š¦š La Joya ISD, itās 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! š„§āØ
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!

Attention Parents,
La Joya ISD Parent Curriculum Communicator informs parents about what their children are learning and help foster stronger home-school connections. The link below is the 3rd 6 weeks Curriculum Communicator.
https://sites.google.com/ljisd.com/ljisdacademics/parent-dashboard

š„ Get ready to get Fit For A Century! š„
In Recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, join us for an exciting evening of Zumba, snacks, and wellness at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium! šŗš Letās 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! šāØ
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Date: November 19, 2024
š Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
š Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 201C N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX 78560
Letās celebrate wellness, support each other, and make a positive impact! See you there! šŖš„

Reminder Parents, State of the Schools Begins TODAY for middle schools, See you there!!
š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
⨠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!
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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
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there!

š Our November edition of The Pack Connection newsletter is here! šļø Dive into the latest updates, inspiring stories, and upcoming events that are shaping our community! Donāt miss out on exclusive content that keeps you in the loopāclick to read and stay connected! š„š
Click on link to view Newsletter: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/the-pack-connection

š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
⨠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!
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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
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there! š

š¬āØ In honor of Veterans Day, our LJISD K-12 Humanities team created a heartfelt video featuring photos submitted by our employees! šøšŗšøā¤ļø 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

šš La Joya ISD Literacy Celebration Week Announcement! šš
š 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. šŗšø
𧦠Tuesday, Nov 12 - Mix Matched Socks Day! Embrace diversity with mixed socks, celebrating the wide variety of stories we read! š§¦
š¦øāāļø Wednesday, Nov 13 - Super Hero Day! Reading is our superpower! Dress up as your favorite superhero! š„
š¤ Thursday, Nov 14 - Western Attire Day! Mosey down to your library and round up a good book in your best western wear! š¤
š§£ Friday, Nov 15 - Warm Ups Day! Get cozy in your warmest attire and enjoy a favorite book! š§¤

š Coming Soon: La Joya ISDās District Advisory Committee! š
Join us as we shape the future of La Joya ISD! The District Advisory Committee (DAC) will be a diverse group of voicesāincluding parents, teachers, community members, and business representativesāworking together to support our schools and students. Stay tuned for more updates on how you can get involved and make an impact! šš¼
If you'd like to learn more about the District Advisory Committee, visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/DAC

š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
⨠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!
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Dates & Times:
āļøElementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
āļøMiddle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
āļøHigh Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there!

š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families! š£
Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! š Join us as we share exciting updates on how your childās school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. šš
⨠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!
š
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
š² Donāt miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your childās campus.
Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" šš¼ Weāre excited to see you there! š

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive at MMS
Our school is committed to helping families in need in our community.Ā We kindly ask for your support in making this event a success.Ā Ā
Please see the attached flyer for a list of items needed. #mmspride

šāØ **November is National Family Literacy Month!** āØš
At La Joya ISD, weāre 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, thereās something for everyone to enjoy. Letās build a culture of literacy together and inspire lifelong readers!
Letās make this month a memorable one for you and your family.
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šāØ Ā”Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Alfabetización Familiar! āØš
En La Joya ISD, estamos emocionados de celebrar la alegrĆa de la lectura con eventos familiares durante todo el mes. Ā”Ćnete 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.

Congratulations to our Memorial Student athletes who participated at todayās Cross Country Meet. šš½ šš½āāļø š
7th Grade Girls- 3rd Place
7th Grade Boys- 2nd Place
8th Grade Girls- 2nd Place
8th Grade Boys- 3rd Place
#mmspride




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š Get ready for an exciting month at La Joya ISD! November is packed with activities, special events, and opportunities to celebrate learning and community! š From Professional Learning Day and STEM/STEAM Day to honoring Veterans Day and participating in American Education Week, thereās something for everyone. Plus, donāt forget to vote on Election Day, and enjoy a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break at the end of the month! š¦āØ Check out the calendar and mark your dates!

Hey Lobo Nation, the Cross Country Season is starting! šŗšŗCome out and support your favorite runners, see you there! šāāļø šāāļø
All athletes MUST report to MMS at 7:30 amāļø#mmspride

šāØ Exciting News at La Joya ISD! Weāre proud to announce the formation of our Superintendentās Advisory Committees! šššØāš©āš§āš¦š
These four powerful committees are made up of dedicated students, engaged parents, passionate educators, and our committed principalsāall coming together to collaborate and shape the bright future of our district! šš
Together, theyāll work on exciting initiatives to ensure every voice is heard and that La Joya ISD continues to thrive for our entire community! šš«
#LegacyOfExcellence

Basketball season š is in the air! Shout out to our 7th Grade A and 8th Grade A in coming out victorious against Chavez MS. #MMSPride š¾ā¤ļø #mmspride




Once again, a big congratulations to all our MMS UIL Students for competing in their first UIL Meet last week.š„³š„³ The students did a phenomenal job showcasing their talent in each of their events. They can't wait to compete again and bring back even more awardsā¼ļøKeep up the great work kiddos and continue to shine bright!šššš #mmspride


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

