Dr. Palmira Mendiola Elementary School

🎄✨ Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Join us for the La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Centennial Style! 🎁🎶 🌟 Food, treats, activities, music, student performances, and so much more await you! 🌟 📅 Thursday, December 5, 2024 ⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office Administration Building 200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, TX 78560 🎅🎉 This is a FREE community event – bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us! 🌟✨

🦃👖 La Joya ISD, it’s officially JEAN WEEK! From November 20-22, ALL employees can kick back, relax, and rock their favorite denim as we gear up for Thanksgiving break! 🥧✨ Wishing you a holiday full of laughter, delicious food, and well-deserved rest. May your turkey be golden, your pie endless, and your naps uninterrupted!

💥 Get ready to get Fit For A Century! 💥 In Recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, join us for an exciting evening of Zumba, snacks, and wellness at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium! 🕺💃 Let’s come together to raise awareness about diabetes while enjoying Zumba sessions, a vendor zone, healthy snack stations, music, interactive games, and a chance to win prizes! 🎉✨ 📅 Date: November 19, 2024 🕔 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 201C N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX 78560 Let’s celebrate wellness, support each other, and make a positive impact! See you there! 💪🥗

Reminder Parents, State of the Schools Begins TODAY for middle schools, See you there!! 📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ✨ Connect with school leaders and staff! ✨ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child! 📅 Dates & Times: Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there!

🎉 Our November edition of The Pack Connection newsletter is here! 🗞️ Dive into the latest updates, inspiring stories, and upcoming events that are shaping our community! Don’t miss out on exclusive content that keeps you in the loop—click to read and stay connected! 💥📅 Click on link to view Newsletter: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/the-pack-connection

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ✨ Connect with school leaders and staff! ✨ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child! 📅 Dates & Times: Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there! 💛

🎬✨ In honor of Veterans Day, our LJISD K-12 Humanities team created a heartfelt video featuring photos submitted by our employees! 📸🇺🇸❤️ Join us in celebrating and thanking LJISD staff , their families and all veterans for their service and sacrifice. Click on link below to view video: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGWIVkmcvo/h23J3ssP5Mhs2slQqoXCKQ/watch?utm_content=DAGWIVkmcvo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

📚📖 La Joya ISD Literacy Celebration Week Announcement! 📖📚 🎉 Let's celebrate the love of reading together! Join us for Literacy Celebration Week from November 11-15, 2024 at La Joya ISD! Each day brings a new theme to inspire and celebrate reading. ✨ Monday, Nov 11 - Red, White, and Blue Day! Wear patriotic colors as we honor stories that shape our nation. 🇺🇸 🧦 Tuesday, Nov 12 - Mix Matched Socks Day! Embrace diversity with mixed socks, celebrating the wide variety of stories we read! 🧦 🦸‍♂️ Wednesday, Nov 13 - Super Hero Day! Reading is our superpower! Dress up as your favorite superhero! 💥 🤠 Thursday, Nov 14 - Western Attire Day! Mosey down to your library and round up a good book in your best western wear! 🤠 🧣 Friday, Nov 15 - Warm Ups Day! Get cozy in your warmest attire and enjoy a favorite book! 🧤

🌟 Coming Soon: La Joya ISD’s District Advisory Committee! 🌟 Join us as we shape the future of La Joya ISD! The District Advisory Committee (DAC) will be a diverse group of voices—including parents, teachers, community members, and business representatives—working together to support our schools and students. Stay tuned for more updates on how you can get involved and make an impact! 📚💼 If you'd like to learn more about the District Advisory Committee, visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/DAC

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ✨ Connect with school leaders and staff! ✨ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child! 📅 Dates & Times: ✔️Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM ✔️Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM ✔️High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there!

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ✨ Connect with school leaders and staff! ✨ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child! 📅 Dates & Times: Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there! 💛

📚✨ **November is National Family Literacy Month!** ✨📚 At La Joya ISD, we’re excited to celebrate the joy of reading with family-friendly events all month long! Join us in making reading a fun, shared activity for the whole family. From family reading nights to storytelling events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s build a culture of literacy together and inspire lifelong readers! Let’s make this month a memorable one for you and your family. *************************** 📚✨ ¡Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Alfabetización Familiar! ✨📚 En La Joya ISD, estamos emocionados de celebrar la alegría de la lectura con eventos familiares durante todo el mes. ¡Únete con nosotros para hacer de la lectura una actividad divertida y compartida para toda la familia! Desde noches de lectura familiar hasta eventos de narración de cuentos, hay algo para que todos disfruten. Construyamos juntos una cultura de alfabetización e inspiremos lectores de por vida. Hagamos que este mes sea inolvidable para ti y tu familia.

📅🍂 Get ready for an exciting month at La Joya ISD! November is packed with activities, special events, and opportunities to celebrate learning and community! 🎉 From Professional Learning Day and STEM/STEAM Day to honoring Veterans Day and participating in American Education Week, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t forget to vote on Election Day, and enjoy a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break at the end of the month! 🦃✨ Check out the calendar and mark your dates!

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Ms. Alicia Gutierrez, Principal at Dr. Palmira Mendiola Elementary 🏫 Mrs. Maria Flores-Guerra, Principal at Evangelina Garza STEM Elementary 🎉 This wraps up our Principal Appreciation Month features, and we couldn’t be more grateful! 🙏🌟 Thank you to our amazing principals for all that you do—not only this month, but every single day! 🎉👏 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ Exciting News at La Joya ISD! We’re proud to announce the formation of our Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🙌🎓👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍎 These four powerful committees are made up of dedicated students, engaged parents, passionate educators, and our committed principals—all coming together to collaborate and shape the bright future of our district! 🌟💙 Together, they’ll work on exciting initiatives to ensure every voice is heard and that La Joya ISD continues to thrive for our entire community! 🚀💫 #LegacyOfExcellence

📣 ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF 📣 📅 Save the Date! 📅 La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 January 6, 2025 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

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ We had our first Centennial Celebration Committee meeting and it was a blast! 🎊🎈 Together, we’re planning incredible celebrations to honor the rich history and legacy of La Joya ISD! 💎📚 Get ready, amazing centennial events are in the works, and we can’t wait to share them with our community! 🌟👏 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉👏 We had our first Parental Advisory Committee Meeting at La Joya ISD, and it was a huge success! 🎓💬 Parents, thank you for your valuable input and for being part of this exciting journey to strengthen our schools and support our students! 🏫✨ Together, we’re building a brighter future! 🌟 #LegacyOfExcellence

📅 Save the Date! 📅 La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 January 6, 2025 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! 🎉