Irene M. Garcia Middle School

💀🌸 Students at Garcia Middle School had a vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos in Mrs. Alma Marroquin's Spanish class! They immersed themselves in the rich Mexican tradition, enjoying pan de muerto and decorating sugar skulls as they learned about this meaningful holiday honoring loved ones. Through these hands-on experiences, students connected with the culture and traditions that make Día de los Muertos so special. 🕯️✨ #GarciaMiddleSchool #DiaDeLosMuertos #CulturalLearning #MrsMarroquinsClass #LaJoyaISD

📚✨ **November is National Family Literacy Month!** ✨📚 At La Joya ISD, we’re 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, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s build a culture of literacy together and inspire lifelong readers! Let’s make this month a memorable one for you and your family. *************************** 📚✨ ¡Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Alfabetización Familiar! ✨📚 En La Joya ISD, estamos emocionados de celebrar la alegría de la lectura con eventos familiares durante todo el mes. ¡Únete 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.

📅🍂 Get ready for an exciting month at La Joya ISD! November is packed with activities, special events, and opportunities to celebrate learning and community! 🎉 From Professional Learning Day and STEM/STEAM Day to honoring Veterans Day and participating in American Education Week, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t forget to vote on Election Day, and enjoy a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break at the end of the month! 🦃✨ Check out the calendar and mark your dates!

📚 We just wrapped up our 2nd Book Club meeting at Garcia Middle School! It was a fantastic time as members came together to dive deeper into our latest read, sharing thoughts and engaging in lively discussion. We’re looking forward to our upcoming book talk, where everyone can join in on the fun and discovery! Stay tuned for more updates! #GarciaMiddleSchool #BookClub #ReadingCommunity

🎉✨ Exciting News at La Joya ISD! We’re proud to announce the formation of our Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🙌🎓👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍎 These four powerful committees are made up of dedicated students, engaged parents, passionate educators, and our committed principals—all coming together to collaborate and shape the bright future of our district! 🌟💙 Together, they’ll work on exciting initiatives to ensure every voice is heard and that La Joya ISD continues to thrive for our entire community! 🚀💫 #LegacyOfExcellence

👻🎃 Spooky Fun Awaits at Garcia Middle School Halloween Dance! 🎃👻 Students and Staff will be celebrating Halloween with a fang-tastic afternoon filled with music, dancing, and fun on October 31st from 2:20 pm to 3:50 pm for an unforgettable time! 🕸️🕷️

🌼✨ This week at Irene Garcia Middle School, Mrs. Marroquin’s Spanish classes are beautifully honoring the Hispanic tradition of Día de los Muertos with a special "Altar Exhibit." 🎉💀 Students have thoughtfully created altars to remember and celebrate their loved ones who have passed away, incorporating vibrant marigolds, photos, favorite foods, and meaningful items. This rich tradition reminds us of the enduring connection we share with those we’ve lost, emphasizing love, remembrance, and the celebration of life. Join us in appreciating this heartfelt tribute and the hard work of our students! 💖🌺 #DiaDeLosMuertos #IreneGarciaMiddleSchool #CulturalTradition #RememberingLovedOnes #LaJoyaISD

📣 ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF 📣 📅 Save the Date! 📅 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! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 January 6, 2025 March 7, 2025 💰 Compensation is available for eligible participants! 👉 For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up, click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 Pep Rally Highlights from Today! 🎉 Today’s pep rally at Irene Garcia Middle School was an absolute blast! 🐻💙💛 Huge thanks to all the students, staff, and parents who joined us to show their school spirit. A special shoutout to Mrs. Baudi Soliz for being a fantastic emcee once again, keeping the energy high throughout the event! 💥 From the exciting performances to the enthusiastic cheers, our students made this pep rally unforgettable. We couldn’t be prouder of our school community! 🏆 #SchoolSpirit #IGMS #GoBears #PepRallyFun #ProudToBeBears #lajoyaisd

🎉✨ We had our first Centennial Celebration Committee meeting and it was a blast! 🎊🎈 Together, we’re planning incredible celebrations to honor the rich history and legacy of La Joya ISD! 💎📚 Get ready, amazing centennial events are in the works, and we can’t wait to share them with our community! 🌟👏 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉👏 We had our first Parental Advisory Committee Meeting at La Joya ISD, and it was a huge success! 🎓💬 Parents, thank you for your valuable input and for being part of this exciting journey to strengthen our schools and support our students! 🏫✨ Together, we’re building a brighter future! 🌟 #LegacyOfExcellence

📅 Save the Date! 📅 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! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 January 6, 2025 March 7, 2025 💰 Compensation is available for eligible participants! 👉 For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up, click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD We are excited to support your continued commitment to professional growth at La Joya ISD! 🎉

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #HalloweenCentennialNight

Irene Garcia Middle School’s NJHS Supports Cancer Awareness with Walk and Letters of Hope Irene Garcia Middle School's National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), sponsored by Mrs. Alma Marroquin, took part in the district’s cancer awareness walk to show support for those affected by cancer. Alongside students and staff from across the district, NJHS members walked in unity to raise awareness and contribute to the fight against cancer. In addition to the walk, the students extended their support by writing heartfelt letters to local children receiving treatment at the Vannie Cook Children's Clinic in McAllen, Texas, offering encouragement in their battle against childhood cancer. This act of kindness brought a personal touch to their efforts, spreading hope to young patients. Mrs. Marroquin expressed her pride in the students for their dedication to both the walk and the letter-writing initiative, reinforcing the NJHS values of service and compassion. Irene Garcia Middle School continues to promote community engagement and meaningful causes, making a positive impact both locally and beyond.

🎉 Celebrating Perfect Attendance at Garcia Middle School! 🎉 A HUGE shout-out to our amazing students who achieved Perfect Attendance for the 1st six weeks! 🏅 Your dedication and commitment to being here every day has truly paid off! 💯 To reward their hard work, we treated our perfect attendees to a fun celebration with pizza, cupcakes, and juice 🍕🧁🥤—plus a special certificate to recognize their achievement! 🏆 We’re so proud of each and every one of you for making school a priority! Keep up the awesome work, and let’s keep this momentum going for the rest of the school year! 💪💙 #PerfectAttendance #StudentSuccess #ProudToBeIGMS #PizzaParty #GarciaMiddleSchool

⏰Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES! Students and staff will be off on Friday, October 11th, and on Monday, October 14 for Fall Holiday, and Bad Weather Day. Classes and La Joya ISD offices will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

🎉👖 JEAN WEEK is HERE! 🍁🎃 La Joya ISD, it’s time to DENIM UP and dive into the fall spirit from October 7th - 11th! 🍂✨ Rock your jeans, sip that pumpkin spice, and feel all the cozy vibes! This week is for ALL employees, and we’re proudly standing together for Anti-Bullying Week! 💙🎗️ Let’s celebrate in style, unity, and comfort! Ready, set, JEANS! 👖 **************************** 🎉👖 ¡SEMANA DE JEANS YA ESTÁ AQUÍ! 🍁🎃 ¡La Joya ISD, es hora de PONERSE LOS JEANS y sumergirse en el espíritu otoñal del 7 al 11 de octubre! 🍂✨ Ponte tus jeans, disfruta de tu pumpkin spice y siente todas las vibras acogedoras del otoño. ¡Esta semana es para TODOS los empleados, y estamos orgullosos de unirnos para la Semana Contra el Bullying! 💙🎗️ ¡Celebremos con estilo, unidad y comodidad! ¡Listos, preparados, JEANS! 👖💥

🎀 Thank You for Making Our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk a Huge Success! 🎀 We walked, we supported, and we made a difference! 💖👟 A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Century of Community Support event. Your presence and energy helped raise awareness and brought us one step closer to a cure. 💪🎗️ Check out the amazing pictures from the walk! 📸✨ We couldn't have done it without your love and support. Together, we're stronger! 💕 #CommunityStrong 🌸 Let’s keep the momentum going and continue spreading hope! 🌸 #ThankYou #WalkingForACure #LaJoyaISD100 Full Photo Album : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.933492922142035

🌍✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🎉🍎 Today, we celebrate the amazing educators at La Joya ISD! 🍎📚 Your dedication and passion make a profound impact on our students’ lives every day. Thank you for inspiring and shaping the future with your hard work and commitment. You truly make a difference! ❤️✨ #LegacyOfExcellence