Juan N. Seguin Elementary School

🎉✨ Exciting times at La Joya ISD! Our La Joya High School Cheerleaders and Mariachi groups brought the energy to the grand opening of the new Sonic Drive-In restaurant in Peñitas! 🎺🎶 La Joya ISD Board President Julian Alvarez III, Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent and administration join in the celebration. Catch all the fun moments from the ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrate with us as we welcome this new spot to our La Joya ISD community! 🍔🥤 #LegacyOfExcellence

Highlights from our Carnegie Campus visit! 🌟 Our Math Department, along with our Academics and School Leadership teams, are committed to implementing our new curriculum correctly to ensure our students receive the best education. Together, we're driving student success and shaping the future of education. #LegacyOfExcellence

🍽️ La Joya ISD Breakfast & Lunch Menu for August 19-23, 2024 🍽️ Check out what’s cooking in our cafeterias this week! Make sure your students start the school year off right with a nutritious meal every day. 🥗🍔🍕

🎒✨ A huge THANK YOU to Saenz Pharmacy for their incredible generosity in donating backpacks to every student at Seguin Elementary! 🙌 Your support means the world to us, and we’re beyond grateful for this amazing collaboration to help our students start the 2024-2025 school year strong! 💪📚 Together, we’re making a difference! #LegacyOfExcellence

📣 La Joya ISD Family, it's almost time! 📣 🗓️ Monday, August 12, 2024, is the big day—our first day of school! We can't wait to see you! 📚✨ 📚 For more back-to-school information, please visit our website at https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/back-to-school-2024 #LegacyOfExcellence

🚍✨ Attention La Joya ISD families! We sincerely apologize for any confusion caused by our previous communication. This is a new update to clarify that there will be no changes to the transportation department for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We're excited for an amazing year ahead! 🚌📚 #LegacyOfExcellence ************************* 🚍✨ ¡Atención familias de La Joya ISD! Nos disculpamos sinceramente por cualquier confusión causada por nuestra comunicación anterior. Esta es una nueva actualización para aclarar que no habrá cambios en el departamento de transporte para el próximo año escolar. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo continuo. ¡Estamos emocionados por un año increíble por delante! 🚌📚 #LegadoDeExcelencia

📅 Don't Forget our Centennial Style Night events begin TODAY!! 📅 🎉 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

🎉📚 Day 2 and our incredible teachers are back, learning and thriving as they gear up for an amazing 2024-2025 school year! 🚀✨ Let's celebrate their dedication and energy! 🎒🎨 #ljisdlegacyofexcellence

📅 Don't Forget our Centennial Style Night events begin tomorrow!! 📅 🎉 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

🌟🎉 It's the first day for teachers at La Joya ISD! 📚✨ Our incredible educators are already showing their dedication and enthusiasm, tirelessly working for our students. 🏫💪 Classrooms are buzzing with activity as lessons are planned, bulletin boards are adorned, and desks are arranged to create welcoming learning environments. 🖍️🎨 📚 📅 First Day of School is August 12, 2024

🎉 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

🌟 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