Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Elementary School

We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about Staffing process: why
Staff must reapply, if approved.
Staying informed matters. 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 Proceso de asignación de personal: por qué el personal debe volver a postularse si se aprueban estas recomendaciones.
Mantenerse informado es importante. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions

🎉 We’re at 87% enrollment, let’s reach 100% TODAY! 🎉 TEACHERS will be here TODAY from 4:30–6:30 PM to assist their classroom parents with ENROLLMENT and answer any enrollment questions. 📌 Even if there’s a possibility your student may not be returning, we still ask that you complete enrollment. This helps us plan, staff, and serve our students and families effectively. 📞 Can’t make it in but need help? Call our office team anytime, we’re happy to assist! 🤗 Thank you for partnering with us. We'll see you tonight! Together, we’ve got this! 💪✨

🎉 We’re at 78% enrollment, let’s reach 100% by TODAY! 🎉 📌 Even if there’s a chance your student may not be returning, please complete enrollment. This helps us plan, staff, and best serve our students and families 🏫📚 📞 Need help? Call our team anytime, we’re happy to assist! 🤗 Thank you for partnering with us. Together, we’ve got this! 💪✨

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.

🎉 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.