š»š Spooky Fun Awaits at Garcia Middle School Halloween Dance! šš»
Students and Staff will be celebrating Halloween with a fang-tastic afternoon filled with music, dancing, and fun on October 31st from 2:20 pm to 3:50 pm for an unforgettable time! šøļøš·ļø

š¼āØ This week at Irene Garcia Middle School, Mrs. Marroquinās Spanish classes are beautifully honoring the Hispanic tradition of DĆa de los Muertos with a special "Altar Exhibit." šš
Students have thoughtfully created altars to remember and celebrate their loved ones who have passed away, incorporating vibrant marigolds, photos, favorite foods, and meaningful items. This rich tradition reminds us of the enduring connection we share with those weāve lost, emphasizing love, remembrance, and the celebration of life.
Join us in appreciating this heartfelt tribute and the hard work of our students! ššŗ #DiaDeLosMuertos #IreneGarciaMiddleSchool #CulturalTradition #RememberingLovedOnes #LaJoyaISD




š£ ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF š£
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Save the Date! š
La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage
Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! šš”
Join us on:
November 1, 2024
January 6, 2025
March 7, 2025
š° Compensation is available for eligible participants! š
For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up,
click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD

ššøļø Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISDās Halloween Centennial Night! š»āØ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Donāt miss out on the fang-tastic fun! š§āāļøš
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October 29, 2024
š 6:00 PM
š Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560
Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! š¦š #LegacyOfExcellence

š Pep Rally Highlights from Today! š
Todayās pep rally at Irene Garcia Middle School was an absolute blast! š»šš Huge thanks to all the students, staff, and parents who joined us to show their school spirit. A special shoutout to Mrs. Baudi Soliz for being a fantastic emcee once again, keeping the energy high throughout the event! š„
From the exciting performances to the enthusiastic cheers, our students made this pep rally unforgettable. We couldnāt be prouder of our school community! š
#SchoolSpirit #IGMS #GoBears #PepRallyFun #ProudToBeBears #lajoyaisd






šāØ We had our first Centennial Celebration Committee meeting and it was a blast! šš Together, weāre planning incredible celebrations to honor the rich history and legacy of La Joya ISD! šš Get ready, amazing centennial events are in the works, and we canāt wait to share them with our community! šš #LegacyOfExcellence
šš We had our first Parental Advisory Committee Meeting at La Joya ISD, and it was a huge success! šš¬ Parents, thank you for your valuable input and for being part of this exciting journey to strengthen our schools and support our students! š«āØ Together, weāre building a brighter future! š
#LegacyOfExcellence
š
Save the Date! š
La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage
Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! šš”
Join us on:
November 1, 2024
January 6, 2025
March 7, 2025
š° Compensation is available for eligible participants! š
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! š



ššøļø Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISDās Halloween Centennial Night! š»āØ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Donāt miss out on the fang-tastic fun! š§āāļøš
š
October 29, 2024
š 6:00 PM
š Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560
Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! š¦š #HalloweenCentennialNight

Irene Garcia Middle Schoolās NJHS Supports Cancer Awareness with Walk and Letters of Hope
Irene Garcia Middle School's National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), sponsored by Mrs. Alma Marroquin, took part in the districtās cancer awareness walk to show support for those affected by cancer. Alongside students and staff from across the district, NJHS members walked in unity to raise awareness and contribute to the fight against cancer.
In addition to the walk, the students extended their support by writing heartfelt letters to local children receiving treatment at the Vannie Cook Children's Clinic in McAllen, Texas, offering encouragement in their battle against childhood cancer. This act of kindness brought a personal touch to their efforts, spreading hope to young patients.
Mrs. Marroquin expressed her pride in the students for their dedication to both the walk and the letter-writing initiative, reinforcing the NJHS values of service and compassion.
Irene Garcia Middle School continues to promote community engagement and meaningful causes, making a positive impact both locally and beyond.


š Celebrating Perfect Attendance at Garcia Middle School! š
A HUGE shout-out to our amazing students who achieved Perfect Attendance for the 1st six weeks! š
Your dedication and commitment to being here every day has truly paid off! šÆ
To reward their hard work, we treated our perfect attendees to a fun celebration with pizza, cupcakes, and juice šš§š„¤āplus a special certificate to recognize their achievement! š
Weāre so proud of each and every one of you for making school a priority! Keep up the awesome work, and letās keep this momentum going for the rest of the school year! šŖš
#PerfectAttendance #StudentSuccess #ProudToBeIGMS #PizzaParty #GarciaMiddleSchool





ā°Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES!
Students and staff will be off on Friday, October 11th, and on Monday, October 14 for Fall Holiday, and Bad Weather Day.
Classes and La Joya ISD offices will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

šš JEAN WEEK is HERE! šš
La Joya ISD, itās time to DENIM UP and dive into the fall spirit from October 7th - 11th! šāØ Rock your jeans, sip that pumpkin spice, and feel all the cozy vibes! This week is for ALL employees, and weāre proudly standing together for Anti-Bullying Week! ššļø
Letās celebrate in style, unity, and comfort! Ready, set, JEANS!
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šš Ā”SEMANA DE JEANS YA ESTĆ AQUĆ! šš
Ā”La Joya ISD, es hora de PONERSE LOS JEANS y sumergirse en el espĆritu otoƱal del 7 al 11 de octubre! šāØ Ponte tus jeans, disfruta de tu pumpkin spice y siente todas las vibras acogedoras del otoƱo. Ā”Esta semana es para TODOS los empleados, y estamos orgullosos de unirnos para la Semana Contra el Bullying! ššļø
Ā”Celebremos con estilo, unidad y comodidad! Ā”Listos, preparados, JEANS! šš„

š Thank You for Making Our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk a Huge Success! š
We walked, we supported, and we made a difference! šš A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Century of Community Support event. Your presence and energy helped raise awareness and brought us one step closer to a cure. šŖšļø
Check out the amazing pictures from the walk! šøāØ We couldn't have done it without your love and support. Together, we're stronger! š #CommunityStrong
šø Letās keep the momentum going and continue spreading hope! šø #ThankYou #WalkingForACure #LaJoyaISD100
Full Photo Album : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.933492922142035
šāØ Happy World Teachersā Day! šš
Today, we celebrate the amazing educators at La Joya ISD! šš Your dedication and passion make a profound impact on our studentsā lives every day.
Thank you for inspiring and shaping the future with your hard work and commitment. You truly make a difference! ā¤ļøāØ
#LegacyOfExcellence

Just a reminder that our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk event is tomorrow:
š Join Us for a Century of Community Support! š
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk ā Walking Together for a Cure! šš
š Date: October 5, 2024
š Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 221 N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX
ā° Time: Starts at 8:00 AM
Be a part of something special and help raise awareness, show support, and make a difference in the fight against cancer. šŖšļø
Together, we can spread hope and inspire change! šøāØ
Letās walk for a cure! šš Donāt forget to wear pink and bring your energy!

šāØ Shoutout to the Garcia Middle School Book Club! āØš A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing students who attended our first meeting! š We loved hearing everyone's book recommendations and canāt wait to dive into our upcoming reads together. #GarciaBookClub #ReadersUnite #MiddleSchoolReaders #BooksAreLife #BookAdven#lajoyaisd





š¢ Attention La Joya ISD community! š¢
ValleyCentral CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley is celebrating the incredible teachers in our area, and we need your help to recognize them! š From October 1, 2024, to March 11, 2025, two educators will be selected each month to receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award šāØ and be featured in their newscasts. Teachers have been the foundation of our success and future, and we are proud to honor their dedication. š©āš«šØāš«
šāØIf you know a teacher who deserves this recognition, please take a moment to submit their name using the form below. Letās come together to celebrate the outstanding educators of La Joya ISD! š
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Get ready, La Joya ISD! šš Our Annual Pink Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness is happening on October 5th at 8 AM at the La Joya ISD Pack Stadium! šŖš Letās come together, wear our pink, and show support for those impacted by breast cancer! šøāØ Itās going to be an inspiring morning of unity and strength. Donāt miss outāletās walk for a cause! šš #PinkWalk

š Exciting News! š
We're opening applications for the Superintendentās Advisory Committees! š£ļøāØ
Join us in shaping the future of La Joya ISD by sharing your voice and ideas. Letās work together to create a stronger school community! šŖš
Apply now for one of the following committees:
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Parent Advisory Committee
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Student Advisory Committee
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Educator Advisory Committee
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Auxiliary Advisory Committee
Don't miss out! š² Visit www.lajoyaisd.com/committees to apply today! š
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š Ā”Noticias emocionantes! š
Ā”Estamos abriendo solicitudes para los ComitĆ©s Asesores del Superintendente! š£ļøāØ
Ćnase a nosotros para dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD compartiendo su voz e ideas. Ā”Trabajemos juntos para crear una comunidad escolar mĆ”s fuerte! šŖš
Solicite ahora para uno de los siguientes comitƩs:
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ComitƩ Asesor de Padres
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ComitƩ Asesor de Estudiantes
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ComitƩ Asesor de Educadores
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ComitƩ Asesor Auxiliar
Ā”No se lo pierda! š² Ā”Visite www.lajoyaisd.com/committees para presentar su solicitud hoy! š

