⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE⚠️:
Important Notification: Gas Leak in Nearby Town
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⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO⚠️ :
Notificación importante: fuga de gas en ciudad cercana
⏰ 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
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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.
Hats off to the stars of Bentsen Elementary! 🌟 Congratulations to Mrs. Brenda Hernandez – Teacher of the Year (center), Bonnie Rosales – Instructional Assistant of the Year (right), and Liz Reyes – Support Staff of the Year (left). Your dedication and excellence shine bright! 🏆👏 #BentsenExcellence #PeopleOfTheYear
📣 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 ⚠️
January 15, 2024
⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
Multiplication ✖️ practice...build it, sketch it, write it! ~Mrs. Muñoz, 3rd Grade
🎉✨ 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
La Joya ISD wishes our incredible family a joyful holiday break! 🎄 Our offices and campuses will be closed from Monday, December 18, 2023 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
🌟 Staff returns on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. 📅
📚 Students return on Monday, January 8, 2024. 🎉
📣Just a Friendly Reminder!
No early release on Friday, December 15, 2023. Students have a regular school day.
💎Attention La Joya ISD Community💎
We hope this message finds you well. We want to inform you that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be conducting training at the Jimmy Carter Campus during the week of December 11-15, 2023. The training sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on those days.
We understand that increased activity, especially when it involves law enforcement training, can sometimes raise concerns within the community. We want to assure you that this training is a routine and essential part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of public safety.
The training is carefully planned to ensure minimal disruption to the community, and all necessary precautions will be taken to guarantee the safety of residents. We kindly request your understanding and cooperation during this period.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our office at (956) 323-2040. Your safety and peace of mind are of the utmost importance to us.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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💎 Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD 💎
Esperamos que este mensaje le encuentre bien. Queremos informarle que el Departamento de Seguridad Pública (DPS) llevará a cabo un entrenamiento en el Campus Jimmy Carter durante la semana del 11 al 15 de diciembre de 2023. Las sesiones de entrenamiento se llevarán a cabo de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. en esos días.
Entendemos que un aumento en la actividad, especialmente cuando se trata de entrenamiento policial, a veces puede generar preocupaciones dentro de la comunidad. Queremos asegurarle que este entrenamiento es una parte rutinaria y esencial de nuestro compromiso de mantener los más altos estándares de seguridad pública.
El entrenamiento está cuidadosamente planificado para garantizar la mínima interrupción en la comunidad, y se tomarán todas las precauciones necesarias para garantizar la seguridad de los residentes. Agradecemos de antemano su comprensión y cooperación durante este período.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en comunicarse con nuestra oficina al (956) 323-2040. Su seguridad y tranquilidad son de suma importancia para nosotros. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo continuo.
Oh Snap! 🫰 It’s Bentsen’s 12 Days of Christmas 🎄 and today we dressed in aprons and ginger bread cookies! 🍪
We’d like to thank our top three fundraising students for their efforts in this year’s chocolate 🍫 sales! 👏🏼 We are so grateful for everyone who helped them be successful fundraising champs!
🥇1st Place: Juan Gonzalez
🥈2nd Place: Vincent Ponce
🥉3rd Place: Jason Salinas
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break La Joya ISD Family!! 🦃 🍁
All classes resume on Monday, November 27, 2023.