Memorial Middle School

🚨 MMS would like to recognize our WONDERFUL diagnostician, Mrs. Sandra Liguez, during National Educational Diagnostician’s Week. Ms. Liguez is an amazing asset to our MMS team! She is caring, knowledgeable, and very dedicated to providing support to all of our students. We are very blessed to have her! ❤️ #MMSPRIDE

🐼🎉 Join us in supporting La Joya ISD! Visit Panda Express in Peñitas tomorrow, March 7, 2024, for a fundraiser where 50% of all sales will be donated to La Joya ISD. Don't forget to enter the code provided in the flyer below or simply bring a copy of the flyer to the restaurant. Let's make a difference together! 🍜

📢 Calling all parents! This meeting is specifically for parents of children identified with a disability in Special Education or the 504 program, who are currently enrolled in 8th to 12th grade. 🌟 Topics Covered: • Who is Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services • What are Pre Employment Transition Services? • Benefits to student • When and how to get started • Meet your point of contact *********************************** 📢 ¡Atención padres! Esta reunión está especialmente diseñada para padres de niños identificados con una discapacidad en Educación Especial o en el programa 504, que actualmente están matriculados en 8º a 12º grado.🌟 Temas: • ¿Quién es Texas Workforce Solutions-Servicios de rehabilitación vocacional? • ¿Qué son los servicios de transición previos al empleo? • Beneficios para el estudiante • Cuando y como empezar • Conozca a su punto de contacto

La Joya ISD will be taking a little break to observe spring break from March 11-15. Classes will resume their normal schedule on Monday, March 18. Administrative offices and all campuses will be closed Monday through Friday, March 11-15. Have a safe spring break! ************************************* La Joya ISD observará las vacaciones de primavera del 11 al 15 de marzo. Las clases reanudarán su horario normal el lunes 18 de marzo. Las oficinas administrativas y todas las escuelas estarán cerradas de lunes a viernes, del 11 al 15 de marzo.

📢 Friendly Reminder! Join Us for Open House! Middle Schools -Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Elementary Schools - Wednesday, March 6, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM High Schools -Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

📢 SUPERINTENDENT'S 30 DAY UPDATE📅 What an incredible 30 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In such a short period of time, I’ve had the privilege of learning so much and meeting many of you. I’m eager to continue meeting the rest of our amazing staff, students, parents, and community members. I have discovered that we have wonderfully talented and dedicated students and educators here in La Joya ISD and that we have a lot of work ahead of us. I have no doubt that with dedication and hard work, we will ensure our district builds on the strong foundations that already exist in order to exemplify excellence and continue to share out what we learn, transparently. Rest assured; I am committed to working tirelessly every day to ensure the success of our students is at the forefront of all of our decision-making processes. Let’s continue this journey together towards greatness! Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools ********************************* 📢 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE 30 DÍAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTE📅 ¡Qué increíbles 30 días han sido aquí en La Joya ISD! En tan poco tiempo, he tenido el privilegio de aprender mucho y conocer a muchos de ustedes. Estoy ansioso por seguir conociendo al resto de nuestro increíble personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad. He descubierto que tenemos estudiantes y educadores maravillosamente talentosos y dedicados aquí en La Joya ISD y que tenemos mucho trabajo por delante. No tengo ninguna duda de que con dedicación y trabajo duro, aseguraremos que nuestro distrito se base en las bases sólidas que ya existen para ejemplificar la excelencia y continuar compartiendo lo que aprendemos de manera transparente. Está seguro; Estoy comprometido a trabajar incansablemente todos los días para garantizar que el éxito de nuestros estudiantes esté al frente de todos nuestros procesos de toma de decisiones. ¡Continuemos este viaje juntos hacia la grandeza! Dra. Marcey Sorensen Superintendente de Escuelas

Join us as we celebrate Read Across America Week!!

Congratulations goes out to the Memorial 7th grade A team on last nights win at the 2nd annual "Battle of La Homa" versus Irene MS. The Lobos season comes to a close with an impressive overall record of 12-2 and 6-1 District record. 🏀 ⛹️‍♂️ 👍 🏀 ⛹️‍♂️👊 #mmspride

Congratulations to the 7th grade B team for their victory over Irene Garcia Middle School. Good job on a great season, boys! #mmspride

La Joya ISD Celebrates Texas Public Schools Week March 4 - March 8. Successfully Educating all Students!! Join Us for Open House! Middle Schools -Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM Elementary Schools - Wednesday, March 6, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM High Schools -Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM

The Memorial 7th A boys basketball team adds another dub to the win column last night vs. LBJ MS. The Lobos are 5-1 in district & have an overall record of 11-2 !!! The last game of the season is on Monday as they'll play in the 2nd Annual "Battle of La Homa" against Irene Garcia MS. #mmspride 🏀 ⛹️‍♂️ 👍 🏀 ⛹️‍♂️

Congratulations to our 7th Grade Lady Lobos Soccer team in defeating LBJ 3-0. The Lady Lobos concluded their season with an impressive 5-2 district record. Way to go ladies ⚽️🐾 #mmspride

Attention Parents We invite you to our next parent meeting that will take place on Thursday 2/20/24 at Memorial Middle School. See flyer for more information. Atención padres Los invitamos a nuestra próxima reunión de padres que se llevará a cabo el jueves 2/20/24 en Memorial Middle School. Consulte el folleto para obtener más información.

Lobos 8th grade B team secures the victory over Fossum in last week’s district game. LBJ this week, and The Battle for La Homa next week! Go Lobos! 🐾 #mmspride

⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE ⚠️ La Joya ISD initiated a lockdown at 8:22 a.m. following a notification from the La Joya Police Department regarding an unauthorized presence on the premises of the La Joya ISD transportation building. Our Chief of Police immediately coordinated with the City of La Joya to identify any potential intruders and ensure the security of La Joya ISD campuses, including La Joya High School, Thelma Salinas STEM High School, Jimmy Carter Early College, CCC, Academic Health Science Profession, Hope, and La Joya ISD Central Office. Once all areas were confirmed secure, the lockdown was lifted at 8:50 a.m. We will continue to assure you that the safety and well-being of all La Joya ISD students and staff are of utmost importance to us. ****************** ⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ⚠️ La Joya ISD inició un cierre a las 8:22 a. m. luego de una notificación del Departamento de Policía de La Joya sobre una presencia no autorizada en las instalaciones del edificio de transporte de La Joya ISD. Nuestro Jefe de Policía coordinó de inmediato con la Ciudad de La Joya para identificar a posibles intrusos y garantizar la seguridad de los campus de La Joya ISD, incluidos La Joya High School, Thelma Salinas STEM High School, Jimmy Carter Early College, CCC, Academic Health Science Profession. , Hope y la Oficina Central de La Joya ISD. Una vez que se confirmó que todas las áreas eran seguras, el cierre se levantó a las 8:50 a. m. Queremos asegurarles que la seguridad y el bienestar de todos los estudiantes y el personal de La Joya ISD son de suma importancia para nosotros.

Our school hours will remain unaffected, maintaining our regular schedule. Please note that there might be bus delays due to additional stops, ensuring that students won't have to walk longer distances to reach a bus stop. Your child's convenience and safety remain our top priorities, Thank you. ****************** Nuestro horario escolar seguirá sin cambios, Tome en cuenta que puede haber retrasos en los autobuses debido a paradas adicionales, asegurando que los estudiantes no tengan que caminar distancias largas para llegar a una parada de autobús. La seguridad de su hijo/a sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad, gracias.

⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE⚠️: Important Notification: The cause of a gas odor emanating in the north western part of the county. ****************** ⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO⚠️ : Notificación importante: Ubicación y la causa de un olor a gas que emana en la parte noroeste del condado.

⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE⚠️: Important Notification: Gas Leak in Nearby Town ****************** ⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO⚠️ : Notificación importante: fuga de gas en ciudad cercana

⏰ Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES on Monday, February 12. We will be having an in-service day for staff. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

The Memorial 7th Grade A boys basketball team achieved a victory against Alamo MS, bringing their district play record to an impressive 4-0! Keep up the great work Lobos! 🏀 ⛹️‍♂️ 👍 #mmspride