Emiliano Zapata Elementary School

"Zapata Elementary Celebrates Special Visit from Board Member Jessica Ochoa" Zapata Elementary was honored to receive a special visit from one of our board members, Jessica Ochoa! During her visit, our Character Kids CEOs—Dilan Hernandez, Adelynn Zapata, Camyla Briceno, and Sebastian Lumbreras—presented her with a small gift as a token of appreciation. The students also took a moment to speak heartfelt words to welcome her. To make the day even more special, Mr. Pepito’s choir students serenaded her with two beautiful songs in the library. It was a memorable occasion, and we are grateful for her time and support! #ZapataElementary #CommunitySupport #CharacterKids #ThankYouJessicaOchoa#lajoyaisd #ljisd

Dear parents, We will be having classroom group photos Tuesday, Jan. 14th, 2025. Students may wear their Sunday's best attire. Thank you.

**Celebrating Perfect Attendance at Zapata Elementary!** A big congratulations to our dedicated students at Zapata Elementary who achieved perfect attendance! Your commitment to showing up every day with a positive attitude is truly admirable. As a token of appreciation, each student received a certificate and a pencil to celebrate their accomplishment. Keep up the great work—your dedication is inspiring! #PerfectAttendance #ZapataElementary #StudentSuccess #Dedication#lajoyaisd

**Congratulations to our "A" Honor Roll Students!** We are so proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our Zapata Elementary students who earned a spot on the **"A" Honor Roll** this six weeks! Your commitment to excellence in academics is truly inspiring. Keep up the amazing work – we can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll continue to achieve! #HonorRoll #AcademicExcellence #ZapataElementary #ProudStudents#lajoyaisd

*Perfect Attendance Rewards at Zapata Elementary! Congratulations to our amazing students at Zapata Elementary who achieved perfect attendance! As a special treat, these dedicated students were rewarded with pan dulce and chocolate milk to celebrate their commitment and hard work. Keep up the great work, and thank you for showing up every day with enthusiasm and dedication! #PerfectAttendance #ZapataElementary #StudentSuccess #lajoyaisd

**Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Zapata Elementary** Today, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Officer Gonzalez for your unwavering dedication to the safety and security of our students and staff. Your commitment to protecting our school community is truly appreciated. We are grateful for your service and proud to have you as part of our team. #LawEnforcementAppreciation #ThankYouOfficerGonzalez #ZapataElementary #CommunitySupport

📢 La Joya ISD Parent Volunteer Orientation 🗓 January 13, 2025 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 📍 La Joya Administration Bldg. Tabasco Room 200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, Tx 78560 Join us for an informative orientation session on the Parent Volunteer Program at La Joya ISD! Discover how you can get involved and make a difference in our schools. Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there! ------------------------------------------------------ 📢 Orientación Para Padres Voluntarios De La Joya ISD 🗓 13 de enero de 2025 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 📍 Edificio De Administración De La Joya ISD, Sala Tabasco 200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, Tx 78560 ¡Acompáñanos en una sesión de orientación sobre el Programa de Padres Voluntarios de La Joya ISD! Descubra cómo puede participar y marcar la diferencia en nuestras escuelas. ¡Marca tu calendario, te esperamos!

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📢 Attention Parents of Garza, Seguin, and Zapata Elementary! Join us for an Accelerating Campus Excellence Parent Meeting! 🌟 Your voice matters as we shape the future of our schools and strive for excellence in education. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your insights and be part of the conversation! 🗓️ Dates & Locations: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Zapata Elementary at 5:30 PM Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Garza Elementary at 5:30 PM Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - Seguin Elementary at 5:30 PM 📲 For more information, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/elemplan or scan the QR code! We can’t wait to see you there! ****************************************************** 📢 ¡Atención Padres de las Escuelas Primarias Garza, Seguin y Zapata! ¡Únase a nosotros en la Reunión de Padres para la Excelencia en los Campus! 🌟 Su opinión es importante mientras moldeamos el futuro de nuestras escuelas y buscamos la excelencia en la educación. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de compartir sus ideas y ser parte de la conversación! 🗓️ Fechas y Lugares: Miércoles, 8 de enero del 2025 - Zapata Elementary a las 5:30 PM Martes, 14 de enero del 2025 - Garza Elementary a las 5:30 PM Martes, 21 de enero del 2025 - Seguin Elementary a las 5:30 PM 📲 Para más información, visite www.lajoyaisd.com/elemplan o escanee el código QR. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!

We hope you’ve had a wonderful winter break! This is a reminder that classes resume tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We look forward to welcoming all students back and starting the new year strong!

This is a friendly reminder for La Joya ISD families: We hope you’ve had a wonderful winter break! Please note that staff will return to work tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025, and classes will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We’re excited to welcome everyone back and start the new year strong!

Happy New Year, La Joya ISD Family! 🎉 As we welcome 2025, we look forward to another year of growth, success, and new opportunities for our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to excellence. Let’s make this year our best one yet!

🎅🎁 A special surprise arrived at Zapata Elementary as Santa Claus made a surprise visit to deliver gifts to our students! The excitement was unforgettable as Santa entered the classrooms, spreading holiday cheer and making the day extra special. Our students were filled with joy and gratitude for this magical moment! 🎄✨ #ZapataElementary #SantaVisit #HolidaySurprise #MakingMemories #lajoyaisd

🎉 Congratulations to the top readers of Zapata Elementary! These students earned the chance to choose a book of their choice and decorate a festive Christmas gingerbread house at the library. With the guidance of our wonderful librarian, Mrs. Lumbreras, the students had a blast showing off their creativity. It was a fun-filled day of reading, decorating, and holiday cheer! 📚🏠✨ #ZapataElementary #TopReaders #HolidayFun #LibraryActivities #lajoyaisd

State of Zapata Elementary parent/community meeting.

🎄 Friendly Reminder for La Joya ISD Families! 🎄 December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025: Christmas Break - No Classes! January 6, 2025: No Classes - District Professional Learning Day for staff. January 7, 2025: Classes Resume Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! 🎅🎉 Enjoy the time with your loved ones, and we’ll see you back at school in the new year! ✨

🍎✨ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services hosted a fun and flavorful Food Exposition! Students had the chance to taste-test new menu items and share their feedback, helping shape the meals served in our schools. 💬🍴 🎉 Thank you to our amazing CNS team for making this event possible and ensuring our students enjoy nutritious, delicious, and high-quality meals every day! 🌟

📢 REMINDER FOR STAFF! 📢 Don’t forget to sign up for EMPOWERED: LEARN. ELEVATE. ENGAGE – dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: 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! 🎉

Turn Every Drive into a Learning Adventure! 🚗📖 Make car rides more than just a journey—turn them into reading adventures! At La Joya ISD, we encourage you to ask your child to spot and read words on signs, billboards, or store names to practice recognizing environmental print. It's a fun and easy way to build literacy skills on the go! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¡Convierte cada paseo en una aventura de aprendizaje! 🚗📖 ¡Haz que los viajes en carro sean más que un recorrido—conviértelos en aventuras de lectura! En La Joya ISD, te invitamos a pedirle a tu hijo que identifique y lea palabras en letreros, anuncios o nombres de tiendas para practicar el reconocimiento de texto ambiental. ¡Es una forma divertida y fácil de desarrollar habilidades de lectura mientras están en movimiento! 🌟📚

"Zapata Elementary Choir, led by our talented Music teacher Mr. Pepito, brought holiday cheer to the community this week! The students spread joy and festive melodies while caroling at various locations, showcasing their hard work and passion for music. Thank you to everyone who welcomed and supported these young singers in sharing the holiday spirit!" #zapataelementary, #lajoyaisd