get ready for an amazing year! Download your copy by clicking the link below! ⬇️ https://5il.co/2r0iu

📚🎒The La Joya ISD Back to School Supply Lists for 2024-2025 school year are out! 🎉✏️📓 Get ready—the first day of school is August 12, 2024! 🚌🗓️✨

🎉 Get ready for an amazing school year at La Joya ISD! 🎉 The 2024-2025 school uniform information is here, and we can't wait to see everyone looking sharp on the first day of school, August 12, 2024! 📅✨ Let's make this year the best one yet! 📚🎒

🎆 Happy 4th of July from La Joya ISD! 🇺🇸 Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate the amazing spirit of freedom and unity that defines our great nation. Here’s to a day filled with unforgettable moments and joyous celebrations as we honor our independence. Have a safe and spectacular Independence Day! 🌟

🎉📸 We've captured so many special moments and achievements that truly highlight #LaJoyaISD this school year! Let's celebrate the memories we've created and look forward to even more success in the future. 🌟 Have a fantastic summer break, and we can't wait to see you all refreshed and ready for the next school year! 🏫✨ ✉️ Check out the letter from the Superintendent below! ******************** 🎉📸 ¡Hemos capturado tantos momentos y logros especiales que realmente resaltan a #LaJoyaISD este año escolar! Celebremos los recuerdos que hemos creado y esperemos tener aún más éxito en el futuro. 🌟 ¡Que tengan unas fantásticas vacaciones de verano y estamos ansiosos por verlos a todos renovados y listos para el próximo año escolar! 🏫✨ ✉️ ¡Mira la carta del Superintendente a continuación!

🎉Exciting news, La Joya ISD family! We're proud to announce our 2024-2025 Compensation Plan, including a one-time $1,000 retention stipend for all eligible employees! Thank you to our Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen and La Joya ISD School Board for their continued support! 📚

📢 La Joya ISD District Update: June 20, 2024 | 4:30PM📢 La Joya ISD will resume normal operations on June 21, 2024. All summer school activities and summer camps will also resume as scheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ****************************** 📢 Actualización de La Joya ISD: 20 de junio del 2024 | 4:30PM📢 La Joya ISD reanudará sus operaciones normales el 21 de junio de 2024. Todas las actividades de la escuela de verano y los campamentos de verano también se reanudarán según lo programado. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.

📢 Important Announcement: New STAAR EOC Testing Dates for June 2024! 📢 Mark your calendars! Here are the STAAR EOC testing dates for June 2024. Make sure to check the schedule and prepare accordingly. 📝 Monday, June 24: Algebra I and US History 📝 Tuesday, June 25: English II and Biology 📝 Wednesday, June 26 : All Make-Up Assessments 📝Thursday, June 27: All Make-Up Assessments 📝 Friday, June 28: Last day for Make-Up Sessions Good luck to all our students! 🌟

📢 La Joya ISD District Update: District Closure for June 20, 2024📢 After assessing current weather conditions, La Joya ISD will remain closed on Thursday, June 20, 2024. All summer school activities and summer camps scheduled for this day are canceled. District employees who are still under contract are required to report to work. ****************************** 📢 Actualización de La Joya ISD: Cierre del distrito para el 20 de junio del 2024📢 Después de evaluar las condiciones climáticas, La Joya ISD permanecerá cerrado el jueves 20 de junio del 2024. Todas las actividades escolares de verano y campamentos de verano programados para este día están cancelados. Los empleados del distrito que todavía están bajo contrato deben presentarse a trabajar.

📢 La Joya ISD Weather Update: District Closure for June 19, 2024📢 ****************************** 📢 Actualización de La Joya ISD: Cierre del distrito para el 19 de junio de 2024📢

📢 District Update: Weather Monitoring Update📢 ****************************** 📢 Actualización del Distrito: Actualización sobre la Monitorización del Clima📢

Happy Father's Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate all the amazing fathers and father figures who fill our lives with love, guidance, and support. Thank you for everything you do! 💙 #FathersDay

🎉🎉 Exciting News! 🎉🎉 We are thrilled to announce that 7 La Joya ISD schools have been named Texas Honor Roll Schools! 🏆🏫 This prestigious recognition follows the release of data by a non-profit organization that is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and school districts. 🌟✨ The annual Honor Roll, presented by Educational Results Partnership (ERP), is a key part of the national Campaign for Business and Education Excellence. 🌐📚 A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible schools, dedicated educators, and amazing students for this outstanding achievement! 🎉👏🎓 Keep up the fantastic work! 🚀💪 🏫Jimmy Carter Early College High School at La Joya ISD 🏫Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School 🏫John F. Kennedy Designated STEAM Elementary 🏫E. B. Reyna Elementary 🏫Jose de Escandon STEM Elementary 🏫Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Elementary 🏫Enrique Camarena Elementary

🎉🍕🍔 The La Joya ISD Summer Meals Program is now in full swing 🍽️🌟 ********************* 🎉🍕🍔 El Programa de Comidas de Verano de La Joya ISD ha comenzado! 🌟

🌊 Dive into Summer Fun! 🌊 La Joya ISD is thrilled to offer Learn to Swim lessons for both children and adults this summer! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️ Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our program is perfect for everyone! Program Details: Who: Children (ages 5 and up) and adults When: Monday through Thursday, with 45-minute daily sessions Duration: 2 weeks Cost: $50 fee This is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence in the water and learn essential swimming skills. For more information contact Xavier Escobedo at 956-323-2162 Join us and make a splash this summer! 💦