Irene M. Garcia Middle School

Free Grab & Go Meals will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at designated locations across the district. While students do not need to be present to pick up a meal, their name and ID will be required. ************************************ Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarán disponibles el martes 21 de enero de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. en ubicaciones designadas en todo el distrito. Si bien los estudiantes no necesitan estar presentes para recoger una comida, se requerirá su nombre y una identificación.

Attention La Joya ISD Community: Due to dangerous winter weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This day will be made up on February 10, 2025, which will now be a regular school day. On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, there will be a two-hour delay for all students. Please refer to the updated start times and bus schedules listed in the graphic. **All staff will report at regular time. Stay safe and monitor our official communication channels for further updates. **************************************************** Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD: Debido a las condiciones peligrosas del clima invernal, no habrá clases el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Este día se recuperará el 10 de febrero de 2025, que ahora será un día escolar regular. El miércoles 22 de enero de 2025 habrá un retraso de dos horas para todos los estudiantes. Por favor, consulte los horarios de inicio y las rutas de autobús actualizados en el gráfico. **Todo el personal deberá presentarse en su horario regular. Manténganse seguros y sigan nuestras plataformas de comunicación oficiales para más actualizaciones.

🎉✨ A Special Visit to Irene Garcia Middle School! ✨🎉 Today, we had the honor of welcoming our LJISD Board Member, Mr. Julian Alvarez, to our campus! 🙌 Our talented Rubies Dance Team and Folklórico Team put on a stunning performance that showcased the incredible talent and cultural pride of our students. 💃🕺🎶 To express our gratitude, Mr. Alvarez was presented with a thoughtfully curated goodie basket filled with treats and tokens of appreciation from our campus. 🎁🍎 Thank you, Mr. Alvarez, for your dedication to our schools and for taking the time to celebrate our students' achievements. Your support inspires us to continue striving for excellence! 💙💛 #LJISD #GarciaMiddleSchool #CommunitySupport #StudentExcellence

Attention La Joya ISD Community: Please be aware that the Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings for Athletics Parents and Families, originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and Special Education Parents/Families, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, have been rescheduled. New dates will be shared as soon as they are available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support! ************************************ Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD: Por favor, tengan en cuenta que las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificación Estratégica para Padres y Familias de Atletismo, originalmente programadas para el martes 21 de enero de 2025, y para Padres/Familias de Educación Especial, programadas para el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025, han sido reprogramadas. Las nuevas fechas se compartirán tan pronto como estén disponibles. ¡Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo!

Parents, to help our students stay warm and safe, they may wear warm-ups, joggers, or even PJs to school tomorrow. Their safety and comfort are our priority!

Attention La Joya ISD Family, We are actively monitoring the weather and prioritizing the safety of our students, staff, and families. Monday, January 20, 2025, will be a regular school day as scheduled. However, due to the forecast of severe weather, all La Joya ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Free Grab & Go Meals will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at designated locations across the district. While students do not need to be present to pick up a meal, their name and ID will be required. For Wednesday, January 22, 2025, we will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate any changes no later than Monday, January 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure everyone’s safety during this time. Stay safe and continue to monitor our official channels for updates. ************************************************ Atención familia de La Joya ISD, Estamos monitoreando activamente el clima y priorizando la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. El lunes 20 de enero de 2025 será un día escolar regular según lo programado. Sin embargo, debido al pronóstico de clima severo, todas las escuelas e instalaciones de La Joya ISD estarán cerradas el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarán disponibles el martes 21 de enero de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. en ubicaciones designadas en todo el distrito. Si bien los estudiantes no necesitan estar presentes para recoger una comida, se requerirá su nombre y una identificación. Para el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025, continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones climáticas y comunicaremos cualquier cambio a más tardar el lunes 20 de enero de 2025 a las 6:00 p. m. Gracias por su comprensión mientras trabajamos para garantizar la seguridad de todos durante este tiempo. Manténgase seguro y continúe monitoreando nuestros canales oficiales para obtener actualizaciones.

Be part of the journey to shape the future of La Joya ISD! 🌟 Join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for our Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings. Your voice is essential in our pursuit toward #EducationalExcellence. 📚 Together, let's build a brighter tomorrow! ✨Join us and make a difference! 💬✨

January 17, 2025 9:00PM Weather Update: Monitoring Conditions for the week of January 20, 2025 *************************** 17 de enero del 2025, 9:00 PM Actualización del Clima: Monitoreando las Condiciones para la Semana del 20 de enero del 2025

📢 NWEA MAP Test Day Reminder 📢 Attention Garcia Middle School Students and Parents: Next week, our students will be taking the NWEA MAP Test! 📚✏️ Good luck, Lobos! 🐾 You've got this! #GarciaMiddleSchool #NWETestSuccess #LoboPride

📢 Attention 8th Graders: Your Future Starts at La Joya ISD CCRSM Campuses! ✨📚 Are you ready to get ahead in high school AND college? 🚀 La Joya ISD CCRSM Campuses are now accepting applications for incoming 8th graders enrolling in high school! We offer incredible opportunities through our P-TECH and Early College programs that set you up for success in education and beyond. ✅ Earn College Credit While in High School ✅ Prepare for High-Demand Careers ✅ All at No Cost to Families! 📆 Deadline to Apply: January 24, 2025 🔗 Application Link: www.tinyurl.com/CCRSM2425 ➡️ Open to all current 8th graders ready to take the next step toward a brighter future! Don’t wait—secure your spot and start your journey with La Joya ISD CCRSM. Apply today!

📢 ¡Atención Estudiantes de Octavo Grado: ¡Tu Futuro Comienza en los Campus CCRSM de La Joya ISD! ✨📚 ¿Estás listo para adelantar tu educación en la preparatoria y en la universidad? 🚀 ¡Los campus CCRSM de La Joya ISD ya están aceptando solicitudes para los estudiantes de 8º grado que se inscribirán en la preparatoria! Ofrecemos oportunidades increíbles a través de nuestros programas P-TECH y Early College, que te preparan para el éxito en la educación y más allá. ✅ Gana créditos universitarios mientras estás en la preparatoria ✅ Prepárate para carreras de alta demanda ✅ ¡Todo sin costo para las familias! 📆 Fecha límite para aplicar: 24 de enero de 2025 🔗 Enlace para aplicar: www.tinyurl.com/CCRSM2425 ➡️ ¡Abierto para todos los estudiantes actuales de 8º grado listos para dar el siguiente paso hacia un futuro más brillante! ¡No esperes más—asegura tu lugar y comienza tu camino con La Joya ISD CCRSM! Aplica hoy mismo! 🎓✨

January 15, 2025 9:00PM Weather Update: Monitoring Conditions for the week of January 20, 2025 *************************** 15 de enero del 2025, 9:00 PM Actualización del Clima: Monitoreando las Condiciones para la Semana del 20 de enero del 2025

🌟 Hour of Code: Garcia Middle School Students Coding Their Way to Success! 🌟 Students from Mr. Orlando Cerda’s and Ms. Melissa Perez’s classes worked on the Hour of Code activities! 🖥️💡 Within the Hour of Code they also used the Scratch program, they unleashed their creativity to design interactive stories, animations, and games. 🎮✨ We’re so proud of their dedication, problem-solving skills, and innovative ideas. Together, we’re sparking a passion for technology and building the innovators of tomorrow! 🚀 #HourOfCode #ScratchProgramming #FutureCoders #GarciaMiddleSchool #InnovationStartsHere #LJTECHi3 @LaJoyaISDEdTech @LaJoyaISD

🌟 Hour of Code at Garcia Middle School! 🌟 The Hour of Code is a global movement introducing millions of students to the basics of coding through fun and engaging one-hour activities. It’s a chance to show that anyone can learn coding and maybe even spark a lifelong interest in computer science! 🚀 Students, parents, and teachers explore, create, and have fun learning something new! Whether at school or at home, from building games to solving real world problems, anyone can join and see how amazing coding can be! 🌐💡💻🎮🎨 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sypjpycrR7k https://youtu.be/7EuMEcFQfWc #HourOfCode #GarciaMiddleSchool #CodingIsFun #LearnFromHome

🎉 Congratulations to Our 3rd Six Weeks Perfect Attendance Raffle Winners! 🎉 At Garcia Middle School, we are so proud of our students who continue to show their dedication to learning by achieving perfect attendance! Your commitment and perseverance make all the difference. A big round of applause to our lucky raffle winners for the 3rd six weeks! Thank you for being role models and showing up every day ready to learn and succeed! Stay tuned for more opportunities to win, and remember, attendance matters every single day! 🏆🎁 Thank you to all our students who strive for perfect attendance—it truly makes a difference. Keep up the great work, Lobos! 💪🐂 #PerfectAttendance #LobosShineBright #GarciaPride

🎉 Thank you to all the 8th-grade parents and families who joined us on January 9th for the Pre-Registration Parent Meeting for the Class of 2029! Your involvement and support play a crucial role in your child's success as they prepare to transition to high school. Together, we can ensure their bright future! 🌟 #ThankYou #ClassOf2029 #LaJoyaISD #ParentEngagement #HighSchoolTransition

📢 La Joya ISD Parent Volunteer Orientation 🗓 January 13, 2025 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 📍 La Joya Administration Bldg. Tabasco Room 200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, Tx 78560 Join us for an informative orientation session on the Parent Volunteer Program at La Joya ISD! Discover how you can get involved and make a difference in our schools. Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there! ------------------------------------------------------ 📢 Orientación Para Padres Voluntarios De La Joya ISD 🗓 13 de enero de 2025 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM 📍 Edificio De Administración De La Joya ISD, Sala Tabasco 200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, Tx 78560 ¡Acompáñanos en una sesión de orientación sobre el Programa de Padres Voluntarios de La Joya ISD! Descubra cómo puede participar y marcar la diferencia en nuestras escuelas. ¡Marca tu calendario, te esperamos!

8th Grade Parents! We invite you to join us for an important Pre-Registration Parent Meeting on Thursday, January 9th at 6:00 pm in the IGMS cafeteria. Please make plans to attend! If you have any questions, please call IGMS at 956-323-2840.

8th Grade Parents! We invite you to join us for an important Pre-Registration Parent Meeting on Thursday, January 9th at 6:00 pm in the IGMS cafeteria. Please make plans to attend! If you have any questions, please call IGMS at 956-323-2840.

📢 Attention Parents of Garza, Seguin, and Zapata Elementary! Join us for an Accelerating Campus Excellence Parent Meeting! 🌟 Your voice matters as we shape the future of our schools and strive for excellence in education. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your insights and be part of the conversation! 🗓️ Dates & Locations: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Zapata Elementary at 5:30 PM Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Garza Elementary at 5:30 PM Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - Seguin Elementary at 5:30 PM 📲 For more information, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/elemplan or scan the QR code! We can’t wait to see you there! ****************************************************** 📢 ¡Atención Padres de las Escuelas Primarias Garza, Seguin y Zapata! ¡Únase a nosotros en la Reunión de Padres para la Excelencia en los Campus! 🌟 Su opinión es importante mientras moldeamos el futuro de nuestras escuelas y buscamos la excelencia en la educación. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de compartir sus ideas y ser parte de la conversación! 🗓️ Fechas y Lugares: Miércoles, 8 de enero del 2025 - Zapata Elementary a las 5:30 PM Martes, 14 de enero del 2025 - Garza Elementary a las 5:30 PM Martes, 21 de enero del 2025 - Seguin Elementary a las 5:30 PM 📲 Para más información, visite www.lajoyaisd.com/elemplan o escanee el código QR. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!