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!
𧦠Tuesday: Crazy Sock Day ā Wear your wildest socks for a day of fun reading!
𦸠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 Alfabetización Familiar! āØš
En E.B. Reyna Elementary, estamos celebrando el Mes de la Alfabetización Familiar con una semana llena de divertidos dĆas de disfraces. Ā”Vamos a unirnos para celebrar la lectura, la creatividad y la diversión 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 patriótico en honor a los Veteranos!
𧦠Martes: DĆa de Calcetines Locos ā Ā”Usa tus calcetines mĆ”s divertidos para un dĆa de lectura alegre!
𦸠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 Cómoda ā Ā”Ponte cómodo con tu ropa de descanso y disfruta de un buen libro!
Ćnete a nosotros para hacer de esta semana una celebración memorable de la lectura y la familia. Ā”No olvides compartir tus fotos con nosotros! šø
#MesDeLaAlfabetizaciónFamiliar #EBReynaLee #DiversiónConLaLectura #LeyendoEnFamilia


District Benchmark Schedule
Reading Benchmark
⢠Grades: 3rd - 5th
⢠Date: November 13
Science Benchmark
⢠Grade: 5th only
⢠Date: November 14
Math Benchmark
⢠Grades: 3rd - 5th
⢠Date: November 20
Please ensure students are prepared and arrive on time. Good luck to all students!
Horario de Evaluaciones de Distrito
Evaluación de Lectura
⢠Grados: 3º - 5º
⢠Fecha: 13 de noviembre
Evaluación de Ciencias
⢠Grado: solo 5º
⢠Fecha: 14 de noviembre
Evaluación de MatemÔticas
⢠Grados: 3º - 5º
⢠Fecha: 20 de noviembre
Por favor, asegúrense de que los estudiantes estén preparados y lleguen a tiempo. ”Buena suerte a todos los estudiantes!


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 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 presentación en nuestro evento del DĆa de los Veteranos del distrito. Sus voces, energĆa y dedicación realmente trajeron el espĆritu de honor y gratitud a nuestra celebración. 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£ 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
⨠Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ⨠Connect with school leaders and staff! ⨠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.
⨠Monday, Nov 11 - Red, White, and Blue Day! Wear patriotic colors as we honor stories that shape our nation. šŗšø
𧦠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 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
⨠Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ⨠Connect with school leaders and staff! ⨠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 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 jóvenes estĆ”n dejando su huella en el mundo de STEM. šāØ
”Gracias a todos los que hacen posible estas emocionantes oportunidades para nuestros estudiantes!
#LJTECHi3
@LaJoyaISDEdTech
@LaJoyaISD
šø Ā”Mira estos momentos increĆbles de nuestra celebración del DĆa STEM! šš









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
⨠Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ⨠Connect with school leaders and staff! ⨠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 Alfabetización 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 narración de cuentos, hay algo para que todos disfruten. Construyamos juntos una cultura de alfabetización e inspiremos lectores de por vida.
Hagamos que este mes sea inolvidable para ti y tu familia.

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š Get ready for an exciting month at La Joya ISD! November is packed with activities, special events, and opportunities to celebrate learning and community! š From Professional Learning Day and STEM/STEAM Day to honoring Veterans Day and participating in American Education Week, thereās something for everyone. Plus, donāt forget to vote on Election Day, and enjoy a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break at the end of the month! š¦āØ Check out the calendar and mark your dates!

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 dedicación, visión y apoyo incondicional han tenido un impacto profundo en nuestra comunidad escolar.
Gracias por inspirar a estudiantes y personal cada dĆa con tu pasión por la educación 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

šāØ Exciting News at La Joya ISD! Weāre proud to announce the formation of our Superintendentās Advisory Committees! šššØāš©āš§āš¦š
These four powerful committees are made up of dedicated students, engaged parents, passionate educators, and our committed principalsāall coming together to collaborate and shape the bright future of our district! šš
Together, theyāll work on exciting initiatives to ensure every voice is heard and that La Joya ISD continues to thrive for our entire community! šš«
#LegacyOfExcellence

šš October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! šāØ
Throughout this month, weāll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! šš
Today, weāre excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD:
š« Mrs. Lora Longoria Cantu, Principal at John F. Kennedy Designated STEAM Elementary
š« Mrs. Yesenia Gonzalez, Principal at Rosendo Benavides Elementary
š« Ms. Karey Villarreal, Principal at Leo J. Leo Elementary
š« Mrs. Lucina Lara Garza, Principal at E. B. Reyna Elementary
Thank you principals for your dedication, leadership, and passion! šš Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ā¤ļøš©¶
#LegacyOfExcellence




š EB Reyna Elementary Lock-in Fun! š
Our students had an amazing time at this yearās Lock-in event! They dived into hands-on STEM activities, discovering science, technology, engineering, and math in the most fun and creative ways. š§Ŗš¬š From building projects to solving challenges, our future innovators showed incredible teamwork and curiosity! Huge thanks to our teachers, volunteers, and families for making this event a success. š”š
#EBReynaElementary #STEMfun #FutureLeaders #SchoolLockin
š Ā”Diversión en el Lock-in de EB Reyna Elementary! š
Ā”Nuestros estudiantes disfrutaron al mĆ”ximo en el Lock-in de este aƱo! Se sumergieron en actividades STEM prĆ”cticas, explorando ciencia, tecnologĆa, ingenierĆa y matemĆ”ticas de formas divertidas y creativas. š§Ŗš¬š Desde construir proyectos hasta resolver desafĆos, nuestros futuros innovadores mostraron un trabajo en equipo y curiosidad increĆbles. Ā”Un enorme agradecimiento a nuestros maestros, voluntarios y familias por hacer de este evento un Ć©xito! š”š
#EBReynaElementary #DiversiónSTEM #FuturosLĆderes #LockinEscolar
š EB Reyna Elementary Students Explore Reversible Changes in Science! š
Our young scientists took on a delicious science project to learn about reversible changes using frozen juice! They observed how freezing and melting work, discovering how frozen liquids can return to their original state. From mixing flavors to predicting outcomes, our students had a blast experimenting with science in action. Learning is so much sweeter when you can taste the results! š§āļø
Thank you to our amazing teachers for making science both fun and tasty. Great job, Reyna Scientists! š
#EBReynaElementary #ScienceIsCool #STEMExploration #ReversibleChanges


š£ ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF š£
š
Save the Date! š
La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage
Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! šš”
Join us on:
November 1, 2024
January 6, 2025
March 7, 2025
š° Compensation is available for eligible participants! š
For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up,
click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD

ššøļø Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISDās Halloween Centennial Night! š»āØ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Donāt miss out on the fang-tastic fun! š§āāļøš
š
October 29, 2024
š 6:00 PM
š Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560
Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! š¦š #LegacyOfExcellence

