Irene M. Garcia Middle School

🎄✨ Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style! Join us for the La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Centennial Style! 🎁🎶 🌟 Food, treats, activities, music, student performances, and so much more await you! 🌟 📅 Thursday, December 5, 2024 ⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office Administration Building 200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, TX 78560 🎅🎉 This is a FREE community event – bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us! 🌟✨

🎉🏈 A Big Congratulations to Our 6th Grade Champions! 🏈🎉 Last night, our amazing 6th-grade students represented Irene Garcia Middle School at this year’s Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition held at PHS Stadium. Their hard work and talent truly shone bright! 🌟 Here are the results: 👧 Girls Division: 🥇 1st Place: Ana Alfaro 🥈 2nd Place: Yumalay Reyna 🥉 3rd Place: Marianna Ramirez 👦 Boys Division: 🥇 1st Place: Aiden Perez 🥈 2nd Place: Rolan Ramirez 👏 A special shout-out to all our participants, including: ⭐ Katelynn Bazan ⭐ Lindy Juanez ⭐ Kaleb Munoz ⭐ Juan Llamas ⭐ Ezekiel Cortez We are so proud of our students for their dedication, sportsmanship, and outstanding performances. Way to go, Lobos! 🐾💙 #LoboPride #PuntPassKick #TeamIGMS @lajoyaisd

🦃👖 La Joya ISD, it’s officially JEAN WEEK! From November 20-22, ALL employees can kick back, relax, and rock their favorite denim as we gear up for Thanksgiving break! 🥧✨ Wishing you a holiday full of laughter, delicious food, and well-deserved rest. May your turkey be golden, your pie endless, and your naps uninterrupted!

🎉🏈 A Big Congratulations to Our 6th Grade Champions! 🏈🎉 Last night, our amazing 6th-grade students represented Irene Garcia Middle School at this year’s Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition held at PHS Stadium. Their hard work and talent truly shone bright! 🌟 Here are the results: 👧 Girls Division: 🥇 1st Place: Ana Alfaro 🥈 2nd Place: Yumalay Reyna 🥉 3rd Place: Marianna Ramirez 👦 Boys Division: 🥇 1st Place: Aiden Perez 🥈 2nd Place: Rolan Ramirez 👏 A special shout-out to all our participants, including: ⭐ Katelynn Bazan ⭐ Lindy Juanez ⭐ Kaleb Munoz ⭐ Juan Llamas ⭐ Ezekiel Cortez We are so proud of our students for their dedication, sportsmanship, and outstanding performances. Way to go, Bobcats! 🐾💙 #BobcatPride #PuntPassKick #TeamIGMS @lajoyaisd

💥 Get ready to get Fit For A Century! 💥 In Recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, join us for an exciting evening of Zumba, snacks, and wellness at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium! 🕺💃 Let’s come together to raise awareness about diabetes while enjoying Zumba sessions, a vendor zone, healthy snack stations, music, interactive games, and a chance to win prizes! 🎉✨ 📅 Date: November 19, 2024 🕔 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 201C N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX 78560 Let’s celebrate wellness, support each other, and make a positive impact! See you there! 💪🥗

Reminder Parents, State of the Schools Begins TODAY for middle schools, See you there!! 📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ✨ Connect with school leaders and staff! ✨ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child! 📅 Dates & Times: Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there!

🎉 Our November edition of The Pack Connection newsletter is here! 🗞️ Dive into the latest updates, inspiring stories, and upcoming events that are shaping our community! Don’t miss out on exclusive content that keeps you in the loop—click to read and stay connected! 💥📅 Click on link to view Newsletter: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/the-pack-connection

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ✨ Connect with school leaders and staff! ✨ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child! 📅 Dates & Times: Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there! 💛

📚 This week, our amazing students at Irene Garcia Middle School proudly wore red, white, and blue to kick off La Joya ISD’s Literacy Celebration Week! 🎉📖 We’re excited to see everyone showing their patriotic spirit as we celebrate the power of reading together. Thank you to all the students who participated in today’s theme—you look fantastic! Stay tuned for more fun activities throughout the week! #LiteracyCelebration #GarciaMiddleSchool #ProudToRead

🎬✨ In honor of Veterans Day, our LJISD K-12 Humanities team created a heartfelt video featuring photos submitted by our employees! 📸🇺🇸❤️ Join us in celebrating and thanking LJISD staff , their families and all veterans for their service and sacrifice. Click on link below to view video: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGWIVkmcvo/h23J3ssP5Mhs2slQqoXCKQ/watch?utm_content=DAGWIVkmcvo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

📢 Attention Parents! We’re excited to welcome you to Garcia Middle School tomorrow, November 12th, for our Parent Night Meeting! Join us to connect, stay informed, and learn about ways to support your student’s success this school year. We look forward to seeing you there! ✨ #ParentNight #GarciaMiddleSchool #TogetherForSuccess

📚📖 La Joya ISD Literacy Celebration Week Announcement! 📖📚 🎉 Let's celebrate the love of reading together! Join us for Literacy Celebration Week from November 11-15, 2024 at La Joya ISD! Each day brings a new theme to inspire and celebrate reading. ✨ Monday, Nov 11 - Red, White, and Blue Day! Wear patriotic colors as we honor stories that shape our nation. 🇺🇸 🧦 Tuesday, Nov 12 - Mix Matched Socks Day! Embrace diversity with mixed socks, celebrating the wide variety of stories we read! 🧦 🦸‍♂️ Wednesday, Nov 13 - Super Hero Day! Reading is our superpower! Dress up as your favorite superhero! 💥 🤠 Thursday, Nov 14 - Western Attire Day! Mosey down to your library and round up a good book in your best western wear! 🤠 🧣 Friday, Nov 15 - Warm Ups Day! Get cozy in your warmest attire and enjoy a favorite book! 🧤

🌟 Coming Soon: La Joya ISD’s District Advisory Committee! 🌟 Join us as we shape the future of La Joya ISD! The District Advisory Committee (DAC) will be a diverse group of voices—including parents, teachers, community members, and business representatives—working together to support our schools and students. Stay tuned for more updates on how you can get involved and make an impact! 📚💼 If you'd like to learn more about the District Advisory Committee, visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/DAC

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ✨ Connect with school leaders and staff! ✨ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child! 📅 Dates & Times: ✔️Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM ✔️Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM ✔️High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there!

📚✨ Literacy Celebration Week at La Joya ISD – November 11-15, 2024! ✨📚 Irene Garcia Middle School is excited to join in the Literacy Celebration Week from November 11-15, 2024! Get ready for themed dress-up days to celebrate our love for reading. We can’t wait to see everyone bringing books to life with creative outfits and school spirit. Stay tuned for each day's theme – let's make this week unforgettable! 📖 #IreneGarciaReads #LaJoyaReads #LiteracyCelebrationWeek #DressUpDays #LoveOfReading @LaJoyaISDEdTech #LJISDReads,#LJISDLibraries📖

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ✨ Connect with school leaders and staff! ✨ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child! 📅 Dates & Times: Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there! 💛

💀🌸 Students at Garcia Middle School had a vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos in Mrs. Alma Marroquin's Spanish class! They immersed themselves in the rich Mexican tradition, enjoying pan de muerto and decorating sugar skulls as they learned about this meaningful holiday honoring loved ones. Through these hands-on experiences, students connected with the culture and traditions that make Día de los Muertos so special. 🕯️✨ #GarciaMiddleSchool #DiaDeLosMuertos #CulturalLearning #MrsMarroquinsClass #LaJoyaISD

📚✨ **November is National Family Literacy Month!** ✨📚 At La Joya ISD, we’re excited to celebrate the joy of reading with family-friendly events all month long! Join us in making reading a fun, shared activity for the whole family. From family reading nights to storytelling events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s build a culture of literacy together and inspire lifelong readers! Let’s make this month a memorable one for you and your family. *************************** 📚✨ ¡Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Alfabetización Familiar! ✨📚 En La Joya ISD, estamos emocionados de celebrar la alegría de la lectura con eventos familiares durante todo el mes. ¡Únete con nosotros para hacer de la lectura una actividad divertida y compartida para toda la familia! Desde noches de lectura familiar hasta eventos de narración de cuentos, hay algo para que todos disfruten. Construyamos juntos una cultura de alfabetización e inspiremos lectores de por vida. Hagamos que este mes sea inolvidable para ti y tu familia.

📅🍂 Get ready for an exciting month at La Joya ISD! November is packed with activities, special events, and opportunities to celebrate learning and community! 🎉 From Professional Learning Day and STEM/STEAM Day to honoring Veterans Day and participating in American Education Week, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t forget to vote on Election Day, and enjoy a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break at the end of the month! 🦃✨ Check out the calendar and mark your dates!

📚 We just wrapped up our 2nd Book Club meeting at Garcia Middle School! It was a fantastic time as members came together to dive deeper into our latest read, sharing thoughts and engaging in lively discussion. We’re looking forward to our upcoming book talk, where everyone can join in on the fun and discovery! Stay tuned for more updates! #GarciaMiddleSchool #BookClub #ReadingCommunity