
šāØ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services hosted a fun and flavorful Food Exposition! Students had the chance to taste-test new menu items and share their feedback, helping shape the meals served in our schools. š¬š“
š Thank you to our amazing CNS team for making this event possible and ensuring our students enjoy nutritious, delicious, and high-quality meals every day! š

š Friendly Reminder for La Joya ISD Families! š
December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025: Christmas Break - No Classes!
January 6, 2025: No Classes - District Professional Learning Day for staff.
January 7, 2025: Classes Resume
Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! š
š Enjoy the time with your loved ones, and weāll see you back at school in the new year! āØ


Congratulations to our 2nd 6-Weeks myON Top Readers. Keep up the amazing work students!ššš










š¢ REMINDER FOR STAFF! š¢
Donāt forget to sign up for EMPOWERED: LEARN. ELEVATE. ENGAGE ā dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to elevate your skills! šš”
Join us on:
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
We are excited to support your continued commitment to professional growth at La Joya ISD! š


Smells like Christmas! š


Free dress ššš


Congratulations to students Kaleigh Garza, Dalissa Molina, Mariano Torres and Oscar Pena for completing the October and November myOn Reading Challenges! Keep up the GREAT work!ššš





Turn Every Drive into a Learning Adventure!
šš Make car rides more than just a journeyāturn them into reading adventures! At La Joya ISD, we encourage you to ask your child to spot and read words on signs, billboards, or store names to practice recognizing environmental print. It's a fun and easy way to build literacy skills on the go!
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”Convierte cada paseo en una aventura de aprendizaje!
šš Ā”Haz que los viajes en carro sean mĆ”s que un recorridoāconviĆ©rtelos en aventuras de lectura! En La Joya ISD, te invitamos a pedirle a tu hijo que identifique y lea palabras en letreros, anuncios o nombres de tiendas para practicar el reconocimiento de texto ambiental. Ā”Es una forma divertida y fĆ”cil de desarrollar habilidades de lectura mientras estĆ”n en movimiento! šš



š Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen Meets with Student Advisory Committee! š
šš” This amazing group represents the heart and voice of La Joya ISDāour students! Their ideas, insights, and perspectives are at the center of every decision we make because they are our āwhy.ā šāØ
This meeting marks a powerful start to shaping the Strategic Plan for Our Future. Together, weāre building a path that puts our students first and ensures a brighter tomorrow. šš
š Thank you to our Student Advisory Committee for leading the way with your passion and vision! š¬

Building Stronger Families, One Story at a Time!
šā¤ļø Did you know that family reading time does more than build strong readers? It creates strong bonds, too! At La Joya ISD, we know that children who read with their families are more likely to develop a lifelong love of reading and perform better in school. Letās make family reading a tradition that lasts a lifetime! šāØ #FamilyReading #StrongBonds #LaJoyaISD #LJISDReads


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:
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)
⨠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 visión 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:
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)
⨠”UnĆ”monos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! Ā”Estamos ansiosos por verlos allĆ!


Embrace the cozy vibes of a school day! š Stay warm and stylish while studying hard. Who said comfort and productivity donāt mix? š #SchoolStyleGoals


Mark your calendars!š
āļøāļøChavez Fine Arts Winter Concertāļøāļø


Showcasing the incredible creativity of our students: During their library visit, students not only checked out some books for the winter break, but also handcrafted ornaments for our Grinch library Christmas tree. Each ornament reflects their unique imagination and skills, adding a festive touch to our space. Happy Holidays!






Mark your calendars!š
āļøāļøChavez Fine Arts Winter Concertāļøāļø


šāØ At La Joya ISD, we believe dreams become unstoppable when you make reading your superpower! Encourage your child to read just 20 minutes a day and watch their vocabulary, imagination, and confidence soar. š Letās inspire young readers across our district to unlock their full potentialāone page at a time! š”šŖ #ReadingSuperpower #DreamBig #LaJoyaISD #LJISDReads


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 12/9 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)
⨠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 visión 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 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)
⨠”UnĆ”monos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! Ā”Estamos ansiosos por verlos allĆ!


š Save the Date! Title III Parent Meeting: Literacy Night š
La Joya ISD Parents of Emergent Bilingual Students, you're invited!
š
Date: December 18, 2024
š Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
š Location: La Joya High School Cafeteria
At this meeting, you'll learn about:
ā
The benefits of being bilingual
ā
The importance of literacy
ā
Make and take literacy activities to support your child at home
Enjoy special student performances, hands-on activities, door prizes, and much more!
For more information, call 956-323-2170.
Mark your calendars ā we can't wait to see you there!
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š Ā”Guarde la Fecha! Reunión de Padres de TĆtulo III: Noche de Lectura y Escritura š
”Padres de estudiantes bilingües emergentes de La Joya ISD, estÔn invitados!
š
Fecha: 18 de diciembre de 2024
š Hora: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
š Ubicación: CafeterĆa de La Joya High School
En esta reunión aprenderÔ sobre:
ā
Los beneficios de ser bilingüe
ā
La importancia de la alfabetización
ā
Estrategias y actividades para apoyar la alfabetización de su hijo en casa.
”Disfrute de presentaciones especiales de estudiantes, actividades interactivas, premios por asistencia y mucho mÔs!
Para mÔs información, llame al 956-323-2170.
Ā”Marque la fecha en su calendario ā esperamos verlo 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 12/9 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)
⨠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 visión 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 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)
⨠”UnĆ”monos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! Ā”Estamos ansiosos por verlos allĆ!


šChristmas is near, and it is a wonderful opportunity to give to others in need. š
Every penny counts towards supporting Driscoll Hospital. šš
The class with the most donations will be rewarded with a movie and pizza party!š
6th and 8th Grade: Please give your donation to your 1st-period teacher.
7th Grade: Please give your donation to your 3rd-period teacher.
Thank you to all parents, students, and staff for your support!š
