Sam Fordyce Elementary School

🌟 Staff Development Spotlight: Equipping Teachers for Success with NWEA MAP GROWTH! 🌟 🚀✨ La Joya ISD is equipping teachers with training and coaching experiences that promote systemic change through the NWEA MAP GROWTH program! These evidence-based services align assessment, curriculum, and instruction to enhance the success of classrooms, schools, and educational systems. 🌟📚 Mr. Sebastian Duke Jr., Director of Assessment & Accountability, mentioned, "La Joya ISD is providing teachers and administrators with training on the NWEA MAP Growth & Fluency assessment platform to ensure that all students work toward achieving or surpassing grade-level expectations annually." 🎓👏

🌟 Day 2 of our Leadership Academy is in full swing! 🌟 Principals, assistant principals, and administrative leaders are diving deep into vision setting and goal planning for the 2024-2025 school year. 🚀✨ A special shoutout to the Palmview High School band for kicking off day two with incredible Lobo Pride! 🎶🐺 Together, we're gearing up to make this year the best one yet! 🎓👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🎉🚀 Our Leadership Academy for the 2024-2025 school year is underway! 🚀🎉 Principals, assistant principals, and administrative leaders are thrilled to start the school year on the right note. Our Leadership Academy sets the tone for the entire year, helping our leaders set their vision and new goals. 🌟✨ A special shoutout to the La Joya Juarez-Lincoln High School Band for opening our Leadership Academy this morning with an incredible performance! 🎶👏 We are getting ready to welcome our amazing teachers on August 5, 2024. Let's make this year the best one yet! 🎓👏

🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉 Join us for Centennial Style Night as we celebrate a century of learning excellence! 🏫✨ 📅 Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 High Schools: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 8, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 🌟 Meet Campus Administration and Counselors 🌟 Meet Your Teacher 🌟 Pick Up Your Schedule 🌟 Backpack Giveaway at the Elementary Level (First come, first serve, limited quantities) 🌟 Transportation information will be available #LegacyofExcellence

📝📚La Joya ISD's Exciting Staff Development Sessions! 🚀✨📖 Today’s training was all about empowering our amazing teachers with strategies and techniques to help students become better writers! 🌟✏️ 🚀 From exploring various teaching methods to offering practical activities, our goal was to foster a supportive writing environment in the classroom. Cynthia Alaniz, Bilingual/ESL Supervisor, highlighted, “The focus on practical, hands-on activities ensured that teachers could immediately apply what they learned in their own classrooms, fostering a more effective and engaging writing instruction environment.” 💬👏 L. Serrato, a teacher from Clinton Elementary, shared, “It offered a clear snapshot of the journey ahead.” 🛤️🌟 A big shoutout to our fantastic presenters, Lorry De La Garza and Christina O'Neill, for leading this incredible session! 🌟👩‍🏫👩‍🏫 Let’s continue to inspire and support our students in their writing journey! 🚀📚✍️ #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉 Join us for Centennial Style Night as we celebrate a century of learning excellence! 🏫✨ 📅 Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 High Schools: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 8, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 🌟 Meet Campus Administration and Counselors 🌟 Meet Your Teacher 🌟 Pick Up Your Schedule 🌟 Backpack Giveaway at the Elementary Level (First come, first serve, limited quantities) 🌟 Transportation information will be available #LegacyofExcellence

🌟🎉 Professional Development at Its Finest! 🎉🌟 🌟🎉 On the second day, La Joya ISD Pre-Kindergarten teachers and instructional assistants are undergoing training on the new 2024-2025 Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum! 🎓📚 The goal of this training is to prepare them to provide young students with a valuable educational experience that fosters their development and lays a strong foundation for their future academic success. 🌟✨ Stephanie Perez, a teacher at Jose de Escandon Elementary, shared, "This will enhance students' growth in the classroom." 🏫 🌱 Addie Taylor, a Creative Curriculum professional trainer, mentioned, "The early childhood program at LJISD has embraced Creative Curriculum, where teachers have learned innovative activities and best practices to engage the youngest students." 🎨👶 #LegacyOfExcellence

🚀 Join the La Joya ISD Team! 🚀 We’re hiring for various professional positions! Don't miss our job fair! 📅 Event Date: July 25, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Transportation Complex 1, 633 Howling Drive, La Joya, TX 78560 Scan the QR code or visit our website in link below to apply. Don't miss out! 🚍🍽️📦 https://lajoyaisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #LegacyofExcellence

🎉 Reminder to Vote! 🎉 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 Early College High School 📚 Elementary School: Enrique Camarena Elementary 🏫 Middle School: Juan De Dios Salinas Middle School 🎓 School District: La Joya ISD 👩‍🏫 Superintendent: Dr. Marcey Sorensen 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

🚀 Join the La Joya ISD Team! 🚀 We’re hiring for various professional positions! Don't miss our job fair on July 25, 2024, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the La Joya ISD Transportation Complex. 📍 633 Howling Drive, La Joya, TX 78560 Scan the QR code or visit our website in link below to apply. Don't miss out! 🌟 https://lajoyaisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #LegacyofExcellence

🚨🎉 Exciting Opportunities at La Joya ISD! 🎉🚨 We’re hiring Paraprofessional and Auxiliary staff! Explore roles like Bus Drivers, Cafeteria Managers, CNS Delivery Drivers, Custodians and Substitute Cafeteria Helpers. 📅 Event Date: July 24, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Transportation Complex 1, 633 Howling Drive, La Joya, TX 78560 Scan the QR code or visit our website in link below to apply. Don't miss out! 🚍🍽️📦 https://lajoyaisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #LegacyofExcellence

🎉📚 We’re gearing up for back to school at La Joya ISD! 🚀 ✨ We're thrilled to host training sessions introducing high-quality instructional materials for the upcoming year! For grades K-5, we'll be using Eureka Math, and for grades 6-9, we'll be integrating Carnegie Learning. 📖✏️ Our educators are diving into the LJISD Math Curriculum for 2024-2025, packed with amazing resources to deliver top-notch math lessons! Mrs. Brenda Garcia, our Executive Director for K-12 mathematics and science, shared, “We’re so excited to have our teachers at today's training sessions. From kindergarten to 8th grade, our math teachers are getting hands-on with Eureka Math and Carnegie Learning. These incredible materials will help our students develop critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and reach their full potential. We’re ready and enthusiastic for the new school year!” 🎉🔢 Connie Martinez teacher at Memorial Middle School added, “We’re excited to learn about the new curriculum today, and we believe the Carnegie program will greatly benefit our students.” 🌟👏 #LegacyofExcellence

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Family 📣 Our campus start and end times for the 2024-2025 school year remain the same as last year! 🎉 🗓️ Mark your calendars: The first day of school is August 12, 2024! 📚✨ 📚 For more back-to-school information, please visit our website at https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/back-to-school-2024 #LegacyofExcellence

🚨🎉 Exciting Opportunities at La Joya ISD! 🎉🚨 We’re hiring Paraprofessional and Auxiliary staff! Explore roles like Bus Drivers, Cafeteria Managers, CNS Delivery Drivers, Custodians and Substitute Cafeteria Helpers. 📅 Event Date: July 24, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Transportation Complex 1, 633 Howling Drive, La Joya, TX 78560 Scan the QR code or visit our website in link below to apply. Don't miss out! 🚍🍽️📦 https://lajoyaisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #LegacyofExcellence

🚀 Join the La Joya ISD Team! 🚀 We’re hiring for various professional positions! Don't miss our job fair on July 25, 2024, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the La Joya ISD Transportation Complex. Scan the QR code or visit our website in link below to apply. Don't miss out! 🌟 📍 633 Howling Drive, La Joya, TX 78560 https://lajoyaisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #LegacyofExcellence

🎉 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! 🌟🖍️