Dr. Americo Paredes Elementary School

🌞💦 Get ready to make a splash this summer at the La Joya ISD Aquatic Center opening to the public TOMORROW, May 30, 2025! 🏊‍♀️🌟 🎉 Enjoy fun in the sun 7 days a week from 2 PM – 8 PM and sign up for swimming lessons for just $50 per child! 🐠👧🧒 ☀️ Class times available: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM & 6 PM 🗓️ Multiple session dates from June through August! 🎟️ Entry: $5 Children | $8 Adults (Credit/Debit Only) 🍿 Concession stand available — no outside food or drinks permitted. 📍Location: 1801 Western Rd., Mission, TX 📞 For more info, contact Xavier Escobedo at 956-323-2162 Let the summer fun begin! 🌊

🏃‍♂️🔥 GET READY TO RUN, JUMP, & SHINE! 🌟👟 The City of Palmview Parks & Recreation in partnership with La Joya ISD is bringing the heat this ☀️ SUMMER 2025 with our exciting TRACK Program for ALL kids ages 5–17! 🎽💪 📅 Registration Dates: 🗓️ May 12–30, 2025 🕙 Monday–Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM 📍603 Palmview Commercial Dr., Palmview, TX 💻 Or register online: cityofpalmview.gov 💲 Fee: $60 per participant 💳 Payment by Money Order or Credit/Debit Card 📄 Birth certificate may be required 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register now! Let’s make this summer FAST, FUN, and FULL of MEMORIES! 🏅🔥

🙌 Today, we celebrated a legacy of dedication at La Joya ISD! 💫 We proudly honored our incredible employees for their 25, 30, 35, 40, and even 45 years of service — with one outstanding individual reaching an amazing 45 YEARS! 👏🎓 Together, these milestones represent a combined total of 3,740 years of commitment, heart, and excellence poured into our students and schools. 💛📚 Thank you, La Joya ISD family, for your service. You are the heartbeat of our district! 💐🐾 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence Full album in link below: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YBjZYb8T7/

Ms. Vela’s students figuring out which paper airplane flies the farthest after finishing a unit on airplanes.

La Joya ISD's Summer Athletic Program kicks off June 2–27, 2025 at La Joya HS, Juarez-Lincoln HS, and Palmview HS! 🐾🏆 📅 Monday–Friday ⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM 🥞🍽️ Breakfast & lunch provided 📋 📱 Scan the QR code or contact your campus coach to register today! 🚗 Note: Students must provide their own transportation 💪 Daily athletic activities to stay strong, train hard, and level up your game all summer long! Don’t miss it! 🏈⚽🏀🏐

Discovery and observation in Mrs. Sotelo’s class.

🔴 ATTENTION PARENTS: SAFETY WARNING REGARDING STUDENT DEVICES La Joya ISD is alerting families about a dangerous social media trend that encourages students to insert metal objects (such as paper clips) into Chromebook charging ports. This behavior can cause permanent damage, fires, and serious injuries. ⚠️ This is a serious safety hazard and will result in disciplinary action and may lead to criminal charges under Texas law. ➡️ Please speak with your child about the proper use of school-issued devices and the serious consequences of misusing them. Thank you for helping us keep our students and campuses safe. **************************************************** 🔴 ATENCIÓN PADRES: ADVERTENCIA DE SEGURIDAD SOBRE DISPOSITIVOS ESTUDIANTILES La Joya ISD alerta a las familias sobre una peligrosa tendencia en redes sociales que alienta a los estudiantes a insertar objetos metálicos (como clips) en los puertos de carga de las Chromebooks. Esta acción puede causar daños permanentes, incendios y lesiones graves. ⚠️ Este comportamiento representa un grave riesgo y puede resultar en sanciones disciplinarias y cargos penales bajo la ley de Texas. ➡️ Por favor, hable con su hijo/a sobre el uso adecuado de los dispositivos escolares y las graves consecuencias de su mal uso. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener la seguridad en nuestras escuelas.

📢🎉 The May 2025 Edition of The Pack Connection is HERE! From our Centennial Tree Planting 🌳 to Community Design Day 🗣️, record ADSY enrollment 🚀, and our upcoming graduation of 1,600+ amazing seniors 🎓 This issue is packed with celebration, progress, and pride! 🐾❤️ 📰 Check out the latest stories, updates, and district highlights that showcase the heart of La Joya ISD. 👉 Read it now: https://5il.co/3fnlg

Mrs. Garcia's class working on our Science Fair Project ¿Vamos a rodar?

Learning about money in 1st Grade with Mrs. P. Gonzalez!

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the incredible teachers at La Joya ISD!🍎 Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the heart of our schools. 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Mrs. Galvan’s students excited about their science projects.

🌸🎓 Hello, May! 🎓🌸 La Joya ISD is blooming with celebrations, appreciation, and milestones all month long! From Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎 to Graduation Day 🎓, Mental Health Awareness Tuesdays 💚 to National Educational Bosses’ Week 🏆—we're closing out the school year strong! 💫 Don’t miss highlights like: 🛠️ Community Design Day 🛸 Family NASA Night 🥗 School Lunch Hero Day 📣 School Communicators Day 🎖️ Armed Forces Day 📚 Last Day of School – May 29! Let’s finish the year with pride and positivity! 🌟

It’s NASA Night at LJISD! 🚀 La Joya ISD is excited to welcome all K–5 families to our 5th Annual Family NASA Night! 🌌 Join us today, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at our La Joya ISD Planetarium for an evening full of hands-on experiments, STEM stations, and family fun! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all LJISD elementary students in grades K–5. Don’t miss out on this out-of-this-world experience! 🌟 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #STEMNight

Students classifying and sorting three-dimensional figures in Mr. Juárez’ class.

🚀 Tomorrow is the big day! Join us for La Joya ISD’s 5th Annual Family NASA Night! 🗓️ May 2 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Planetarium 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all LJISD elementary students in grades K–5! #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #STEMNight

🎉📣Exciting News, La Joya ISD! We’re proud to share that La Joya ISD has earned a “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency! 🅱️👏 This accomplishment reflects the hard work of our students, staff, families, and community — and we’re just getting started! 💪📚 Let’s keep growing, learning, and shining together! 🌟 🔗 Find more info about your child’s school in the link below: https://www.txschools.gov/?lng=en #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Mrs. Aviña's class working on math problems using Lead4ward strategies.

Mrs. Romero's class ready to identify and discuss characteristics of narrative nonfiction.

📚✨ Happy World Reading Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate the power of books — to spark imagination, share knowledge, and connect us across time and cultures. Whether you're into gripping mysteries, epic fantasies, or thought-provoking non-fiction, there's a book out there that can change your world. Take a moment today to open a book, read a page, and let your mind wander. Let’s keep the magic of reading alive for ourselves and future generations! 🌍❤️📖 ------------------------------------------------ 📚✨ ¡Feliz Día Mundial del Libro! ✨📚 Hoy celebramos el poder de los libros: para despertar la imaginación, compartir conocimientos y conectarnos a través del tiempo y las culturas. Ya sea que te gusten los misterios emocionantes, las fantasías épicas o la no ficción que te hace reflexionar, siempre hay un libro capaz de cambiar tu mundo. Tómate un momento hoy para abrir un libro, leer una página y dejar volar tu mente. ¡Mantengamos viva la magia de la lectura para nosotros y para las futuras generaciones! 🌍❤️📖