Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Elementary School

🎉 Exciting News for Our 5th Graders! 🎉 Our 5th graders will be visiting and touring Memorial Middle School on January 26th 🏫✨ Permission slips are going home today, so please be sure to return them as soon as possible 📄✅ 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Reminder: Parents are invited to attend a follow-up meeting at Memorial Middle School on January 26th at 5:30 PM for important information about the middle school transition process. 📘➡️📚 🏫 Additional Parent Information: If your child will be attending a different middle school, you are welcome to attend that school’s parent meeting, which will be held on the same day and time ⏰✨ We look forward to seeing you there! 🤗

📣 Need help with online enrollment? We’re here to help! 🤝 ⏰ We are available for another hour today and during the times below if you need assistance: 📅 Today & Tomorrow 🕗 8:00–10:00 AM 🕟 4:30–6:30 PM ❓ Can’t make it during these times? No worries! 📞 Give us a call and we’ll be happy to guide you through the process step by step. We look forward to helping you complete your enrollment! ✅✨

We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about How Student Assignments & Transportation Will Work. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo funcionarán las asignaciones de estudiantes y el transporte escolar Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families!
Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:

📖 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Reading
🔬 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Science
➗ Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Math

These assessments help measure student growth and guide instruction. It is important that students are present, well-rested, and arrive on time on testing days.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed. ⭐

#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether

🖥️ Let’s Go! Online Enrollment & Transfer Applications 📲 For Currently Enrolled Students 📅 Starts TODAY, January 12th! 🌐 Visit the Skyward website to apply: 👉 https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu 📞 Need help? Give us a call, we’re happy to assist you! 😊

📣 5th-grade parents! There is still time to join LJISD this afternoon for the 5th Grade Parent Transition Meetings at the La Joya ISD Planetarium. ⏰ Today: 5:30–6:30 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Planetarium ➡️ Another meeting will be held tomorrow. See graphic for details. ------------------- 📣 ¡Padres de estudiantes de 5.º grado! Aún hay tiempo para acompañar LJISD esta tarde en las Reuniones de Transición para Padres de 5.º Grado. ⏰ Hoy: 5:30–6:30 p. m. 📍 Planetario de La Joya ISD ➡️ Habrá otra reunión mañana. Consulte el anuncio para más detalles.

We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about How These School Actions Help Students. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions

📣 Friendly reminder! 🗓️ Classes resume tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026!🎒📚 Please help our students arrive on time and ready to learn as the new semester begins. 🥳 🚙 🚌 Drop Off Time is 7:05 a.m. ⏰ 📝 Instruction Starts at 7:35 a.m. 🏠 ⏰ Dismissal time is 3:05 p.m. Attendance matters, and every day counts toward a strong start. ✅💯 We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Bentsen! 🏫✨🤗

We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about Why Reinvestment Opportunities Matter. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre por qué son importantes las oportunidades de reinversión. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions

Join us in celebrating School Board Recognition Month!
Thank you to our School Board Members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students. Our Future is Public and stronger because of you. #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth2026 #ourfutureispublic

We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important updates about enrollment and how we’re planning for the future together. Read more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre la matrícula y cómo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.

🎄 Friendly Reminder, Bentsen Families! 🎄 If you plan to attend our Christmas programs this coming week, please stop by the front office TOMORROW to pre-register through our Raptor Visitor System. ✨ Pre-registering helps us avoid long lines and ensures you don’t miss a single moment of the holiday fun! 🎅🎶 We look forward to celebrating the season and sharing the Christmas cheer with our students and families! Thank you for your cooperation! ❤️

Understanding the “why” matters. The school actions being considered are rooted in three key areas: strengthening academics, responding to enrollment decline, and creating opportunities to reinvest in our classrooms.

Please take a moment to review the infographic to learn more about the reasons behind these recommendations. 📚

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Entender el “por qué” es importante. Las acciones escolares que se están considerando se basan en tres áreas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento académico, responder a la disminución de matrícula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.

Le invitamos a revisar la infografía para conocer más sobre las razones detrás de estas recomendaciones. 📚

🍁 We hope everyone enjoyed a well-deserved and restful Thanksgiving break! Classes resume tomorrow, Monday, December 1st. We can’t wait to welcome our students back, ready to learn, reconnect, and finish the semester strong. 📚✨

📣 La Joya ISD families, we want to hear from you!

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. As we move forward, we want to remind our families that these School Action items are recommendations and not final decisions.

We invite you to join us for your campus’s upcoming meeting to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.

❤️ Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership every step of the way.
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📣 ¡Familias de La Joya ISD, queremos escucharlos!

Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. A medida que avanzamos, queremos recordarles que estas acciones escolares son recomendaciones y no decisiones finales.

Les invitamos a unirse a la próxima reunión de su plantel para conocer más, hacer preguntas y compartir sus ideas.

❤️ Su voz es importante, y valoramos su colaboración en cada paso del camino.

La Joya ISD is committed to keeping our community informed about the School Action Recommendations. These proposals aim to strengthen academics and ensure students have access to stronger educational opportunities.

Read the graphic for key details and visit lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions for the full overview.
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La Joya ISD comparte los hechos detrás de las Recomendaciones de Acciones Escolares. Estas propuestas están diseñadas para fortalecer lo académico, reinvertir en los estudiantes y asegurar que cada niño tenga acceso a mejores oportunidades educativas.

Revisa el gráfico para ver los detalles clave y visita lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions para ver la información completa.

Here are the key facts about the School Action Recommendations. These are recommendations only and nothing changes in 2025–26 school year. Review the graphics to learn more and stay updated with accurate information.
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Aquí están los datos más importantes sobre las Recomendaciones de Acción Escolar. Son solo propuestas y no habrá cambios en el año escolar 2025–2026. Consulte las gráficas para obtener más información precisa.

Dear Parents, 
We’re excited to celebrate our Thanksgiving Student/Parent Luncheon this Friday, November 21, 2025! 🍽️ Please stop by the office before Friday to pre-scan through our Raptor visitor system and avoid long lines. 🪪 As a reminder, no outside food will be allowed during the event. 🚫 We’re thankful for your support and can’t wait to share this special day with you! 🙌🏼 Estimados padres, 
¡Estamos muy emocionados de celebrar nuestra Comida de Acción de Gracias para estudiantes y padres este viernes, 21 de noviembre de 2025! 🍽️ Por favor pasen por la oficina antes del viernes para registrarse con nuestro sistema de visitantes Raptor y evitar las filas largas. 🪪 Como recordatorio, no se permitirá comida de afuera durante el evento. 🚫 ¡Agradecemos su apoyo y esperamos compartir este día tan especial con ustedes! 🙌🏼

🍽️🦃 You’re Invited! 🦃🍽️ Lloyd M. Bentsen Elementary invites all parents to join us for a Thanksgiving Luncheon with your child! 🗓️ Date: November 21, 2025 🕒 LUNCH SCHEDULES * PK: 10:35 - 11:05 * Kindergarten: 10:50 - 11:20 * 1st Grade: 11:05 - 11:35 * 2nd Grade: 11:20 - 11:50 * 3rd Grade: 11:35 - 12:05 * 4th Grade: 11:50 - 12:20 * 5th Grade: 12:05 - 12:35 Please Read: * No outside food is allowed. * Parent lunch plates are $5.25 💵 — please bring exact change. * Two parents per child. Scan the QR code to sign up. 📱 * Stop by the office to be pre-scanned for the event. Parents must present an ID card 🪪 for our Raptor Visitor Management System — no exceptions. 📱 Sign up by scanning the QR code on the flyer below or follow this link 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNlNpI-HT_yavXN1Z9lL4lxyW7jw686z-zy1-hv5O08KSADA/viewform Let’s come together to celebrate gratitude, family, and community this Thanksgiving season! 🧡💛 📍 Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Elementary Cafeteria ------------------------------------- 🍽️🦃 ¡Estás Invitado! 🦃🍽️ La Primaria Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. invita a todos los padres a una Comida de Acción de Gracias con su hijo(a). 🗓️ Fecha: 21 de noviembre de 2025 🕒 HORARIOS DE COMIDAS
*PK: 10:35 - 11:05
*KÍNDER: 10:50 - 11:20
*1ER GRADO: 11:05 - 11:35
*2DO GRADO: 11:20 - 11:50
*3ER GRADO: 11:35 - 12:05
*4TO GRADO: 11:50 - 12:20
*5TO GRADO: 12:05 - 12:35 Favor de Leer: * NO SE PERMITE COMIDA DEL EXTERIOR. * LOS PLATILLOS PARA PADRES SON $5.25 💵 — FAVOR DE TRAER EL CAMBIO EXACTO. * MÁXIMO DOS PADRES POR ESTUDIANTE. ESCANEE EL CÓDIGO QR PARA REGISTRARSE. 📱 * PASE POR LA OFICINA PARA PRE-REGISTRARSE PARA EL EVENTO. LOS PADRES DEBEN PRESENTAR UNA IDENTIFICACIÓN 🪪 PARA EL SISTEMA RAPTOR DE VISITANTES, SIN EXCEPCIONES. 📱 Regístrese escaneando el código QR en el volante o sigue el enlace 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNlNpI-HT_yavXN1Z9lL4lxyW7jw686z-zy1-hv5O08KSADA/viewform ¡Unámonos para celebrar la gratitud, la familia y nuestra comunidad en esta temporada de Acción de Gracias! 🧡💛 📍 Cafetería de la Primaria Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr.