Irene M. Garcia Middle School

🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉 Join us for Centennial Style Night as we celebrate a century of learning excellence! 🏫✨ 📅 Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 High Schools: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 8, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 🌟 Meet Campus Administration and Counselors 🌟 Meet Your Teacher 🌟 Pick Up Your Schedule 🌟 Backpack Giveaway at the Elementary Level (First come, first serve, limited quantities) 🌟 Transportation information will be available #LegacyofExcellence

🌟🎉 Professional Development at Its Finest! 🎉🌟 🌟🎉 On the second day, La Joya ISD Pre-Kindergarten teachers and instructional assistants are undergoing training on the new 2024-2025 Pre-Kindergarten Curriculum! 🎓📚 The goal of this training is to prepare them to provide young students with a valuable educational experience that fosters their development and lays a strong foundation for their future academic success. 🌟✨ Stephanie Perez, a teacher at Jose de Escandon Elementary, shared, "This will enhance students' growth in the classroom." 🏫 🌱 Addie Taylor, a Creative Curriculum professional trainer, mentioned, "The early childhood program at LJISD has embraced Creative Curriculum, where teachers have learned innovative activities and best practices to engage the youngest students." 🎨👶 #LegacyOfExcellence

🚀 Join the La Joya ISD Team! 🚀 We’re hiring for various professional positions! Don't miss our job fair! 📅 Event Date: July 25, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Transportation Complex 1, 633 Howling Drive, La Joya, TX 78560 Scan the QR code or visit our website in link below to apply. Don't miss out! 🚍🍽️📦 https://lajoyaisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #LegacyofExcellence

🎉 Reminder to Vote! 🎉 La Joya ISD has once again been nominated for The Monitor's Readers' Choice Awards! 🗳️ We are thrilled to be nominated in SIX categories: 🏟️ Stadium: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium 🏫 High School: Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School 📚 Elementary School: Enrique Camarena Elementary 🏫 Middle School: Juan De Dios Salinas Middle School 🎓 School District: La Joya ISD 👩‍🏫 Superintendent: Dr. Marcey Sorensen We encourage staff, parents, and the community to show their support by voting for us! The voting period is open until Saturday, July 27th, and you can vote once per day! 🗳️ For your vote to count, you must vote in at least 20 categories. Thank you for your support! 🙌 Click on link below to cast your vote! https://bestof.myrgv.com/surveys/3/readers-choice-2024.html

🚀 Join the La Joya ISD Team! 🚀 We’re hiring for various professional positions! Don't miss our job fair on July 25, 2024, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the La Joya ISD Transportation Complex. 📍 633 Howling Drive, La Joya, TX 78560 Scan the QR code or visit our website in link below to apply. Don't miss out! 🌟 https://lajoyaisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #LegacyofExcellence

🚨🎉 Exciting Opportunities at La Joya ISD! 🎉🚨 We’re hiring Paraprofessional and Auxiliary staff! Explore roles like Bus Drivers, Cafeteria Managers, CNS Delivery Drivers, Custodians and Substitute Cafeteria Helpers. 📅 Event Date: July 24, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Transportation Complex 1, 633 Howling Drive, La Joya, TX 78560 Scan the QR code or visit our website in link below to apply. Don't miss out! 🚍🍽️📦 https://lajoyaisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #LegacyofExcellence

🎉📚 We’re gearing up for back to school at La Joya ISD! 🚀 ✨ We're thrilled to host training sessions introducing high-quality instructional materials for the upcoming year! For grades K-5, we'll be using Eureka Math, and for grades 6-9, we'll be integrating Carnegie Learning. 📖✏️ Our educators are diving into the LJISD Math Curriculum for 2024-2025, packed with amazing resources to deliver top-notch math lessons! Mrs. Brenda Garcia, our Executive Director for K-12 mathematics and science, shared, “We’re so excited to have our teachers at today's training sessions. From kindergarten to 8th grade, our math teachers are getting hands-on with Eureka Math and Carnegie Learning. These incredible materials will help our students develop critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and reach their full potential. We’re ready and enthusiastic for the new school year!” 🎉🔢 Connie Martinez teacher at Memorial Middle School added, “We’re excited to learn about the new curriculum today, and we believe the Carnegie program will greatly benefit our students.” 🌟👏 #LegacyofExcellence

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Family 📣 Our campus start and end times for the 2024-2025 school year remain the same as last year! 🎉 🗓️ Mark your calendars: The first day of school is August 12, 2024! 📚✨ 📚 For more back-to-school information, please visit our website at https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/back-to-school-2024 #LegacyofExcellence

🚨🎉 Exciting Opportunities at La Joya ISD! 🎉🚨 We’re hiring Paraprofessional and Auxiliary staff! Explore roles like Bus Drivers, Cafeteria Managers, CNS Delivery Drivers, Custodians and Substitute Cafeteria Helpers. 📅 Event Date: July 24, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Transportation Complex 1, 633 Howling Drive, La Joya, TX 78560 Scan the QR code or visit our website in link below to apply. Don't miss out! 🚍🍽️📦 https://lajoyaisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #LegacyofExcellence

🚀 Join the La Joya ISD Team! 🚀 We’re hiring for various professional positions! Don't miss our job fair on July 25, 2024, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the La Joya ISD Transportation Complex. Scan the QR code or visit our website in link below to apply. Don't miss out! 🌟 📍 633 Howling Drive, La Joya, TX 78560 https://lajoyaisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #LegacyofExcellence

🎉 We are honored to announce that La Joya ISD has once again been nominated for The Monitor's Readers' Choice Awards! 🎉 We are thrilled to be nominated in SIX categories: 🏟️ Stadium: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium 🏫 High School: Thelma R. Salinas STEM ECHS - La Joya ISD 📚 Elementary School: Enrique “Kiki” Camarena ELEM - La Joya ISD 🏫 Middle School: J.D. Salinas Middle School - La Joya ISD 🎓 School District: La Joya ISD 👩‍🏫 Superintendent: Dr. Marcey Sorensen - La Joya ISD We encourage staff, parents, and the community to show their support by voting for us! The voting period is open until Saturday, July 27th, and you can vote once per day! 🗳️ For your vote to count, you must vote in at least 20 categories. Thank you for your support! 🙌 Click on link below to cast your vote! https://bestof.myrgv.com/surveys/3/readers-choice-2024.html

📣 Exciting News for Middle and High School Math & Science Teachers! 🌟 Join us for our Summer Professional Learning Sessions! 📚🧪 🎉 Middle School Science - SAVVAS Science (Grades 6-8) 🗓️ Date: July 17, 2024 ⌚ Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 💡 Workshop Code: 327722 🎉 High School Science New Instructional Materials Adoption 🗓️ Date: July 18, 2024 ⌚ Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 💡 Workshop Codes: 320358 (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) 🎉 Carnegie Learning Sessions (Grades 6-8) MAKEUP Sessions 🗓️ Dates: July 22-23, 2024 ⌚ Time: 8:30 a.m. 💰 Teacher Compensation: $150/Day 📍 Location: Refer to PDS 📞 Contact: Brenda Garcia, Executive Director for Math and Science Email: b.garcia5@lajoyaisd.net Phone: 956-323-2187 Get ready to enhance your teaching skills and make learning engaging for our students! Let’s kick off the new school year with energy and innovation! 🚀🎓✏️

🎉📚 Attention La Joya ISD Educators! 🌟 Ready to elevate your teaching skills and empower your students in reading? Make sure to join our summer Professional Learning Virtual Sessions to discover the powerful tools and strategies Lexia offers to enhance literacy education. Gain insights, share experiences, and connect with fellow educators. Also participate in learning about the latest updates & instructional resources from our textbook adoptions McGraw-Hill and HMH. 🖥️✨ Why join? ✅ Learn best practices from expert instructors. ✅ Get hands-on experience with Lexia’s innovative programs. ✅ Access resources to support your classroom. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow and make a difference in your students' lives! 🌟 🔗 Sign up through the district's website link below. https://apps.esc1.net/ProfessionalDevelopment/ljisd

🎉📅 Hello La Joya ISD Family!! Plan the year in advance—check out La Joya ISD's District Calendar for the 2024-2025 School Year! 🗓️✨ The first day of school is August 12, 2024! 🚌📚 Get ready for an amazing year! Download your copy by clicking the link below! ⬇️ https://5il.co/2r0iu

📚🎒The La Joya ISD Back to School Supply Lists for 2024-2025 school year are out! 🎉✏️📓 Get ready—the first day of school is August 12, 2024! 🚌🗓️✨

🎉 Get ready for an amazing school year at La Joya ISD! 🎉 The 2024-2025 school uniform information is here, and we can't wait to see everyone looking sharp on the first day of school, August 12, 2024! 📅✨ Let's make this year the best one yet! 📚🎒

🎆 Happy 4th of July from La Joya ISD! 🇺🇸 Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate the amazing spirit of freedom and unity that defines our great nation. Here’s to a day filled with unforgettable moments and joyous celebrations as we honor our independence. Have a safe and spectacular Independence Day! 🌟

🎉📸 We've captured so many special moments and achievements that truly highlight #LaJoyaISD this school year! Let's celebrate the memories we've created and look forward to even more success in the future. 🌟 Have a fantastic summer break, and we can't wait to see you all refreshed and ready for the next school year! 🏫✨ ✉️ Check out the letter from the Superintendent below! ******************** 🎉📸 ¡Hemos capturado tantos momentos y logros especiales que realmente resaltan a #LaJoyaISD este año escolar! Celebremos los recuerdos que hemos creado y esperemos tener aún más éxito en el futuro. 🌟 ¡Que tengan unas fantásticas vacaciones de verano y estamos ansiosos por verlos a todos renovados y listos para el próximo año escolar! 🏫✨ ✉️ ¡Mira la carta del Superintendente a continuación!

🎉Exciting news, La Joya ISD family! We're proud to announce our 2024-2025 Compensation Plan, including a one-time $1,000 retention stipend for all eligible employees! Thank you to our Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen and La Joya ISD School Board for their continued support! 📚

📢 La Joya ISD District Update: June 20, 2024 | 4:30PM📢 La Joya ISD will resume normal operations on June 21, 2024. All summer school activities and summer camps will also resume as scheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ****************************** 📢 Actualización de La Joya ISD: 20 de junio del 2024 | 4:30PM📢 La Joya ISD reanudará sus operaciones normales el 21 de junio de 2024. Todas las actividades de la escuela de verano y los campamentos de verano también se reanudarán según lo programado. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.