
Please be advised of our upcoming parent meeting! We hope to see you on Tuesday or Wednesday!


Attention La Joya ISD Community: Due to the recent bad weather day on January 21, 2025, our 100th Day of School celebration has been rescheduled to Monday, January 27, 2025. Let’s come together to celebrate this milestone with excitement and pride! 🎉📚
Additionally, join us for the Great Kindness Challenge Week from January 27–31! Each day will have a fun theme:
Monday: Winter Wear ❄️ 100 Days of School
Tuesday: Favorite Hat 🎩
Wednesday: Wear Tie-Dye 🎨
Thursday: Animal Print or Camouflage 🐾
Friday: Western Gear 🤠
Let’s make this week one to remember by spreading kindness and showing school spirit! 💙✨


🌬️ Stay Warm, La Joya ISD! 🌬️
With this colder weather, students and staff are encouraged to dress warmly and comfortably. Uniforms will not be required during this time to ensure everyone stays cozy and safe. Don’t forget—clothing must still follow district guidelines. Stay bundled up, La Joya ISD! 🧥🧣🧤
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🌬️ ¡Manténganse abrigados, La Joya ISD! 🌬️
Con este clima frío, se invita a los estudiantes y al personal a vestirse abrigados y cómodos. No se requerirá el uso de uniformes durante este tiempo para garantizar que todos se mantengan cómodos y seguros. No olviden que la ropa debe cumplir con las normas del distrito. ¡Abríguense bien, familia de La Joya ISD! 🧥🧣🧤


Due to the changes related to bad weather, class picture day that had been scheduled for Jan. 22 has now been rescheduled to Feb. 7.



📢 WEATHER UPDATE FOR JANUARY 22, 2025 📢
Due to weather conditions, La Joya ISD will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Adjusted Start Times:
Elementary Schools: 9:35 AM (Bus routes start at 8:30 AM)
Middle Schools: 10:15 AM (Bus routes start at 9:30 AM)
High Schools: 10:35 AM (Bus routes start at 10:00 AM)
Academy Schools: 10:45 AM (Bus shuttles start at 10:20 AM)
➡️ Please note: Schools will open at the usual times to accommodate parents who need to drop off their children earlier. **All staff should report at their regular time.**
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Stay safe, La Joya ISD family!
💻 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com or follow us on social media for updates.
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📢 ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CLIMA PARA EL 22 DE ENERO DE 2025 📢
Debido a las condiciones climáticas, La Joya ISD operará con un RETRASO DE DOS HORAS mañana, miércoles, 22 de enero de 2025.
Horarios Ajustados de Inicio:
Escuelas Primarias: 9:35 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 8:30 AM)
Escuelas Secundarias: 10:15 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 9:30 AM)
Preparatorias: 10:35 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 10:00 AM)
Escuelas Académicas: 10:45 AM (El transporte comenzará a las 10:20 AM)
➡️ Nota importante: Las escuelas abrirán en su horario habitual para los padres que necesiten dejar a sus hijos más temprano. **Todo el personal deberá presentarse en su horario habitual.**
Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. ¡Cuídense, familia de La Joya ISD!
💻 Visite www.lajoyaisd.com o síganos en las redes sociales para actualizaciones.



Free Grab & Go Meals will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at designated locations across the district. While students do not need to be present to pick up a meal, their name and ID will be required.
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Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarán disponibles el martes 21 de enero de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. en ubicaciones designadas en todo el distrito. Si bien los estudiantes no necesitan estar presentes para recoger una comida, se requerirá su nombre y una identificación.



Attention La Joya ISD Community:
Due to dangerous winter weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This day will be made up on February 10, 2025, which will now be a regular school day.
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, there will be a two-hour delay for all students. Please refer to the updated start times and bus schedules listed in the graphic.
**All staff will report at regular time.
Stay safe and monitor our official communication channels for further updates.
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Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD:
Debido a las condiciones peligrosas del clima invernal, no habrá clases el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Este día se recuperará el 10 de febrero de 2025, que ahora será un día escolar regular.
El miércoles 22 de enero de 2025 habrá un retraso de dos horas para todos los estudiantes. Por favor, consulte los horarios de inicio y las rutas de autobús actualizados en el gráfico.
**Todo el personal deberá presentarse en su horario regular.
Manténganse seguros y sigan nuestras plataformas de comunicación oficiales para más actualizaciones.



Today Tabasco Elementary welcomes Mrs. Vilma Brantley as its Interim Principal. Mrs. Brantley has these words to share with the community as our school advances on into the remainder of the year.
#tabascoproud #LegacyOfExcellence @lajoyaisd



Attention La Joya ISD Community: Please be aware that the Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings for Athletics Parents and Families, originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and Special Education Parents/Families, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, have been rescheduled. New dates will be shared as soon as they are available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
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Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD: Por favor, tengan en cuenta que las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificación Estratégica para Padres y Familias de Atletismo, originalmente programadas para el martes 21 de enero de 2025, y para Padres/Familias de Educación Especial, programadas para el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025, han sido reprogramadas. Las nuevas fechas se compartirán tan pronto como estén disponibles. ¡Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo!


Attention La Joya ISD Family,
We are actively monitoring the weather and prioritizing the safety of our students, staff, and families. Monday, January 20, 2025, will be a regular school day as scheduled. However, due to the forecast of severe weather, all La Joya ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Free Grab & Go Meals will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at designated locations across the district. While students do not need to be present to pick up a meal, their name and ID will be required.
For Wednesday, January 22, 2025, we will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate any changes no later than Monday, January 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure everyone’s safety during this time. Stay safe and continue to monitor our official channels for updates.
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Atención familia de La Joya ISD,
Estamos monitoreando activamente el clima y priorizando la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. El lunes 20 de enero de 2025 será un día escolar regular según lo programado. Sin embargo, debido al pronóstico de clima severo, todas las escuelas e instalaciones de La Joya ISD estarán cerradas el martes 21 de enero de 2025.
Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarán disponibles el martes 21 de enero de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. en ubicaciones designadas en todo el distrito. Si bien los estudiantes no necesitan estar presentes para recoger una comida, se requerirá su nombre y una identificación.
Para el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025, continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones climáticas y comunicaremos cualquier cambio a más tardar el lunes 20 de enero de 2025 a las 6:00 p. m.
Gracias por su comprensión mientras trabajamos para garantizar la seguridad de todos durante este tiempo. Manténgase seguro y continúe monitoreando nuestros canales oficiales para obtener actualizaciones.





As we enter the week of January 20, be advised that students and staff can dress warmly all throughout the week. The most important thing is everyone at Tabasco protecting themselves from the frigid temperatures!



Be part of the journey to shape the future of La Joya ISD! 🌟
Join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for our Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings. Your voice is essential in our pursuit toward #EducationalExcellence. 📚
Together, let's build a brighter tomorrow! ✨Join us and make a difference! 💬✨


January 17, 2025 9:00PM
Weather Update: Monitoring Conditions for the week of January 20, 2025
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17 de enero del 2025, 9:00 PM
Actualización del Clima: Monitoreando las Condiciones para la Semana del 20 de enero del 2025





Next week, Kinder through 5th Grade students are taking their middle-of-the-year MAP NWEA exams. The grade level that shows the most growth is in for a treat! Students, be sure to come next week prepared to show how much you've grown in knowledge throughout the year and you could win a field day and party!


January 15, 2025 9:00PM
Weather Update: Monitoring Conditions for the week of January 20, 2025
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15 de enero del 2025, 9:00 PM
Actualización del Clima: Monitoreando las Condiciones para la Semana del 20 de enero del 2025



There is no tutoring after school this week at Tabasco. Please make arrangements for students to go home after school on Monday and Tuesday.
No hay tutoría después de la escuela esta semana en Tabasco. Por favor, haga arreglos para que los estudiantes vayan a casa después de la escuela el lunes y el martes.



🎉🙌🏽It's time to recognize our Leader Spotlight students from
January 2025! 🙌🏽🎉
Leader Spotlight is our monthly highlight of those who exemplify what it means to be an ideal student at Tabasco Elementary in academics, in citizenship, or both!
Congratulations to all of those who were selected by their teachers for this recognition!
#tabascoproud #leaderspotlight La Joya ISD










Congratulations to our January Staff of the Month! Recognized for the month are:
Martha Barrera - Teacher of the Month
Maria Silva - Instructional Assistant of the Month
Raquel Gonzalez - Support Staff of the Month
Great job and thank you for all that you do to help make Tabasco Elementary shine and for your outstanding service to our students on their path to success!
#tabascoproud




Congratulations to our classes who earned Cafeteria Superstars for the third six weeks! They earned this recognition for great behavior during lunch time and got to eat lunch on the stage. Great job, students!
#tabascoproud #cafeteriasuperstars @lajoyaisd








On this Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Tabasco Elementary thanks its own Officer Zamora for helping to keep our campus safe and secure! Thank you!
#tabascoproud #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
