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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre la matrícula y cómo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.


Enrollment & transfers for the 2026–2027 school year are OPEN!
Families, your action makes a difference—let’s hit 100% together!
📲 Scan the QR code or visit: https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu
Need help? We’ve got you covered! 😊
Stop by this afternoon and complete your registration on site. Our team is ready to help—let’s get it done today!
#EnrollNow #HereToHelp #SamFordyceProud

📚 As our La Joya ISD students prepare for MAP Growth testing, families may wonder what MAP Growth is and why it matters.
MAP Growth is an adaptive assessment that adjusts to each student’s learning level. It helps measure growth over time and provides teachers with valuable information to guide instruction.
🔗 Visit the La Joya ISD website for more information about MAP Testing: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/map-testing-information
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📚 Mientras nuestros estudiantes de La Joya ISD se preparan para las pruebas MAP Growth, muchas familias pueden preguntarse qué es MAP Growth y por qué es importante.
MAP Growth es una prueba adaptativa que se ajusta al nivel de aprendizaje de cada estudiante. Ayuda a medir el crecimiento a lo largo del tiempo y brinda a los maestros información valiosa para guiar la instrucción.
🔗 Visite el sitio web de La Joya ISD para obtener más información sobre las pruebas MAP:
https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/map-testing-information


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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo funcionarán las asignaciones de estudiantes y el transporte escolar Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions


🏫 Need help? Visit Room 191 on Jan 14, 15 & 19 (9–11 AM & 4:30–6:30 PM).
📲 Scan the QR or visit: https://bit.ly/4QD4HQU
🌟 ¡Recordatorio amistoso! Las inscripciones en línea y solicitudes de traslado abren 12 de enero para el año escolar 2026–2027.
🏫 ¿Necesita ayuda? Visite el Aula 191 los 14, 15 y 19 de enero (9–11 AM y 4:30–6:30 PM).
📲 Escanee el QR o visite: https://bit.ly/4QD4HQU @lajoyaisd


Southern Smiles Photography will be on campus for class group photos.
🗓️ Order Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
💲 $15 for an 8x10 class photo
💻 Orders must be placed ONLINE only
📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.southernsmiles.online and select Sam Fordyce Groups
👕 Student Reminder:
All students must wear their red polo shirts this Friday for picture day. ❤️
Photos will be sent to the school. Thank you for your support! ❤️📷

Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:
📖 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Reading
🔬 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Science
➗ Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Math
These assessments help measure student growth and guide instruction. It is important that students are present, well-rested, and arrive on time on testing days.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed. ⭐
#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether

👏 Top 3 Grade Levels:
🥇 Kinder – 98.41%
🥈 2nd Grade – 98.15%
🥉 1st Grade – 97.68%
“Be here. Be ready. Be successful.”
Thank you to our amazing parents and families for your continued support! ❤️ Attendance matters—every day counts and makes a difference in student success. Let’s keep showing up strong!
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #SamFordyceElementary #TogetherWeShine #StudentSuccess 📚✨ @lajoyaisd

🗓️ Jan 12–Feb 6
✅ New students | 🔁 Transfers
📲 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu


Students may wear their warm-ups and bring a blanket while coming ready to learn.

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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions


Shoutout to our Top 3 attendance leaders for December 15–19:
🥇 5th Grade – 98.67%
🥈 2nd Grade – 96.67%
🥉 4th Grade – 96.39%
Our goal is 98%—let’s start 2026 strong! 💪📚@lajoyaisd

#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #OurFutureIsPublic #LaJoyaISD

Happy School Board Recognition Month! A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Rosalva Hernandez, La Joya ISD School Board Member, for her unwavering leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving our students, families, and community. ❤️
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #OurFutureIsPublic #LaJoyaISD

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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre por qué son importantes las oportunidades de reinversión. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions


Thank you to our School Board Members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students. Our Future is Public and stronger because of you. #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth2026 #ourfutureispublic

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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre la matrícula y cómo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.


Join us for the Sam Fordyce–Benavides Community Meeting 🏫
📅 12/18/25
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Sam Fordyce Cafeteria
Receive updates, ask questions, tour the campus, and connect with our staff.
All Benavides Elementary families & community members are welcome! ❤️📚


Here’s a look at last week’s Weekly Attendance Report!
Congratulations to our Top 4 grade levels — 2nd, 1st, 4th, and 5th — for leading attendance! 🎉
Let’s keep showing up every day as we work toward our 98% goal and enjoy an exciting week ahead! 🚀📘
#AttendanceMatters @LaJoyaISD

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. 📚


