Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School

🔔 Reminder! 🔔 This Friday, March 7, is a Professional Learning Day for teachers. Students will not have classes. 📚✏️ Classes will resume on Monday, March 10. ✅

📚✨ Happy Read Across America Day! 🎉📖 Today, we celebrate the joy of reading and the magic of books! 📚💫 Let's inspire a love for stories and imagination in every student! 🔥 Reminder: Our Read Across America Dr. Seuss Week is packed with fun activities! 🎩🧦💚 📅 Here's what's coming up: 🔹 Monday, March 3 – "Fox in Socks" Day! 🦊🧦 Wear your favorite crazy socks! 🔹 Tuesday, March 4 – "Cat in the Hat" Day! 🎩🐱 Wear your favorite hat or Cat in the Hat attire! 🔹 Wednesday, March 5 – "Oh, The Places You'll Go" Day! 🌍🎓 Wear your favorite college or team shirt! 🔹 Thursday, March 6 – "Green Eggs & Ham" Day! 🍳💚 Wear your favorite shade of green! Let’s make this week Seusstastic and celebrate the power of reading together! 📚❤️💙 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #drseussweek

🎉 Happy Texas Independence Day! 🇨🇱⭐ Today, we celebrate the rich history, pride, and resilience of the Lone Star State! 💙🤍❤️ #TexasIndependenceDay #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🏆 March is National Athletic Training Month! 🏆 A HUGE thank you to our incredible La Joya ISD Athletic Trainers for their dedication, expertise, and commitment to keeping our student-athletes safe and strong! 💪⚕️ Whether on the sidelines, in the training room, or behind the scenes, you are truly Champions in Health Care! 👏🏽👏🏽 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🌟 Hello, March! 🍀🎉 La Joya ISD is buzzing with excitement this month! Get ready for incredible events, celebrations, and opportunities to connect. Mark your calendars because next week, we’re kicking off our La Joya Future Ready Learning Summits! 🏫✨ 📅 Summit Dates: 📌 Elementary School Summit – March 3 | 5:30-7:00 PM 📌 Middle School Summit – March 4 | 6:00-7:30 PM 📌 High School Summit – March 6 | 6:00-7:30 PM And don’t forget—NO CLASSES for students on March 7! 🎉 Spring Break is just around the corner from March 17-21 🌼☀️ Take this time to recharge, spend time with loved ones, and come back ready to finish the school year strong! Let’s make March a month of success and celebration! 💚💛 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

📢 REMINDER! 📢 👩‍🏫 Elementary Parents – Join us this Thursday for a Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focused on elementary schools! 🏫✨ 📅 Thursday, Feb. 27 ⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office – Tabasco Room (200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX) 📅 Save the Dates for Upcoming Meetings! 🎓 High School Parents – Monday, March 10 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 🏫 Middle School Parents – Tuesday, March 25 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya Central Office – Tabasco Room Let’s build a brighter future together! 💡✨

🎓✨ Join Us for the La Joya ISD Future Ready Learning Summit! ✨ We’re celebrating Texas Public Schools Week with events focused on student success and achievement! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about summer programs, review student progress, and get ready for the rest of the school year! 🗓️ Mark your calendars! 📅 Elementary School Summit – Monday, March 3, 2025 📅 Middle School Summit – Tuesday, March 4, 2025 📅 High School Summit – Thursday, March 6, 2025 Get involved, stay informed, and celebrate the dedication of our students and educators! 💡🎉 #TXPublicSchoolsWeek #ljisdlegacyofexcellence --------------------------------------- 🎓✨ ¡Únete a la Cumbre de Aprendizaje Listos para el Futuro de La Joya ISD! ✨ ¡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. 🗓️ ¡Marca tu calendario! 📅 Exposición de Escuelas Primarias – lunes, 3 de marzo de 2025 📅 Exposición de Escuelas Secundarias – martes, 4 de marzo de 2025 📅 Exposición de Escuelas Preparatorias – jueves, 6 de marzo de 2025 ¡Involúcrate, mantente informado y celebra el esfuerzo de nuestros estudiantes y educadores! 💡🎉 #ljisdlegacyofexcellence #SemanaEscuelasPúblicasTX

Dr. Seuss Week is just around the corner, happening from March 3rd to 6th! We’d love for you to join in the fun by participating in our dress-up days. 

Congratulations to the Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Mrs. D. Campuzano, for receiving a Division I rating at their Pre-UIL Evaluation Festival! All the hard work and dedication truly paid off, with all three judges awarding them a superior rating. Well done, band members your commitment shines through!

📢 REMINDER! 📢 👩‍🏫 Elementary Parents – Join us this Thursday for a Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focused on elementary schools! 🏫✨ 📅 Thursday, Feb. 27 ⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office – Tabasco Room (200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX) 📅 Save the Dates for Upcoming Meetings! 🎓 High School Parents – Monday, March 10 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 🏫 Middle School Parents – Tuesday, March 25 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya Central Office – Tabasco Room Let’s build a brighter future together! 💡✨

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Community! 🚨 Your voice matters! Help shape the future of La Joya ISD by completing the Strategic Planning Survey today! 📝✨ 📌 Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas to guide our district toward success. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and community! 💡🌟 ⏳ The survey closes on February 28—don’t miss your chance to be heard! 👉 Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr *************************************************** 📣 ¡Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD! 🚨 ¡Tu voz es importante! Ayúdanos a dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD completando la Encuesta de Planificación Estratégica hoy mismo. 📝✨ 📌 Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a nuestro distrito hacia el éxito. ¡Juntos, podemos crear un futuro más brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! 💡 ⏳ La encuesta cierra el 28 de febrero—¡no pierdas la oportunidad de hacerte escuchar! 👉 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 ¡Hagamos un impacto—tu opinión cuenta! ❤️📚

Final Game of the Season! The Coyotes wrapped up an incredible season with a hard-fought matchup against Irene Garcia Middle School. The Light Team battled from start to finish but came up short, while the Dark Team closed out the season with a well-earned victory. The Dark Team finished with an outstanding 14-2 district record across both their 7th and 8th grade seasons, a testament to their dedication, teamwork, and relentless effort over the past two years. The Light Team matched last year’s record, proving their resilience and continued growth. No matter the final score, both teams showcased the heart, hustle, and determination that define La Joya Coyotes basketball. To our players—this season was just one chapter in your journey, but the work doesn’t stop here. Continue to grow, improve, and push yourselves to be better every day. The future of Coyotes basketball is brighter than ever, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead! A heartfelt thank you to all our parents for your unwavering support, dedication, and sacrifices over the past two years. Your encouragement, time, and commitment have been instrumental in shaping these young athletes, and none of this would be possible without you. This season may be over, but the journey continues. Keep grinding, keep believing, and keep striving for greatness. Let’s go, Coyotes!

📢 REMINDER FOR STAFF! 📢 Don’t forget to sign up for EMPOWERED: LEARN. ELEVATE. ENGAGE – dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: March 7, 2025 Compensation is available for eligible participants! 👉For 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! 🎉

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Dark Team! The Coyotes dominated their final away game with a commanding 45-28 victory over De Leon Middle School. Their hard work, teamwork, and determination were on full display, proving once again why they’re a force to be reckoned with. The Light Team battled hard but came up short. Their effort and resilience continue to inspire, and we know they’ll come back even stronger. Our final game is at home against Irene Garcia Middle School—let’s leave it all on the court and finish the season strong on Monday! We capped off a great evening with a stop at Chick-fil-A, where the team enjoyed excellent service and a well-deserved meal, making the night even more memorable. Let’s go, Coyotes!

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

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Community! 🚨 We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! 📝✨ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN! 📌 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! 💡🌟 👉 Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr *************************************************** 📣 ¡Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! 🚨 ¡Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! 📝✨ La Encuesta de Planeación Estratégica ¡ESTÁ ABIERTA! 📌 Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el éxito. ¡Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! 💡 🌟 👉 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 ¡Hagamos un impacto—tu opinión cuenta! ❤️📚

Sweater weather is here again, La Joya ISD! ❄️🧣 Let’s embrace the chilly vibes together! ☕✨

🚀 Strategic Planning in Action! 🎯✨ Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen had an energizing & successful strategic planning session with our elementary and high school educators! 🙌📚 Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation and shared powerful insights to help shape the future of La Joya ISD! 💡🔥 📢🚨REMINDER 🚨: Middle School Educators—it's your turn! Join us TODAY from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at the La Joya ISD Administration Building - Tabasco Room! 🏫 Your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear your ideas! 🎤💬 Let’s work together to make a difference! 💪❤️ #LJISDStrategicPlanning #ljisdlegacyofexcellence

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💬 La Joya ISD Wants YOUR Feedback! 📢 We’re calling on staff, parents, and our community to help shape the 2025-2026 school calendar and school start & end times! 🗓️⏰ ✨ Two options. One important decision. Your input makes a difference! ✅ 🗳️ Input Window: 📅 Monday, February 17 – Friday, March 7, 2025 📢 VOTE NOW! Scan the QR code or click the link below to submit your input! ⬇️ 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiW02npUxKBni-Va_hTreyBmI6HdgA-7djZ6TZ0T5JLoC3tg/viewform?usp=sharing Your voice matters! Let’s build the future of La Joya ISD together! 🚀 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence