Juan De Dios Salinas Middle School

🔔 Reminder! 🔔 This Friday, March 7, is a Professional Learning Day for teachers. Students will not have classes. 📚✏️ Classes will resume on Monday, March 10. ✅

📚✨ Happy Read Across America Day! 🎉📖 Today, we celebrate the joy of reading and the magic of books! 📚💫 Let's inspire a love for stories and imagination in every student! 🔥 Reminder: Our Read Across America Dr. Seuss Week is packed with fun activities! 🎩🧦💚 📅 Here's what's coming up: 🔹 Monday, March 3 – "Fox in Socks" Day! 🦊🧦 Wear your favorite crazy socks! 🔹 Tuesday, March 4 – "Cat in the Hat" Day! 🎩🐱 Wear your favorite hat or Cat in the Hat attire! 🔹 Wednesday, March 5 – "Oh, The Places You'll Go" Day! 🌍🎓 Wear your favorite college or team shirt! 🔹 Thursday, March 6 – "Green Eggs & Ham" Day! 🍳💚 Wear your favorite shade of green! Let’s make this week Seusstastic and celebrate the power of reading together! 📚❤️💙 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #drseussweek

🎉 Happy Texas Independence Day! 🇨🇱⭐ Today, we celebrate the rich history, pride, and resilience of the Lone Star State! 💙🤍❤️ #TexasIndependenceDay #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🏆 March is National Athletic Training Month! 🏆 A HUGE thank you to our incredible La Joya ISD Athletic Trainers for their dedication, expertise, and commitment to keeping our student-athletes safe and strong! 💪⚕️ Whether on the sidelines, in the training room, or behind the scenes, you are truly Champions in Health Care! 👏🏽👏🏽 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🌟 Hello, March! 🍀🎉 La Joya ISD is buzzing with excitement this month! Get ready for incredible events, celebrations, and opportunities to connect. Mark your calendars because next week, we’re kicking off our La Joya Future Ready Learning Summits! 🏫✨ 📅 Summit Dates: 📌 Elementary School Summit – March 3 | 5:30-7:00 PM 📌 Middle School Summit – March 4 | 6:00-7:30 PM 📌 High School Summit – March 6 | 6:00-7:30 PM And don’t forget—NO CLASSES for students on March 7! 🎉 Spring Break is just around the corner from March 17-21 🌼☀️ Take this time to recharge, spend time with loved ones, and come back ready to finish the school year strong! Let’s make March a month of success and celebration! 💚💛 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🏃‍♂️ *What a day at the La Joya ISD Middle School Practice Track Meet!* 🏃‍♀️ Our JD Salinas athletes absolutely *shined* today! 🌟 From sprints to jumps, they gave it their all and showed what hard work and dedication look like. A huge shoutout to the coaches for their guidance and support—your passion inspires these young stars! 🌟 As we kick off this track season, we’re so excited to see what’s ahead. Let’s go, JD Salinas! Bring on the wins, the PRs, and the unforgettable moments! 🏅🔥 Good luck to all our athletes and coaches this season—we’re rooting for you every step of the way! #WEAREJD #JDSalinasProud #TrackSeason2025 #GoForGold

🌟 **Celebrating Excellence at JD Salinas Middle School!** 🌟 We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Our outstanding teachers have earned the prestigious titles of Texas Education Agency Certified Master and Exemplary educators. Their hard work, passion, and dedication to our students are truly inspiring. A huge Husky howl of congratulations to our amazing educators! You continue to make a difference every day and are the backbone of our school community. Thank you for all that you do to shape the future of our students! #WEAREJD #HuskyPride #JDSalinasMiddleSchool #LaJoyaISD

Yesterday we celebrated Digital Learning Day at JD Salinas 🚀 As a designated technology school, we're proud to showcase the innovative ways we use technology to enhance learning. Check out this collage of our students engaging in digital activities. Let's celebrate the power of tech in education! #DigitalLearningDay #WEAREJD #DLDAY #LJISD

📢 REMINDER! 📢 👩‍🏫 Elementary Parents – Join us this Thursday for a Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focused on elementary schools! 🏫✨ 📅 Thursday, Feb. 27 ⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office – Tabasco Room (200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX) 📅 Save the Dates for Upcoming Meetings! 🎓 High School Parents – Monday, March 10 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 🏫 Middle School Parents – Tuesday, March 25 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya Central Office – Tabasco Room Let’s build a brighter future together! 💡✨

🎓✨ Join Us for the La Joya ISD Future Ready Learning Summit! ✨ We’re celebrating Texas Public Schools Week with events focused on student success and achievement! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about summer programs, review student progress, and get ready for the rest of the school year! 🗓️ Mark your calendars! 📅 Elementary School Summit – Monday, March 3, 2025 📅 Middle School Summit – Tuesday, March 4, 2025 📅 High School Summit – Thursday, March 6, 2025 Get involved, stay informed, and celebrate the dedication of our students and educators! 💡🎉 #TXPublicSchoolsWeek #ljisdlegacyofexcellence --------------------------------------- 🎓✨ ¡Únete a la Cumbre de Aprendizaje Listos para el Futuro de La Joya ISD! ✨ ¡Celebramos la Semana de las Escuelas Públicas de Texas con eventos enfocados en el éxito y los logros de nuestros estudiantes! No te pierdas esta emocionante oportunidad para conocer los programas de verano, revisar el progreso de los estudiantes y prepararte para el resto del año escolar. 🗓️ ¡Marca tu calendario! 📅 Exposición de Escuelas Primarias – lunes, 3 de marzo de 2025 📅 Exposición de Escuelas Secundarias – martes, 4 de marzo de 2025 📅 Exposición de Escuelas Preparatorias – jueves, 6 de marzo de 2025 ¡Involúcrate, mantente informado y celebra el esfuerzo de nuestros estudiantes y educadores! 💡🎉 #ljisdlegacyofexcellence #SemanaEscuelasPúblicasTX

📢 REMINDER! 📢 👩‍🏫 Elementary Parents – Join us this Thursday for a Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focused on elementary schools! 🏫✨ 📅 Thursday, Feb. 27 ⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office – Tabasco Room (200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX) 📅 Save the Dates for Upcoming Meetings! 🎓 High School Parents – Monday, March 10 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 🏫 Middle School Parents – Tuesday, March 25 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya Central Office – Tabasco Room Let’s build a brighter future together! 💡✨

🏀What a way to close out the season! A massive Husky Howl to our boys' basketball teams for their decisive victories over Dr. Saenz Middle School. Every player contributed to this incredible success: 8th-grade Dark (41-11), 8th-grade Light (31-7), 7th-grade Dark (34-9), and 7th-grade Light (18-7). This was the very definition of a team effort, and we couldn't be prouder. We did it together! 🏀 #WEAREJD

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Community! 🚨 Your voice matters! Help shape the future of La Joya ISD by completing the Strategic Planning Survey today! 📝✨ 📌 Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas to guide our district toward success. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and community! 💡🌟 ⏳ The survey closes on February 28—don’t miss your chance to be heard! 👉 Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr *************************************************** 📣 ¡Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD! 🚨 ¡Tu voz es importante! Ayúdanos a dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD completando la Encuesta de Planificación Estratégica hoy mismo. 📝✨ 📌 Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a nuestro distrito hacia el éxito. ¡Juntos, podemos crear un futuro más brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! 💡 ⏳ La encuesta cierra el 28 de febrero—¡no pierdas la oportunidad de hacerte escuchar! 👉 Escanea el código QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr ¡Hagamos un impacto—tu opinión cuenta! ❤️📚

📢 REMINDER FOR STAFF! 📢 Don’t forget to sign up for EMPOWERED: LEARN. ELEVATE. ENGAGE – dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: March 7, 2025 Compensation is available for eligible participants! 👉For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up, click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD We are excited to support your continued commitment to professional growth at La Joya ISD! 🎉

📣 LAST GAME OF THE SEASON! 📣 🏀 Let's show our school spirit and support ALL our boy's basketball teams! 🏀 💪 🔥 Our 8th-grade teams are taking on Dr. Saenz Middle School at HOME! 🔥 🚌 Our 7th-grade teams are battling it out on the ROAD! 🚌 ⏰ Light Team: 6 PM ⏰ Dark Team: 7 PM 📢 Let's PACK the stands and cheer them to VICTORY! 🏆 🎉 Come celebrate their hard work all season! 🎉 #WEAREJD

Teamwork makes the dream work! 🏀 A massive Husky Howl to both our boys' basketball teams for their dominant wins over Travis Middle School. The 7th-grade Dark Team triumphed 39-18, while the Light Team secured a 14-8 win. So proud of this pack! 🏀#WEAREJD

Texas Education Agency Deputy Commissioner Dr. Shannon Trejo Visits La Joya ISD! 📚✨ Dr. Trejo met with our principals to discuss curriculum implementations that drive student success and elevate academic excellence. Her visit highlights La Joya ISD’s commitment to innovative learning and high-quality instruction! 🚀📖 #LegacyOfExcellence

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Community! 🚨 We need YOUR voice to help shape the future of our district! 📝✨ The Strategic Planning Survey is NOW OPEN! 📌 Share your thoughts, priorities, and ideas to guide La Joya ISD toward success. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students and community! 💡🌟 👉 Scan the QR code or click the link to participate today: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr *************************************************** 📣 ¡Atención comunidad de La Joya ISD! 🚨 ¡Necesitamos TU voz para dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! 📝✨ La Encuesta de Planeación Estratégica ¡ESTÁ ABIERTA! 📌 Comparte tus ideas, prioridades y sugerencias para guiar a La Joya ISD hacia el éxito. ¡Juntos, podemos construir un futuro brillante para nuestros estudiantes y comunidad! 💡 🌟 👉 Escanea el código QR o haz clic en el enlace para participar hoy mismo: https://lajoyaisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bwIUIud5l0sdexE?Q_CHL=qr ¡Hagamos un impacto—tu opinión cuenta! ❤️📚

🏀Let's show our school spirit and support all our boy's basketball teams! 🏀💪 Our 7th-grade teams are taking on Travis Middle School at home, while our 8th-grade teams are battling it out on the road. Light Team: 6 PM Dark Team: 7 PM Let's pack the stands and cheer them to victory!

🚀 Strategic Planning in Action! 🎯✨ Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen had an energizing & successful strategic planning session with our elementary and high school educators! 🙌📚 Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation and shared powerful insights to help shape the future of La Joya ISD! 💡🔥 📢🚨REMINDER 🚨: Middle School Educators—it's your turn! Join us TODAY from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM at the La Joya ISD Administration Building - Tabasco Room! 🏫 Your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear your ideas! 🎤💬 Let’s work together to make a difference! 💪❤️ #LJISDStrategicPlanning #ljisdlegacyofexcellence