La Joya ISD will be taking a little break to observe spring break from March 11-15. Classes will resume their normal schedule on Monday, March 18.
Administrative offices and all campuses will be closed Monday through Friday, March 11-15. Have a safe spring break!
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La Joya ISD observarรก las vacaciones de primavera del 11 al 15 de marzo. Las clases reanudarรกn su horario normal el lunes 18 de marzo.
Las oficinas administrativas y todas las escuelas estarรกn cerradas de lunes a viernes, del 11 al 15 de marzo.
๐ข Friendly Reminder! Join Us for Open House!
Middle Schools -Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Elementary Schools - Wednesday, March 6, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
High Schools -Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
๐ข SUPERINTENDENT'S 30 DAY UPDATE๐
What an incredible 30 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In such a short period of time, Iโve had the privilege of learning so much and meeting many of you. Iโm eager to continue meeting the rest of our amazing staff, students, parents, and community members. I have discovered that we have wonderfully talented and dedicated students and educators here in La Joya ISD and that we have a lot of work ahead of us. I have no doubt that with dedication and hard work, we will ensure our district builds on the strong foundations that already exist in order to exemplify excellence and continue to share out what we learn, transparently. Rest assured; I am committed to working tirelessly every day to ensure the success of our students is at the forefront of all of our decision-making processes. Letโs continue this journey together towards greatness!
Dr. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendent of Schools
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๐ข ACTUALIZACIรN DE 30 DรAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTE๐
ยกQuรฉ increรญbles 30 dรญas han sido aquรญ en La Joya ISD! En tan poco tiempo, he tenido el privilegio de aprender mucho y conocer a muchos de ustedes. Estoy ansioso por seguir conociendo al resto de nuestro increรญble personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad. He descubierto que tenemos estudiantes y educadores maravillosamente talentosos y dedicados aquรญ en La Joya ISD y que tenemos mucho trabajo por delante. No tengo ninguna duda de que con dedicaciรณn y trabajo duro, aseguraremos que nuestro distrito se base en las bases sรณlidas que ya existen para ejemplificar la excelencia y continuar compartiendo lo que aprendemos de manera transparente. Estรก seguro; Estoy comprometido a trabajar incansablemente todos los dรญas para garantizar que el รฉxito de nuestros estudiantes estรฉ al frente de todos nuestros procesos de toma de decisiones. ยกContinuemos este viaje juntos hacia la grandeza!
Dra. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendente de Escuelas
๐ฆ๐ฆClassroom Spotlight๐ฆ๐ฆ Mrs. Nunez's and Ms. Barrera's Pre-k 3 classes had some literary and bubble fun on Friday!! Teachers read the book "Soapy Scientist" by Marlene Williams ๐ฅผ to their classes. ๐จ๐ผโ๐ฌ During their book discussions, students discussed experiments and making predictions.๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฌ Students were prompted to predict if they could use a cup to blow bubbles. ๐ซง Using cups, with their bottoms cut off, students were able to test their predictions with ๐งผ soapy water and their cups! It was bubble fun!! ๐ซง WOW! ๐คฉ Way to go everyone!! ๐ง โญ๏ธ Outstanding Lesson and Learning! #camarenaproud ๐ซโค๏ธ๐๐คฉ
La Joya ISD Celebrates Texas Public Schools Week
March 4 - March 8. Successfully Educating all Students!!
Join Us for Open House!
Middle Schools -Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Elementary Schools - Wednesday, March 6, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
High Schools -Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
๐๐ธ๐คด๐๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐!! ๐๐ธ๐คด๐We were eager to showcase our Valentine Class representatives and Royal Court winners! Everyone that graced the stage looked beautiful, handsome, and regal! ๐ ๐ Congratulations to all the winners! โค ๐๐๐ We thank all of our parents and our community that helped make this event a success! ๐๐๐#camarenaproud
๐ฅฐโค๐๐ซ Love Your Library Week was full of "Shelfies", Reading Buddies, Book Character Dress Up, and Reading ๐ซ๐โค๐ฅฐ Our library has a book for everyone! ๐๐๐๐ Thank you everyone for showing it some love ๐ซ๐โคโคโค
โ ๏ธDISTRICT UPDATE โ ๏ธ
La Joyaย ISD initiated a lockdown at 8:22 a.m. following a notification from the La Joya Police Department regarding an unauthorized presence on the premises of the La Joya ISD transportation building. Our Chief of Police immediately coordinated with the City of La Joya to identify any potential intruders and ensure the security of La Joya ISD campuses, including La Joya High School, Thelma Salinas STEM High School, Jimmy Carter Early College, CCC, Academic Health Science Profession, Hope, and La Joya ISD Central Office. Once all areas were confirmed secure, the lockdown was lifted at 8:50 a.m. We will continue to assure you that the safety and well-being of all La Joya ISD students and staff are of utmost importance to us.
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โ ๏ธACTUALIZACIรN DEL DISTRITO โ ๏ธ
La Joya ISD iniciรณ un cierre a las 8:22 a. m. luego de una notificaciรณn del Departamento de Policรญa de La Joya sobre una presencia no autorizada en las instalaciones del edificio de transporte de La Joya ISD. Nuestro Jefe de Policรญa coordinรณ de inmediato con la Ciudad de La Joya para identificar a posibles intrusos y garantizar la seguridad de los campus de La Joya ISD, incluidos La Joya High School, Thelma Salinas STEM High School, Jimmy Carter Early College, CCC, Academic Health Science Profession. , Hope y la Oficina Central de La Joya ISD. Una vez que se confirmรณ que todas las รกreas eran seguras, el cierre se levantรณ a las 8:50 a. m. Queremos asegurarles que la seguridad y el bienestar de todos los estudiantes y el personal de La Joya ISD son de suma importancia para nosotros.
Our school hours will remain unaffected, maintaining our regular schedule. Please note that there might be bus delays due to additional stops, ensuring that students won't have to walk longer distances to reach a bus stop. Your child's convenience and safety remain our top priorities, Thank you.
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Nuestro horario escolar seguirรก sin cambios, Tome en cuenta que puede haber retrasos en los autobuses debido a paradas adicionales, asegurando que los estudiantes no tengan que caminar distancias largas para llegar a una parada de autobรบs. La seguridad de su hijo/a sigue siendo nuestra mรกxima prioridad, gracias.
โ ๏ธDISTRICT UPDATEโ ๏ธ: Important Notification: The cause of a gas odor emanating in the north western part of the county.
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โ ๏ธACTUALIZACIรN DEL DISTRITOโ ๏ธ : Notificaciรณn importante: Ubicaciรณn y la causa de un olor a gas que emana en la parte noroeste del condado.
โ ๏ธDISTRICT UPDATEโ ๏ธ:
Important Notification: Gas Leak in Nearby Town
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โ ๏ธACTUALIZACIรN DEL DISTRITOโ ๏ธ :
Notificaciรณn importante: fuga de gas en ciudad cercana
โค๏ธโค๏ธFebruary is full of Love!! ๐๐ Help us celebrate our love for books ๐ and reading this coming week! ๐ We all have a favorite ๐ book and our own libraries at home. If you would like to share a "shelfie" with us, please send it to r.solis@ljisd.com. Ms. Solis, our librarian ๐, will share your pictures at the end of the week. ๐ซ๐ซโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐๐
โฐ Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES on Monday, February 12. We will be having an
in-service day for staff. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
๐โจ It's National School Counseling Week! ๐โจ
Here at La Joya ISD, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for each and every one of our incredible counselors. ๐ From guiding our students through academic challenges to providing invaluable support for their emotional well-being, our counselors truly go above and beyond every single day. ๐ Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community. ๐๐ Let's take this week to celebrate and honor these amazing individuals who play such a vital role in shaping the future. Thank you for all that you do! ๐๐
๐โจ It's National School Counseling Week! ๐โจ
Here at La Joya ISD, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for each and every one of our incredible counselors. ๐ From guiding our students through academic challenges to providing invaluable support for their emotional well-being, our counselors truly go above and beyond every single day. ๐ Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community. ๐๐ Let's take this week to celebrate and honor these amazing individuals who play such a vital role in shaping the future. Thank you for all that you do! ๐๐
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REMINDER: ๐
Please check out the district calendar as it's been updated to reflect the following:
๐ซ Regular School Day on Friday, February 9, 2024
โ No school for students on Monday, February 12, 2024 (Staff Inservice Day)
๐ฉโ๐ซ Staff will be at work on both Friday, February 9, 2024, and Monday, February 12, 2024.
๐ฃShoutout to all the rockstar โจstudents with perfect attendance๐ all first semester! ๐ Sporting our Camarena Spiritโค๏ธ shirts and owning it! ๐๐ #AttendanceAllStars #CamarenaSpirit
Visit our Camarena Facebook page to see more school Activities! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066177919586
๐๐It is with immense PRIDE that we share with you Camarena's STAFF OF THE YEAR!!! ๐๐ Your dedication and passion for educating and assisting students is truly admirable and deserving of recognition!! โค๏ธโค๏ธ You are all invaluable members of our educational community! CONGRATULATIONS!! ๐๐ฅณThank you for all that you do for our school! ๐ซ๐ฅณ๐ฅณโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐๐ #camarenaproud #staffoftheyear๐๐
DISTRICT UPDATE
Letter from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, New Superintendent of Schools, La Joya ISD
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ACTUALIZACIรN DEL DISTRITO Carta de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Nueva Superintendente de Escuelas, La Joya ISD
February is CTE Month!!
Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training necessary to succeed in future careers.
