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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

This morning we sent off our CCMS UIL state Qualifiers with our CCMS spirit. Sending lots of good luck wishes to each of our students. Safe travels going and coming back. šš¾










Congratulations š„³š„³
to our JR VASE students Juan Alvarado, Nuvia Vera, Nataly Verastegui, Mia Flores, and Camila Torres
A Coyote shout out to Nataly and Camila for receiving perfect scores!ššššš
Great job, Girls!
Thank you to Mrs. De Los Santos for all you do for our students! šš


ā ļøDISTRICT UPDATEā ļø: Important Notice: Transportation Procedure Communication
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ā ļøACTUALIZACIĆN DEL DISTRITOā ļø : Aviso importante: comunicación sobre el procedimiento de transporte


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

š¾š¾We have 40 yearbooks left!š„³š„³ last day to order your yearbook is May 3rd
Make sure to visit with Mrs. S. Perez in S-5 or Ms. S. Martinez š¾š¾

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


ššA special Congratulations to our Grupo Cultura Y Tradicion Folklorico group for competing this weekend at the South Texas College State competition. š¾šš
ā¢2nd place duet Camila Flores and Ezequiel Resendez
ā¢3rd place solo Dominika Garcia
ā¢3rd place Large Group Chihuahua.
Great job well done, students! A great big Thank you to Mrs. Rebekah Perez for all you do for our students!šš








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

Exciting News! š La Joya ISD is thrilled to announce that we are offering an exceptional Full Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Program at all Elementary Schools! š«š« Our Pre-K program is designed to nurture early childhood development and ignite a passion for learning from the very start. Registration for the upcoming school year is now OPEN! š£ Don't miss outāENROLL TODAY and choose La Joya ISD for an enriching educational experience! āļøš To enroll, simply click on the link below: š Online Enrollment: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll

š¾š¾Our CCMS Dancers invite you and your families to come out and support them tonight at 6pm š¾š¾ššššÆ

š¢ SUPERINTENDENT'S 60 DAY UPDATEš
What an incredible 60 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In just two months, Iāve had the privilege of immersing myself in our district and learning from each of you. Iāve met many more incredible individuals and witnessed firsthand the talent and dedication within our district. As I continue to engage with our staff, students, parents, and community members, Iām reminded of the tremendous potential that exists within La Joya ISD. Our journey ahead is clearāwe have much work to do, but Iām confident that with dedication and perseverance, we will build upon our existing strengths and strive for excellence. Transparency and sharing our learnings will remain paramount as we progress. I want to reassure you all that I am fully committed to advocating for our studentsā success in every decision we make.Letās stride hand in hand along this journey toward greatness, united in our pursuit of excellence!
Dr. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendent of Schools
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š¢ ACTUALIZACIĆN DE 60 DĆAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTEš
Ā”QuĆ© increĆbles 60 dĆas han sido aquĆ en La Joya ISD! En solo dos meses, tuve el privilegio de sumergirme en nuestro distrito y aprender de cada uno de ustedes. He conocido a muchas mĆ”s personas increĆbles y he sido testigo de primera mano del talento y la dedicación dentro de nuestro distrito. A medida que sigo interactuando con nuestro personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad, recuerdo el tremendo potencial que existe dentro de La Joya ISD. El camino que tenemos por delante es claro: tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer, pero confĆo en que, con dedicación y perseverancia, aprovecharemos nuestras fortalezas existentes y nos esforzaremos por alcanzar la excelencia. La transparencia y el intercambio de nuestros aprendizajes seguirĆ”n siendo primordiales a medida que avancemos. Quiero asegurarles a todos que estoy totalmente comprometida a defender el Ć©xito de nuestros estudiantes en cada decisión que tomemos. Ā”Caminemos de la mano en este viaje hacia la grandeza, unidos en nuestra bĆŗsqueda de la excelencia educativa!
Dra. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendente de Escuelas


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š The La Joya ISD 2024-2025 Approved District Calendar is now available! š Get ready for another fantastic academic year filled with learning and growth. Check out the calendar and start planning your year ahead! š

La Joya ISD Celebrates Our Employees of the Year! š
Congratulations to Roxella Flores, Campus Teacher of the Year, Noe Estrada, Campus Instructional Assistant of the Year, and Maria Covarrubia, Support Staff of the Year for Cesar E. Chavez Middle School.
Join us in applauding these amazing individuals for their dedication and hard work. š Thank you for your commitment to Educational Excellence!



Friendly reminder:
Thursday will be the last day to purchase the yearbook at $40.
š¾Friday Morning price will go to regular price of $45 š¾
If you have not purchased your yearbook the TIME is NOWšš please visit Mrs. S. Perez in S-5 for more information
Thank you!

