Diaz / Villarreal Elementary School

📅🍂 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!

🎉✨ Exciting News at La Joya ISD! We’re proud to announce the formation of our Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🙌🎓👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍎 These four powerful committees are made up of dedicated students, engaged parents, passionate educators, and our committed principals—all coming together to collaborate and shape the bright future of our district! 🌟💙 Together, they’ll work on exciting initiatives to ensure every voice is heard and that La Joya ISD continues to thrive for our entire community! 🚀💫 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mrs. Eliamar Lopez, Principal at E.R. Chapa Elementary School 🏫 Mrs. Bibiana Hinojosa, Principal at Diaz-Villarreal 🏫 Mrs. Mary Sepulveda, Principal at Jose de Escandon STEM Elementary 🏫 Mrs. Elizabeth Longoria, Principal at Narciso Cavazos Elementary Thank you principals for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💙 Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ❤️🩶 #LegacyOfExcellence

📣 ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF 📣 📅 Save the Date! 📅 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! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 January 6, 2025 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

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ We had our first Centennial Celebration Committee meeting and it was a blast! 🎊🎈 Together, we’re planning incredible celebrations to honor the rich history and legacy of La Joya ISD! 💎📚 Get ready, amazing centennial events are in the works, and we can’t wait to share them with our community! 🌟👏 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉👏 We had our first Parental Advisory Committee Meeting at La Joya ISD, and it was a huge success! 🎓💬 Parents, thank you for your valuable input and for being part of this exciting journey to strengthen our schools and support our students! 🏫✨ Together, we’re building a brighter future! 🌟 #LegacyOfExcellence

📅 Save the Date! 📅 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! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 January 6, 2025 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! 🎉

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #HalloweenCentennialNight

⏰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.

Dear Parents and Guardians, We are writing to inform you that due to a bailout in the vicinity of our school, we made the decision to delay dismissal as a safety precaution for our students and staff. Please note, there was no immediate danger to our school, and this measure was taken purely as a precaution. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, but please understand that the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, Bibiana Hinojosa, Principal Estimados Padres y Tutores, Les informamos que, debido a un incidente de fuga en las cercanías de nuestra escuela, tomamos la decisión de retrasar la hora de salida como una medida de precaución para la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. Por favor, tengan en cuenta que no hubo ningún peligro inmediato para nuestra escuela, y esta medida se tomó únicamente por precaución. Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente que esto haya causado, pero les recordamos que la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es siempre nuestra máxima prioridad. Gracias por su comprensión y cooperación. Atentamente, Bibiana Hinojosa, Principal

🎉👖 JEAN WEEK is HERE! 🍁🎃 La Joya ISD, it’s time to DENIM UP and dive into the fall spirit from October 7th - 11th! 🍂✨ Rock your jeans, sip that pumpkin spice, and feel all the cozy vibes! This week is for ALL employees, and we’re proudly standing together for Anti-Bullying Week! 💙🎗️ Let’s celebrate in style, unity, and comfort! Ready, set, JEANS! 👖 **************************** 🎉👖 ¡SEMANA DE JEANS YA ESTÁ AQUÍ! 🍁🎃 ¡La Joya ISD, es hora de PONERSE LOS JEANS y sumergirse en el espíritu otoñal del 7 al 11 de octubre! 🍂✨ Ponte tus jeans, disfruta de tu pumpkin spice y siente todas las vibras acogedoras del otoño. ¡Esta semana es para TODOS los empleados, y estamos orgullosos de unirnos para la Semana Contra el Bullying! 💙🎗️ ¡Celebremos con estilo, unidad y comodidad! ¡Listos, preparados, JEANS! 👖💥

🎀 Thank You for Making Our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk a Huge Success! 🎀 We walked, we supported, and we made a difference! 💖👟 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. 💪🎗️ Check out the amazing pictures from the walk! 📸✨ We couldn't have done it without your love and support. Together, we're stronger! 💕 #CommunityStrong 🌸 Let’s keep the momentum going and continue spreading hope! 🌸 #ThankYou #WalkingForACure #LaJoyaISD100 Full Photo Album : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.933492922142035

🌍✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🎉🍎 Today, we celebrate the amazing educators at La Joya ISD! 🍎📚 Your dedication and passion make a profound impact on our students’ lives every day. Thank you for inspiring and shaping the future with your hard work and commitment. You truly make a difference! ❤️✨ #LegacyOfExcellence

Just a reminder that our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk event is tomorrow: 🎀 Join Us for a Century of Community Support! 🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – Walking Together for a Cure! 💖👟 🗓 Date: October 5, 2024 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 221 N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX ⏰ 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. 💪🎗️ Together, we can spread hope and inspire change! 🌸✨ Let’s walk for a cure! 💖👟 Don’t forget to wear pink and bring your energy!

📢 Attention La Joya ISD community! 📢 ValleyCentral CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley is celebrating the incredible teachers in our area, and we need your help to recognize them! 🎉 From October 1, 2024, to March 11, 2025, two educators will be selected each month to receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award 🍎✨ and be featured in their newscasts. Teachers have been the foundation of our success and future, and we are proud to honor their dedication. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 🍎✨If you know a teacher who deserves this recognition, please take a moment to submit their name using the form below. Let’s come together to celebrate the outstanding educators of La Joya ISD! 🍎 https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-golden-apple-award/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpRQ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZG0W8rQZspTougUomIGGU9a7ItnHOEoqEA2KvOTE-38rrM7Mby0mGALlA_aem_4HGxe9Lf6GR4kXf8UN1AFQ#/gallery/

Get ready, La Joya ISD! 🎀👟 Our Annual Pink Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness is happening on October 5th at 8 AM at the La Joya ISD Pack Stadium! 💪💗 Let’s come together, wear our pink, and show support for those impacted by breast cancer! 🌸✨ It’s going to be an inspiring morning of unity and strength. Don’t miss out—let’s walk for a cause! 🙌💖 #PinkWalk

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're opening applications for the Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🗣️✨ Join us in shaping the future of La Joya ISD by sharing your voice and ideas. Let’s work together to create a stronger school community! 💪📚 Apply now for one of the following committees: ✅ Parent Advisory Committee ✅ Student Advisory Committee ✅ Educator Advisory Committee ✅ Auxiliary Advisory Committee Don't miss out! 📲 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com/committees to apply today! 🚀 ************************************** 🌟 ¡Noticias emocionantes! 🌟 ¡Estamos abriendo solicitudes para los Comités Asesores del Superintendente! 🗣️✨ Únase a nosotros para dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD compartiendo su voz e ideas. ¡Trabajemos juntos para crear una comunidad escolar más fuerte! 💪📚 Solicite ahora para uno de los siguientes comités: ✅ Comité Asesor de Padres ✅ Comité Asesor de Estudiantes ✅ Comité Asesor de Educadores ✅ Comité Asesor Auxiliar ¡No se lo pierda! 📲 ¡Visite www.lajoyaisd.com/committees para presentar su solicitud hoy! 🚀

September 16, 2024 Dear La Joya ISD Parents, In light of recent threats made against our schools, we want to inform you that three La Joya ISD students have been arrested, transported to Hidalgo County Juvenile Detention Center and are now facing serious charges, including making false alarm and terroristic threats. These student arrests follow a thorough investigation in partnership with local law enforcement. Additionally, our La Joya ISD Police Chief, along with other law enforcement agencies and local ISD police departments, attended a press conference to address these threats and reinforce our commitment to safety. At La Joya ISD, we have a strict zero-tolerance policy when it comes to threats—whether made as a joke or with harmful intent. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we will continue to take every necessary step to ensure a secure learning environment. We encourage you to have conversations with your children about the serious consequences of making or sharing threatening messages, especially on social media. Even if a threat is meant in jest, it will be treated with the utmost seriousness, and legal consequences will follow. La Joya ISD has strong safety protocols in place, including regular safety drills and increased security measures. We ask for your continued partnership in reminding students of the importance of online responsibility and reporting any unusual behavior to school officials or law enforcement. Thank you for your ongoing support in helping us keep our schools safe. ****************************************************************** Estimados padres de La Joya ISD, En vista de las recientes amenazas contra nuestras escuelas, queremos informarle que tres estudiantes de La Joya ISD han sido arrestados, trasladados al Centro de Detención Juvenil del Condado de Hidalgo y ahora enfrentan cargos graves, que incluyen realizar falsas alarmas y amenazas terroristas. Estos arrestos de estudiantes se producen tras una investigación exhaustiva en colaboración con las fuerzas del orden locales. Además, nuestro jefe de policía de La Joya ISD, junto con otras agencias de aplicación de la ley y departamentos de policía locales de ISD, asistieron a una conferencia de prensa para abordar estas amenazas y reforzar nuestro compromiso con la seguridad. En La Joya ISD, tenemos una estricta política de tolerancia cero cuando se trata de amenazas, ya sea que se hagan en broma o con intenciones dañinas. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra máxima prioridad y continuaremos tomando todas las medidas necesarias para garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro. Los alentamos a que conversen con sus hijos sobre las graves consecuencias de hacer o compartir mensajes amenazantes, especialmente en las redes sociales. Incluso si una amenaza es en broma, se tratará con la mayor seriedad y se aplicarán consecuencias legales. La Joya ISD cuenta con sólidos protocolos de seguridad, que incluyen simulacros de seguridad regulares y mayores medidas de seguridad. Les pedimos que sigan colaborando para recordarles a los estudiantes la importancia de la responsabilidad en línea y denunciar cualquier comportamiento inusual a los funcionarios escolares o las fuerzas del orden. Gracias por su continuo apoyo para ayudarnos a mantener nuestras escuelas seguras. Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools La Joya ISD

🚨 Attention La Joya ISD Parents! 🚨 We are thrilled to announce our new Parent Curriculum Communicator! This platform is designed to keep you informed and engaged in your child's learning journey. Follow these steps to get started: 1️⃣ Visit the La Joya ISD website 2️⃣ Select the Parent Resources Tab 3️⃣ Find your child's grade level and subject on the dashboard. Stay connected and visit La Joya ISD for more information! 💻 🔗 https://sites.google.com/ljisd.com/ljisdacademics/parent-dashboard ************************ 🚨 ¡Atención, padres de La Joya ISD! 🚨 Estamos emocionados de anunciar nuestro nuevo Comunicador de Currículo para Padres. ¡Esta plataforma está diseñada para mantenerlo informado y comprometido con el aprendizaje de su hijo! Siga estos pasos para comenzar: 1️⃣ Visite el sitio web de La Joya ISD 2️⃣ Seleccione la pestaña de Recursos para Padres 3️⃣ Encuentre el nivel de grado y la materia de su hijo en el tablero. ¡Manténgase conectado y visite La Joya ISD para más información! 💻 🔗https://sites.google.com/ljisd.com/ljisdacademics/parent-dashboard