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📣 Your Voice Matters! 📣 Join us for the upcoming La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings and help shape the future of our district! 🏫✨ 📅 Save the Dates: 🧑‍🏫 Educators Elementary: Feb. 18, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM High School: Feb. 18, 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM Middle School: Feb. 19, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office – Tabasco Room (200 W. Expressway 83 La Joya TX 78560) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents Elementary: Feb. 27, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM High School: Mar. 10, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Middle School: Mar. 25, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office – Tabasco Room (200 W. Expressway 83 La Joya TX 78560) 💬 Let’s build a brighter future for our students together!

#FlashbackFriday to teachers receiving gifts during Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎

🌟 Incredible Parent Turnout at Our Family & Community Engagement Winter Conference! 🎉🌟 A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing parents who joined us for this empowering and interactive event! 💙🙌 ✅ Created Attendance Vision Boards to support their child’s academic success. ✅ Received valuable resources from guest speaker Mr. Ruben Garcia, Clinical Director at Mesquite Treatment Center, on student services and substance abuse support. ✅ Learned Healthy Tips to keep students and families thriving. ✅ Explored the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) Program, where students will experience exciting STEAM Enrichment Activities! 🚀🎨🔬 We appreciate our parents and community partners for making this event a success! Together, we build stronger families and brighter futures! 💡✨ #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ An afternoon of Celebration & Excellence! ✨🎉 La Joya ISD rolled out the golden carpet for our incredible educators at the Golden Ticket Event! 🎟️💛 Teachers from across the district were recognized, celebrated, and honored for their dedication, passion, and commitment to student success. 🍎📚 Their impact goes beyond the classroom, shaping the future one lesson at a time! 🌟 Congratulations to all our Golden Ticket recipients—YOU are the magic behind La Joya ISD’s excellence! 💫💛 See more photos in link below: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.1028557995968860

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Community! 🚨 We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! 📝✨ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN! 📌 Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas to guide La Joya ISD toward success. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and community! 💡🌟 👉 Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr *************************************************** 📣 ¡Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! 🚨 ¡Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! 📝✨ La Encuesta de Planeación Estratégica ¡YA ESTÁ ABIERTA! 📌 Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el éxito. ¡Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! 💡🌟 👉 Escanea el código QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr ¡Hagamos un impacto—tu opinión cuenta! ❤️📚

🎓✨ La Joya ISD Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony! ✨🎓 Mark your calendars! 🗓️ On Sunday, May 25, 2025, we’re celebrating the incredible achievements of our seniors at Bert Ogden Arena (4900 S I-69C, Edinburg, TX 78539). 🎉 📅 Graduation Schedule: 🐾 8:00 AM – Juarez-Lincoln High School 🐾 11:15 AM – Jimmy Carter ECHS 🐾 1:15 PM – Palmview High School 🐾 4:45 PM – Thelma R. Salinas STEM ECHS 🐾 6:45 PM – La Joya High School Let’s celebrate the Class of 2025 in style! 🎊🎓 Tag your friends, family, and fellow graduates and get ready for a day to remember! #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Having fun and recognizing student achievements at our March 2024 Good Life celebration 🌟 #FlashbackFriday

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Community! 🚨 We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! 📝✨ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN! 📌 Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas to guide La Joya ISD toward success. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and community! 💡🌟 👉 Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr Let’s make an impact—your input matters! ❤️📚 *********************************************** 📣 ¡Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! 🚨 ¡Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! 📝✨ La Encuesta de Planeación Estratégica ¡YA ESTÁ ABIERTA! 📌 Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el éxito. ¡Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! 💡🌟 👉 Escanea el código QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr ¡Hagamos un impacto—tu opinión cuenta! ❤️📚

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✨📢 Important Update, La Joya ISD Family! ✨ Monday, February 10, 2025, will be a NO-CLASS DAY for students! 🎉 Teachers and staff will use this time to plan and prepare for our amazing students' success. 🌟 Staff will report as scheduled. Check the notice for all the details! 💌 ************************************************************************ ✨📢 ¡Actualización importante Familias de La Joya ISD! ✨ El lunes 10 de febrero de 2025 será un día SIN CLASES para los estudiantes. 🎉 ¡Nuestros maestros y personal estarán planeando y preparándose para el éxito de nuestros increíbles estudiantes! 🌟 El personal se presentará como está programado. ¡Revise el aviso para todos los detalles! 💌

📢 La Joya ISD Stands with Our Families! 📢 We are committed to ensuring all students feel safe, supported, and welcomed. Read our Immigration Student Support FAQs to learn about your child's right to education, school safety, and available resources. 💙📚✨ **************************************************** 📢 ¡La Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestras Familias! 📢 Estamos comprometidos a garantizar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros, apoyados y bienvenidos. Lea nuestras Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Apoyo a Estudiantes Inmigrantes para conocer los derechos educativos de su hijo, la seguridad escolar y los recursos disponibles. 💙📚✨

Stepping back to our November 2021 Good Life celebration 🌟 #FlashbackFriday

🌟 La Joya ISD Stands for Student Support & Inclusion! 🌟 At La Joya ISD, we are committed to ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students. As national conversations on immigration continue, we remain dedicated to protecting, uplifting, and guiding our students and families. 💙📚Together, we create a school community where every student feels safe, valued, and supported. 📢 Read the letter below from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marcey Sorensen, for more details. ********************************* 🌟 ¡La Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestros Estudiantes y Promueve la Inclusión! 🌟 En La Joya ISD, estamos comprometidos a garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, solidario e inclusivo para todos nuestros estudiantes. A medida que continúan las conversaciones nacionales sobre inmigración, seguimos dedicados a proteger, apoyar y guiar a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias. 💙📚 Juntos, creamos una comunidad escolar donde cada estudiante se sienta seguro, valorado y apoyado. 📢 Lea la carta a continuación de nuestra Superintendente Escolar, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, para más detalles.

✨New Dates for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Sessions! 🌟 📣✨ Join Us for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings! ✨📣 Be part of shaping the future of our district! 🌟 These exciting sessions are your chance to share ideas, provide feedback, and create a visionary roadmap for excellence at La Joya ISD. Let’s work together to make a difference for every student! 💡💬 📌 Upcoming Sessions: 🎓 PK, PK3, and PK4 Parents/Families: 🗓️ Thursday, January 30th | 🕘 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 📍 Central Office - La Joya Room 🏅 Athletics Parents/Families: 🗓️ Thursday, January 30th | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Central Office - Tabasco Room 🌈 Special Education Parents/Families: 🗓️ Tuesday, February 4th | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Central Office - Tabasco Room 🔧 Career & Technical Education (CTE) Parents/Families: 🗓️ Thursday, February 6th | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Central Office - Tabasco Room 📍 Locations: Central Office Administration Building, La Joya ISD 🌐 More Info: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26 💬 Your Voice Matters—Let’s work together to make La Joya ISD stronger than ever! 🌟 Don’t miss this chance to help shape the future! 🎉👏 ************************************************************* 📣✨ ¡Únase a las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificación Estratégica de La Joya ISD! ✨📣 ¡Sea parte de dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! 🌟 Estas emocionantes sesiones son su oportunidad para compartir ideas, brindar comentarios y crear un plan visionario para la excelencia en La Joya ISD. ¡Trabajemos juntos para marcar la diferencia por cada estudiante! 💡💬 📌 Próximas Sesiones: 🎓 Padres/Familias de PK, PK3 y PK4: 🗓️ Jueves, 30 de enero | 🕘 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 📍 Oficina Central - Salón La Joya 🏅 Padres/Familias de Atletismo: 🗓️ Jueves, 30 de enero | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco 🌈 Padres/Familias de Educación Especial: 🗓️ Martes, 4 de febrero | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco 🔧 Padres/Familias de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE): 🗓️ Jueves, 6 de febrero | 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 📍 Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco 📍 Ubicaciónes: Oficina Central, La Joya ISD 🌐 Más Información: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26 💬 Su Voz Importa—¡Trabajemos juntos para hacer a La Joya ISD más fuerte que nunca! 🌟 ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad de ayudar a dar forma al futuro! 🎉👏

College-bound seniors enjoying a pizza lunch with Principal Villarreal in May 2022! 🍕🎓 #FlashbackFriday

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! 🧥🧣🧤 *********************************** 🌬️ ¡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! 🧥🧣🧤

📢 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. ***************************************************************** 📢 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. ************************************ 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.