
๐ฃ Attention La Joya ISD Community! ๐จ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! ๐โจ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
๐ 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! ๐ก๐
๐ Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr ***************************************************
๐ฃ ยกAtenciรณn comunidad de La Joya ISD! ๐จ
ยกNecesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! ๐โจ La Encuesta de Planeaciรณn Estratรฉgica ยกYA ESTร ABIERTA!
๐ Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el รฉxito. ยกJuntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! ๐ก
๐ ๐ Escanea el cรณdigo QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
ยกHagamos un impactoโtu opiniรณn cuenta! โค๏ธ๐



๐ฃ Your Voice Matters! ๐ฃ
Join us for the upcoming La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings and help shape the future of our district! ๐ซโจ
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Save the Dates:
๐งโ๐ซ Educators
Elementary: Feb. 18, 3:45 PM โ 5:00 PM
High School: Feb. 18, 5:15 PM โ 6:30 PM
Middle School: Feb. 19, 4:30 PM โ 6:00 PM
๐ La Joya ISD Central Office โ Tabasco Room (200 W. Expressway 83 La Joya TX 78560)
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Parents
Elementary: Feb. 27, 6:00 PM โ 7:30 PM
High School: Mar. 10, 5:30 PM โ 7:00 PM
Middle School: Mar. 25, 5:30 PM โ 7:00 PM
๐ La Joya ISD Central Office โ Tabasco Room (200 W. Expressway 83 La Joya TX 78560)
๐ฌ Letโs build a brighter future for our students together!


๐ Incredible Parent Turnout at Our Family & Community Engagement Winter Conference! ๐๐
A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing parents who joined us for this empowering and interactive event! ๐๐
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Created Attendance Vision Boards to support their childโs 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! ๐๐จ๐ฌ
We appreciate our parents and community partners for making this event a success! Together, we build stronger families and brighter futures! ๐กโจ
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

๐โจ An afternoon of Celebration & Excellence! โจ๐
La Joya ISD rolled out the golden carpet for our incredible educators at the Golden Ticket Event! ๐๏ธ๐ Teachers from across the district were recognized, celebrated, and honored for their dedication, passion, and commitment to student success. ๐๐
Their impact goes beyond the classroom, shaping the future one lesson at a time! ๐ Congratulations to all our Golden Ticket recipientsโYOU are the magic behind La Joya ISDโs excellence! ๐ซ๐
See more photos in link below: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.1028557995968860

๐ฃ Attention La Joya ISD Community! ๐จ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! ๐โจ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
๐ 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! ๐ก๐
๐ 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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๐ฃ ยกAtenciรณn comunidad de La Joya ISD! ๐จ
ยกNecesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! ๐โจ La Encuesta de Planeaciรณn Estratรฉgica ยกYA ESTร ABIERTA!
๐ Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el รฉxito. ยกJuntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! ๐ก๐
๐ Escanea el cรณdigo QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
ยกHagamos un impactoโtu opiniรณn cuenta! โค๏ธ๐



๐ฃ Attention La Joya ISD Community! ๐จ
We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! ๐โจ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN!
๐ 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! ๐ก๐
๐ Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
Letโs make an impactโyour input matters! โค๏ธ๐
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๐ฃ ยกAtenciรณn comunidad de La Joya ISD! ๐จ
ยกNecesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! ๐โจ La Encuesta de Planeaciรณn Estratรฉgica ยกYA ESTร ABIERTA!
๐ Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el รฉxito. ยกJuntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! ๐ก๐
๐ Escanea el cรณdigo QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr
ยกHagamos un impactoโtu opiniรณn cuenta! โค๏ธ๐



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โจ๐ข Important Update, La Joya ISD Family! โจ
Monday, February 10, 2025, will be a NO-CLASS DAY for students!
๐ Teachers and staff will use this time to plan and prepare for our amazing students' success.
๐ Staff will report as scheduled. Check the notice for all the details! ๐
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โจ๐ข ยกActualizaciรณn importante Familias de La Joya ISD! โจ
El lunes 10 de febrero de 2025 serรก un dรญa SIN CLASES para los estudiantes.
๐ ยกNuestros maestros y personal estarรกn planeando y preparรกndose para el รฉxito de nuestros increรญbles estudiantes!
๐ El personal se presentarรก como estรก programado. ยกRevise el aviso para todos los detalles! ๐


๐ข La Joya ISD Stands with Our Families! ๐ข
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. ๐๐โจ
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๐ข ยกLa Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestras Familias! ๐ข
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. ๐๐โจ







๐ La Joya ISD Stands for Student Support & Inclusion! ๐
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. ๐๐Together, we create a school community where every student feels safe, valued, and supported.
๐ข Read the letter below from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marcey Sorensen, for more details.
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๐ ยกLa Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestros Estudiantes y Promueve la Inclusiรณn! ๐
En La Joya ISD, estamos comprometidos a garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, solidario e inclusivo para todos nuestros estudiantes. A medida que continรบan las conversaciones nacionales sobre inmigraciรณn, seguimos dedicados a proteger, apoyar y guiar a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias. ๐๐
Juntos, creamos una comunidad escolar donde cada estudiante se sienta seguro, valorado y apoyado.
๐ข Lea la carta a continuaciรณn de nuestra Superintendente Escolar, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, para mรกs detalles.



โจNew Dates for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Sessions! ๐
๐ฃโจ Join Us for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings! โจ๐ฃ
Be part of shaping the future of our district! ๐ These exciting sessions are your chance to share ideas, provide feedback, and create a visionary roadmap for excellence at La Joya ISD. Letโs work together to make a difference for every student! ๐ก๐ฌ
๐ Upcoming Sessions:
๐ PK, PK3, and PK4 Parents/Families:
๐๏ธ Thursday, January 30th | ๐ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | ๐ Central Office - La Joya Room
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Athletics Parents/Families:
๐๏ธ Thursday, January 30th | ๐ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | ๐ Central Office - Tabasco Room
๐ Special Education Parents/Families:
๐๏ธ Tuesday, February 4th | ๐ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | ๐ Central Office - Tabasco Room
๐ง Career & Technical Education (CTE) Parents/Families:
๐๏ธ Thursday, February 6th | ๐ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | ๐ Central Office - Tabasco Room
๐ Locations: Central Office Administration Building, La Joya ISD
๐ More Info: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26
๐ฌ Your Voice MattersโLetโs work together to make La Joya ISD stronger than ever! ๐ Donโt miss this chance to help shape the future! ๐๐
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๐ฃโจ ยกรnase a las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificaciรณn Estratรฉgica de La Joya ISD! โจ๐ฃ
ยกSea parte de dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! ๐ Estas emocionantes sesiones son su oportunidad para compartir ideas, brindar comentarios y crear un plan visionario para la excelencia en La Joya ISD. ยกTrabajemos juntos para marcar la diferencia por cada estudiante! ๐ก๐ฌ
๐ Prรณximas Sesiones:
๐ Padres/Familias de PK, PK3 y PK4:
๐๏ธ Jueves, 30 de enero | ๐ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | ๐ Oficina Central - Salรณn La Joya
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Padres/Familias de Atletismo:
๐๏ธ Jueves, 30 de enero | ๐ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | ๐ Oficina Central - Salรณn Tabasco
๐ Padres/Familias de Educaciรณn Especial:
๐๏ธ Martes, 4 de febrero | ๐ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | ๐ Oficina Central - Salรณn Tabasco
๐ง Padres/Familias de Educaciรณn Tรฉcnica y Profesional (CTE):
๐๏ธ Jueves, 6 de febrero | ๐ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | ๐ Oficina Central - Salรณn Tabasco
๐ Ubicaciรณnes: Oficina Central, La Joya ISD
๐ Mรกs Informaciรณn: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26
๐ฌ Su Voz ImportaโยกTrabajemos juntos para hacer a La Joya ISD mรกs fuerte que nunca! ๐ ยกNo se pierda esta oportunidad de ayudar a dar forma al futuro! ๐๐


๐ **School Board Recognition Week: Thank You, Alyssa Peรฑa!** ๐
This week, we want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing school board member, Alyssa Peรฑa, for her continued dedication to our schools and students! ๐
Ms. Peรฑa recently visited our campus, where she had the opportunity to connect with our amazing students and staff . Her genuine passion for education and commitment to supporting our community is truly inspiring.
We are so grateful for Ms. Peรฑa's leadership and all the hard work she puts in to ensure that every student has the best opportunities to succeed. Thank you, Ms. Peรฑa, for your ongoing support and dedication to our schools! ๐๐๐ซ
#SchoolBoardRecognitionWeek #camarenaproud #LegacyOfExcellence #nothingbutthebest

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. Letโs come together to celebrate this milestone with excitement and pride! ๐๐
Additionally, join us for the Great Kindness Challenge Week from January 27โ31! Each day will have a fun theme:
Monday: Winter Wear โ๏ธ 100 Days of School
Tuesday: Favorite Hat ๐ฉ
Wednesday: Wear Tie-Dye ๐จ
Thursday: Animal Print or Camouflage ๐พ
Friday: Western Gear ๐ค
Letโs make this week one to remember by spreading kindness and showing school spirit! ๐โจ


๐ฌ๏ธ Stay Warm, La Joya ISD! ๐ฌ๏ธ
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. Donโt forgetโclothing must still follow district guidelines. Stay bundled up, La Joya ISD! ๐งฅ๐งฃ๐งค
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๐ฌ๏ธ ยกMantรฉnganse abrigados, La Joya ISD! ๐ฌ๏ธ
Con este clima frรญo, se invita a los estudiantes y al personal a vestirse abrigados y cรณmodos. No se requerirรก el uso de uniformes durante este tiempo para garantizar que todos se mantengan cรณmodos y seguros. No olviden que la ropa debe cumplir con las normas del distrito. ยกAbrรญguense bien, familia de La Joya ISD! ๐งฅ๐งฃ๐งค


๐ข WEATHER UPDATE FOR JANUARY 22, 2025 ๐ข
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)
โก๏ธ 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!
๐ป Visit www.lajoyaisd.com or follow us on social media for updates.
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๐ข ACTUALIZACIรN DEL CLIMA PARA EL 22 DE ENERO DE 2025 ๐ข
Debido a las condiciones climรกticas, La Joya ISD operarรก con un RETRASO DE DOS HORAS maรฑana, miรฉrcoles, 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 Acadรฉmicas: 10:45 AM (El transporte comenzarรก a las 10:20 AM)
โก๏ธ Nota importante: Las escuelas abrirรกn en su horario habitual para los padres que necesiten dejar a sus hijos mรกs temprano. **Todo el personal deberรก presentarse en su horario habitual.**
Gracias por su comprensiรณn y continuo apoyo mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. ยกCuรญdense, familia de La Joya ISD!
๐ป Visite www.lajoyaisd.com o sรญganos 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.
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Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarรกn 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 requerirรก su nombre y una identificaciรณn.



Attention La Joya ISD Community:
Due to dangerous winter weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This day will be made up on February 10, 2025, which will now be a regular school day.
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, there will be a two-hour delay for all students. Please refer to the updated start times and bus schedules listed in the graphic.
**All staff will report at regular time.
Stay safe and monitor our official communication channels for further updates.
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Atenciรณn Comunidad de La Joya ISD:
Debido a las condiciones peligrosas del clima invernal, no habrรก clases el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Este dรญa se recuperarรก el 10 de febrero de 2025, que ahora serรก un dรญa escolar regular.
El miรฉrcoles 22 de enero de 2025 habrรก un retraso de dos horas para todos los estudiantes. Por favor, consulte los horarios de inicio y las rutas de autobรบs actualizados en el grรกfico.
**Todo el personal deberรก presentarse en su horario regular.
Mantรฉnganse seguros y sigan nuestras plataformas de comunicaciรณn oficiales para mรกs actualizaciones.



Attention La Joya ISD Community: Please be aware that the Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings for Athletics Parents and Families, originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and Special Education Parents/Families, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, have been rescheduled. New dates will be shared as soon as they are available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
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Atenciรณn Comunidad de La Joya ISD: Por favor, tengan en cuenta que las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificaciรณn Estratรฉgica para Padres y Familias de Atletismo, originalmente programadas para el martes 21 de enero de 2025, y para Padres/Familias de Educaciรณn Especial, programadas para el miรฉrcoles 22 de enero de 2025, han sido reprogramadas. Las nuevas fechas se compartirรกn tan pronto como estรฉn disponibles. ยกGracias por su comprensiรณn y continuo apoyo!


Attention La Joya ISD Family,
We are actively monitoring the weather and prioritizing the safety of our students, staff, and families. Monday, January 20, 2025, will be a regular school day as scheduled. However, due to the forecast of severe weather, all La Joya ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
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.
For Wednesday, January 22, 2025, we will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate any changes no later than Monday, January 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure everyoneโs safety during this time. Stay safe and continue to monitor our official channels for updates.
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Atenciรณn familia de La Joya ISD,
Estamos monitoreando activamente el clima y priorizando la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. El lunes 20 de enero de 2025 serรก un dรญa escolar regular segรบn lo programado. Sin embargo, debido al pronรณstico de clima severo, todas las escuelas e instalaciones de La Joya ISD estarรกn cerradas el martes 21 de enero de 2025.
Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarรกn 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 requerirรก su nombre y una identificaciรณn.
Para el miรฉrcoles 22 de enero de 2025, continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones climรกticas y comunicaremos cualquier cambio a mรกs tardar el lunes 20 de enero de 2025 a las 6:00 p. m.
Gracias por su comprensiรณn mientras trabajamos para garantizar la seguridad de todos durante este tiempo. Mantรฉngase seguro y continรบe monitoreando nuestros canales oficiales para obtener actualizaciones.





Be part of the journey to shape the future of La Joya ISD! ๐
Join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for our Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings. Your voice is essential in our pursuit toward #EducationalExcellence. ๐
Together, let's build a brighter tomorrow! โจJoin us and make a difference! ๐ฌโจ
