š£ Attention La Joya ISD Community! šØ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! šāØ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
š 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! š”š
š Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
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š£ Ā”Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! šØ
Ā”Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! šāØ La Encuesta de Planeación EstratĆ©gica Ā”ESTĆ ABIERTA!
š Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el Ć©xito. Ā”Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! š” š
š 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
Ā”Hagamos un impactoātu opinión cuenta! ā¤ļøš


š Strategic Planning in Action! šÆāØ
Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen had an energizing & successful strategic planning session with our elementary and high school educators! šš Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation and shared powerful insights to help shape the future of La Joya ISD! š”š„
š¢šØREMINDER šØ: Middle School Educatorsāit's your turn! Join us TODAY from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at the La Joya ISD Administration Building - Tabasco Room! š« Your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear your ideas! š¤š¬
Letās work together to make a difference! šŖā¤ļø #LJISDStrategicPlanning #ljisdlegacyofexcellence

š¬ La Joya ISD Wants YOUR Feedback! š¢
Weāre calling on staff, parents, and our community to help shape the 2025-2026 school calendar and school start & end times! šļøā°
⨠Two options. One important decision. Your input makes a difference! ā
š³ļø Input Window:
š
Monday, February 17 ā Friday, March 7, 2025
š¢ VOTE NOW! Scan the QR code or click the link below to submit your input! ā¬ļø
š https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiW02npUxKBni-Va_hTreyBmI6HdgA-7djZ6TZ0T5JLoC3tg/viewform?usp=sharing
Your voice matters! Letās build the future of La Joya ISD together! š
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

šāØ Join Us for the La Joya ISD Future Ready Learning Summit! āØš
Weāre celebrating Texas Public Schools Week with events focused on student success and achievement! Donāt miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about summer programs, review student progress, and get ready for the rest of the school year!
šļø Mark your calendars!
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Elementary School Summit ā Monday, March 3, 2025
š
Middle School Summit ā Tuesday, March 4, 2025
š
High School Summit ā Thursday, March 6, 2025
Get involved, stay informed, and celebrate the dedication of our students and educators! š”š
#TXPublicSchoolsWeek #ljisdlegacyofexcellence
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šāØ Ā”Ćnete a la Cumbre de Aprendizaje Listos para el Futuro de La Joya ISD! āØš
”Celebramos la Semana de las Escuelas Públicas de Texas con eventos enfocados en el éxito y los logros de nuestros estudiantes! No te pierdas esta emocionante oportunidad para conocer los programas de verano, revisar el progreso de los estudiantes y prepararte para el resto del año escolar.
šļø Ā”Marca tu calendario!
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Exposición de Escuelas Primarias ā lunes, 3 de marzo de 2025
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Exposición de Escuelas Secundarias ā martes, 4 de marzo de 2025
š
Exposición de Escuelas Preparatorias ā jueves, 6 de marzo de 2025
Ā”InvolĆŗcrate, mantente informado y celebra el esfuerzo de nuestros estudiantes y educadores! š”š #ljisdlegacyofexcellence #SemanaEscuelasPĆŗblicasTX


š£ Attention La Joya ISD Community! šØ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! šāØ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
š 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! š”š
š Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr ***************************************************
š£ Ā”Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! šØ
Ā”Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! šāØ La Encuesta de Planeación EstratĆ©gica Ā”YA ESTĆ ABIERTA!
š Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el Ć©xito. Ā”Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! š”
š š 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
Ā”Hagamos un impactoātu opinión cuenta! ā¤ļøš


š£ Your Voice Matters! š£
Join us for the upcoming La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings and help shape the future of our district! š«āØ
š
Save the Dates:
š§āš« Educators
Elementary: Feb. 18, 3:45 PM ā 5:00 PM
High School: Feb. 18, 5:15 PM ā 6:30 PM
Middle School: Feb. 19, 4:30 PM ā 6:00 PM
š La Joya ISD Central Office ā Tabasco Room (200 W. Expressway 83 La Joya TX 78560)
šØāš©āš§āš¦ Parents
Elementary: Feb. 27, 6:00 PM ā 7:30 PM
High School: Mar. 10, 5:30 PM ā 7:00 PM
Middle School: Mar. 25, 5:30 PM ā 7:00 PM
š La Joya ISD Central Office ā Tabasco Room (200 W. Expressway 83 La Joya TX 78560)
š¬ Letās build a brighter future for our students together!

š Incredible Parent Turnout at Our Family & Community Engagement Winter Conference! šš
A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing parents who joined us for this empowering and interactive event! šš
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Created Attendance Vision Boards to support their childās academic success.
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Received valuable resources from guest speaker Mr. Ruben Garcia, Clinical Director at Mesquite Treatment Center, on student services and substance abuse support.
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Learned Healthy Tips to keep students and families thriving.
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Explored the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) Program, where students will experience exciting STEAM Enrichment Activities! ššØš¬
We appreciate our parents and community partners for making this event a success! Together, we build stronger families and brighter futures! š”āØ
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
šāØ An afternoon of Celebration & Excellence! āØš
La Joya ISD rolled out the golden carpet for our incredible educators at the Golden Ticket Event! šļøš Teachers from across the district were recognized, celebrated, and honored for their dedication, passion, and commitment to student success. šš
Their impact goes beyond the classroom, shaping the future one lesson at a time! š Congratulations to all our Golden Ticket recipientsāYOU are the magic behind La Joya ISDās excellence! š«š
See more photos in link below: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.1028557995968860
š£ Attention La Joya ISD Community! šØ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! šāØ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
š 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! š”š
š Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
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š£ Ā”Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! šØ
Ā”Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! šāØ La Encuesta de Planeación EstratĆ©gica Ā”YA ESTĆ ABIERTA!
š Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el Ć©xito. Ā”Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! š”š
š 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
Ā”Hagamos un impactoātu opinión cuenta! ā¤ļøš


š£ Attention La Joya ISD Community! šØ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! šāØ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
š 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! š”š
š Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
Letās make an impactāyour input matters! ā¤ļøš
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š£ Ā”Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! šØ
Ā”Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! šāØ La Encuesta de Planeación EstratĆ©gica Ā”YA ESTĆ ABIERTA!
š Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el Ć©xito. Ā”Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! š”š
š 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
Ā”Hagamos un impactoātu opinión cuenta! ā¤ļøš


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āØš¢ Important Update, La Joya ISD Family! āØ
Monday, February 10, 2025, will be a NO-CLASS DAY for students!
š Teachers and staff will use this time to plan and prepare for our amazing students' success.
š Staff will report as scheduled. Check the notice for all the details! š
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āØš¢ Ā”Actualización importante Familias de La Joya ISD! āØ
El lunes 10 de febrero de 2025 serĆ” un dĆa SIN CLASES para los estudiantes.
š Ā”Nuestros maestros y personal estarĆ”n planeando y preparĆ”ndose para el Ć©xito de nuestros increĆbles estudiantes!
š El personal se presentarĆ” como estĆ” programado. Ā”Revise el aviso para todos los detalles! š

š¢ La Joya ISD Stands with Our Families! š¢
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. ššāØ
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š¢ Ā”La Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestras Familias! š¢
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. ššāØ






Happy School Counselor Appreciation Week!
This week, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing school counselor, Ms. Muniz! Your kindness, support, and dedication make such a difference in the lives of our students every day. š¤©
We appreciate all that you do to help our students grow, learn, and thrive. Thank you for being such an essential part of our school family!
#SchoolCounselorAppreciationWeek

š La Joya ISD Stands for Student Support & Inclusion! š
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. ššTogether, we create a school community where every student feels safe, valued, and supported.
š¢ Read the letter below from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marcey Sorensen, for more details.
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š Ā”La Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestros Estudiantes y Promueve la Inclusión! š
En La Joya ISD, estamos comprometidos a garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, solidario e inclusivo para todos nuestros estudiantes. A medida que continĆŗan las conversaciones nacionales sobre inmigración, seguimos dedicados a proteger, apoyar y guiar a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias. šš
Juntos, creamos una comunidad escolar donde cada estudiante se sienta seguro, valorado y apoyado.
š¢ Lea la carta a continuación de nuestra Superintendente Escolar, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, para mĆ”s detalles.


āØNew Dates for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Sessions! š
š£āØ Join Us for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings! āØš£
Be part of shaping the future of our district! š These exciting sessions are your chance to share ideas, provide feedback, and create a visionary roadmap for excellence at La Joya ISD. Letās work together to make a difference for every student! š”š¬
š Upcoming Sessions:
š PK, PK3, and PK4 Parents/Families:
šļø Thursday, January 30th | š 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | š Central Office - La Joya Room
š
Athletics Parents/Families:
šļø Thursday, January 30th | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Central Office - Tabasco Room
š Special Education Parents/Families:
šļø Tuesday, February 4th | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Central Office - Tabasco Room
š§ Career & Technical Education (CTE) Parents/Families:
šļø Thursday, February 6th | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Central Office - Tabasco Room
š Locations: Central Office Administration Building, La Joya ISD
š More Info: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26
š¬ Your Voice MattersāLetās work together to make La Joya ISD stronger than ever! š Donāt miss this chance to help shape the future! šš
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š£āØ Ā”Ćnase a las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificación EstratĆ©gica de La Joya ISD! āØš£
Ā”Sea parte de dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! š Estas emocionantes sesiones son su oportunidad para compartir ideas, brindar comentarios y crear un plan visionario para la excelencia en La Joya ISD. Ā”Trabajemos juntos para marcar la diferencia por cada estudiante! š”š¬
š Próximas Sesiones:
š Padres/Familias de PK, PK3 y PK4:
šļø Jueves, 30 de enero | š 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | š Oficina Central - Salón La Joya
š
Padres/Familias de Atletismo:
šļø Jueves, 30 de enero | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco
š Padres/Familias de Educación Especial:
šļø Martes, 4 de febrero | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco
š§ Padres/Familias de Educación TĆ©cnica y Profesional (CTE):
šļø Jueves, 6 de febrero | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco
š Ubicaciónes: Oficina Central, La Joya ISD
š MĆ”s Información: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26
š¬ Su Voz ImportaāĀ”Trabajemos juntos para hacer a La Joya ISD mĆ”s fuerte que nunca! š Ā”No se pierda esta oportunidad de ayudar a dar forma al futuro! šš

šāØ **The Scholastic Book Fair is Here!** āØš
Join us during our Family VisitTime to find books for all ages!
š
**When:** Tuesday, January 28, 2025
š **Time:** 3:30-5:00 p.m.
š **Where:** School Library
Every purchase supports our school. Donāt miss it!
#ScholasticBookFair #LoveForReading

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. Letās come together to celebrate this milestone with excitement and pride! šš
Additionally, join us for the Great Kindness Challenge Week from January 27ā31! Each day will have a fun theme:
Monday: Winter Wear āļø 100 Days of School
Tuesday: Favorite Hat š©
Wednesday: Wear Tie-Dye šØ
Thursday: Animal Print or Camouflage š¾
Friday: Western Gear š¤
Letās make this week one to remember by spreading kindness and showing school spirit! šāØ

š Woohoo! Weāre about to hit 100 days of school, and weāre getting ready to celebrate it at school!
š
**When:** Monday, January 27, 2025
Let's get ready to have a memorable day as we celebrate 100 days of learning and fun together. Donāt miss itāitās gonna be awesome! šš¶ š
#100DaysOfSchool

š¬ļø Stay Warm, La Joya ISD! š¬ļø
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. Donāt forgetāclothing must still follow district guidelines. Stay bundled up, La Joya ISD! š§„š§£š§¤
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š¬ļø Ā”MantĆ©nganse abrigados, La Joya ISD! š¬ļø
Con este clima frĆo, se invita a los estudiantes y al personal a vestirse abrigados y cómodos. No se requerirĆ” 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. Ā”AbrĆguense bien, familia de La Joya ISD! š§„š§£š§¤

