Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School

Our campus looked festive and bright as students and staff wore silver and blue today. A beautiful way to celebrate the season together! ❄️✨

Our campus was full of cozy, colorful patterns today as we celebrated Plaid Day. A fun and festive way to keep the holiday spirit going! 🎄✨

🎓 Attention 8th Grade Families! It’s time to start planning for your child’s Freshman year (2026–2027). Join us for the High School Transition Parent Meeting as we move forward together and support our students toward a strong start in high school. 📅 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Your 8th grader’s Feeder High School This meeting is mandatory for all 8th grade parents. We appreciate your support in helping our students succeed! ❤️

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. 📚

🎉 Congratulations to Mason Oliva! 🎶 We are proud to recognize Mason Oliva for earning a chair in the TMEA Region 15 Auditions on December 6, 2025! Mason earned 8th chair in the Honor Winds, which is the top band of the auditions, an incredible achievement after competing against talented students from across the region. Mason will now advance to perform at the Region Clinic and Concert on Friday and Saturday, concluding with the final concert on December 13, 2025. 👏 Way to go, Mason! We are so proud of you!

❄️✨ Join us this Saturday for our PK–12 Saturday Enrichment Camps! ✨❄️ Students will enjoy hands-on activities, learning opportunities, and free breakfast and lunch! Families are also invited to attend our Parent Sessions on college and career readiness. 📅 Saturday, December 13 🕘 9:00 AM–1:00 PM 📍 Saenz MS • De Zavala MS • JD Salinas MS • Garza EL • Escandón EL Bring the family, learn together, and be part of a great day in La Joya ISD! 💙 #LaJoyaISD #SaturdayEnrichment #FamilyEngagement #CommunityStrong

✨ What a beautiful night at our LDZ Fine Arts Showcase! ✨ Our Band, Orchestra, Choir, Dance, Theater, and Art students truly brought the Christmas season to life with their talent, joy, and dedication. 🌟 We are so proud of each performer for sharing their gifts and representing LDZ with heart. ❤️ Thank you to our families and community for cheering them on, your support means everything!🎶🎨💃🩰🎭

De Zavala MS kicked off the La Joya ISD Saturday Enrichment Camps with an amazing morning of STEM 🔬, Dance 💃, CPR ❤️‍🩹, and other hands-on activities for students across our community. We’re just getting started—join us next Saturday and be part of the learning and the fun! 🎉📚

Our campus was full of holiday joy today as students and staff wore their favorite Christmas shirts. A wonderful way to celebrate the season together! 🎄💫

📢 Parents, we need your voice! Region One ESC is gathering feedback for the RBMHL Project Parent Survey 2025–26. Your input helps strengthen the support and services our students receive. 📲 Please take a moment to complete the survey using the link or QR code below: 🔗 bit.ly/48xmYXy Thank you for always partnering with us to put students first. 💙

🎓 8th Grade Leadership Conference — December 16, 2025 Our 8th graders will take part in an important day of learning as they explore graduation requirements, endorsements, CTE pathways, and Early College/P-TECH opportunities. This conference helps students make confident, informed decisions as they prepare for high school and beyond. We’re excited for their future! 💙✨

❄️ Join us this December! ❄️ On December 6th & 13th, LJISD will host Saturday Enrichment Camps for PK–12th grade students and Saturday Parent Sessions focused on college and career readiness. 📚 Student Enrichment Camps: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Breakfast & lunch provided. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent Sessions: Session 1: 9:00–10:00 AM Session 2: 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 Hosting Sites: Saenz MS, De Zavala MS, JD Salinas MS, Garza EL, Escandon EL 🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/RX8mduRHnENT4UQv7 We hope to see our families there as we learn and grow together! 💙 ----‐--------‐----------------------------------------- ❄️ ¡Acompáñenos este diciembre! ❄️ El 6 y 13 de diciembre, LJISD llevará a cabo Sábados de Actividades para estudiantes de PK–12° grado y Sesiones para Padres enfocadas en la preparación universitaria y profesional. 📚 Sábados de Actividades para Estudiantes: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Desayuno y almuerzo incluidos. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sesiones para Padres: Sesión 1: 9:00–10:00 AM Sesión 2: 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 Sitios Anfitriones: Saenz MS, De Zavala MS, JD Salinas MS, Garza EL, Escandon EL 🔗 Regístrese aquí: https://forms.gle/RX8mduRHnENT4UQv7 ¡Esperamos ver a nuestras familias mientras seguimos aprendiendo y creciendo juntos! 💙

🧣❄️ Let’s wrap our community in kindness! ❄️🧤 From December 4–12, we’re collecting new or gently used jackets, sweaters, scarves, blankets, gloves, and hats to support families in need this winter. Drop-off locations: 📍 Your neighborhood school 📍 Central Office Administration (200 W Exp 83, La Joya, TX) Thank you for helping us spread warmth and compassion across our district. ❤️

❄️ Join us this December! ❄️ On December 6th & 13th, LJISD will host Saturday Enrichment Camps for PK–12th grade students and Saturday Parent Sessions focused on college and career readiness. 📚 Student Enrichment Camps: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Breakfast & lunch provided. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent Sessions: Session 1: 9:00–10:00 AM Session 2: 12:00–1:00 PM 📍 Hosting Sites: Saenz MS, De Zavala MS, JD Salinas MS, Garza EL, Escandon EL We hope to see our families there as we learn and grow together! 💙

🎓 Class of 2030 — It’s almost time to explore your future! 🎓 Our 8th graders will be visiting their feeder high schools on Monday, December 15, 2025 as part of our High School Transition Tours. This is an exciting step toward planning for their Freshman Year 2026–2027. Students will learn about programs, pathways, and all the opportunities waiting for them in high school. Parents, thank you for supporting your students as they prepare for this next chapter! 💙🐺❤️ For questions, please contact your middle school counselor.

✨ Join us for a magical evening at the LDZ Fine Arts Showcase! ✨ Our talented Band, Orchestra, Choir, Dance, Theater, and Art students have been working hard to bring the Christmas season to life through music, movement, creativity, and heart. 🎄 Tuesday, December 9, 2025 • 5:30 PM 📍 LDZ Gymnasium Come support our students and enjoy a beautiful night of Fine Arts at LDZ! 🎶🎨💃🩰🎭

🎄☕ Join us for Coffee with the Principal! We invite our LDZ families to stop by the library on December 8th at 9:30 AM for coffee, conversation, and holiday cheer. We’d love to see you there! ❤️💚

Bundle up! 🧥🧣 Cold weather is coming, so please make sure students come to school wearing warm clothes. This Monday, December 1. Classes begin at 8:05 AM, see you bright and early! ❄️💙 ¡A abrigarse! 🧥🧣 Se acerca el clima frío, por favor asegúrese de que los estudiantes vengan a la escuela con ropa calientita. Este lunes, 1 de diciembre. Las clases comienzan a las 8:05 AM, ¡los esperamos temprano! ❄️💙

The LDZ Staff wishes you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🦃🍂 We are grateful for your partnership and wish you a holiday filled with joy, rest, and blessings. 🙏✨

📣 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.