Irene M. Garcia Middle School

📚📖 La Joya ISD Literacy Celebration Week Announcement! 📖📚 🎉 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. 🇺🇸 🧦 Tuesday, Nov 12 - Mix Matched Socks Day! Embrace diversity with mixed socks, celebrating the wide variety of stories we read! 🧦 🦸‍♂️ Wednesday, Nov 13 - Super Hero Day! Reading is our superpower! Dress up as your favorite superhero! 💥 🤠 Thursday, Nov 14 - Western Attire Day! Mosey down to your library and round up a good book in your best western wear! 🤠 🧣 Friday, Nov 15 - Warm Ups Day! Get cozy in your warmest attire and enjoy a favorite book! 🧤

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

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ 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! 📅 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 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there!

📚✨ Literacy Celebration Week at La Joya ISD – November 11-15, 2024! ✨📚 Irene Garcia Middle School is excited to join in the Literacy Celebration Week from November 11-15, 2024! Get ready for themed dress-up days to celebrate our love for reading. We can’t wait to see everyone bringing books to life with creative outfits and school spirit. Stay tuned for each day's theme – let's make this week unforgettable! 📖 #IreneGarciaReads #LaJoyaReads #LiteracyCelebrationWeek #DressUpDays #LoveOfReading @LaJoyaISDEdTech #LJISDReads,#LJISDLibraries📖

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ 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! 📅 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 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there! 💛

💀🌸 Students at Garcia Middle School had a vibrant celebration of Día de los Muertos in Mrs. Alma Marroquin's Spanish class! They immersed themselves in the rich Mexican tradition, enjoying pan de muerto and decorating sugar skulls as they learned about this meaningful holiday honoring loved ones. Through these hands-on experiences, students connected with the culture and traditions that make Día de los Muertos so special. 🕯️✨ #GarciaMiddleSchool #DiaDeLosMuertos #CulturalLearning #MrsMarroquinsClass #LaJoyaISD

📚✨ **November is National Family Literacy Month!** ✨📚 At La Joya ISD, we’re 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, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s build a culture of literacy together and inspire lifelong readers! Let’s make this month a memorable one for you and your family. *************************** 📚✨ ¡Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Alfabetización Familiar! ✨📚 En La Joya ISD, estamos emocionados de celebrar la alegría de la lectura con eventos familiares durante todo el mes. ¡Únete 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.

📅🍂 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!

📚 We just wrapped up our 2nd Book Club meeting at Garcia Middle School! It was a fantastic time as members came together to dive deeper into our latest read, sharing thoughts and engaging in lively discussion. We’re looking forward to our upcoming book talk, where everyone can join in on the fun and discovery! Stay tuned for more updates! #GarciaMiddleSchool #BookClub #ReadingCommunity

🎉✨ 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

👻🎃 Spooky Fun Awaits at Garcia Middle School Halloween Dance! 🎃👻 Students and Staff will be celebrating Halloween with a fang-tastic afternoon filled with music, dancing, and fun on October 31st from 2:20 pm to 3:50 pm for an unforgettable time! 🕸️🕷️

🌼✨ This week at Irene Garcia Middle School, Mrs. Marroquin’s Spanish classes are beautifully honoring the Hispanic tradition of Día de los Muertos with a special "Altar Exhibit." 🎉💀 Students have thoughtfully created altars to remember and celebrate their loved ones who have passed away, incorporating vibrant marigolds, photos, favorite foods, and meaningful items. This rich tradition reminds us of the enduring connection we share with those we’ve lost, emphasizing love, remembrance, and the celebration of life. Join us in appreciating this heartfelt tribute and the hard work of our students! 💖🌺 #DiaDeLosMuertos #IreneGarciaMiddleSchool #CulturalTradition #RememberingLovedOnes #LaJoyaISD

📣 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

🎉 Pep Rally Highlights from Today! 🎉 Today’s pep rally at Irene Garcia Middle School was an absolute blast! 🐻💙💛 Huge thanks to all the students, staff, and parents who joined us to show their school spirit. A special shoutout to Mrs. Baudi Soliz for being a fantastic emcee once again, keeping the energy high throughout the event! 💥 From the exciting performances to the enthusiastic cheers, our students made this pep rally unforgettable. We couldn’t be prouder of our school community! 🏆 #SchoolSpirit #IGMS #GoBears #PepRallyFun #ProudToBeBears #lajoyaisd

🎉✨ 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

Irene Garcia Middle School’s NJHS Supports Cancer Awareness with Walk and Letters of Hope Irene Garcia Middle School's National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), sponsored by Mrs. Alma Marroquin, took part in the district’s cancer awareness walk to show support for those affected by cancer. Alongside students and staff from across the district, NJHS members walked in unity to raise awareness and contribute to the fight against cancer. In addition to the walk, the students extended their support by writing heartfelt letters to local children receiving treatment at the Vannie Cook Children's Clinic in McAllen, Texas, offering encouragement in their battle against childhood cancer. This act of kindness brought a personal touch to their efforts, spreading hope to young patients. Mrs. Marroquin expressed her pride in the students for their dedication to both the walk and the letter-writing initiative, reinforcing the NJHS values of service and compassion. Irene Garcia Middle School continues to promote community engagement and meaningful causes, making a positive impact both locally and beyond.