Our Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary teachers enjoyed a team-building activity during a recent staff meeting, where they had the opportunity to hit a piñata as we prepare for the upcoming STAAR assessments. Moments like these help foster a positive environment, strengthen collaboration, and support our staff as they continue working hard to ensure student success. We appreciate our dedicated teachers and their commitment to excellence! 📚✨
We had a wonderful time at our PK3, PK4, and Kinder Discovery Night on April 1st! Families explored classrooms, met our amazing teachers, and got a glimpse of the exciting learning experiences awaiting our youngest learners. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we loved seeing our future students shine! ✨📚
💙💛❤️ World Autism Acceptance Day 💚💙
Today, La Joya ISD recognizes the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding for individuals with autism.
Together, we continue building a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to succeed. 🌟
#LaJoyaISD #AutismAcceptance #InclusionMatters
Today, La Joya ISD recognizes the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding for individuals with autism.
Together, we continue building a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to succeed. 🌟
#LaJoyaISD #AutismAcceptance #InclusionMatters
📣 **STAAR Testing Dates Reminder**
Parents/Guardians, please take note of our upcoming STAAR testing dates for 3rd–5th grade students:
📝 April 8 – Reading
🔬 April 14 – Science
➗ April 21 – Math
Please ensure your child gets a good night’s rest and arrives to school on time. Thank you for your support! 💙📚
Parents/Guardians, please take note of our upcoming STAAR testing dates for 3rd–5th grade students:
📝 April 8 – Reading
🔬 April 14 – Science
➗ April 21 – Math
Please ensure your child gets a good night’s rest and arrives to school on time. Thank you for your support! 💙📚
💙🎉 **Assistant Principal Appreciation Week** 🎉💙
April 7–10, 2026
Join us this week as we celebrate and recognize our amazing Assistant Principal!
Thank you, Ms. Reyna, for everything you do for our students and staff at Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary. Your dedication, leadership, and care make a difference every single day. We appreciate you! 🌟📚👏
April 7–10, 2026
Join us this week as we celebrate and recognize our amazing Assistant Principal!
Thank you, Ms. Reyna, for everything you do for our students and staff at Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary. Your dedication, leadership, and care make a difference every single day. We appreciate you! 🌟📚👏
Dear HBG Families,
STAAR testing is just two days away, and I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. Our teachers, staff, and students have been working very hard all year—reviewing key skills, practicing strategies, and building confidence to ensure our students are ready to do their best.
You can help your child be successful by making sure they:
-Get a good night’s sleep before each testing day
-Eat a healthy breakfast
-Arrive at school on time
Most importantly, please encourage your child and remind them that we believe in them. A positive attitude and your support make a big difference.
Thank you for partnering with us for your child’s success. We are proud of our students and all of the hard work they have put in, and we are excited to see them shine on STAAR.
Together, we are González.
Sincerely,
Ms. Perez
Principal
Estimadas familias de HBG:
El examen STAAR está a solo dos días, y quiero tomar un momento para agradecerles por su apoyo continuo. Nuestros maestros, personal y estudiantes han estado trabajando muy duro durante todo el año: revisando habilidades clave, practicando estrategias y fortaleciendo la confianza para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes estén listos para dar su máximo esfuerzo.
Usted puede ayudar a que su hijo(a) tenga éxito asegurándose de que:
-Duerma bien la noche antes de cada día de examen
-Desayune de manera saludable
-Llegue a la escuela a tiempo
Lo más importante es que anime a su hijo(a) y le recuerde que creemos en él/ella. Una actitud positiva y su apoyo hacen una gran diferencia.
Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para apoyar el éxito de su hijo(a). Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes y de todo el esfuerzo que han puesto, y estamos emocionados de verlos brillar en STAAR.
Juntos, somos González.
Atentamente,
Mrs. Pérez
Directora
STAAR testing is just two days away, and I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. Our teachers, staff, and students have been working very hard all year—reviewing key skills, practicing strategies, and building confidence to ensure our students are ready to do their best.
You can help your child be successful by making sure they:
-Get a good night’s sleep before each testing day
-Eat a healthy breakfast
-Arrive at school on time
Most importantly, please encourage your child and remind them that we believe in them. A positive attitude and your support make a big difference.
Thank you for partnering with us for your child’s success. We are proud of our students and all of the hard work they have put in, and we are excited to see them shine on STAAR.
Together, we are González.
Sincerely,
Ms. Perez
Principal
Estimadas familias de HBG:
El examen STAAR está a solo dos días, y quiero tomar un momento para agradecerles por su apoyo continuo. Nuestros maestros, personal y estudiantes han estado trabajando muy duro durante todo el año: revisando habilidades clave, practicando estrategias y fortaleciendo la confianza para asegurar que nuestros estudiantes estén listos para dar su máximo esfuerzo.
Usted puede ayudar a que su hijo(a) tenga éxito asegurándose de que:
-Duerma bien la noche antes de cada día de examen
-Desayune de manera saludable
-Llegue a la escuela a tiempo
Lo más importante es que anime a su hijo(a) y le recuerde que creemos en él/ella. Una actitud positiva y su apoyo hacen una gran diferencia.
Gracias por colaborar con nosotros para apoyar el éxito de su hijo(a). Estamos muy orgullosos de nuestros estudiantes y de todo el esfuerzo que han puesto, y estamos emocionados de verlos brillar en STAAR.
Juntos, somos González.
Atentamente,
Mrs. Pérez
Directora
🎒📚 Friendly Reminder, La Joya ISD families!
Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kindergarten Discovery Night is happening today! 🌟
Join us to explore our early learning programs, discover hands-on classroom experiences, and see how La Joya ISD supports students from the very start. 🧸✏️
🗓 April 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our future learners and families for an evening of discovery and fun! 🎨📖
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🎒📚 ¡Recordatorio amistoso, familias de La Joya ISD!
¡La Noche de Descubrimiento de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kindergarten se llevará a cabo hoy! 🌟
Acompáñenos para explorar nuestros programas de educación temprana, vivir experiencias de aprendizaje práctico y descubrir cómo La Joya ISD apoya a los estudiantes desde el inicio de su trayectoria educativa. 🧸✏️
🗓 1 de abril de 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
¡Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuestros futuros estudiantes y sus familias para una tarde llena de aprendizaje, descubrimiento y diversión! 🎨📖
Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kindergarten Discovery Night is happening today! 🌟
Join us to explore our early learning programs, discover hands-on classroom experiences, and see how La Joya ISD supports students from the very start. 🧸✏️
🗓 April 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our future learners and families for an evening of discovery and fun! 🎨📖
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🎒📚 ¡Recordatorio amistoso, familias de La Joya ISD!
¡La Noche de Descubrimiento de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kindergarten se llevará a cabo hoy! 🌟
Acompáñenos para explorar nuestros programas de educación temprana, vivir experiencias de aprendizaje práctico y descubrir cómo La Joya ISD apoya a los estudiantes desde el inicio de su trayectoria educativa. 🧸✏️
🗓 1 de abril de 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
¡Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuestros futuros estudiantes y sus familias para una tarde llena de aprendizaje, descubrimiento y diversión! 🎨📖
📅✨ April is here, La Joya ISD!
Take a look at what’s happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, it’s a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ❤️🍎
📝 Be sure to mark your calendars
🎉 Join us in celebrating our students and staff
📚 Let’s finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents
Take a look at what’s happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, it’s a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ❤️🍎
📝 Be sure to mark your calendars
🎉 Join us in celebrating our students and staff
📚 Let’s finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents
🎉👏 Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary Celebrates Our Amazing Teachers! 👏🎉
We are proud to share that our educators have been recognized by La Joya ISD through the TIA (Teacher Incentive Allotment) Teacher Recognition program! 🍎✨
🌟 Mrs. Jessica Martinez – **Recognized**
🌟 Mrs. Maribel Peña – **Exemplary**
🌟 Ms. Grecia Villarreal – **Exemplary**
To make this moment even more special, our Principal, Mrs. Perez, surprised each teacher in their classroom with balloons 🎈 and a plant 🌱 to celebrate their well-deserved achievement!
Their dedication, passion, and commitment to student success continue to make a positive impact in our classrooms every day. We are so proud to have such outstanding teachers representing Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary! 💙📚
Please join us in congratulating them on this wonderful recognition! 🎉👏
#HBGonzalezElementary #LaJoyaISD #TIARecognition #TeacherExcellence
We are proud to share that our educators have been recognized by La Joya ISD through the TIA (Teacher Incentive Allotment) Teacher Recognition program! 🍎✨
🌟 Mrs. Jessica Martinez – **Recognized**
🌟 Mrs. Maribel Peña – **Exemplary**
🌟 Ms. Grecia Villarreal – **Exemplary**
To make this moment even more special, our Principal, Mrs. Perez, surprised each teacher in their classroom with balloons 🎈 and a plant 🌱 to celebrate their well-deserved achievement!
Their dedication, passion, and commitment to student success continue to make a positive impact in our classrooms every day. We are so proud to have such outstanding teachers representing Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary! 💙📚
Please join us in congratulating them on this wonderful recognition! 🎉👏
#HBGonzalezElementary #LaJoyaISD #TIARecognition #TeacherExcellence
🎉📚 Discovery Night! 📚🎉
We invite all our families to a special evening to learn, explore, and get excited about the future of our young learners! 🌟
🗓️ April 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Come learn about our Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kinder programs, participate in interactive activities, and discover everything we offer to support your child’s success. 👧👦✨
We look forward to seeing you for a night full of learning and fun! 💛
We invite all our families to a special evening to learn, explore, and get excited about the future of our young learners! 🌟
🗓️ April 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Come learn about our Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and Kinder programs, participate in interactive activities, and discover everything we offer to support your child’s success. 👧👦✨
We look forward to seeing you for a night full of learning and fun! 💛
📚✨ STAAR Camp is here! ✨📚
Parents, please take a moment to review our STAAR Camp flyer. These sessions are a great opportunity for students to strengthen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for upcoming STAAR tests. 📝💡
Camp will be held on select Thursdays in April from 3:30–5:15 PM. We encourage all eligible students to attend and take advantage of this extra support!
Let’s work together to help our students succeed! 💪📖
Parents, please take a moment to review our STAAR Camp flyer. These sessions are a great opportunity for students to strengthen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for upcoming STAAR tests. 📝💡
Camp will be held on select Thursdays in April from 3:30–5:15 PM. We encourage all eligible students to attend and take advantage of this extra support!
Let’s work together to help our students succeed! 💪📖
📅✨ April Calendar of Events ✨📅
Our April calendar is here! Be sure to check out all the exciting activities and important dates happening this month. We look forward to a fun and busy month with our students! 🌸📚
Stay connected and don’t miss out—mark your calendars! 🗓️
Our April calendar is here! Be sure to check out all the exciting activities and important dates happening this month. We look forward to a fun and busy month with our students! 🌸📚
Stay connected and don’t miss out—mark your calendars! 🗓️
📢 Reminder, La Joya ISD!
La Joya ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back! 📚✨
La Joya ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back! 📚✨
🚌📢 Stay informed, La Joya ISD families!
We’ve had great conversations at our Community Town Halls on transportation updates - and there’s ONE session left this week!
Join us to learn about upcoming improvements, enhanced safety measures, and new technology designed to improve the daily rider experience. Hear directly from district leadership and get your questions answered!
🗓 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Palmview High School Cafeteria
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - your voice matters! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #CommunityEngagement #TransportationUpdates #AchievingExcellenceTogether
We’ve had great conversations at our Community Town Halls on transportation updates - and there’s ONE session left this week!
Join us to learn about upcoming improvements, enhanced safety measures, and new technology designed to improve the daily rider experience. Hear directly from district leadership and get your questions answered!
🗓 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Palmview High School Cafeteria
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - your voice matters! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #CommunityEngagement #TransportationUpdates #AchievingExcellenceTogether
📣 **STAAR Testing Dates Reminder**
Parents/Guardians, please take note of our upcoming STAAR testing dates for 3rd–5th grade students:
📝 April 8 – Reading
🔬 April 14 – Science
➗ April 21 – Math
Please ensure your child gets a good night’s rest and arrives to school on time. Thank you for your support! 💙📚
Parents/Guardians, please take note of our upcoming STAAR testing dates for 3rd–5th grade students:
📝 April 8 – Reading
🔬 April 14 – Science
➗ April 21 – Math
Please ensure your child gets a good night’s rest and arrives to school on time. Thank you for your support! 💙📚
Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary ended our music celebration on a high note with an exciting Country Music Day! 🤠🎶 Students and staff had a great time showing off their country spirit!
DISTRICT UPDATE
La Joya ISD Provides Update on Review Process Related to Cesar Chavez Middle School
La Joya, Texas — La Joya Independent School District is providing an update regarding the review process connected to recent questions surrounding Cesar Chavez Middle School.
Following initial concerns raised across the state and within the community, the District administration and the La Joya ISD School Board of Managers have begun reviewing the District’s current policies and procedures related to the naming or renaming of district facilities. This review is intended to ensure that any actions taken by the district follow all established local policies and applicable state requirements.
As part of this process, the district is examining the current Board policy to determine whether it provides the appropriate guidance necessary for situations involving the naming or renaming of schools, along with any applicable actions that the Board may want to take now and for the future of the school district to ensure that all procedures meet applicable legal criteria. As a part of this process, the Board may consider whether updates or revisions to the existing policy are warranted to ensure clarity and transparency moving forward.
At this time, no decisions have been made regarding the renaming of Cesar Chavez Middle School. Rather, the district is focused on carefully reviewing the policies and procedures that guide such decisions before considering any potential next steps.
In addition, as part of the broader review of facility naming policies, the district may also evaluate whether other campuses or facilities should be included in a future naming or renaming discussion. Any such considerations would follow the same policy-driven process and include opportunities for stakeholder awareness and communication.
“La Joya ISD understands the importance that school names hold for our students, staff, families, and community,” said Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools. “Our responsibility is to ensure that any decisions made by the District are thoughtful, guided by policy, and reflective of the values of the community we serve.”
The district remains committed to transparency throughout this process. Any developments or decisions related to this matter will be communicated clearly with students, staff, families, and the broader community.
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🎵 Let’s celebrate the power of music at Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary! 🎵
Our campus is bringing the rhythm to life with a fun Music in Our Schools Spirit Week! 🎶 Students kicked off the week in style by wearing shirts featuring their favorite music artists, showing off their love for the songs and performers that inspire them every day.
From pop to country, hip-hop to rock, our halls are filled with creativity, expression, and school spirit! Stay tuned for more musical fun as we continue celebrating the impact of music in our lives. 🎤✨
📣🍎 After the Bell Conversations with Dr. Sorensen
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we support our campuses and students.
✨ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we support our campuses and students.
✨ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
📣🍎 After the Bell Conversations with Dr. Sorensen
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about supporting our campuses and students.
✨ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about supporting our campuses and students.
✨ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
