E.B. Reyna Elementary School

⏰ Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES on Monday, February 12. We will be having an in-service day for staff. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

🌟✨ It's National School Counseling Week! 🌟✨ Here at La Joya ISD, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for each and every one of our incredible counselors. 💖 From guiding our students through academic challenges to providing invaluable support for their emotional well-being, our counselors truly go above and beyond every single day. 🙌 Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community. 🎓💙 Let's take this week to celebrate and honor these amazing individuals who play such a vital role in shaping the future. Thank you for all that you do! 🌈👏

🌟✨ It's National School Counseling Week! 🌟✨ Here at La Joya ISD, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for each and every one of our incredible counselors. 💖 From guiding our students through academic challenges to providing invaluable support for their emotional well-being, our counselors truly go above and beyond every single day. 🙌 Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community. 🎓💙 Let's take this week to celebrate and honor these amazing individuals who play such a vital role in shaping the future. Thank you for all that you do! 🌈👏

📅 REMINDER: 📆 Please check out the district calendar as it's been updated to reflect the following: 🏫 Regular School Day on Friday, February 9, 2024 ❌ No school for students on Monday, February 12, 2024 (Staff Inservice Day) 👩‍🏫 Staff will be at work on both Friday, February 9, 2024, and Monday, February 12, 2024.

DISTRICT UPDATE Letter from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, New Superintendent of Schools, La Joya ISD ************************************** ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO Carta de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Nueva Superintendente de Escuelas, La Joya ISD

February is CTE Month!! Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training necessary to succeed in future careers.

Drumroll, please! Get ready for a CENT-sational day because... IT'S THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL! Mark your calendars for Monday, February 5th, 2024, because we're throwing a MEGA celebration you won't want to miss! Dress to impress! Show off your 100th-day flair with creative outfits. Think 100 dots, decades-themed attire, or anything that screams "We've learned a lot in 100 days!" Get crafty! Unleash your inner artist with fun 100-themed crafts like making 100-bead necklaces, designing your own 100th-day crowns, or constructing a giant 100-cup tower (teamwork makes the dream work!). ️ ¡Redoble de tambores, por favor! Prepárate para un día CEN-sacional porque... ¡ES EL DÍA 100 DE LA ESCUELA! Marca tus calendarios para el lunes 5 de febrero de 2024, ¡porque estamos organizando una celebración MEGA que no querrás perderte! Aquí hay un vistazo divertido: ¡Vístete para impresionar! Muestra tu estilo del día 100 con atuendos creativos. Piensa en 100 puntos, atuendos temáticos de décadas o cualquier cosa que grite "¡Hemos aprendido mucho en 100 días!" ¡Sé creativo! Libera a tu artista interior con divertidas manualidades temáticas del 100, como hacer collares de 100 cuentas, diseñar tus propias coronas del día 100 o construir una torre gigante de 100 vasos (¡el trabajo en equipo hace que el sueño funcione!).

** Benchmark Testing Day! ** It's time to show off your skills and knowledge! Remember, tomorrow is benchmark testing day. Be sure to: Get a good night's sleep! A well-rested mind is a focused mind. Arrive on time and prepared. ⏰ Punctuality is key, and having your pencils, calculators, and any other necessary materials will help you feel confident. Read the instructions carefully. Pay attention to any specific guidelines or formats for the tests. Do your best! Give it your all and show what you've learned. Remember, benchmark testing is a valuable opportunity to assess your progress and identify areas for improvement. It's not about competition, but about personal growth and development. Good luck everyone! We believe in you! ¡Atención estudiantes! ¡Mañana es día de pruebas de referencia! Es hora de demostrar tus habilidades y conocimientos. Recuerda: ¡Duerme bien! Una mente descansada es una mente enfocada. Llega a tiempo y preparado. ⏰ La puntualidad es clave, y tener tus lápices, calculadoras y cualquier otro material necesario te ayudará a sentirte seguro. Lee las instrucciones cuidadosamente. Presta atención a cualquier pauta o formato específico para las pruebas. ¡Da lo mejor! Esfuérzate al máximo y demuestra lo que has aprendido. Recuerda, las pruebas de referencia son una valiosa oportunidad para evaluar tu progreso e identificar áreas para mejorar. No se trata de competir, sino de crecimiento y desarrollo personal. ¡Buena suerte a todos! ¡Creemos en ti! ✨

Congratulations to the following students for being Top Readers in their grade level for the week of 1/22-1/26! We are so proud of your accomplishment EB Students Rock!

🛑 January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. La Joya ISD unites against this heinous crime, raise awareness, and stand up for the rights of every individual. 💙 Together, we can make a difference and bring an end to human trafficking.

📣 La Joya ISD, answer the call and unite with us in embracing the 2024 It’s Time Texas Community Challenge! 🌟 The Challenge is in full swing, running until March 3, 2024. 💪🏼🏋🏼‍♂️ Let's collaborate to enhance our community's health, one point at a time. Don't hesitate, register today and be part of the transformation! 🏃‍♀️🌱

January 16, 2024 ⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️

Woah, hold on to your snowballs, students! ❄️ Remember school's on a delayed schedule for Wednesday 1/17/24. Bus zooms at 9:00 am, //lessons blast off at 10:00 am, AND... ** Attendance is your ticket to an EPIC PRIZE DRAWING! ** That's right, attend school, conquer your classes, and your name could be picked for something jaw-dropping awesome! See you at school, champions! P.S. Share this with your classmates, spread the prize fever, and let's make Wednesday epic together! #DelayedSchedule #AttendanceDrawings #WinBig #SeeYouThere

Due to inclement weather, the school will be closed tomorrow. ❄️☔️ Please stay safe and warm inside! ☕️ We'll see you back on Wednesday with a delayed start: ⏰ ** Buses will pick up at 9:00 am** ** Instruction begins at 10:00 am**

January 15, 2024 ⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️

🎉Congratulations to the following students for top reader.📚

Just a quick announcement to keep everyone in the loop regarding this week's schedule: Monday, 1/15: Classes will follow the normal schedule. ️ Tuesday, 1/16 and Wednesday, 1/17: We'll be on a delayed schedule. Buses will start picking up students at 9:00 AM, and instruction will begin at 10:00 AM. ⏰ Please remember that the district will continue to monitor the weather conditions closely and provide updates as needed. Stay safe and warm everyone! ❄️☃️

⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️

⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ La Joya ISD is closely monitoring the approaching cold weather conditions scheduled for next week. We will make decisions about a school delay or closure, as we gather additional information. Classes are to continue as scheduled until further notice. Please continue to monitor the La Joya ISD district website www.lajoyaisd.com, our La Joya ISD social media outlets with the handle @lajoyaisd, and the local news outlets for changes to our normal district operation schedule. **************************** ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️ La Joya ISD está monitoreando de cerca las condiciones de frío que se esperan para la próxima semana. Tomaremos decisiones sobre un posible retraso o cierre escolar a medida que recopilemos información adicional. Las clases continuarán según lo programado hasta nuevo aviso. Por favor, siga monitoreando el sitio web del distrito La Joya ISD www.lajoyaisd.com, nuestras redes sociales de La Joya ISD con el usuario @lajoyaisd y los medios de comunicación locales para conocer cambios en nuestro horario operativo normal del distrito.

🎉✨ January is School Board Recognition Month, and at La Joya ISD, we're joyfully celebrating our trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students! 🏫💙 The theme for this year is "Locally Elected, Community Connected," emphasizing the vital link between our school trustees and the communities they serve. School board members, the largest group of locally-elected officials in the state, play a crucial role in shaping the future of education. 📚👏 Let's express our gratitude to these community leaders who tirelessly work for the betterment of our schools! 🙌🎊 #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth