šš Join us in celebrating School Lunch Hero Day at La Joya ISD! š„Ŗš©āš³šØāš³
Let's extend our heartfelt thanks to ALL the members of our La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Service Department for their outstanding dedication in providing our students with nutritious meals every day. Our school lunch heroes work tirelessly to ensure our students receive balanced and delicious meals, empowering them to excel in our schools. šš
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šš Ā”Ćnete con nosotros para celebrar el DĆa del HĆ©roe del Almuerzo Escolar en La Joya ISD! š„Ŗš©āš³šØāš³
Ā”Extendamos nuestro mĆ”s sincero agradecimiento a TODOS los miembros de nuestro Departamento de Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD por su excepcional dedicación en proporcionar a nuestros estudiantes comidas nutritivas todos los dĆas. Nuestros hĆ©roes del almuerzo escolar trabajan incansablemente para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes reciban comidas equilibradas y deliciosas, capacitĆ”ndolos para sobresalir en nuestras escuelas! šš


š Happy School Principalsā Day!
To all the amazing principals, thank you for your dedication and leadership! š Your hard work shapes futures and inspires us all. š Today, we celebrate YOU! š Keep shining brightly! āØ

š Happy School Principalsā Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible school leaders at La Joya ISD.
Thank you for your exceptional leadership and dedication to our schools, students, and staff!! šš«

š Join us this week for our enrollment pop-ups around the community! š Today we'll be at AT O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 2821 W MILE 7 RD, MISSION, TX 78574, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Enroll now for the 2024-2025 school year, from Pre-K3 to 12th grade. See you there!
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š Ā”Ćnete a nosotros esta semana para nuestras jornadas de inscripción en toda la comunidad! š Hoy estaremos en O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 2821 W MILE 7 RD, MISSION, TX 78574, de 8:00 am a 2:00 pm. Ā”InscrĆbete ahora para el aƱo escolar 2024-2025, desde Pre-K3 hasta el 12Āŗ grado. Ā”Te esperamos!

š Join us this week for our enrollment pop-ups around the community! š Today and tomorrow, we'll be at AT O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 2821 W MILE 7 RD, MISSION, TX 78574, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Enroll now for the 2024-2025 school year, from Pre-K3 to 12th grade. See you there!
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š Ā”Ćnete a nosotros esta semana para nuestras jornadas de inscripción en toda la comunidad! š Hoy y maƱana, estaremos en AT O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 2821 W MILE 7 RD, MISSION, TX 78574, de 8:00 am a 2:00 pm. Ā”InscrĆbete ahora para el aƱo escolar 2024-2025, desde Pre-K3 hasta el 12Āŗ grado. Ā”Te esperamos allĆ!

š Attention Staff! š Dr. Marcey Sorensen is hosting focus group meetings this week and your input is invaluable! š£ļø Join us as we shape the future together. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make your voice heard! š
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š Ā”Atención personal! š La Dra. Marcey Sorensen estĆ” organizando reuniones de grupos focales esta semana y su aporte es invaluable! š£ļø Ćnete con nosotros mientras moldeamos el futuro juntos. Ā”No te pierdas esta oportunidad de hacer oĆr tu voz!

š Exciting news! š Meet Magdalena Guzman, our new Regional Assistant Superintendent for Talent. This position, grant-funded and shared with Region One Education Service Center, underscores our commitment to collaboration and maximizing educational impact. With her wealth of experience and dedication to student success, we're ready to soar to new heights! Welcome, Ms. Guzman to La Joya ISD! š

š At the La Joya ISD Pre-K Curriculum Expo, administrators, teachers, and assistants from La Joya ISD were thrilled to dive into exceptional instructional materials for their Pre-K classrooms! š The publishers showcased were carefully handpicked from the TEA approved list, ensuring access to high-quality resources. š This amazing event provided attendees with invaluable insights into enhancing early childhood education. Let's spark a passion for learning together! š„ A huge thanks to all who attended and provided feedbackāwe're grateful for your dedication to educational excellence!
š Calling all 8th graders interested in a career in ENGINEERING or HEALTH SCIENCE! š
At AHSP-STEM, we welcome students from both inside and outside La Joya ISD to explore a wide range of educational opportunities in health science and engineering. Our school provides a dynamic environment where you can thrive and excel in your academic pursuits.
Why choose AHSP-STEM?
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Diverse educational opportunities in engineering and health science
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Experienced faculty dedicated to your success
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State-of-the-art facilities and resources to support your learning
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A supportive community that encourages growth and achievement
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity ! Apply today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career.
For more information and enrollment details, visit our website or contact us today!


š² Join us for an Autism Awareness Bike Ride Day this Saturday, April 20th, from 8AM to 9AM at the La Joya ISD Leo Garza Jr. Baseball Complex! Let's pedal together to raise awareness and support for autism. See you there! š

š Attention, La Joya ISD Parents! š
Important updates regarding our transportation bus drop-off procedures for the remainder of the 2023-2024 academic school year.
Here's a quick overview of what you need to know:
š Elementary students must have an authorized adult present at the bus stop for release. šø
šMiddle and high school students may be dropped off without an adult present at the bus stop, provided they have completed our Drop-Off Parent Release Form and is on file at the school's main office.
š Drop-Off Parent Release Form can be found in our transportation website at www.lajoyaisd.com/transportation
*This form will now be included as part of our enrollment packet.
šRequests for deviations should be communicated in writing to campus administration, with a 5-day approval period. š
šPlease note that emergency changes to drop-off procedures will not be accommodated without written parental consent. š
Thank you in advance for all your cooperation and support! We're excited to work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our students here at La Joya ISD. šāØ
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š Ā”Atención, padres de familia de La Joya ISD! š
Actualizaciones importantes de nuestro departamento de transporte sobre nuestros procedimientos de entrega de niƱos para el resto del aƱo escolar acadƩmico 2023-2024.
A continuación se ofrece una descripción general rÔpida de lo que necesita saber:
š Los estudiantes de primaria deben tener un adulto autorizado presente en la parada del autobĆŗs para su salida. šø
šLos estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria pueden ser dejados sin un adulto presente en la parada del autobĆŗs, siempre que hayan completado nuestro Formulario de autorización de entrega para padres y estĆ© archivado en la oficina principal de la escuela.
š El formulario de autorización de entrega para padres se puede encontrar en nuestro sitio web de transporte en www.lajoyaisd.com/transportation
*Este formulario ahora se incluirÔ como parte de nuestro paquete de inscripción.
šLas solicitudes de desviaciones deberĆ”n comunicarse por escrito a la administración de la escuela, con un plazo de aprobación de 5 dĆas. š
šTome en cuenta que no se realizarĆ”n cambios de emergencia en los procedimientos de entrega sin el consentimiento escrito de los padres. š
Ā”Gracias de antemano por toda su cooperación y apoyo! Estamos entusiasmados de trabajar juntos para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes aquĆ en La Joya ISD. šāØ





La Joya ISD Celebrates Public School Volunteer Week!
We want to give a BIG THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who generously give their time and effort to support our students and educators. Your dedication and enthusiasm make a real difference in the lives of our students, and we truly appreciate your contributions. š š«ā¤ļø
”La Joya ISD celebra la Semana de los Voluntarios de las Escuelas Públicas!
Queremos agradecer a todos los increĆbles voluntarios que generosamente brindan su tiempo y esfuerzo para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y educadores. Su dedicación y entusiasmo marcan una diferencia real en las vidas de nuestros estudiantes y realmente apreciamos sus contribuciones. šš«ā¤ļø

ā ļøDISTRICT UPDATEā ļø: Important Notice: Transportation Procedure Communication
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La Joya ISD Celebrates Our Employees of the Year! š
Congratulations to Silvia Iracheta, Campus Teacher of the Year, Irasema Martinez, Campus Instructional Assistant of the Year, and Sabrina Yvonne Escobar, Support Staff of the Year for Juan De Dios Salinas Middle School.
Join us in applauding these amazing individuals for their dedication and hard work. š Thank you for your commitment to Educational Excellence!



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š Today marks the beginning of STAAR testing! š Wishing all our incredible students the best of luck on their STAAR exams. Remember, youāve got this! šŖš Let your hard work and determination shine bright. Good luck! š

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Message from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools:
š Tomorrow's the big day ā STAAR testing begins! š
Wishing all our incredible students the BEST of luck! ššŖ You're ready to shine bright and show what you've got! šš«
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Mensaje de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendente de Escuelas:
MaƱana es el gran dĆa: Ā”comienza los exĆ”menes de STAAR! š Ā”Deseando a todos nuestros increĆbles estudiantes la MEJOR de las suertes! ššŖ Ā”EstĆ”n listos para brillar! š


š Get ready for an extraordinary event! š We're putting safety first for our students and staff during the upcoming eclipse on April 8th. Elementary students will have a special indoor experience while secondary students can enjoy the eclipse with parental permission outdoors. Everyone will have the chance to witness the magic safely through a live-stream NASA feed! š
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š Ā”PrepĆ”rate para un evento extraordinario! š Ā”La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra prioridad durante el próximo eclipse el 8 de abril! Los estudiantes de primaria tendrĆ”n una experiencia especial en sus salones, mientras que los estudiantes de secundaria podrĆ”n disfrutar del eclipse al aire libre con el permiso de los padres. Ā”Todos tendrĆ”n la oportunidad de presenciar la magia de manera segura a travĆ©s de la transmisión en vivo de NASA! š


šTesting season just got a whole lot comfier, Itās Jean Week at La Joya ISD! š

