🦃 You’re Invited! 🦃
Join us for a special Thanksgiving Celebration with your child at school!
Come share a meal, laughter, and gratitude as we celebrate this season together.
📅 Date: November 19, 2025
📍 Location: ARMS Library
⏰ Time: 6th Grade 11:50am - 12:25pm
7th Grade 12:30pm - 1:00pm
8th Grade 1:05pm - 1:35pm
We look forward to seeing you and celebrating the spirit of thankfulness with our school family! ❤️ For more information please call 956-323-2860.
🦃¡Estás invitado!🦃
Únete a nosotros para un evento especial Celebración de Acción de Gracias¡ Con tu hijo en la escuela!
Ven a compartir una comida, risas y gratitud mientras celebramos juntos esta temporada.
📅Fecha:19 de noviembre de 2025
📍Ubicación:Biblioteca ARMS
⏰Tiempo: 6.º grado, de 11:50 a 12:25
7º grado, 12:30 p. m. - 1:00 p. m.
8.º grado, de 13:05 a 13:35
¡Esperamos verlos pronto y celebrar el espíritu de gratitud con nuestra familia escolar! ❤️ Para más información, llame al 956-323-2860.
Children's Book Week! 📚
November is a wonderful time to celebrate the joy of reading and the importance of literacy—both at home and at school! We encourage all families to take part by promoting fun and meaningful reading activities with your children throughout the month. Your campus library will also be sharing exciting activities and opportunities for children to get involved.
Here are a few simple ways to join in the fun:
📖 Family Reading Time: Encourage your child to read with a family member and record their reading minutes each week.
💌 Favorite Reading Spot: Share a photo of your family’s favorite reading spot at home!
📝 Book Reviews: Have your child write a short book review or recommendation to share with classmates.
🎧 Read-Aloud Moments: Set aside time for daily or weekly read-aloud sessions—children love hearing stories read by family and teachers!
Plus, we’ll be celebrating with a special Reading Spirit Week!
Each day will feature a theme inspired by beloved children’s books and the magic of reading. (See the attached form for details.)
Let’s make November a month full of stories, imagination, and fun—let’s all join in and dress up!
🗓 Fecha: Miércoles, 17 de diciembre
⏰ Hora: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Ubicación: Presencial en su escuela secundaria de referencia (Juarez, La Joya, Palmview)
🔗 Opción Virtual: Si no puede asistir en persona, únase virtualmente a través de Google Meet.
Enlace de Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/npp-fefj-tmn
O marque al:
📞 +1 636-324-2798 PIN: 485 257 493#
Para más números telefónicos: Haga clic aquí
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 17
⏰ Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: In person at your feeder high school (Juarez, La Joya, Palmview)
🔗 Virtual Option: If you can't make it in person, please join us virtually via Google Meet.
Google Meet Link:
https://meet.google.com/npp-fefj-tmn
Or dial in:
📞 +1 636-324-2798 PIN: 485 257 493#
For more phone numbers: Click Here
We hope to see you there!
Please take a moment to review the infographic to learn more about the reasons behind these recommendations. 📚
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Entender el “por qué” es importante. Las acciones escolares que se están considerando se basan en tres áreas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento académico, responder a la disminución de matrícula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.
Le invitamos a revisar la infografía para conocer más sobre las razones detrás de estas recomendaciones. 📚
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. As we move forward, we want to remind our families that these School Action items are recommendations and not final decisions.
We invite you to join us for your campus’s upcoming meeting to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
❤️ Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership every step of the way.
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📣 ¡Familias de La Joya ISD, queremos escucharlos!
Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. A medida que avanzamos, queremos recordarles que estas acciones escolares son recomendaciones y no decisiones finales.
Les invitamos a unirse a la próxima reunión de su plantel para conocer más, hacer preguntas y compartir sus ideas.
❤️ Su voz es importante, y valoramos su colaboración en cada paso del camino.
Read the graphic for key details and visit lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions for the full overview.
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La Joya ISD comparte los hechos detrás de las Recomendaciones de Acciones Escolares. Estas propuestas están diseñadas para fortalecer lo académico, reinvertir en los estudiantes y asegurar que cada niño tenga acceso a mejores oportunidades educativas.
Revisa el gráfico para ver los detalles clave y visita lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions para ver la información completa.
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Aquí están los datos más importantes sobre las Recomendaciones de Acción Escolar. Son solo propuestas y no habrá cambios en el año escolar 2025–2026. Consulte las gráficas para obtener más información precisa.
LA JOYA, Texas — La Joya Independent School District has announced initial school action recommendations for the 2026–27 school year as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure every student has access to a high-quality, best-fit learning environment. The recommendations align directly with the district’s Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan and its North Star Goal of having 90 percent of students enrolled in A- or B-rated campuses by 2029.
The proposed actions would close or repurpose select campuses to improve academic outcomes, address enrollment shifts, and allow for strategic reinvestment in programs that elevate student success. By realigning facilities and staffing, the district projects up to $27.2 million in potential savings, which will be reinvested to strengthen instruction, expand career and technical education, and enhance student programming.
“These recommendations are about doing what’s right for students,” said Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics and School Leadership. “By reassigning students to our highest-performing campuses and expanding innovative school models, we can ensure every child receives the level of excellence our community expects and deserves.”
The initial recommendations include:
The closure of Benavides Elementary - students reassigned to Sam Fordyce Elementary
The closure of Peña Elementary - students reassigned to Clinton Elementary and Gonzalez Elementary determined by students’ residential zones
The closure of Leo Elementary - students reassigned to Flores Elementary and E.B. Reyna Elementary determined by students’ residential zones
The closure of Ann Richards Middle School - students reassigned to Garcia Middle School and Memorial Middle School determined by students’ residential zones
J.D. Salinas Middle School will close temporarily and reopen in 2027–28 as a Choice Career Academy Middle School, creating new pathways in career and technical education (CTE).
“These changes ensure more students are learning in higher-rated schools while also allowing us to modernize our facilities and expand opportunities,” Dr. Little added. “Our goal is not just efficiency, it’s excellence. Every decision connects back to our strategic priorities of empowering graduates, developing thriving students, and sustaining operational excellence.”
La Joya ISD will hold staff and community meetings from November through January to gather feedback and answer questions from families. Final recommendations will go before the School Board on January 21, 2026.
“Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 strategic plan is about preparing students for limitless opportunities,” said Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen. “These recommended school actions allow us to acknowledge and act on the declines in enrollment that the District and community have known about for years, ensure that we are delivering on the promise of educational excellence for all students, align ourselves with fiscally responsible practices, and reinvest in what matters most; strong schools, great teachers, and innovative programs that inspire success.”
For more information about La Joya ISD’s Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan and the school action timeline, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
📚✨ Families, join us this evening for La Joya ISD Curriculum Nights 2025: Pathways to Excellence – Middle Schools! 🌟
Join us to connect, learn, and share. ❤️👩👩👧👦
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 All La Joya ISD Middle Schools
#LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #FamilyEngagement
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📚✨ ¡Familias, acompáñennos esta tarde en las Noches de Currículo 2025 de La Joya ISD: Caminos hacia la Excelencia – Escuelas Secundarias! 🌟
Acompáñenos para conectar, aprender y compartir. ❤️👩👩👧👦
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Todas las Escuelas Secundarias de La Joya ISD
#LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #CompromisoFamiliar
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Every day matters when it comes to learning and growing. 🌟
Students who attend regularly set the foundation for success in school, college, careers, and life.
Let’s rise to the challenge and make every day count! 🏆
#AttendanceMatters #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #AttendanceChallenge
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🌟 ¡Feliz viernes, La Joya ISD! 🌟
¡Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Asistencia!
Cada día cuenta cuando se trata de aprender y crecer. 🌟
Los estudiantes que asisten con regularidad construyen la base para el éxito en la escuela, la universidad, la carrera y la vida.
¡Aceptemos el reto y hagamos que cada día cuente! 🏆
#LaAsistenciaImporta #CadaDíaCuenta #RetoDeAsistencia
👉Read The Pack Connection Here: https://5il.co/3p3yu
The La Joya High School Coyotes are in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest! 🏈💡
We need EVERY campus, EVERY family, EVERY fan to help light up the nation with Coyote Pride! 🐾❤️
👉 Post your pride using: #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #ljhscoyotes
👉 Tag: @tmobile + @lajoya_football + @ljhscoyotes
Together, let’s bring this WIN home for La Joya ISD & Coyote Country! 🔥
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're opening applications for the Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🗣️
✨ Join us in shaping the future of La Joya ISD by sharing your voice and ideas. Let’s work together to create a stronger school community!
💪📚 Apply now for one of the following committees:
✅ Parent Advisory Committee
✅ Student Advisory Committee
✅ Educator Advisory Committee
Don't miss out! 📲 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com/committees to apply today! 🚀
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🌟 ¡Noticias emocionantes! 🌟 ¡Estamos abriendo solicitudes para los Comités Asesores del la Superintendente!
🗣️✨ Únase a nosotros para dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD compartiendo su voz e ideas. ¡Trabajemos juntos para crear una comunidad escolar más fuerte!
💪📚 Solicite ahora para uno de los siguientes comités:
✅ Comité Asesor de Padres
✅ Comité Asesor de Estudiantes
✅ Comité Asesor de Educadores
¡No se lo pierda!
📲 ¡Visite www.lajoyaisd.com/committees para presentar su solicitud hoy! 🚀
Missing just a few days each month can add up to YEARS of lost learning by graduation. 📖
Let’s show up, succeed, and make every day count! ✅🎓
#LaJoyaISD #AttendanceMatters
📣 Reminder, La Joya ISD Family!
Meet the Teacher Night is coming up next week! 🗓️
Visit your campus, meet your teachers, and get ready for an exciting new school year! ✨
📍 August 5 – Middle School | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 August 6 – High School | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 August 7 – Elementary | 5:30–7:00 PM
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDMeetTheTeacher2025 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
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📣 ¡Recordatorio, familia de La Joya ISD!
¡La Noche de Conocer a los Maestros es la próxima semana! 🗓️
Visita tu escuela, conoce a tus maestros y prepárate para un emocionante nuevo año escolar. ✨
📍 5 de agosto – Secundaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 6 de agosto – Preparatoria | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 7 de agosto – Primaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
¡Esperamos verte muy pronto!
👖🍎 Jean Week is HERE at La Joya ISD! 🎉
From Aug. 25–29, our amazing staff can rock their jeans to celebrate Week 3 of Back to School! 🙌✨
It’s going to be an incredible year.
Thank you for all that you do for our students! 💯💙
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan was built by our community and for our community with input from over 5,500 voices 💬🙌. Together, we’ve set a bold path to ensure every student is empowered, supported, and prepared for college, career, and life 🌟📚
✨ Want to know more? Learn some quick facts about our plan and see how we’re shaping the future of La Joya ISD! 🚀📖
👉 Check it out here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
This plan was built by our community and for our community through months of listening and learning:
✔️ Community-wide survey
✔️ 23 Town halls across the district
✔️ 24 Student, staff, and family advisory groups
✔️ Our first-ever Community Design Day!
Over 5,500 voices shaped this roadmap that will guide the future of our District for the next 5 years.
💡 Explore the plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#AchievingExcellenceTogether2030 #EveryStudentEveryDayLJISD
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📣 ¡Es oficial! ¡Ya está aquí el nuevo Plan Estratégico de La Joya ISD: Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030!
Este plan fue creado por nuestra comunidad y para nuestra comunidad, después de meses de escuchar y aprender:
✔️ Encuesta comunitaria
✔️ 23 asambleas en todo el distrito
✔️ 24 grupos de asesoría con estudiantes, personal y familias
✔️ ¡Nuestro primer Día de Diseño Comunitario!
Más de 5,500 voces dieron forma a esta guía que dirigirá el futuro de nuestro Distrito durante los próximos 5 años.
💡 Explora el plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos2030 #CadaEstudianteCadaDíaLJISD
