Dr. Americo Paredes Elementary School

Discovery and observation in Mrs. Sotelo’s class.

🔴 ATTENTION PARENTS: SAFETY WARNING REGARDING STUDENT DEVICES La Joya ISD is alerting families about a dangerous social media trend that encourages students to insert metal objects (such as paper clips) into Chromebook charging ports. This behavior can cause permanent damage, fires, and serious injuries. ⚠️ This is a serious safety hazard and will result in disciplinary action and may lead to criminal charges under Texas law. ➡️ Please speak with your child about the proper use of school-issued devices and the serious consequences of misusing them. Thank you for helping us keep our students and campuses safe. **************************************************** 🔴 ATENCIÓN PADRES: ADVERTENCIA DE SEGURIDAD SOBRE DISPOSITIVOS ESTUDIANTILES La Joya ISD alerta a las familias sobre una peligrosa tendencia en redes sociales que alienta a los estudiantes a insertar objetos metálicos (como clips) en los puertos de carga de las Chromebooks. Esta acción puede causar daños permanentes, incendios y lesiones graves. ⚠️ Este comportamiento representa un grave riesgo y puede resultar en sanciones disciplinarias y cargos penales bajo la ley de Texas. ➡️ Por favor, hable con su hijo/a sobre el uso adecuado de los dispositivos escolares y las graves consecuencias de su mal uso. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener la seguridad en nuestras escuelas.

📢🎉 The May 2025 Edition of The Pack Connection is HERE! From our Centennial Tree Planting 🌳 to Community Design Day 🗣️, record ADSY enrollment 🚀, and our upcoming graduation of 1,600+ amazing seniors 🎓 This issue is packed with celebration, progress, and pride! 🐾❤️ 📰 Check out the latest stories, updates, and district highlights that showcase the heart of La Joya ISD. 👉 Read it now: https://5il.co/3fnlg

Mrs. Garcia's class working on our Science Fair Project ¿Vamos a rodar?

Learning about money in 1st Grade with Mrs. P. Gonzalez!

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the incredible teachers at La Joya ISD!🍎 Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the heart of our schools. 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Mrs. Galvan’s students excited about their science projects.

🌸🎓 Hello, May! 🎓🌸 La Joya ISD is blooming with celebrations, appreciation, and milestones all month long! From Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎 to Graduation Day 🎓, Mental Health Awareness Tuesdays 💚 to National Educational Bosses’ Week 🏆—we're closing out the school year strong! 💫 Don’t miss highlights like: 🛠️ Community Design Day 🛸 Family NASA Night 🥗 School Lunch Hero Day 📣 School Communicators Day 🎖️ Armed Forces Day 📚 Last Day of School – May 29! Let’s finish the year with pride and positivity! 🌟

It’s NASA Night at LJISD! 🚀 La Joya ISD is excited to welcome all K–5 families to our 5th Annual Family NASA Night! 🌌 Join us today, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at our La Joya ISD Planetarium for an evening full of hands-on experiments, STEM stations, and family fun! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all LJISD elementary students in grades K–5. Don’t miss out on this out-of-this-world experience! 🌟 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #STEMNight

Students classifying and sorting three-dimensional figures in Mr. Juárez’ class.

🚀 Tomorrow is the big day! Join us for La Joya ISD’s 5th Annual Family NASA Night! 🗓️ May 2 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Planetarium 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all LJISD elementary students in grades K–5! #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #STEMNight

🎉📣Exciting News, La Joya ISD! We’re proud to share that La Joya ISD has earned a “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency! 🅱️👏 This accomplishment reflects the hard work of our students, staff, families, and community — and we’re just getting started! 💪📚 Let’s keep growing, learning, and shining together! 🌟 🔗 Find more info about your child’s school in the link below: https://www.txschools.gov/?lng=en #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Mrs. Aviña's class working on math problems using Lead4ward strategies.

Mrs. Romero's class ready to identify and discuss characteristics of narrative nonfiction.

📚✨ Happy World Reading Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate the power of books — to spark imagination, share knowledge, and connect us across time and cultures. Whether you're into gripping mysteries, epic fantasies, or thought-provoking non-fiction, there's a book out there that can change your world. Take a moment today to open a book, read a page, and let your mind wander. Let’s keep the magic of reading alive for ourselves and future generations! 🌍❤️📖 ------------------------------------------------ 📚✨ ¡Feliz Día Mundial del Libro! ✨📚 Hoy celebramos el poder de los libros: para despertar la imaginación, compartir conocimientos y conectarnos a través del tiempo y las culturas. Ya sea que te gusten los misterios emocionantes, las fantasías épicas o la no ficción que te hace reflexionar, siempre hay un libro capaz de cambiar tu mundo. Tómate un momento hoy para abrir un libro, leer una página y dejar volar tu mente. ¡Mantengamos viva la magia de la lectura para nosotros y para las futuras generaciones! 🌍❤️📖

🎉 Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!🎉 Join us in celebrating the outstanding secretaries, administrative assistants, and office staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students, staff, and campuses every day. 👩‍💻🏫✨ Thank you for keeping everything organized, welcoming, and running smoothly — we appreciate you today and always! 🙌 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Cheer tryouts are around the corner!!! We will be meeting this Thursday at our school’s cafeteria for extra details and to answer any questions you might have. See you there!!

📅 Tuesday Reminder – Parent Power Week Take a moment today to check on your child’s grades and attendance. 📝 Your involvement helps pave the way for success. 🌟 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #AttendanceMatters -------------------------------- 📅 Recordatorio del Martes – Semana del Poder Familiar Dedica unos minutos hoy para revisar las calificaciones y asistencia de tu hijo(a).📝 Tu apoyo marca la diferencia en su camino al éxito. 🌟

Parent Power Week – Monday Reminder! As you prepare for tomorrow, include a little note in your child’s backpack. 🎒 Remind them that they’re doing great — a little encouragement goes a long way! 💌⭐ #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #AttendanceMatters ------------------------------- Semana del Poder Familiar - Recordatorio del Lunes Mientras te preparas para el día de mañana, coloca una notita en la mochila de tu hijo(a). 🎒 Recuérdale que lo está haciendo muy bien — ¡un poco de motivación puede hacer una gran diferencia! 💌⭐

Mrs. D. Trevino’s class engaged in a math rocking review with the Catch and Release strategy!