This Thanksgiving, as we reflect on our many blessings, let us come together for Jesse Jeremiah CantĆŗ and the CantĆŗ family.
Join the CantĆŗ family for a Candlelight Vigil for Jesse Jeremiah CantĆŗ on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Edinburg, TX.
Please bring a small candle or flashlight.
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En este DĆa de Acción de Gracias, mientras reflexionamos sobre nuestras bendiciones, unĆ”monos para Jesse Jeremiah CantĆŗ y la familia CantĆŗ.
Ćnase a la familia CantĆŗ para una vigilia en honor a Jesse Jeremiah CantĆŗ el jueves 28 de noviembre de 2024 a las 7:00 p. m. en el Hospital PediĆ”trico Driscoll en Edinburg, TX.
Traiga una vela pequeƱa o una linterna.

La Joya ISD extends its deepest condolences to the CantĆŗ family and the Tabasco Elementary community during this time of profound loss. We honor the memory of Jariel and remain hopeful for Jesseās recovery. The district stands united in support of all those affected. For information on how to assist, please contact Leonor Garcia at l.garcia8@lajoyaisd.net or 956-323-2689.
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El Distrito Escolar de La Joya extiende sus mĆ”s sinceras condolencias a la familia CantĆŗ y a la comunidad de Tabasco Elementary en este momento de gran pĆ©rdida. Honramos la memoria de Jariel y mantenemos la esperanza en la recuperación de Jesse. El distrito estĆ” unido en apoyo a todos los afectados. Para información sobre cómo ayudar, comunĆquese con Leonor GarcĆa en l.garcia8@lajoyaisd.net o al 956-323-2689.


š¢ Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions!
La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! šš
šļø Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Letās make a differenceātogether! š”š
š Dates & Locations:
šŖ 12/6 ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 12/9 ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 12/10 ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 12/10 ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 12/16 ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 12/17 ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 12/18 ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
⨠We canāt wait to see you there!
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š¢ Ā”AcompƔƱenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito!
Este diciembre, Ā”La Joya ISD visitarĆ” varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro mĆ”s brillante! šš
šļø Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de Ć©xito para todos los estudiantes. Ā”Hagamos la diferenciaājuntos! š”š
š Fechas y Ubicaciones:
šŖ 6 de diciembre ā Chavez Middle School (9:00 AM)
šŖ 9 de diciembre ā JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM)
š§ 10 de diciembre ā Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM)
šØ 16 de diciembre ā Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā TreviƱo Middle School (9:00 AM)
š© 17 de diciembre ā Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM)
š¦ 18 de diciembre ā De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM)
⨠”UnĆ”monos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! Ā”Estamos ansiosos por verlos allĆ!

Here's our December Calendar to help you prepare for the upcoming month! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation!


šāØ Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Join us for the
La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Centennial Style! šš¶
š Food, treats, activities, music, student performances, and so much more await you! š
š
Thursday, December 5, 2024
ā° 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
š La Joya ISD Central Office Administration Building
200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, TX 78560
š
š This is a FREE community event ā bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us! šāØ

š¦š La Joya ISD, itās officially JEAN WEEK! From November 20-22, ALL employees can kick back, relax, and rock their favorite denim as we gear up for Thanksgiving break! š„§āØ
Wishing you a holiday full of laughter, delicious food, and well-deserved rest. May your turkey be golden, your pie endless, and your naps uninterrupted!

Our Tabasco UIL students have taken 1st Place in the first meet of the 2024-2025 school year! Our school is on track to defend our Back-To-Back champions title!
Way to go to all Tabasco students who participated in UIL, and especially those students whose placement solidified the points toward our victory!
Be sure to check out all results at https://sites.google.com/ljisd.com/ljisduil/home


Great job to all of our Punt, Pass, Kick participants at Monday night's event!
Congratulations to third-grader Azlyn Chapa for her outstanding performance and earning 3rd place in the girls' competition!
#tabascoproud









Here is some important information about our foam party tomorrow for students who participated in our chocolate fund raiser!



š„ Get ready to get Fit For A Century! š„
In Recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, join us for an exciting evening of Zumba, snacks, and wellness at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium! šŗš Letās come together to raise awareness about diabetes while enjoying Zumba sessions, a vendor zone, healthy snack stations, music, interactive games, and a chance to win prizes! šāØ
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Date: November 19, 2024
š Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
š Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 201C N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX 78560
Letās celebrate wellness, support each other, and make a positive impact! See you there! šŖš„

Reminder Parents, State of the Schools Begins TODAY for middle schools, See you there!!
š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
⨠Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ⨠Connect with school leaders and staff! ⨠Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child!
š
Dates & Times:
Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there!

Here is some essential information for the next couple of days.
Wednesday & Thursday - Benchmark Testing: Reading (3rd-5th) on Wednesday; Science (5th) on Thursday
Thursday - State of the Schools Meeting: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Thursday


š Our November edition of The Pack Connection newsletter is here! šļø Dive into the latest updates, inspiring stories, and upcoming events that are shaping our community! Donāt miss out on exclusive content that keeps you in the loopāclick to read and stay connected! š„š
Click on link to view Newsletter: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/the-pack-connection

š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
⨠Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ⨠Connect with school leaders and staff! ⨠Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child!
š
Dates & Times:
Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there! š

š¬āØ In honor of Veterans Day, our LJISD K-12 Humanities team created a heartfelt video featuring photos submitted by our employees! šøšŗšøā¤ļø Join us in celebrating and thanking LJISD staff , their families and all veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Click on link below to view video:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGWIVkmcvo/h23J3ssP5Mhs2slQqoXCKQ/watch?utm_content=DAGWIVkmcvo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

šš La Joya ISD Literacy Celebration Week Announcement! šš
š Let's celebrate the love of reading together! Join us for Literacy Celebration Week from November 11-15, 2024 at La Joya ISD! Each day brings a new theme to inspire and celebrate reading.
⨠Monday, Nov 11 - Red, White, and Blue Day! Wear patriotic colors as we honor stories that shape our nation. šŗšø
𧦠Tuesday, Nov 12 - Mix Matched Socks Day! Embrace diversity with mixed socks, celebrating the wide variety of stories we read! š§¦
š¦øāāļø Wednesday, Nov 13 - Super Hero Day! Reading is our superpower! Dress up as your favorite superhero! š„
š¤ Thursday, Nov 14 - Western Attire Day! Mosey down to your library and round up a good book in your best western wear! š¤
š§£ Friday, Nov 15 - Warm Ups Day! Get cozy in your warmest attire and enjoy a favorite book! š§¤

ššš½It's time to recognize our Leader Spotlight students from
November 2024! šš½š
Leader Spotlight is our monthly highlight of those who exemplify what it means to be an ideal student at Tabasco Elementary in academics, in citizenship, or both!
Congratulations to all of those who were selected by their teachers for this recognition!
#tabascoproud #leaderspotlight @LaJoyaISD








š Coming Soon: La Joya ISDās District Advisory Committee! š
Join us as we shape the future of La Joya ISD! The District Advisory Committee (DAC) will be a diverse group of voicesāincluding parents, teachers, community members, and business representativesāworking together to support our schools and students. Stay tuned for more updates on how you can get involved and make an impact! šš¼
If you'd like to learn more about the District Advisory Committee, visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/DAC

š¢ Exciting News for Early Education! š
Five Pre-K classrooms across La Joya ISD are getting incredible makeovers with the help of Teaching Strategies! These spaces will be transformed into model learning environments, inspiring young learners and showcasing best practices in early childhood education.
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Makeover Date: November 16th, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
š Locations: Tabasco, Juan Seguin, Elodia R. Chapa, Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, and Corina PeƱa Elementary Schools
Stay tuned for updates on these amazing transformations!

š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
⨠Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ⨠Connect with school leaders and staff! ⨠Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child!
š
Dates & Times:
āļøElementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
āļøMiddle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
āļøHigh Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there!

