š¢ SUPERINTENDENT'S 30 DAY UPDATEš
What an incredible 30 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In such a short period of time, Iāve had the privilege of learning so much and meeting many of you. Iām eager to continue meeting the rest of our amazing staff, students, parents, and community members. I have discovered that we have wonderfully talented and dedicated students and educators here in La Joya ISD and that we have a lot of work ahead of us. I have no doubt that with dedication and hard work, we will ensure our district builds on the strong foundations that already exist in order to exemplify excellence and continue to share out what we learn, transparently. Rest assured; I am committed to working tirelessly every day to ensure the success of our students is at the forefront of all of our decision-making processes. Letās continue this journey together towards greatness!
Dr. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendent of Schools
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š¢ ACTUALIZACIĆN DE 30 DĆAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTEš
Ā”QuĆ© increĆbles 30 dĆas han sido aquĆ en La Joya ISD! En tan poco tiempo, he tenido el privilegio de aprender mucho y conocer a muchos de ustedes. Estoy ansioso por seguir conociendo al resto de nuestro increĆble personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad. He descubierto que tenemos estudiantes y educadores maravillosamente talentosos y dedicados aquĆ en La Joya ISD y que tenemos mucho trabajo por delante. No tengo ninguna duda de que con dedicaciĆ³n y trabajo duro, aseguraremos que nuestro distrito se base en las bases sĆ³lidas que ya existen para ejemplificar la excelencia y continuar compartiendo lo que aprendemos de manera transparente. EstĆ” seguro; Estoy comprometido a trabajar incansablemente todos los dĆas para garantizar que el Ć©xito de nuestros estudiantes estĆ© al frente de todos nuestros procesos de toma de decisiones. Ā”Continuemos este viaje juntos hacia la grandeza!
Dra. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendente de Escuelas
Join us as we celebrate Read Across America Week!!
Congratulations goes out to the Memorial 7th grade A team on last nights win at the 2nd annual "Battle of La Homa" versus Irene MS. The Lobos season comes to a close with an impressive overall record of 12-2 and 6-1 District record.
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Congratulations to the 7th grade B team for their victory over Irene Garcia Middle School. Good job on a great season, boys! #mmspride
La Joya ISD Celebrates Texas Public Schools Week
March 4 - March 8. Successfully Educating all Students!!
Join Us for Open House!
Middle Schools -Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Elementary Schools - Wednesday, March 6, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
High Schools -Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
The Memorial 7th A boys basketball team adds another dub to the win column last night vs. LBJ MS. The Lobos are 5-1 in district & have an overall record of 11-2 !!! The last game of the season is on Monday as they'll play in the 2nd Annual "Battle of La Homa" against Irene Garcia MS. #mmspride
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Congratulations to our 7th Grade Lady Lobos Soccer team in defeating LBJ 3-0. The Lady Lobos concluded their season with an impressive 5-2 district record. Way to go ladies ā½ļøš¾ #mmspride
Attention Parents
We invite you to our next parent meeting that will take place on Thursday 2/20/24 at Memorial Middle School.
See flyer for more information.
AtenciĆ³n padres
Los invitamos a nuestra prĆ³xima reuniĆ³n de padres que se llevarĆ” a cabo el jueves 2/20/24 en Memorial Middle School.
Consulte el folleto para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n.
Lobos 8th grade B team secures the victory over Fossum in last weekās district game. LBJ this week, and The Battle for La Homa next week! Go Lobos! š¾ #mmspride
ā ļøDISTRICT UPDATE ā ļø
La JoyaĀ ISD initiated a lockdown at 8:22 a.m. following a notification from the La Joya Police Department regarding an unauthorized presence on the premises of the La Joya ISD transportation building. Our Chief of Police immediately coordinated with the City of La Joya to identify any potential intruders and ensure the security of La Joya ISD campuses, including La Joya High School, Thelma Salinas STEM High School, Jimmy Carter Early College, CCC, Academic Health Science Profession, Hope, and La Joya ISD Central Office. Once all areas were confirmed secure, the lockdown was lifted at 8:50 a.m. We will continue to assure you that the safety and well-being of all La Joya ISD students and staff are of utmost importance to us.
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La Joya ISD iniciĆ³ un cierre a las 8:22 a. m. luego de una notificaciĆ³n del Departamento de PolicĆa de La Joya sobre una presencia no autorizada en las instalaciones del edificio de transporte de La Joya ISD. Nuestro Jefe de PolicĆa coordinĆ³ de inmediato con la Ciudad de La Joya para identificar a posibles intrusos y garantizar la seguridad de los campus de La Joya ISD, incluidos La Joya High School, Thelma Salinas STEM High School, Jimmy Carter Early College, CCC, Academic Health Science Profession. , Hope y la Oficina Central de La Joya ISD. Una vez que se confirmĆ³ que todas las Ć”reas eran seguras, el cierre se levantĆ³ a las 8:50 a. m. Queremos asegurarles que la seguridad y el bienestar de todos los estudiantes y el personal de La Joya ISD son de suma importancia para nosotros.
Our school hours will remain unaffected, maintaining our regular schedule. Please note that there might be bus delays due to additional stops, ensuring that students won't have to walk longer distances to reach a bus stop. Your child's convenience and safety remain our top priorities, Thank you.
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Nuestro horario escolar seguirĆ” sin cambios, Tome en cuenta que puede haber retrasos en los autobuses debido a paradas adicionales, asegurando que los estudiantes no tengan que caminar distancias largas para llegar a una parada de autobĆŗs. La seguridad de su hijo/a sigue siendo nuestra mĆ”xima prioridad, gracias.
ā ļøDISTRICT UPDATEā ļø: Important Notification: The cause of a gas odor emanating in the north western part of the county.
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ā ļøACTUALIZACIĆN DEL DISTRITOā ļø : NotificaciĆ³n importante: UbicaciĆ³n y la causa de un olor a gas que emana en la parte noroeste del condado.
ā ļøDISTRICT UPDATEā ļø:
Important Notification: Gas Leak in Nearby Town
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ā ļøACTUALIZACIĆN DEL DISTRITOā ļø :
NotificaciĆ³n importante: fuga de gas en ciudad cercana
ā° Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES on Monday, February 12. We will be having an
in-service day for staff. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
The Memorial 7th Grade A boys basketball team achieved a victory against Alamo MS, bringing their district play record to an impressive 4-0! Keep up the great work Lobos! š ā¹ļøāāļø š #mmspride
š„³Congratulations to our 7th grade Lady Lobos Soccer team in defeating Alamo MS. Way to go Lady Lobos ā½ļøšŗ #mmspride
šāØ It's National School Counseling Week! šāØ
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. š 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. š Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community. šš 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! šš
šāØ It's National School Counseling Week! šāØ
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. š 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. š Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community. šš 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! šš
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REMINDER: š
Please check out the district calendar as it's been updated to reflect the following:
š« Regular School Day on Friday, February 9, 2024
ā No school for students on Monday, February 12, 2024 (Staff Inservice Day)
š©āš« Staff will be at work on both Friday, February 9, 2024, and Monday, February 12, 2024.
Happy School Counselor Appreciation Week to our Amazing Counselors š
Thank you to Mrs. Salinas, Mr.. Sandoval and Mrs. Vela!
This year, more than ever, their work to help students through the challenges of navigating the school year does not go unnoticed. Thank you for serving our students!
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#MMSPRIDE
