There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.
📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Way to go, Sam Fordyce Elementary! 🎉
Our Top 3 Grade Levels for attendance last week were:
🥇 Kindergarten – 99.44%
🥈 5th Grade – 97.99%
🥉 4th Grade – 96.72%
We’re proud of ALL our students! 🙌 Our campus average is 95.53% — let’s keep pushing toward our 98% goal!
🎉 Don’t forget — weekly Perfect Attendance Incentives are underway during the 5th Six Weeks! Be here every day to earn those FUN treats!
#BeHereBeReadyBeSuccessful #SamFordyceElementary @lajoyaisd
❤️ Lace up and wear your RED!
Join us for our Healthy Heart Walk in celebration of National Heart Month!
📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ Walk begins at 8:00 AM
📍 La Joya ISD Pack Stadium
Enjoy student performances beginning at 9:00 AM, community resources, giveaways, and healthy snacks!
Let’s come together as a community to support heart health. 💪❤️
#HeartMonth #HealthyHeartWalk #LaJoyaISD #WearRed @lajoyaisd
Last week, our top-performing grade levels were:
🥇 3rd Grade – 98.72%
🥈 Kindergarten – 98.05%
🥉 2nd Grade – 97.92%
We saw an overall increase in attendance — thank you, parents, for your continued support! Your partnership makes a difference. @lajoyaisd
Let’s continue the momentum and aim for 98%! 💪
#AttendanceCounts
PK, 1st, and 2nd Grade are leading the way!
Other grade levels—let’s see you climb the leaderboard this week! 📈
A big THANK YOU to our parents for making daily attendance a priority. 💙
#AttendanceCounts
#SamFordyceStrong #AttendanceMatters @lajoyaisd
No school tomorrow, Monday, February 9.
📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to review and vote on the proposed La Joya ISD 2026–2027 school year calendar options.
🗳️ Voting is open now through February 16, 2026.
➡️ Vote here: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape our school calendar!
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¡Queremos escuchar su opinión! 🗓️
Se invita a padres de familia, personal y miembros de la comunidad a revisar y votar sobre las opciones propuestas del calendario escolar 2026–2027 de La Joya ISD.
🗳️ La votación está abierta desde ahora hasta el 16 de febrero de 2026.
➡️ Vote aquí: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Su voz es importante. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a dar forma a nuestro calendario escolar!
The Texas Education Agency has extended the authority of the Board of Managers through Feb. 1, 2028.
➡️ View the TEA letter here:
🔗 https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
⬇️ Read Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen’s message to the community below.
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📄 Actualización importante de La Joya ISD
La Agencia de Educación de Texas ha extendido la autoridad de la Junta de Administradores hasta el 1 de febrero de 2028.
➡️ Consulte la carta de la TEA aquí:
🔗 https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
⬇️ Lea a continuación el mensaje de la superintendenta, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, dirigido a la comunidad.
Two session options available—join us!
📍 Sam Fordyce Elementary
🗓 Thursday, Feb. 5
#LaJoyaISD #GrowingTogether #EducationMatters
📊 Weekly Attendance Report | Jan. 26–30
🏆 Shout-out to 3rd Grade for leading the way at 92.47%!
Thank you, families, for supporting student success. Together we stay Present, Prepared, & Powerful! 💪✨@lajoyaisd
We’re excited to celebrate Ms. Joanna Garza and thank her for all she does to support our students every day.
“You amplify student success!” 🌟
Participation is optional.
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #WeAppreciateYou @lajoyaisd
🚨 Mandatory Parent Meeting – Today 🚨
Parents of current 5th grade students, please join us for an important Incoming 6th Grade Parent Information Meeting this afternoon.
🗓 Today, Wednesday, January 28
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School
This meeting will cover essential information to help prepare your child for 6th grade. Your attendance is required.
Thank you for partnering with us to support a smooth transition! ❤️📚
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to review and vote on the proposed La Joya ISD 2026–2027 school year calendar options.
🗳️ Voting is open now through February 16, 2026.
➡️ Vote here: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape our school calendar!
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¡Queremos escuchar su opinión! 🗓️
Se invita a padres de familia, personal y miembros de la comunidad a revisar y votar sobre las opciones propuestas del calendario escolar 2026–2027 de La Joya ISD.
🗳️ La votación está abierta desde ahora hasta el 16 de febrero de 2026.
➡️ Vote aquí: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Su voz es importante. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a dar forma a nuestro calendario escolar!
Due to expected inclement weather, all La Joya ISD schools will have a 1-hour delayed start on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
🚍 Bus routes will also run one hour later than normal.
👩🏫 Teachers and staff report at their regular time.
🎨🏀 All athletic and fine arts practices scheduled for the morning are canceled.
Please stay safe and continue to monitor our website and social media for official updates.
🔗 http://www.lajoyaisd.com/weather
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⏰❄️ ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CLIMA – INICIO TARDÍO ❄️⏰
Debido a las condiciones climáticas previstas, todas las escuelas de La Joya ISD tendrán un inicio retrasado de 1 hora el martes 27 de enero de 2026.
🚍 Las rutas de autobús también operarán con una hora de retraso.
👩🏫 El personal y los maestros deben reportarse a su hora regular.
🎨🏀 Todas las prácticas matutinas de atletismo y bellas artes quedan canceladas.
Por favor manténgase seguro y continúe pendiente de nuestras redes sociales y sitio web para actualizaciones oficiales.
🔗 http://www.lajoyaisd.com/weather
👏 Top 3 Grade Levels:
🥇 2nd Grade
🥈 5th Grade
🥉 4th Grade
Great effort by our students and staff! Let’s keep the momentum going and remember—every day counts and attendance matters!
Thank you for all that you do ❤️ @lajoyaisd
❄️REMINDER Weather Update – Delayed Start (Monday, January 26, 2026) ❄️
Elementary ACE: 8:30 AM
Elementary: 8:35 AM
Middle Schools: 9:15 AM
High Schools: 9:35 AM
Early College: 9:45 AM
Bus routes will also operate on a one-hour delay.
Teachers and staff should report at their regular time.
Morning athletic and fine arts practices are canceled.
Students may dress comfortably and warmly, uniforms will not be required, and hot chocolate will be available in cafeterias Monday morning. ☕
Please continue to monitor our official channels for updates:
🌐 http://lajoyaisd.com/weather
📱 Social media & mass notifications
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❄️ RECORDATORIO Actualización del clima – Inicio retrasado (lunes, 26 de enero de 2026) ❄️
Primaria ACE: 8:30 AM
Primaria: 8:35 AM
Secundarias: 9:15 AM
Preparatorias: 9:35 AM
Early College: 9:45 AM
Las rutas de autobús también operarán con un retraso de una hora.
Los maestros y el personal deberán reportarse a su hora regular.
Las prácticas matutinas de atletismo y artes escénicas quedan canceladas.
Los estudiantes pueden vestirse de manera cómoda y abrigada no se requerirá uniforme y habrá chocolate caliente disponible en las cafeterías el lunes por la mañana. ☕
Por favor, continúe atento a nuestras fuentes oficiales para actualizaciones:
🌐 http://lajoyaisd.com/weather
📱 Redes sociales y mensajes del distrito
La seguridad de nuestra comunidad es nuestra prioridad.
