Irene Garcia Middle School warmly invites all parents to join us for our Thanksgiving Student & Parent Luncheon!
šļø Tickets: $5.25 (Please bring exact amount)
Purchase tickets November 5ā14 (by 12 PM) in the front office.
Seats are limited ā no outside food allowed.
š± Sign up by scanning the QR code on the flyer below.
Let's come together to celebrate gratitude, family, and community this Thanksgiving season! šš
š Irene Garcia Middle School Cafeteria
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šš¦ Ā”EstĆ”n invitados! š¦š
La Escuela Secundaria Irene Garcia invita cordialmente a todos los padres a nuestro Almuerzo de AcciĆ³n de Gracias para Estudiantes y Padres.
šļø Boletos: $5.25 (Favor de traer el dinero exacto)
Los boletos se venderƔn del 5 al 14 de noviembre (hasta las 12 p. m.) en la oficina principal.
Los lugares son limitados. No se permite traer comida del exterior.
š± RegĆstrese escaneando el cĆ³digo QR en el volante que aparece abajo.
Ā”AcompƔƱenos para celebrar juntos la gratitud, la familia y nuestra comunidad en esta temporada de AcciĆ³n de Gracias! šš
š CafeterĆa de la Escuela Secundaria Irene Garcia
November is a wonderful time to celebrate the joy of reading and the importance of literacyāboth at home and at school! We encourage everyone to take part by promoting family reading activities throughout the month. Your campus library will also be sharing fun literacy activities with students to inspire a love for books and storytelling.
Here are a few simple ways to get started:
š Read Together: Encourage students to read with a family member and record their reading minutes each week.
š Share Your Reading Spot: Have families submit a photo of their favorite cozy āreading spotā at home.
š Book Talk: Invite students to share a short book review or recommendation about a story they loved.
š§ Listen & Learn: Take time for daily or weekly read-aloud sessionsāstudents love hearing their teachers read!
In addition, weāll be celebrating Childrenās Book Week with a fun Dress-Up Spirit Week! š
Each day will highlight a special theme inspired by childrenās literature and reading (see the attached form for details).
Letās all join in, dress up, and celebrate the power of reading together! ā¤ļøš
šāØ Families, join us this evening for La Joya ISD Curriculum Nights 2025: Pathways to Excellence ā Middle Schools! š
Join us to connect, learn, and share. ā¤ļøš©āš©āš§āš¦
ā° 5:30 PM ā 7:00 PM
š All La Joya ISD Middle Schools
#LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #FamilyEngagement
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šāØ Ā”Familias, acompƔƱennos esta tarde en las Noches de CurrĆculo 2025 de La Joya ISD: Caminos hacia la Excelencia ā Escuelas Secundarias! š
AcompƔƱenos para conectar, aprender y compartir. ā¤ļøš©āš©āš§āš¦
ā° 5:30 PM ā 7:00 PM
š Todas las Escuelas Secundarias de La Joya ISD
#LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #CompromisoFamiliar
La Joya ISD Curriculum Nights 2025: Pathways to Excellence are almost here! š
ā Learn about our new Strategic Plan ā Achieving Excellence Together 2030
ā Review Beginning MAP Scores
ā Explore this yearās curriculum
ā Share your thoughts and feedback
This is your opportunity to connect, engage, and see how La Joya ISD is helping every student grow and succeed. ā¤ļøš©āš©āš§āš¦
ā¤ļøš©āš©āš§āš¦ Together, weāre building brighter futures!
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šāØ Ā”Familias, no se lo pierdan! āØš
Ā”Las Noches de CurrĆculo 2025 de La Joya ISD: Caminos hacia la Excelencia ya estĆ”n cerca! š
ā Conozca nuestro nuevo Plan EstratĆ©gico ā Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030
ā Revise los resultados iniciales de MAP
ā Explore el currĆculo de este aƱo
ā Comparta sus ideas y comentarios
Ā”Esta es tu oportunidad de ver cĆ³mo La Joya ISD ayuda a cada estudiante a crecer, lograr y brillar! š
ā¤ļøš©āš©āš§āš¦ Ā”Juntos estamos construyendo futuros mĆ”s brillantes!
Hello IGMS Families!
Region one is excited to inform you about an upcoming Parent Workshop Series that will be offered throughout the region. These sessions are designed to provide families with valuable tools and resources, including:
Building resilience, self-awareness, and healthy relationships
Smart digital habits for kids and teens
Parent guides on mental health and substance use
Use the link below to note your name and cell phone number, Thank you
http://bit.ly/41Y6XYl
Ā”Hola, familias de IGMS!
La RegiĆ³n Uno se complace en informarles sobre la prĆ³xima serie de talleres para padres que se ofrecerĆ” en toda la regiĆ³n. Estas sesiones estĆ”n diseƱadas para brindar a las familias herramientas y recursos valiosos, incluyendo:
ā¢ Desarrollo de resiliencia, autoconciencia y relaciones saludables
ā¢ HĆ”bitos digitales inteligentes para niƱos y adolescentes
ā¢ GuĆas para padres sobre salud mental y consumo de sustancias
Utilice el enlace a continuaciĆ³n para anotar su nombre y nĆŗmero de telĆ©fono, Gracias
http://bit.ly/41Y6XYl
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Every day matters when it comes to learning and growing. š
Students who attend regularly set the foundation for success in school, college, careers, and life.
Letās rise to the challenge and make every day count! š
#AttendanceMatters #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #AttendanceChallenge
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š Ā”Feliz viernes, La Joya ISD! š
Ā”Septiembre es el Mes de la ConcientizaciĆ³n sobre la Asistencia!
Cada dĆa cuenta cuando se trata de aprender y crecer. š
Los estudiantes que asisten con regularidad construyen la base para el Ć©xito en la escuela, la universidad, la carrera y la vida.
Ā”Aceptemos el reto y hagamos que cada dĆa cuente! š
#LaAsistenciaImporta #CadaDĆaCuenta #RetoDeAsistencia
šRead The Pack Connection Here: https://5il.co/3p3yu
The La Joya High School Coyotes are in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest! šš”
We need EVERY campus, EVERY family, EVERY fan to help light up the nation with Coyote Pride! š¾ā¤ļø
š Post your pride using: #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #ljhscoyotes
š Tag: @tmobile + @lajoya_football + @ljhscoyotes
Together, letās bring this WIN home for La Joya ISD & Coyote Country! š„
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š Exciting News! š We're opening applications for the Superintendentās Advisory Committees! š£ļø
āØ 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
ā
Student Advisory Committee
ā
Educator 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 la 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 comitĆ©s:
ā
ComitƩ Asesor de Padres
ā
ComitƩ Asesor de Estudiantes
ā
ComitƩ Asesor de Educadores
Ā”No se lo pierda!
š² Ā”Visite www.lajoyaisd.com/committees para presentar su solicitud hoy! š
Missing just a few days each month can add up to YEARS of lost learning by graduation. š
Letās show up, succeed, and make every day count! ā š
#LaJoyaISD #AttendanceMatters
šš Jean Week is HERE at La Joya ISD! š
From Aug. 25ā29, our amazing staff can rock their jeans to celebrate Week 3 of Back to School! šāØ
Itās going to be an incredible year.
Thank you for all that you do for our students! šÆš
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan was built by our community and for our community with input from over 5,500 voices š¬š. Together, weāve set a bold path to ensure every student is empowered, supported, and prepared for college, career, and life šš
āØ Want to know more? Learn some quick facts about our plan and see how weāre shaping the future of La Joya ISD! šš
š Check it out here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
š¢ Accountability Update: The Texas Education Agency has released 2025 accountability ratings. La Joya ISD received a 78 (C) and at Irene Garcia Middle School, we received an 84 (B). We recognize both the challenges and opportunities ahead.
We are committed to steady improvement guided by our districtās Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan (please review our plan here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan )
With strong instruction, leadership, and family partnership, we will ensure our students receive the high-quality education they deserve.
šŖ From here, together, we rise!
#LaJoyaISD #AchievingExcellenceTogether
š¢ ActualizaciĆ³n de Responsabilidad: La Agencia de EducaciĆ³n de Texas ha publicado las calificaciones de responsabilidad 2025. La Joya ISD recibiĆ³ un 78 (C) y en [Nombre de la Escuela] recibimos ## (grado). Reconocemos tanto los retos como las oportunidades que tenemos por delante.
Estamos comprometidos con una mejoria constante guiados por el Plan EstratĆ©gico Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030 de nuestro distrito (puede revisar nuestro plan aquĆ: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
Con una instrucciĆ³n sĆ³lida, liderazgo y colaboraciĆ³n con las familias, aseguraremos que nuestros estudiantes reciban la educaciĆ³n de alta calidad que merecen.
šŖ Ā”De aquĆ en adelante, juntos, nos superamos!
#LaJoyaISD #LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos
This plan was built by our community and for our community through months of listening and learning:
āļø Community-wide survey
āļø 23 Town halls across the district
āļø 24 Student, staff, and family advisory groups
āļø Our first-ever Community Design Day!
Over 5,500 voices shaped this roadmap that will guide the future of our District for the next 5 years.
š” Explore the plan ā https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#AchievingExcellenceTogether2030 #EveryStudentEveryDayLJISD
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š£ Ā”Es oficial! Ā”Ya estĆ” aquĆ el nuevo Plan EstratĆ©gico de La Joya ISD: Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030!
Este plan fue creado por nuestra comunidad y para nuestra comunidad, despuƩs de meses de escuchar y aprender:
āļø Encuesta comunitaria
āļø 23 asambleas en todo el distrito
āļø 24 grupos de asesorĆa con estudiantes, personal y familias
āļø Ā”Nuestro primer DĆa de DiseƱo Comunitario!
MĆ”s de 5,500 voces dieron forma a esta guĆa que dirigirĆ” el futuro de nuestro Distrito durante los prĆ³ximos 5 aƱos.
š” Explora el plan ā https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos2030 #CadaEstudianteCadaDĆaLJISD
š¢ Reminder ā School Start & End Times ā°
La Joya ISD families ā hereās a quick reminder of start and end times for the 2025ā2026 school year:
š« Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM ā 3:05 PM
š Middle Schools: 8:15 AM ā 3:50 PM
š High Schools: 8:35 AM ā 4:30 PM
š Jimmy Carter ECHS: 8:45 AM ā 4:30 PM
ā ACE Campuses (Garza & Seguin): 7:30 AM ā 4:00 PM
šÆ Good attendance starts with being on time, every day ā letās make every minute count this school year! šš
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
La Joya ISD families ā as we get ready to welcome students back, hereās a quick reminder of the start and end times for the 2025ā2026 school year:
š« Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM ā 3:05 PM
š Middle Schools: 8:15 AM ā 3:50 PM
š High Schools: 8:35 AM ā 4:30 PM
š Jimmy Carter ECHS: 8:45 AM ā 4:30 PM
ā ACE Campuses (Garza & Seguin): 7:30 AM ā 4:00 PM
Letās make it a great first day of learning and success! šš
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
šš La Joya ISD Families ā Important Transportation Update! šš
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All campus routes are now available on the Transportation District Webpage.
š When enrolling or attending back-to-school events, verify your childās bus route.
š Complete & submit a Positive Exchange Form to your childās campus (if not yet done for 2025ā26) to receive a Bus Rider Tag for safe student drop-off.
For details & route info, visit: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/transportation
call (956) 323-2300.
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDTransportation
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šš Ā”AtenciĆ³n Familias de La Joya ISD!
Ā”InformaciĆ³n importante del departamento de transporte escolar! šš
ā
Todas las rutas escolares estƔn disponibles en la pƔgina web del Departamento de Transporte.
š Al inscribirse o asistir a los eventos de regreso a clases, verifique la ruta de autobĆŗs de su hijo(a).
š Complete y entregue el Formulario de Intercambio Positivo en la escuela de su hijo(a) (si aĆŗn no lo ha hecho para el ciclo 2025ā26) para recibir una Etiqueta de Pasajero para la entrega segura de estudiantes.
Para mĆ”s informaciĆ³n y rutas, visite: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/transportation o llame al (956) 323-2300.
#LJISDRegresoAClases #LJISDTransporteEscolar
At the July 30, 2025 Board Meeting, La Joya ISD School Board approved a new district policy in alignment with Texas House Bill 1481, which requires school districts across the state to limit the use of personal communication devices during instructional hours.
š± What this means for our students:
Starting with the 2025ā2026 school year, students in Pre-K through 12th grade will not be allowed to use cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or similar electronic devices during the school dayāfrom arrival to dismissal.
š Devices can still be brought to school, but they must be:
ā¢ Turned off before entering the school building
ā¢ Stored securely, either in backpacks, designated areas, or district-issued locking pouches (depending on grade level)
ā¢ Left untouched until the end of the instructional day
š Implementation will vary by campus level:
ā¢ Elementary: Devices stored in backpacks or teacher-designated spaces
ā¢ Middle & High School: Devices must be stored in district-provided locking pouches
ā¢ HOPE and College & Career Center: No personal devices allowed on campus
ā ļø Progressive discipline will be used for violations, ranging from verbal warnings to device holds.
This policy is designed to minimize distractions and improve safety across our campuses, ensuring that students stay focused and engaged in learning.
Questions? Please reach out to your childās school for support. For more information, please visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy
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š¢ Nueva ley estatal genera cambios en el uso de dispositivos de comunicaciĆ³n personal en La Joya ISD
Durante la reuniĆ³n de la Mesa Directiva del 30 de julio de 2025, la Mesa Directiva de La Joya ISD aprobĆ³ una nueva polĆtica distrital conforme a la CĆ”mara de Representantes de Texas, Proyecto de Ley 1481, la cual exige que todos los distritos escolares en el estado limiten el uso de dispositivos de comunicaciĆ³n personal durante el horario de clases.
š± ĀæQuĆ© significa esto para nuestros estudiantes?
A partir del ciclo escolar 2025ā2026, los estudiantes desde Pre-KĆnder hasta 12.Āŗ grado no podrĆ”n utilizar telĆ©fonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, audĆfonos u otros dispositivos electrĆ³nicos similares durante el dĆa escolar, desde la llegada hasta la salida.
š Se permitirĆ” traer dispositivos a la escuela, pero deberĆ”n:
ā¢ Estar apagados antes de entrar al edificio escolar
ā¢ Estar guardados de manera segura, ya sea en mochilas, Ć”reas designadas o en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito (segĆŗn el nivel escolar)
ā¢ No ser utilizados hasta el final del dĆa escolar
š La implementaciĆ³n variarĆ” segĆŗn el nivel escolar:
ā¢ Primaria: Los dispositivos se guardarĆ”n en las mochilas o en espacios designados por el maestro
ā¢ Secundaria y Preparatoria: Los dispositivos deberĆ”n guardarse en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito
ā¢ HOPE y College & Career Center: No se permitirĆ” el uso ni la posesiĆ³n de dispositivos personales en el plantel
ā ļø Se aplicarĆ” una disciplina progresiva en caso de violaciones, desde advertencias verbales hasta la retenciĆ³n temporal del dispositivo.
Esta polĆtica estĆ” diseƱada para reducir distracciones y mejorar la seguridad en todos nuestros planteles, asegurando que los estudiantes se mantengan enfocados y participen activamente en su aprendizaje.
ĀæPreguntas? ComunĆquese con la escuela de su hijo(a) para obtener ayuda. Para mĆ”s informaciĆ³n, visite nuestro sitio web: www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy
Join us for Meet the Teacher Night TOMORROW, August 5, from 5:30ā7:00 PM.
Visit your childās campus to meet their teachers and get ready for an exciting school year! šš
#LJISDBackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Welcome back to our incredible team of educators, staff, and support team! š¼ššŖ The 2025ā2026 school year is off to a strong start, and weāre ready to give it our all, for our students, our campuses, and our community.
Letās bring the energy, the teamwork, and the pride that makes La Joya ISD one of a kind! šāØ
Hereās to new goals, big wins, and a year full of purpose. Letās make it count! šÆšššØš§Ŗ
#LegacyOfExcellence #WeAreLaJoyaISD
