Tabasco Elementary School

Attention parents: Tutoring will be canceled on Monday, Dec. 2. Please make arrangements for your children to return home. Atención padres: La tutoría se cancelará el lunes, 2 de diciembre. Por favor, haga arreglos para que sus hijos regresen a casa después de que termine el día escolar.

This Thanksgiving, as we reflect on our many blessings, let us come together for Jesse Jeremiah Cantú and the Cantú family. Join the Cantú family for a Candlelight Vigil for Jesse Jeremiah Cantú on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Edinburg, TX. Please bring a small candle or flashlight. ******************************* En este Día de Acción de Gracias, mientras reflexionamos sobre nuestras bendiciones, unámonos para Jesse Jeremiah Cantú y la familia Cantú. Únase a la familia Cantú para una vigilia en honor a Jesse Jeremiah Cantú el jueves 28 de noviembre de 2024 a las 7:00 p. m. en el Hospital Pediátrico Driscoll en Edinburg, TX. Traiga una vela pequeña o una linterna.

La Joya ISD extends its deepest condolences to the Cantú family and the Tabasco Elementary community during this time of profound loss. We honor the memory of Jariel and remain hopeful for Jesse’s recovery. The district stands united in support of all those affected. For information on how to assist, please contact Leonor Garcia at l.garcia8@lajoyaisd.net or 956-323-2689. ******************************************** El Distrito Escolar de La Joya extiende sus más sinceras condolencias a la familia Cantú y a la comunidad de Tabasco Elementary en este momento de gran pérdida. Honramos la memoria de Jariel y mantenemos la esperanza en la recuperación de Jesse. El distrito está unido en apoyo a todos los afectados. Para información sobre cómo ayudar, comuníquese con Leonor García en l.garcia8@lajoyaisd.net o al 956-323-2689.

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions! La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! 🌟📚 🗓️ Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Let’s make a difference—together! 💡🎓 📍 Dates & Locations: 🟪 12/6 – Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟪 12/9 – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 12/10 – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 12/10 – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 12/16 – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 12/18 – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ We can’t wait to see you there! ****************************************************************** 📢 ¡Acompáñenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! Este diciembre, ¡La Joya ISD visitará varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro más brillante! 🌟📚 🗓️ Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de éxito para todos los estudiantes. ¡Hagamos la diferencia—juntos! 💡🎓 📍 Fechas y Ubicaciones: 🟪 6 de diciembre – Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟪 9 de diciembre – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 16 de diciembre – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 18 de diciembre – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ ¡Unámonos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos allí!

Here's our December Calendar to help you prepare for the upcoming month! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation!

🎄✨ 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!

Our Tabasco UIL students have taken 1st Place in the first meet of the 2024-2025 school year! Our school is on track to defend our Back-To-Back champions title! Way to go to all Tabasco students who participated in UIL, and especially those students whose placement solidified the points toward our victory! Be sure to check out all results at https://sites.google.com/ljisd.com/ljisduil/home

Great job to all of our Punt, Pass, Kick participants at Monday night's event! Congratulations to third-grader Azlyn Chapa for her outstanding performance and earning 3rd place in the girls' competition! #tabascoproud

Here is some important information about our foam party tomorrow for students who participated in our chocolate fund raiser!

💥 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!

Here is some essential information for the next couple of days. Wednesday & Thursday - Benchmark Testing: Reading (3rd-5th) on Wednesday; Science (5th) on Thursday Thursday - State of the Schools Meeting: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Thursday

🎉 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! 🧤

🎉🙌🏽It's time to recognize our Leader Spotlight students from November 2024! 🙌🏽🎉 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 @LaJoyaISD

🌟 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

📢 Exciting News for Early Education! 🎉 Five Pre-K classrooms across La Joya ISD are getting incredible makeovers with the help of Teaching Strategies! These spaces will be transformed into model learning environments, inspiring young learners and showcasing best practices in early childhood education. 📅 Makeover Date: November 16th, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM 📍 Locations: Tabasco, Juan Seguin, Elodia R. Chapa, Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, and Corina Peña Elementary Schools Stay tuned for updates on these amazing transformations!