Irene M. Garcia Middle School

🎶 In Case You Missed It! 🎶 Our 2025 Elementary Music Festival was an unforgettable night as we celebrated La Joya ISD's 100th Anniversary with a special "Decades" theme! 🕺🎤🎸 Our talented students wowed the crowd with incredible performances that honored the rich history of our district. 🌟 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing students, teachers, directors, and parents for making this event a huge success! ❤️👏 🎥 Watch the full performance here: 🔗 https://youtu.be/1BbC_cO7NpA?si=WEHOQO65qHCFM4kv #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🌟 We're Hiring for Summer Programs! 🌟 La Joya ISD is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic staff to join our 2024-2025 Summer Programs team. Don't miss this opportunity to inspire, support, and engage with students during the summer months! Apply today using the links below: 📋 Available Opportunities: Summer Program Catalog: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhtgCvFec/3LihedWp_vRghcT--LlO0Q/view?utm_content=DAGhtgCvFec&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hed23b8e895 ADSY PORE-K – 5th Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScp7MWSy7EjBOKC4drMWtQ22SQLL0OsYyCtmnrWgZoF_rBLyg/viewform Secondary Programs 6-12 Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejwBqObBEDKtIiKFudj34UA8Y2KwGNji4ZZ6yEikAgC9Hqvg/viewform

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 📢 TITLE III BILINGUAL/ESL DEPARTMENT Cordially invites all district parents of Emergent Bilingual Students to our Parent Meeting 🌟 Fostering Community Connections for Families of EB Students 🌟 📅 THURSDAY, MARCH 27 | ⏰ 5:30-7:00 P.M. 📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School | 🏫 Cafeteria In this meeting, families will learn about programs, resources, and support for English learners (ELs), and how to be actively involved in their child's education. For more information, please contact: Bilingual/Migrant Department: 956-323-2170 ------------------------------------ 📅 ¡RESERVA LA FECHA! 📢 TÍTULO III DEPARTAMENTO BILINGÜE/ESL Invita cordialmente a todos los padres del distrito de Estudiantes Bilingües Emergentes a nuestra Reunión de Padres 🌟 Fomentando Conexiones Comunitarias para Familias de Estudiantes EB 🌟 📅 jueves, 27 de marzo | ⏰ 5:30-7:00 P.M. 📍 Juárez-Lincoln High School | 🏫 Cafetería En esta reunión, las familias conocerán los programas, recursos y apoyos para estudiantes de inglés (ELs) y cómo participar activamente en la educación de sus hijos. Para más información, comuníquese con: Departamento Bilingüe/Migrante: 956-323-2170

🎉 Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence! 🎉 La Joya is proud to mark a remarkable milestone: 100 years of excellence! 🏆 For a century, we've been dedicated to delivering the best, and it's all thanks to the amazing community and customers who've supported us along the way. Here's to a century of quality, innovation, and unforgettable moments. As we look to the future, we promise to continue providing the exceptional service and products you've come to trust. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Here's to another 100 years of excellence! 🌟 #LaJoya100 #100YearsOfExcellence #CheersTo100Years #CelebratingSuccess #LaJoyaFamily #CentennialCelebration

📢 Attention Elementary Parents! 🌟🎨 🚀 Summer STEAM Camp is Here!🔬 Give your child a summer of PLAY, CREATE & EXPLORE! 🎭🛠️🧪 💡 Hands-on learning in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math! 📅 June 2 - June 27 | 🏫 All Elementary Schools | 🎒 PreK - 5th Grade 🍽️ Free Breakfast & Lunch | 🚍 Transportation Provided 📞 Contact your child’s school for more info or visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/summer2025 ********************************************************* 📢 ¡Atención Padres de Primaria! 🌟🎨🔬 🚀 ¡El Campamento de Verano STEAM está aquí! ¡Regala a tu hijo un verano de JUGAR, CREAR y EXPLORAR! 🎭🛠️🧪 💡 Aprendizaje interactivo en Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas! 📅 2 de junio - 27 de junio | 🏫 Todas las Primarias | 🎒 PreK - 5º grado 🍽️ Desayuno & Almuerzo Gratis | 🚍 Transporte Incluido 📞 ¡Contacta la escuela de tu hijo para más información o visite nuestro sitio web en www.lajoyaisd.com/summer2025

📢 Attention 8th Grade Parents & Students! 📢 Join us for the Mandatory Parent Meeting for the PHS P-TECH Program! This informational session is where you and your family will sign your commitment to the program. Don’t miss this important event! For more information, call 📞 956-323-2880.

📢 ¡Atención Padres y Estudiantes de 8vo Grado! 📢 Los invitamos a la Reunión Obligatoria de Padres para el Programa P-TECH de PHS. En esta sesión informativa, usted y su familia firmarán su compromiso con el programa. ¡No falten a este evento importante! Para más información, llame al 📞 956-323-2880.

🌟 What a great turnout at our Saturday Enrollment Event! 📚🎉 We loved seeing families take the first step in joining the La Joya ISD family! 💙💛 Missed this one? No worries! More enrollment events for the 25-26 school year are coming soon—stay tuned to our website and social media for updates! 📢✨ 💡 Ready to give your child the BEST educational experience? Enroll today at your nearest school or visit www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll to secure your spot! 🏫📖 Don't wait—Choose La Joya ISD! 🚀

📢 Attention La Joya ISD Parents and Guardians! New & returning student enrollment is now open! Join us tomorrow, March 8, at the La Joya ISD Enrollment Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at any of our 3 locations to sign up for the upcoming school year. 📍 Jimmy Carter Early College High School 📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School 📍 Palmview High School See the flyer for full details! ⬇️ For more info, visit: www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll. ---------------------------------- 📢 ¡Atención padres y tutores de La Joya ISD! ¡La inscripción para estudiantes nuevos y recurrentes ya está abierta! ¡Acompáñenos mañana, 8 de marzo, en la Feria de Inscripción de La Joya ISD de 8:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. en cualquiera de las tres ubicaciones para inscribir a su estudiante para el próximo año escolar! 📚✨ 📍 Jimmy Carter Early College High School 📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School 📍 Palmview High School ¡Consulte el folleto para más detalles! ⬇️ Para más información, visite: www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll.

📢 Attention Elementary Parents! 🌟🎨🔬 🚀 Summer STEAM Camp is Here! Give your child a summer of PLAY, CREATE & EXPLORE! 🎭🛠️🧪 💡 Hands-on learning in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math! 📅 June 2 - June 27 | 🏫 All Elementary Schools | 🎒 PreK - 5th Grade 🍽️ Free Breakfast & Lunch | 🚍 Transportation Provided 📞 Contact your child’s school for more info or visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/summer2025 ********************************************************* 📢 ¡Atención Padres de Primaria! 🌟🎨🔬 🚀 ¡El Campamento de Verano STEAM está aquí! ¡Regala a tu hijo un verano de JUGAR, CREAR y EXPLORAR! 🎭🛠️🧪 💡 Aprendizaje interactivo en Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas! 📅 2 de junio - 27 de junio | 🏫 Todas las Primarias | 🎒 PreK - 5º grado 🍽️ Desayuno & Almuerzo Gratis | 🚍 Transporte Incluido 📞 ¡Contacta la escuela de tu hijo para más información o visite nuestro sitio web en www.lajoyaisd.com/summer2025

📢 Reminder: The Middle School Summit is TODAY! 📢 Join La Joya ISD for the Future Ready Learning Summit as we celebrate Texas Public Schools Week! 🎉 📅 Middle School Summit – TODAY! (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) 📅 High School Summit – Thursday, March 6, 2025 Stay informed, get involved, and celebrate student success! 💡🎓 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #TXPublicSchoolsWeek --------------------------------------------- 📢 ¡Recordatorio: La Cumbre de Escuelas Secundarias es HOY! 📢 Únete a La Joya ISD en la Cumbre de Aprendizaje Listos para el Futuro mientras celebramos la Semana de las Escuelas Públicas de Texas! 🎉 📅 Cumbre de Escuelas Secundarias – ¡HOY! (Martes, 4 de marzo de 2025) 📅 Cumbre de Escuelas Preparatorias – Jueves, 6 de marzo de 2025 ¡Infórmate, involúcrate y celebremos juntos el éxito estudiantil! 💡🎓

📢 March 2025 Edition of The Pack Connection is HERE! 🎉 La Joya ISD continues to shine! 🌟 This month’s newsletter highlights our district’s commitment to excellence, including: ✅ TEA leaders recognizing our leadership, innovative teaching, and curriculum success 🏫📚 ✅ A successful Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration Kickoff with an incredible community turnout! 🎒✨ ✅ Exciting upcoming events and opportunities for students and families! 📖 Read all about it and stay connected with the latest news from La Joya ISD! 🔗 https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/the-pack-connection

📢 Attention Elementary Parents! 🌟🎨🔬 🚀 Summer STEAM Camp is Here! Give your child a summer of PLAY, CREATE & EXPLORE! 🎭🛠️🧪 💡 Hands-on learning in Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math! 📅 June 2 - June 27 | 🏫 All Elementary Schools | 🎒 PreK - 5th Grade 🍽️ Free Breakfast & Lunch | 🚍 Transportation Provided 📞 Contact your child’s school for more info! ********************************************************* 📢 ¡Atención Padres de Primaria! 🌟🎨🔬 🚀 ¡El Campamento de Verano STEAM está aquí! ¡Regala a tu hijo un verano de JUGAR, CREAR y EXPLORAR! 🎭🛠️🧪 💡 Aprendizaje interactivo en Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Arte y Matemáticas! 📅 2 de junio - 27 de junio | 🏫 Todas las Primarias | 🎒 PreK - 5º grado 🍽️ Desayuno & Almuerzo Gratis | 🚍 Transporte Incluido 📞 ¡Contacta la escuela de tu hijo para más información!

🎉 La Joya ISD Enrollment Fair 🎉 New & Returning Student Enrollment is now open. Join us at the La Joya ISD Enrollment Fair on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at any of our 3 locations to sign up for the upcoming school year: 📍 Jimmy Carter ECHS – 603 N. College Dr., La Joya, TX 📍 Juarez-Lincoln H.S. – 7801 W. 7 Mile Rd., Mission, TX 📍 Palmview High School – 3901 N. La Homa Rd., Mission, TX Please refer to the flyer for complete details! For more info, visit: www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll. ---------------------------------------------------- 🎉 Feria de Inscripción de La Joya ISD 🎉 ¡La inscripción para estudiantes nuevos y recurrentes ya está abierta! Únase a nosotros en la Feria de Inscripción de La Joya ISD el sábado, 8 de marzo de 2025, de 8:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. en cualquiera de nuestras 3 ubicaciones para inscribir a su estudiante para el próximo año escolar: 📍 Jimmy Carter ECHS – 603 N. College Dr., La Joya, TX 📍 Juarez-Lincoln H.S. – 7801 W. 7 Mile Rd., Mission, TX 📍 Palmview High School – 3901 N. La Homa Rd., Mission, TX ¡Consulte el folleto para más detalles! Para más información, visite: www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll.

🔔 Reminder! 🔔 This Friday, March 7, is a Professional Learning Day for teachers. Students will not have classes. 📚✏️ Classes will resume on Monday, March 10. ✅

📚✨ Happy Read Across America Day! 🎉📖 Today, we celebrate the joy of reading and the magic of books! 📚💫 Let's inspire a love for stories and imagination in every student! 🔥 Reminder: Our Read Across America Dr. Seuss Week is packed with fun activities! 🎩🧦💚 📅 Here's what's coming up: 🔹 Monday, March 3 – "Fox in Socks" Day! 🦊🧦 Wear your favorite crazy socks! 🔹 Tuesday, March 4 – "Cat in the Hat" Day! 🎩🐱 Wear your favorite hat or Cat in the Hat attire! 🔹 Wednesday, March 5 – "Oh, The Places You'll Go" Day! 🌍🎓 Wear your favorite college or team shirt! 🔹 Thursday, March 6 – "Green Eggs & Ham" Day! 🍳💚 Wear your favorite shade of green! Let’s make this week Seusstastic and celebrate the power of reading together! 📚❤️💙 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #drseussweek

🎉 Happy Texas Independence Day! 🇨🇱⭐ Today, we celebrate the rich history, pride, and resilience of the Lone Star State! 💙🤍❤️ #TexasIndependenceDay #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🏆 March is National Athletic Training Month! 🏆 A HUGE thank you to our incredible La Joya ISD Athletic Trainers for their dedication, expertise, and commitment to keeping our student-athletes safe and strong! 💪⚕️ Whether on the sidelines, in the training room, or behind the scenes, you are truly Champions in Health Care! 👏🏽👏🏽 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🌟 Hello, March! 🍀🎉 La Joya ISD is buzzing with excitement this month! Get ready for incredible events, celebrations, and opportunities to connect. Mark your calendars because next week, we’re kicking off our La Joya Future Ready Learning Summits! 🏫✨ 📅 Summit Dates: 📌 Elementary School Summit – March 3 | 5:30-7:00 PM 📌 Middle School Summit – March 4 | 6:00-7:30 PM 📌 High School Summit – March 6 | 6:00-7:30 PM And don’t forget—NO CLASSES for students on March 7! 🎉 Spring Break is just around the corner from March 17-21 🌼☀️ Take this time to recharge, spend time with loved ones, and come back ready to finish the school year strong! Let’s make March a month of success and celebration! 💚💛 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

📢 REMINDER! 📢 👩‍🏫 Elementary Parents – Join us this Thursday for a Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting focused on elementary schools! 🏫✨ 📅 Thursday, Feb. 27 ⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office – Tabasco Room (200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX) 📅 Save the Dates for Upcoming Meetings! 🎓 High School Parents – Monday, March 10 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 🏫 Middle School Parents – Tuesday, March 25 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: La Joya Central Office – Tabasco Room Let’s build a brighter future together! 💡✨