Good morning Bentsen Elementary families,
We want to inform you that earlier this morning, the campus experienced temporary air conditioning issues due
to HVAC system resets. Our maintenance and operations teams responded immediately and successfully rebooted the system. The air conditioning is now functioning properly, and temperatures throughout the building are continuing to normalize.
Throughout the situation, campus staff remained attentive to student and employee comfort and well-being. All
students and staff are safe, and instruction and campus operations have continued as normal.
We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support of Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Elementary.
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Buenos días familias de Bentsen Elementary,
Queremos informarles que el día de hoy algunas áreas del edificio experimentaron problemas temporales con el aire acondicionado debido a reinicios del sistema HVAC. Nuestro equipo de mantenimiento y operaciones
respondió de inmediato y logró reiniciar el sistema exitosamente. El aire acondicionado ya se encuentra
funcionando correctamente y las temperaturas dentro del edificio continúan normalizándose.
Durante esta situación, el personal de Bentsen se mantuvo atento al bienestar y comodidad de los estudiantes y
empleados. Todos los estudiantes y el personal se encuentran seguros, y las clases y operaciones de la escuela
continuaron con normalidad.
Agradecemos su paciencia, comprensión y continuo apoyo a Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Elementary
Reminder 🚨
We will be administering the End of Year NWEA Math test tomorrow for all K–5th grade students! ✏️📊
Please help your child be prepared by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep 💤, eat a healthy breakfast 🍎, and arrive to school on time ⏰.
Thank you for your support in helping our students do their very best! 💙📚
End-of-year NWEA testing is underway! 📊✨
Please make sure your students arrive on time ⏰ and take a moment to encourage them to do their very best 💪📚. Every question counts, and our goal is growth for every student! 🌱📈
Let’s finish strong, we’ve got this! 🎉👏
We have ONE more day of STAAR! 👏🏼🎉
Math test day is tomorrow Tuesday, April 21st ➕🗓️ and we are cheering on all of our 3rd–5th grade students! 📣🐾
We know you have what it takes to do your best and accomplish your goals 💪🏼✨
Remember to follow these tips 📝 and we look forward to celebrating you once STAAR testing ends! 🎊🥳
You’ve got this! ❤️
Friendly reminder 📌 : On designated days, students must wear their designated shirt or a red polo with jeans 👖.
Students with perfect attendance each week earn free dress on Fridays 🎉 (given by their teacher).
Theme days ✨ are the only other time students may be out of uniform, and only if they match the theme. Otherwise, red polos with jeans always work 👍.
Thank you for your support! 😊
🚀✨ BIG THINGS ARE ON THE WAY, LA JOYA ISD! ✨🚀
We’re reimagining how we connect with our families to make communication more efficient, accessible, and seamless than ever before. 💬🌐
Here’s what’s coming:
🔴 Real-time updates & alerts
🔴 Stronger connections between schools and families
🔴 A cleaner, easier-to-navigate website
🌟 All powered by ParentSquare 💻📱
This upgrade is part of our commitment to Achieving Excellence Together: 2030, supporting Priority 4: Community Trust, Unity & Partnership by enhancing how we engage and communicate with our community. 🤝💫
Stay tuned… you won’t want to miss what’s next! 👀🔥
We’re reimagining how we connect with our families to make communication more efficient, accessible, and seamless than ever before. 💬🌐
Here’s what’s coming:
🔴 Real-time updates & alerts
🔴 Stronger connections between schools and families
🔴 A cleaner, easier-to-navigate website
🌟 All powered by ParentSquare 💻📱
This upgrade is part of our commitment to Achieving Excellence Together: 2030, supporting Priority 4: Community Trust, Unity & Partnership by enhancing how we engage and communicate with our community. 🤝💫
Stay tuned… you won’t want to miss what’s next! 👀🔥
🚨✨ COMING SOON, LA JOYA ISD! ✨🚨
We’re upgrading the way we communicate with our families to make it faster, simpler, and more accessible than ever before. 💬💡
Get ready for:
🔴 A new website
🔴 Easier Communication
🔴 A better way to stay connected
🌟 All powered by ParentSquare! 💻📱
This exciting upgrade directly supports our strategic plan, Achieving Excellence Together: 2030, by advancing Priority 4: Community Trust, Unity & Partnership - strengthening communication systems and building meaningful connections with our families. 🤝✨💎
Together, we’re creating a more connected, informed, and empowered La Joya ISD community! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #ParentSquare #ComingSoon #StayConnected #AchievingExcellenceTogether 💻📱
We’re upgrading the way we communicate with our families to make it faster, simpler, and more accessible than ever before. 💬💡
Get ready for:
🔴 A new website
🔴 Easier Communication
🔴 A better way to stay connected
🌟 All powered by ParentSquare! 💻📱
This exciting upgrade directly supports our strategic plan, Achieving Excellence Together: 2030, by advancing Priority 4: Community Trust, Unity & Partnership - strengthening communication systems and building meaningful connections with our families. 🤝✨💎
Together, we’re creating a more connected, informed, and empowered La Joya ISD community! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #ParentSquare #ComingSoon #StayConnected #AchievingExcellenceTogether 💻📱
🍿 Friendly Reminder, Parents! 🍿
Our Popcorn Fundraiser order forms are due this Wednesday, April 15. Please make sure to submit both the order forms and payment by this date. 💵
🚫 No additional orders will be accepted after Wednesday.
Thank you so much for your continued support and collaboration, we truly appreciate everything you do to help make our fundraiser a success! 💛✨
Dear Parents/Guardians, 📣
Estimados Padres/Tutores, 📣
STAAR Testing Dates 📅 / Fechas de STAAR 📅:
🔬 April 14, 2026 / 14 de abril de 2026 – Science (5th) / Ciencias (5.º)
We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that your child: 🙏
Le pedimos su apoyo para asegurar que su hijo(a): 🙏
✔ Is present every day 🏫
✔ Asista todos los días 🏫
✔ Arrives on time ⏰
✔ Llegue a tiempo ⏰
✔ Comes to school well-rested and ready to learn 😴📚
✔ Venga bien descansado(a) y listo(a) para aprender 😴📚
Consistent attendance and punctuality are key to helping students feel confident and prepared on test day 💪✨
La asistencia constante y la puntualidad son clave para que los estudiantes se sientan seguros y preparados el día del examen 💪✨
Together, we can support our students in finishing strong and doing their very best! 🎉
¡Juntos podemos apoyar a nuestros estudiantes para que terminen con éxito y den lo mejor de sí! 🎉
Thank you for your continued support!
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!
📢✨ Reminder to all Kinder Parents
Cap and gown money 🎓 is $30 and is due Monday, April 13, 2026.
Please make sure to send it tomorrow or by Monday at the latest ⏰💵
Thank you for your support! ❤️😊
Dear Parents/Guardians, 📣
Estimados Padres/Tutores, 📣
STAAR Testing Dates 📅 / Fechas de STAAR 📅:
📘 April 8, 2026 / 8 de abril de 2026 – Reading (3rd, 4th, & 5th) / Lectura (3.º, 4.º y 5.º)
🔬 April 14, 2026 / 14 de abril de 2026 – Science (5th) / Ciencias (5.º)
➗ April 21, 2026 / 21 de abril de 2026 – Math (3rd, 4th, & 5th) / Matemáticas (3.º, 4.º y 5.º)
We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that your child: 🙏
Le pedimos su apoyo para asegurar que su hijo(a): 🙏
✔ Is present every day 🏫
✔ Asista todos los días 🏫
✔ Arrives on time ⏰
✔ Llegue a tiempo ⏰
✔ Comes to school well-rested and ready to learn 😴📚
✔ Venga bien descansado(a) y listo(a) para aprender 😴📚
Punctuality is key to helping students feel confident and prepared on test day 💪✨
La puntualidad es clave para que los estudiantes se sientan seguros y preparados el día del examen 💪✨
Together, we can support our students in finishing strong and doing their very best! 🎉
¡Juntos podemos apoyar a nuestros estudiantes para que terminen con éxito y den lo mejor de sí! 🎉
Thank you for your continued support!
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!
💙💛❤️ World Autism Acceptance Day 💚💙
Today, La Joya ISD recognizes the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding for individuals with autism.
Together, we continue building a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to succeed. 🌟
#LaJoyaISD #AutismAcceptance #InclusionMatters
Today, La Joya ISD recognizes the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding for individuals with autism.
Together, we continue building a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to succeed. 🌟
#LaJoyaISD #AutismAcceptance #InclusionMatters
🎒📚 Friendly Reminder, La Joya ISD families!
Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kindergarten Discovery Night is happening today! 🌟
Join us to explore our early learning programs, discover hands-on classroom experiences, and see how La Joya ISD supports students from the very start. 🧸✏️
🗓 April 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our future learners and families for an evening of discovery and fun! 🎨📖
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🎒📚 ¡Recordatorio amistoso, familias de La Joya ISD!
¡La Noche de Descubrimiento de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kindergarten se llevará a cabo hoy! 🌟
Acompáñenos para explorar nuestros programas de educación temprana, vivir experiencias de aprendizaje práctico y descubrir cómo La Joya ISD apoya a los estudiantes desde el inicio de su trayectoria educativa. 🧸✏️
🗓 1 de abril de 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
¡Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuestros futuros estudiantes y sus familias para una tarde llena de aprendizaje, descubrimiento y diversión! 🎨📖
Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kindergarten Discovery Night is happening today! 🌟
Join us to explore our early learning programs, discover hands-on classroom experiences, and see how La Joya ISD supports students from the very start. 🧸✏️
🗓 April 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our future learners and families for an evening of discovery and fun! 🎨📖
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🎒📚 ¡Recordatorio amistoso, familias de La Joya ISD!
¡La Noche de Descubrimiento de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kindergarten se llevará a cabo hoy! 🌟
Acompáñenos para explorar nuestros programas de educación temprana, vivir experiencias de aprendizaje práctico y descubrir cómo La Joya ISD apoya a los estudiantes desde el inicio de su trayectoria educativa. 🧸✏️
🗓 1 de abril de 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
¡Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuestros futuros estudiantes y sus familias para una tarde llena de aprendizaje, descubrimiento y diversión! 🎨📖
📅✨ April is here, La Joya ISD!
Take a look at what’s happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, it’s a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ❤️🍎
📝 Be sure to mark your calendars
🎉 Join us in celebrating our students and staff
📚 Let’s finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents
Take a look at what’s happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, it’s a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ❤️🍎
📝 Be sure to mark your calendars
🎉 Join us in celebrating our students and staff
📚 Let’s finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents
📢 Reminder, La Joya ISD!
La Joya ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back! 📚✨
La Joya ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back! 📚✨
🚌📢 Stay informed, La Joya ISD families!
We’ve had great conversations at our Community Town Halls on transportation updates - and there’s ONE session left this week!
Join us to learn about upcoming improvements, enhanced safety measures, and new technology designed to improve the daily rider experience. Hear directly from district leadership and get your questions answered!
🗓 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Palmview High School Cafeteria
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - your voice matters! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #CommunityEngagement #TransportationUpdates #AchievingExcellenceTogether
We’ve had great conversations at our Community Town Halls on transportation updates - and there’s ONE session left this week!
Join us to learn about upcoming improvements, enhanced safety measures, and new technology designed to improve the daily rider experience. Hear directly from district leadership and get your questions answered!
🗓 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Palmview High School Cafeteria
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - your voice matters! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #CommunityEngagement #TransportationUpdates #AchievingExcellenceTogether
DISTRICT UPDATE
La Joya ISD Provides Update on Review Process Related to Cesar Chavez Middle School
La Joya, Texas — La Joya Independent School District is providing an update regarding the review process connected to recent questions surrounding Cesar Chavez Middle School.
Following initial concerns raised across the state and within the community, the District administration and the La Joya ISD School Board of Managers have begun reviewing the District’s current policies and procedures related to the naming or renaming of district facilities. This review is intended to ensure that any actions taken by the district follow all established local policies and applicable state requirements.
As part of this process, the district is examining the current Board policy to determine whether it provides the appropriate guidance necessary for situations involving the naming or renaming of schools, along with any applicable actions that the Board may want to take now and for the future of the school district to ensure that all procedures meet applicable legal criteria. As a part of this process, the Board may consider whether updates or revisions to the existing policy are warranted to ensure clarity and transparency moving forward.
At this time, no decisions have been made regarding the renaming of Cesar Chavez Middle School. Rather, the district is focused on carefully reviewing the policies and procedures that guide such decisions before considering any potential next steps.
In addition, as part of the broader review of facility naming policies, the district may also evaluate whether other campuses or facilities should be included in a future naming or renaming discussion. Any such considerations would follow the same policy-driven process and include opportunities for stakeholder awareness and communication.
“La Joya ISD understands the importance that school names hold for our students, staff, families, and community,” said Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools. “Our responsibility is to ensure that any decisions made by the District are thoughtful, guided by policy, and reflective of the values of the community we serve.”
The district remains committed to transparency throughout this process. Any developments or decisions related to this matter will be communicated clearly with students, staff, families, and the broader community.
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Dear Parents/Guardians, 📣
Estimados Padres/Tutores, 📣
We are just over one week away from our STAAR exams 📝, and this is a very important time for our students. Every instructional day leading up to testing truly makes a difference in their success. ⭐
Estamos a poco más de una semana de los exámenes STAAR 📝, y este es un momento muy importante para nuestros estudiantes. Cada día de instrucción antes de los exámenes hace una gran diferencia en su éxito. ⭐
STAAR Testing Dates 📅 / Fechas de STAAR 📅:
📘 April 8, 2026 / 8 de abril de 2026 – Reading (3rd, 4th, & 5th) / Lectura (3.º, 4.º y 5.º)
🔬 April 14, 2026 / 14 de abril de 2026 – Science (5th) / Ciencias (5.º)
➗ April 21, 2026 / 21 de abril de 2026 – Math (3rd, 4th, & 5th) / Matemáticas (3.º, 4.º y 5.º)
We kindly ask for your support in ensuring that your child: 🙏
Le pedimos su apoyo para asegurar que su hijo(a): 🙏
✔ Is present every day 🏫
✔ Asista todos los días 🏫
✔ Arrives on time ⏰
✔ Llegue a tiempo ⏰
✔ Comes to school well-rested and ready to learn 😴📚
✔ Venga bien descansado(a) y listo(a) para aprender 😴📚
Consistent attendance and punctuality are key to helping students feel confident and prepared on test day 💪✨
La asistencia constante y la puntualidad son clave para que los estudiantes se sientan seguros y preparados el día del examen 💪✨
Together, we can support our students in finishing strong and doing their very best! 🎉❤️
¡Juntos podemos apoyar a nuestros estudiantes para que terminen con éxito y den lo mejor de sí! 🎉❤️
Thank you for your continued support!
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!
Bentsen Elementary briefly evacuated this morning due to a fire alarm. All students and staff are safe, and classes have resumed as normal. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize safety! 🏫❤️Please see the media release below for more information.
📣🍎 After the Bell Conversations with Dr. Sorensen
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we support our campuses and students.
✨ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we support our campuses and students.
✨ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
