La Joya Independent School District

🌍 World Mental Health Day 🌍 This year’s theme: Mental health in the workplace. At La Joya ISD, we recognize the importance of mental well-being for our educators, staff, and students. Together, let’s foster a culture of support and understanding where everyone can succeed. 💚

⏰Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES! Students and staff will be off on Friday, October 11th, and on Monday, October 14 for Fall Holiday, and Bad Weather Day. Classes and La Joya ISD offices will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

🌟 Happy Texas Education Human Resources Day from La Joya ISD! 🌟 Today, we honor our incredible Human Resources team for their dedication and hard work in supporting our educators, staff, and students. Your commitment to recruiting, training, and nurturing talent is essential to our success. Thank you for everything you do to create a positive and empowering educational environment in La Joya ISD!

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor an amazing leader at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mr. Luis C. Bocanegra, Principal at Jimmy Carter Early College High School Thank you, Mr. Bocanegra, for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💛❤️ Your commitment makes a world of difference! 💛❤️ 🐾 #ThankAPrincipal

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Every day this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mr. Ricardo Estrada, Principal at La Joya High School 🏫 Mr. Jose Peña, Principal at la La Joya Juarez-Lincoln High School Thank you both for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💙 Your commitment makes a world of difference! ❤️🩶🖤🐾 #principalsmonth #ThankAPrincipal

🌍 World Day of Bullying Prevention 🌍 Today, we stand together to raise awareness about bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in our schools and communities. Join us in wearing blue or orange to take a stand against bullying and show your support for kindness, respect, and inclusion.🧡 💙 ✨

🚒🔥 Fire Prevention Week 2024 – Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You! 🔥🚒 This year’s campaign focuses on the crucial role smoke alarms play in keeping our homes safe. Did you know that having working smoke alarms can significantly reduce the risk of fire-related injuries? Take a moment this week to check your smoke alarms, replace old batteries, and ensure they’re in good working condition. Let’s work together to keep our families safe! 🏠❤️

🍽️ La Joya ISD Breakfast & Lunch Menu for the Week of Oct. 7-11, 2024 🍽️ Check out what’s cooking in our cafeterias this week! 🥪🍎🍲 For the complete menu, click the link below. 👉 https://lajoyaisdcns.com/index.php?sid=0208131445498761&page=menus

🏆🎉 Happy National Coaches Day! 🎉🏆 Today, we celebrate the amazing coaches at La Joya ISD! Your dedication and passion inspire our students every day. Thank you for guiding them in sports, academics, and life. You make a difference! 💪❤️ #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉👖 JEAN WEEK is HERE! 🍁🎃 La Joya ISD, it’s time to DENIM UP and dive into the fall spirit from October 7th - 11th! 🍂✨ Rock your jeans, sip that pumpkin spice, and feel all the cozy vibes! This week is for ALL employees, and we’re proudly standing together for Anti-Bullying Week! 💙🎗️ Let’s celebrate in style, unity, and comfort! Ready, set, JEANS! 👖 **************************** 🎉👖 ¡SEMANA DE JEANS YA ESTÁ AQUÍ! 🍁🎃 ¡La Joya ISD, es hora de PONERSE LOS JEANS y sumergirse en el espíritu otoñal del 7 al 11 de octubre! 🍂✨ Ponte tus jeans, disfruta de tu pumpkin spice y siente todas las vibras acogedoras del otoño. ¡Esta semana es para TODOS los empleados, y estamos orgullosos de unirnos para la Semana Contra el Bullying! 💙🎗️ ¡Celebremos con estilo, unidad y comodidad! ¡Listos, preparados, JEANS! 👖💥

🎀 Thank You for Making Our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk a Huge Success! 🎀 We walked, we supported, and we made a difference! 💖👟 A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Century of Community Support event. Your presence and energy helped raise awareness and brought us one step closer to a cure. 💪🎗️ Check out the amazing pictures from the walk! 📸✨ We couldn't have done it without your love and support. Together, we're stronger! 💕 #CommunityStrong 🌸 Let’s keep the momentum going and continue spreading hope! 🌸 #ThankYou #WalkingForACure #LaJoyaISD100 Full Photo Album : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.933492922142035

🌍✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🎉🍎 Today, we celebrate the amazing educators at La Joya ISD! 🍎📚 Your dedication and passion make a profound impact on our students’ lives every day. Thank you for inspiring and shaping the future with your hard work and commitment. You truly make a difference! ❤️✨ #LegacyOfExcellence

Just a reminder that our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk event is tomorrow: 🎀 Join Us for a Century of Community Support! 🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – Walking Together for a Cure! 💖👟 🗓 Date: October 5, 2024 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 221 N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX ⏰ Time: Starts at 8:00 AM Be a part of something special and help raise awareness, show support, and make a difference in the fight against cancer. 💪🎗️ Together, we can spread hope and inspire change! 🌸✨ Let’s walk for a cure! 💖👟 Don’t forget to wear pink and bring your energy!

🎉 La Joya ISD students had an amazing time at the School Nutrition Food Show hosted by Region One Education Service Center at the South Padre Island Convention Center! 🌟 Along with fun activities like the 360 Camera Experience and Smoothie Bicycle Demo 🚴‍♂️, students had the exciting opportunity to Taste Test with over 100 Food Vendors! 🍎🍕 This helps ensure that our school lunch menus are filled with options kids love! 🥗👧👦#LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate and thank all of our amazing La Joya ISD custodians and the entire custodial department for their hard work and dedication! 🧹✨ Your efforts keep our schools safe, clean, and welcoming every day, and we are so grateful for everything you do! 🙌💪 Let's give a big round of applause for these everyday heroes! 👏💙 #CustodianAppreciationDay ****************************** 🎉 ¡Feliz Día de Apreciación a los Conserjes! 🎉 Hoy celebramos y agradecemos a todos nuestros increíbles conserjes de La Joya ISD y al departamento de limpieza por su trabajo y dedicación. 🧹✨ ¡Sus esfuerzos mantienen nuestras escuelas seguras, limpias y acogedoras todos los días, y estamos muy agradecidos por todo lo que hacen! 🙌💪 ¡Démosles un gran aplauso a estos héroes de todos los días! 👏💙

Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! 🎉 A huge thank you to all our La Joya ISD custodians and the Custodial Department for your constant dedication and hard work. Let’s take a moment to thank a custodian or leave a message in the comments! ✨

📢 Attention La Joya ISD community! 📢 ValleyCentral CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley is celebrating the incredible teachers in our area, and we need your help to recognize them! 🎉 From October 1, 2024, to March 11, 2025, two educators will be selected each month to receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award 🍎✨ and be featured in their newscasts. Teachers have been the foundation of our success and future, and we are proud to honor their dedication. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 🍎✨If you know a teacher who deserves this recognition, please take a moment to submit their name using the form below. Let’s come together to celebrate the outstanding educators of La Joya ISD! 🍎 https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-golden-apple-award/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpRQ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZG0W8rQZspTougUomIGGU9a7ItnHOEoqEA2KvOTE-38rrM7Mby0mGALlA_aem_4HGxe9Lf6GR4kXf8UN1AFQ#/gallery/

🎉 October is National School Principals Month! 🎉 Let’s take a moment to celebrate the amazing leaders at La Joya ISD who inspire and guide our schools. Thank you to all our principals for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our students’ success! Don’t forget to thank your principal this month! 📚✨

🌟 October is National Bullying Prevention Month! 🌟 At La Joya ISD, we’re committed to Choosing RESPECT. Wear blue or orange every Monday this month to stand up against bullying and support one another. 🧡 💙 Together, we can make a difference!✨

💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙 At La Joya ISD, we are dedicated to promoting inclusion, acceptance, and awareness. Let’s come together to raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and empower our students with Down syndrome.