
Welcome back, La Joya ISD family! šš¦ We hope your Thanksgiving break was filled with joy and gratitude. š We canāt wait to see you tomorrow Monday, December 2, 2024 š as we continue this journey of learning šāØ and finish the semester strong together! šŖ #LegacyOfExcellence


š¢ Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions!
La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! šš
šļø Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Letās make a differenceātogether! š”š
š Dates & Locations:
šŖ 12/6 ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 12/9 ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 12/10 ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 12/10 ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 12/16 ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 12/18 ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
āØ We canāt wait to see you there!
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š¢ Ā”AcompƔƱenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito!
Este diciembre, Ā”La Joya ISD visitarĆ” varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visiĆ³n para un futuro mĆ”s brillante! šš
šļø Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de Ć©xito para todos los estudiantes. Ā”Hagamos la diferenciaājuntos! š”š
š Fechas y Ubicaciones:
šŖ 6 de diciembre ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 9 de diciembre ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 16 de diciembre ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 18 de diciembre ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
āØ Ā”UnĆ”monos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! Ā”Estamos ansiosos por verlos allĆ!


š¢ Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions!
La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! šš
šļø Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Letās make a differenceātogether! š”š
š Dates & Locations:
šŖ 12/6 ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 12/9 ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 12/10 ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 12/10 ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 12/16 ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 12/18 ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
āØ We canāt wait to see you there!
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š¢ Ā”AcompƔƱenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito!
Este diciembre, Ā”La Joya ISD visitarĆ” varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visiĆ³n para un futuro mĆ”s brillante! šš
šļø Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de Ć©xito para todos los estudiantes. Ā”Hagamos la diferenciaājuntos! š”š
š Fechas y Ubicaciones:
šŖ 6 de diciembre ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 9 de diciembre ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 16 de diciembre ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 18 de diciembre ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
āØ Ā”UnĆ”monos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! Ā”Estamos ansiosos por verlos allĆ!


šāØ Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Join us for the
La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Centennial Style! šš¶
š Food, treats, activities, music, student performances, and so much more await you! š
š
Thursday, December 5, 2024
ā° 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
š La Joya ISD Central Office Administration Building
200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, TX 78560
š
š This is a FREE community event ā bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us! šāØ


š¦š La Joya ISD, itās officially JEAN WEEK! From November 20-22, ALL employees can kick back, relax, and rock their favorite denim as we gear up for Thanksgiving break! š„§āØ
Wishing you a holiday full of laughter, delicious food, and well-deserved rest. May your turkey be golden, your pie endless, and your naps uninterrupted!


š„ Get ready to get Fit For A Century! š„
In Recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, join us for an exciting evening of Zumba, snacks, and wellness at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium! šŗš Letās come together to raise awareness about diabetes while enjoying Zumba sessions, a vendor zone, healthy snack stations, music, interactive games, and a chance to win prizes! šāØ
š
Date: November 19, 2024
š Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
š Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 201C N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX 78560
Letās celebrate wellness, support each other, and make a positive impact! See you there! šŖš„


Reminder Parents, State of the Schools Begins TODAY for middle schools, See you there!!
š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
āØ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! āØ Connect with school leaders and staff! āØ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child!
š
Dates & Times:
Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there!


šāØ Happy National Family Literacy Month! āØš
At E.B. Reyna Elementary, weāre celebrating Family Literacy Month with a week of exciting dress-up days! Letās come together to celebrate reading, creativity, and family fun all week long.
This Weekās Dress-Up Activities:
šŗšø Monday: Red, White, and Blue Day ā Show your patriotic spirit in honor of Veterans!
š§¦ Tuesday: Crazy Sock Day ā Wear your wildest socks for a day of fun reading!
š¦ø Wednesday: Superhero Day ā Dress up as your favorite superhero and letās celebrate bravery in stories!
š¤ Thursday: Western Day ā Put on your boots and hats for a rootinā-tootinā reading adventure!
š Friday: Warm-Ups Day ā Get comfy in your warm-ups and settle in with a good book!
Join us in making this week a memorable celebration of literacy and family. Donāt forget to share your photos with us! šø
#FamilyLiteracyMonth #EBReynaReads #LiteracyFun #ReadingTogether @lajoyaisd
šāØ Ā”Feliz Mes Nacional de la AlfabetizaciĆ³n Familiar! āØš
En E.B. Reyna Elementary, estamos celebrando el Mes de la AlfabetizaciĆ³n Familiar con una semana llena de divertidos dĆas de disfraces. Ā”Vamos a unirnos para celebrar la lectura, la creatividad y la diversiĆ³n en familia durante toda la semana!
Actividades de Disfraces de Esta Semana:
šŗšø Lunes: DĆa de Rojo, Blanco y Azul ā Ā”Muestra tu espĆritu patriĆ³tico en honor a los Veteranos!
š§¦ Martes: DĆa de Calcetines Locos ā Ā”Usa tus calcetines mĆ”s divertidos para un dĆa de lectura alegre!
š¦ø MiĆ©rcoles: DĆa de SuperhĆ©roes ā Ā”VĆstete como tu superhĆ©roe favorito y celebremos la valentĆa en las historias!
š¤ Jueves: DĆa del Oeste ā Ā”Ponte tus botas y sombrero para una aventura de lectura al estilo vaquero!
š Viernes: DĆa de Ropa CĆ³moda ā Ā”Ponte cĆ³modo con tu ropa de descanso y disfruta de un buen libro!
Ćnete a nosotros para hacer de esta semana una celebraciĆ³n memorable de la lectura y la familia. Ā”No olvides compartir tus fotos con nosotros! šø
#MesDeLaAlfabetizaciĆ³nFamiliar #EBReynaLee #DiversiĆ³nConLaLectura #LeyendoEnFamilia



District Benchmark Schedule
Reading Benchmark
ā¢ Grades: 3rd - 5th
ā¢ Date: November 13
Science Benchmark
ā¢ Grade: 5th only
ā¢ Date: November 14
Math Benchmark
ā¢ Grades: 3rd - 5th
ā¢ Date: November 20
Please ensure students are prepared and arrive on time. Good luck to all students!
Horario de Evaluaciones de Distrito
EvaluaciĆ³n de Lectura
ā¢ Grados: 3Āŗ - 5Āŗ
ā¢ Fecha: 13 de noviembre
EvaluaciĆ³n de Ciencias
ā¢ Grado: solo 5Āŗ
ā¢ Fecha: 14 de noviembre
EvaluaciĆ³n de MatemĆ”ticas
ā¢ Grados: 3Āŗ - 5Āŗ
ā¢ Fecha: 20 de noviembre
Por favor, asegĆŗrense de que los estudiantes estĆ©n preparados y lleguen a tiempo. Ā”Buena suerte a todos los estudiantes!



š We want to give a huge round of applause to the 4th grade choir from E.B. Reyna Elementary for their spectacular performance at our districtās Veterans Day event! Their voices, energy, and dedication truly brought the spirit of honor and gratitude to our celebration. Thank you, students and choir directors, for making this event so memorable for our veterans and community. š¶šŗšø #ProudMoment #HonoringOurVeterans #EBReynaElementary
š Queremos dar un gran aplauso al coro de 4to grado de la escuela primaria E.B. Reyna por su espectacular presentaciĆ³n en nuestro evento del DĆa de los Veteranos del distrito. Sus voces, energĆa y dedicaciĆ³n realmente trajeron el espĆritu de honor y gratitud a nuestra celebraciĆ³n. Gracias a los estudiantes y a los directores del coro por hacer que este evento sea tan memorable para nuestros veteranos y la comunidad. š¶šŗšø #MomentoDeOrgullo #HonrandoANuestrosVeteranos #EscuelaEBReyna







š Our November edition of The Pack Connection newsletter is here! šļø Dive into the latest updates, inspiring stories, and upcoming events that are shaping our community! Donāt miss out on exclusive content that keeps you in the loopāclick to read and stay connected! š„š
Click on link to view Newsletter: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/the-pack-connection


š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
āØ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! āØ Connect with school leaders and staff! āØ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child!
š
Dates & Times:
Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there! š


š¬āØ In honor of Veterans Day, our LJISD K-12 Humanities team created a heartfelt video featuring photos submitted by our employees! šøšŗšøā¤ļø Join us in celebrating and thanking LJISD staff , their families and all veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Click on link below to view video:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGWIVkmcvo/h23J3ssP5Mhs2slQqoXCKQ/watch?utm_content=DAGWIVkmcvo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor


šš La Joya ISD Literacy Celebration Week Announcement! šš
š Let's celebrate the love of reading together! Join us for Literacy Celebration Week from November 11-15, 2024 at La Joya ISD! Each day brings a new theme to inspire and celebrate reading.
āØ Monday, Nov 11 - Red, White, and Blue Day! Wear patriotic colors as we honor stories that shape our nation. šŗšø
š§¦ Tuesday, Nov 12 - Mix Matched Socks Day! Embrace diversity with mixed socks, celebrating the wide variety of stories we read! š§¦
š¦øāāļø Wednesday, Nov 13 - Super Hero Day! Reading is our superpower! Dress up as your favorite superhero! š„
š¤ Thursday, Nov 14 - Western Attire Day! Mosey down to your library and round up a good book in your best western wear! š¤
š§£ Friday, Nov 15 - Warm Ups Day! Get cozy in your warmest attire and enjoy a favorite book! š§¤


š National STEM Day at E.B. Reyna Elementary! š
Today, we're celebrating National STEM Day with our future innovators, problem-solvers, and creators at E.B. Reyna Elementary! šš¬š©āš¬
Our students are diving into hands-on activities, exploring the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math, and discovering just how fun learning can be! Whether it's building bridges, coding robots, or exploring the stars, our young learners are making their mark on the world of STEM. šāØ
Thank you to everyone who makes these exciting opportunities possible for our students!
#LJTECHi3
@LaJoyaISDEdTech
@LaJoyaISD
šø Check out these amazing moments from our STEM Day celebrations! šš
š Ā”DĆa Nacional de STEM en la Escuela Primaria E.B. Reyna! š
Hoy estamos celebrando el DĆa Nacional de STEM con nuestros futuros innovadores, solucionadores de problemas y creadores en la Escuela Primaria E.B. Reyna! šš¬š©āš¬
Ā”Nuestros estudiantes estĆ”n participando en actividades prĆ”cticas, explorando las maravillas de la ciencia, la tecnologĆa, la ingenierĆa y las matemĆ”ticas, y descubriendo lo divertido que puede ser aprender! Ya sea construyendo puentes, programando robots o explorando las estrellas, nuestros jĆ³venes estĆ”n dejando su huella en el mundo de STEM. šāØ
Ā”Gracias a todos los que hacen posible estas emocionantes oportunidades para nuestros estudiantes!
#LJTECHi3
@LaJoyaISDEdTech
@LaJoyaISD
šø Ā”Mira estos momentos increĆbles de nuestra celebraciĆ³n del DĆa STEM! šš










š Coming Soon: La Joya ISDās District Advisory Committee! š
Join us as we shape the future of La Joya ISD! The District Advisory Committee (DAC) will be a diverse group of voicesāincluding parents, teachers, community members, and business representativesāworking together to support our schools and students. Stay tuned for more updates on how you can get involved and make an impact! šš¼
If you'd like to learn more about the District Advisory Committee, visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/DAC


š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
āØ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! āØ Connect with school leaders and staff! āØ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child!
š
Dates & Times:
āļøElementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
āļøMiddle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
āļøHigh Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there!


š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
āØ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! āØ Connect with school leaders and staff! āØ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child!
š
Dates & Times:
Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there! š


šāØ **November is National Family Literacy Month!** āØš
At La Joya ISD, weāre excited to celebrate the joy of reading with family-friendly events all month long! Join us in making reading a fun, shared activity for the whole family. From family reading nights to storytelling events, thereās something for everyone to enjoy. Letās build a culture of literacy together and inspire lifelong readers!
Letās make this month a memorable one for you and your family.
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šāØ Ā”Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la AlfabetizaciĆ³n Familiar! āØš
En La Joya ISD, estamos emocionados de celebrar la alegrĆa de la lectura con eventos familiares durante todo el mes. Ā”Ćnete con nosotros para hacer de la lectura una actividad divertida y compartida para toda la familia! Desde noches de lectura familiar hasta eventos de narraciĆ³n de cuentos, hay algo para que todos disfruten. Construyamos juntos una cultura de alfabetizaciĆ³n e inspiremos lectores de por vida.
Hagamos que este mes sea inolvidable para ti y tu familia.


š Happy National Principals Month! š
Today, we want to take a moment to honor an incredible leader at EB Reyna Elementary, Mrs. Lara Garza. Your dedication, vision, and unwavering support have made a profound impact on our school community.
Thank you for inspiring both students and staff every day with your passion for education and your commitment to excellence. Your leadership fosters a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
Letās celebrate Mrs. Garza for all that she does! šā¤ļø #Principalsmonth #ThankYouMrsGarza #EBReynaElementary @lajoyaisd
š"Ā”Feliz Mes Nacional de los Directores!"š
Hoy queremos tomarnos un momento para honrar a una lĆder increĆble en EB Reyna Elementary, la Sra. Lara Garza. Tu dedicaciĆ³n, visiĆ³n y apoyo incondicional han tenido un impacto profundo en nuestra comunidad escolar.
Gracias por inspirar a estudiantes y personal cada dĆa con tu pasiĆ³n por la educaciĆ³n y tu compromiso con la excelencia. Tu liderazgo fomenta un ambiente en el que todos pueden prosperar.
Ā”Celebremos a la Sra. Garza por todo lo que hace! šā¤ļø #MesDelDirector #GraciasSraGarza #EBReynaElementary @lajoyaisd
