🌟✨ It's National School Counseling Week! 🌟✨
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. 💖 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. 🙌 Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community. 🎓💙 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! 🌈👏
📅 REMINDER: 📆
Please check out the district calendar as it's been updated to reflect the following:
🏫 Regular School Day on Friday, February 9, 2024
❌ No school for students on Monday, February 12, 2024 (Staff Inservice Day)
👩🏫 Staff will be at work on both Friday, February 9, 2024, and Monday, February 12, 2024.
🎉 It's National School Counseling Week 2024! 🎓 #NSCW24
We're shining a spotlight on the heart of La Joya Early College, our incredible counselor, Mrs. Ana Santos! 🌟 Her dedication shapes futures, and her guidance ignites dreams. 🚀📚
Scholars in action! 🐾🎓 LJECHS freshmen dual enrollment students spent part of their Friday with @stcdual at South Texas College, soaking in information and inspiration. The day ended on a high note with laughter and pizza! 🍕Here’s to learning!
DISTRICT UPDATE
Letter from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, New Superintendent of Schools, La Joya ISD
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ACTUALIZACIÓN 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.
🛑 January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. La Joya ISD unites against this heinous crime, raise awareness, and stand up for the rights of every individual. 💙 Together, we can make a difference and bring an end to human trafficking.
📣 La Joya ISD, answer the call and unite with us in embracing the 2024 It’s Time Texas Community Challenge! 🌟 The Challenge is in full swing, running until March 3, 2024. 💪🏼🏋🏼♂️ Let's collaborate to enhance our community's health, one point at a time. Don't hesitate, register today and be part of the transformation! 🏃♀️🌱
🌟👏 A Round of Applause for Ms. Julissa Alanis! 👏🌟
Let's take a moment to shine the spotlight on an exceptional member of our team, Julissa Alanis, the 2023-2024 La Joya Early College Support Staff of the Year! 🏅🎖️
Julissa's dedication, hard work, and constant support play a pivotal role in the seamless operation of our school, and her contributions make La Joya Early College a better place for everyone.
🐾🍎🎉 Congratulations Ms. Elydia González-Guerra! 🎉🍎🐾
We are thrilled to celebrate an extraordinary educator, Ms. Elydia González-Guerra, the 2023-2024 La Joya Early College Teacher of the Year!
Ms. González-Guerra's dedication to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment not only elevates the educational experience for her students but also demonstrates the highest level of excellence in teaching.
#TeacherOfTheYear
January 16, 2024
⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
January 15, 2024
⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
📚✨ Early Saturday mornings are for champions! La Joya Early College dual credit instructors are up and at 'em at South Texas College with @stcdual. From accreditation updates and enrollment reports to participating in student support and content-specific training, today is just one part of our commitment to student success.
⚠️Weather Update ⚠️
La Joya ISD is closely monitoring the approaching cold weather conditions scheduled for next week. We will make decisions about a school delay or closure, as we gather additional information. Classes are to continue as scheduled until further notice. Please continue to monitor the La Joya ISD district website www.lajoyaisd.com, our La Joya ISD social media outlets with the handle @lajoyaisd, and the local news outlets for changes to our normal district operation schedule.
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⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
La Joya ISD está monitoreando de cerca las condiciones de frío que se esperan para la próxima semana. Tomaremos decisiones sobre un posible retraso o cierre escolar a medida que recopilemos información adicional. Las clases continuarán según lo programado hasta nuevo aviso. Por favor, siga monitoreando el sitio web del distrito La Joya ISD www.lajoyaisd.com, nuestras redes sociales de La Joya ISD con el usuario @lajoyaisd y los medios de comunicación locales para conocer cambios en nuestro horario operativo normal del distrito.
The Great Kindness Challenge. 💜
Wearing Purple in support of The Great Kindness Challenge. 💜
🎉✨ January is School Board Recognition Month, and at La Joya ISD, we're joyfully celebrating our trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students! 🏫💙 The theme for this year is "Locally Elected, Community Connected," emphasizing the vital link between our school trustees and the communities they serve. School board members, the largest group of locally-elected officials in the state, play a crucial role in shaping the future of education. 📚👏 Let's express our gratitude to these community leaders who tirelessly work for the betterment of our schools! 🙌🎊 #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
La Joya ISD wishes our incredible family a joyful holiday break! 🎄 Our offices and campuses will be closed from Monday, December 18, 2023 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
🌟 Staff returns on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. 📅
📚 Students return on Monday, January 8, 2024. 🎉
📣Just a Friendly Reminder!
No early release on Friday, December 15, 2023. Students have a regular school day.
