š Attention Elementary Administrators, Teachers, and PK Assistants! š
š Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! š
š Join us for an exclusive event where you can explore top-notch instructional materials specially curated for PK classrooms! š
š² Join us for an Autism Awareness Bike Ride Day this Saturday, April 20th, from 8AM to 9AM at the La Joya ISD Leo Garza Jr. Baseball Complex! Let's pedal together to raise awareness and support for autism. See you there! š
š Attention, La Joya ISD Parents! š
Important updates regarding our transportation bus drop-off procedures for the remainder of the 2023-2024 academic school year.
Here's a quick overview of what you need to know:
š Elementary students must have an authorized adult present at the bus stop for release. šø
šMiddle and high school students may be dropped off without an adult present at the bus stop, provided they have completed our Drop-Off Parent Release Form and is on file at the school's main office.
š Drop-Off Parent Release Form can be found in our transportation website at www.lajoyaisd.com/transportation
*This form will now be included as part of our enrollment packet.
šRequests for deviations should be communicated in writing to campus administration, with a 5-day approval period. š
šPlease note that emergency changes to drop-off procedures will not be accommodated without written parental consent. š
Thank you in advance for all your cooperation and support! We're excited to work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our students here at La Joya ISD. šāØ
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š Ā”AtenciĆ³n, padres de familia de La Joya ISD! š
Actualizaciones importantes de nuestro departamento de transporte sobre nuestros procedimientos de entrega de niƱos para el resto del aƱo escolar acadƩmico 2023-2024.
A continuaciĆ³n se ofrece una descripciĆ³n general rĆ”pida de lo que necesita saber:
š Los estudiantes de primaria deben tener un adulto autorizado presente en la parada del autobĆŗs para su salida. šø
šLos estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria pueden ser dejados sin un adulto presente en la parada del autobĆŗs, siempre que hayan completado nuestro Formulario de autorizaciĆ³n de entrega para padres y estĆ© archivado en la oficina principal de la escuela.
š El formulario de autorizaciĆ³n de entrega para padres se puede encontrar en nuestro sitio web de transporte en www.lajoyaisd.com/transportation
*Este formulario ahora se incluirĆ” como parte de nuestro paquete de inscripciĆ³n.
šLas solicitudes de desviaciones deberĆ”n comunicarse por escrito a la administraciĆ³n de la escuela, con un plazo de aprobaciĆ³n de 5 dĆas. š
šTome en cuenta que no se realizarĆ”n cambios de emergencia en los procedimientos de entrega sin el consentimiento escrito de los padres. š
Ā”Gracias de antemano por toda su cooperaciĆ³n y apoyo! Estamos entusiasmados de trabajar juntos para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes aquĆ en La Joya ISD. šāØ
La Joya ISD Celebrates Public School Volunteer Week!
We want to give a BIG THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who generously give their time and effort to support our students and educators. Your dedication and enthusiasm make a real difference in the lives of our students, and we truly appreciate your contributions. š š«ā¤ļø
Ā”La Joya ISD celebra la Semana de los Voluntarios de las Escuelas PĆŗblicas!
Queremos agradecer a todos los increĆbles voluntarios que generosamente brindan su tiempo y esfuerzo para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y educadores. Su dedicaciĆ³n y entusiasmo marcan una diferencia real en las vidas de nuestros estudiantes y realmente apreciamos sus contribuciones. šš«ā¤ļø
La Joya ISD Celebrates Our Employees of the Year! š
Congratulations to Pedro Jose Oliva, Campus Teacher of the Year, Maria Paola Silva, Campus Instructional Assistant of the Year, and Sandra Garza, Support Staff of the Year for Tabasco Elementary.
Join us in applauding these amazing individuals for their dedication and hard work. š Thank you for your commitment to Educational Excellence!
ā ļøDISTRICT UPDATEā ļø: Important Notice: Transportation Procedure Communication
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ā ļøACTUALIZACIĆN DEL DISTRITOā ļø : Aviso importante: comunicaciĆ³n sobre el procedimiento de transporte
š Today marks the beginning of STAAR testing! š Wishing all our incredible students the best of luck on their STAAR exams. Remember, youāve got this! šŖš Let your hard work and determination shine bright. Good luck! š
Message from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools:
š Tomorrow's the big day ā STAAR testing begins! š
Wishing all our incredible students the BEST of luck! ššŖ You're ready to shine bright and show what you've got! šš«
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Mensaje de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendente de Escuelas:
MaƱana es el gran dĆa: Ā”comienza los exĆ”menes de STAAR! š Ā”Deseando a todos nuestros increĆbles estudiantes la MEJOR de las suertes! ššŖ Ā”EstĆ”n listos para brillar! š
Next week we are celebrating our awesome Assistant Principal, Mrs. V. Brantley!
It's the perfect time for you to show her how much you appreciate all that she does for Tabasco and its students!
#tabascoproud #assistantprincipal
š Get ready for an extraordinary event! š We're putting safety first for our students and staff during the upcoming eclipse on April 8th. Elementary students will have a special indoor experience while secondary students can enjoy the eclipse with parental permission outdoors. Everyone will have the chance to witness the magic safely through a live-stream NASA feed! š
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š Ā”PrepĆ”rate para un evento extraordinario! š Ā”La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra prioridad durante el prĆ³ximo eclipse el 8 de abril! Los estudiantes de primaria tendrĆ”n una experiencia especial en sus salones, mientras que los estudiantes de secundaria podrĆ”n disfrutar del eclipse al aire libre con el permiso de los padres. Ā”Todos tendrĆ”n la oportunidad de presenciar la magia de manera segura a travĆ©s de la transmisiĆ³n en vivo de NASA! š
Congratulations to our newest million-word reader, fourth grader Edwin Gonzalez! Thank you for being a true leader in literacy at Tabasco Elementary and for achieving this outstanding accomplishment!
#tabascoproud #millionwordreader
šTesting season just got a whole lot comfier, Itās Jean Week at La Joya ISD! š
Exciting News! š La Joya ISD is thrilled to announce that we are offering an exceptional Full Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Program at all Elementary Schools! š«š« Our Pre-K program is designed to nurture early childhood development and ignite a passion for learning from the very start. Registration for the upcoming school year is now OPEN! š£ Don't miss outāENROLL TODAY and choose La Joya ISD for an enriching educational experience! āļøš To enroll, simply click on the link below: š Online Enrollment: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll
š¢ SUPERINTENDENT'S 60 DAY UPDATEš
What an incredible 60 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In just two months, Iāve had the privilege of immersing myself in our district and learning from each of you. Iāve met many more incredible individuals and witnessed firsthand the talent and dedication within our district. As I continue to engage with our staff, students, parents, and community members, Iām reminded of the tremendous potential that exists within La Joya ISD. Our journey ahead is clearāwe have much work to do, but Iām confident that with dedication and perseverance, we will build upon our existing strengths and strive for excellence. Transparency and sharing our learnings will remain paramount as we progress. I want to reassure you all that I am fully committed to advocating for our studentsā success in every decision we make.Letās stride hand in hand along this journey toward greatness, united in our pursuit of excellence!
Dr. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendent of Schools
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š¢ ACTUALIZACIĆN DE 60 DĆAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTEš
Ā”QuĆ© increĆbles 60 dĆas han sido aquĆ en La Joya ISD! En solo dos meses, tuve el privilegio de sumergirme en nuestro distrito y aprender de cada uno de ustedes. He conocido a muchas mĆ”s personas increĆbles y he sido testigo de primera mano del talento y la dedicaciĆ³n dentro de nuestro distrito. A medida que sigo interactuando con nuestro personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad, recuerdo el tremendo potencial que existe dentro de La Joya ISD. El camino que tenemos por delante es claro: tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer, pero confĆo en que, con dedicaciĆ³n y perseverancia, aprovecharemos nuestras fortalezas existentes y nos esforzaremos por alcanzar la excelencia. La transparencia y el intercambio de nuestros aprendizajes seguirĆ”n siendo primordiales a medida que avancemos. Quiero asegurarles a todos que estoy totalmente comprometida a defender el Ć©xito de nuestros estudiantes en cada decisiĆ³n que tomemos. Ā”Caminemos de la mano en este viaje hacia la grandeza, unidos en nuestra bĆŗsqueda de la excelencia educativa!
Dra. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendente de Escuelas
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š The La Joya ISD 2024-2025 Approved District Calendar is now available! š Get ready for another fantastic academic year filled with learning and growth. Check out the calendar and start planning your year ahead! š
š We are thrilled to announce that La Joya ISD has been honored as a 2024 NAMM Best Communities for Music Education recipient! š¶ This incredible achievement marks the 7th consecutive year that LJISD has been recognized with this prestigious award. š We are immensely proud of our dedicated students, passionate educators, and supportive community for their commitment to music education. Thank you for helping us create a thriving environment where the arts flourish at La Joya ISD! šµš
Itās National Assistant Principals Week! šš©āš«šØāš« We want to give a big shoutout to all the amazing assistant principals at La Joya ISD! Thank you for your commitment to our students' success! Your hard work and dedication make a difference in our schools every day. š«šŖš #AssistantPrincipalWeek #APWeek24
Attention employees! š Take advantage of our enticing incentives for early resignation or retirement notices. š¼
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Ā”AtenciĆ³n empleados! š Aprovechen nuestros atractivos incentivos para renuncias anticipadas o notificaciones de jubilaciĆ³n. š¼
Attention 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students...
Get on track to attend our upcoming Glow In The Dark Dance by attending our STAAR Prep Saturday camps!
The final date is yet to be determined, but you can secure your spot by returning your permission slip and coming in to learn with engaging activities!
Congratulations to our latest reader to reach the million-word milestone, fourth-grader Giovan Gonzalez! Thank you for being a leader in literacy at Tabasco Elementary!
#tabascoproud #millionwordreader
