🚨 ATTENTION, LA JOYA ISD FAMILIES! 🚨

Our La Joya ISD family has been sharing great questions, and we’re thankful for the care you show in keeping your children safe.

To help you plan for Monday’s delayed start, we’ve gathered answers to the most common questions in this quick FAQ. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and for being part of our La Joya ISD family as we get through this cold weather together. ❄️☕

Please stay safe and continue to monitor our social media platforms, website, and mass communication system for official updates.
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🚨 ¡ATENCIÓN, FAMILIAS DE LA JOYA ISD! 🚨

Nuestra familia de La Joya ISD ha compartido excelentes preguntas, y agradecemos el cuidado que demuestran para mantener a sus hijos seguros.

Para ayudarles a planificar el inicio retrasado del lunes, hemos reunido las respuestas a las preguntas más comunes en este breve FAQ. Gracias por su paciencia, flexibilidad y por ser parte de la familia de La Joya ISD mientras atravesamos juntos este clima frío. ❄️☕

Por favor, manténganse a salvo y continúen atentos a nuestras plataformas de redes sociales, nuestro sitio web y el sistema de comunicación masiva para recibir actualizaciones oficiales.
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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❄️ Weather Update – Delayed Start (Monday, January 26, 2026) ❄️

Due to expected inclement weather, all La Joya ISD schools will have a 1-hour delayed start for students on Monday, January 26.

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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❄️ Actualización del clima – Inicio retrasado (lunes, 26 de enero de 2026) ❄️

Debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas previstas, todas las escuelas de La Joya ISD tendrán un inicio retrasado de 1 hora para los estudiantes el lunes 26 de enero.

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.
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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Families are invited to our TELPAS Tips Presentation! 📚✨ Learn what TELPAS is and how you can support your child’s success. Two sessions available—hope to see you there! ❤️
#FamilyEngagement #TELPAS #SamFordyceElementary #EveryStudentEveryDay @lajoyaisd
about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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❄️ LA JOYA ISD WEATHER WATCH ❄️

📅 Friday, January 23, 2026 | 🕡 6:30 PM

La Joya ISD is closely monitoring the weather conditions forecasted for next week — Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

At this time, regular school hours will continue as scheduled for both days. 🏫

The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we will continue to share updates as needed over the weekend.

📌 Please review the graphic for community resources and shelter locations in case they are needed.

🌐 Stay connected with us for official updates at www.lajoyaisd.com/weather
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❄️ VIGILANCIA DEL CLIMA – LA JOYA ISD ❄️

📅 Viernes, 23 de enero del 2026 | 🕡 6:30 p. m.

La Joya ISD está monitoreando de cerca las condiciones del clima pronosticadas para la próxima semana — lunes 26 de enero y martes 27 de enero de 2026.

En este momento, las clases continuarán en su horario regular ambos días. 🏫

La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad, y continuaremos compartiendo actualizaciones según sea necesario durante el fin de semana.

📌 Favor de revisar la gráfica para conocer los recursos comunitarios y las ubicaciones de refugios en caso de ser necesarios.

🌐 Manténgase conectado con nosotros para recibir actualizaciones oficiales en www.lajoyaisd.com/weather

about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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La Joya ISD School Board Approves School Actions Aimed at Driving Academic Excellence, Addressing Enrollment Decline, and Ensuring Financial Stability

At its January 21, 2026, board meeting, the La Joya ISD School Board approved school actions aimed at improving academic quality, addressing a decade-long enrollment decline of more than 8,000 students, and ensuring financial stability. The decisions followed months of analysis and community engagement involving over 935 stakeholders and are intended to better align resources, strengthen academic programs, and support student success across the district. Updates and additional information will continue to be shared at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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Our Title I Parent Meeting is happening this week—Thursday, January 22!
Families are invited to learn about pathways to college & careers, student programs, and share questions or feedback. We look forward to seeing you! 🤝✨
¡Nuestra Reunión de Padres Título I se llevará a cabo esta semana—jueves 22 de enero!
Las familias están invitadas a aprender sobre el camino hacia la universidad y las carreras profesionales, los programas estudiantiles y a compartir preguntas o comentarios. ¡Esperamos verlos! 🤝✨
about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about Staffing process: why
Staff must reapply, if approved.
Staying informed matters. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Proceso de asignación de personal: por qué el personal debe volver a postularse si se aprueban estas recomendaciones.
Mantenerse informado es importante. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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✨ We’re Ready to Shine! ✨
As upcoming assessments approach, it’s important that students are present on testing days. Please consider scheduling doctor appointments on alternate dates. Thank you, parents, for partnering with us to support student success! 🌟
✨ ¡Estamos listos para brillar! ✨
Con la llegada de las pruebas académicas, es fundamental que los estudiantes asistan a la escuela en los días de evaluación. Les pedimos programar citas médicas en días distintos. ¡Gracias por su apoyo continuo! ⭐@lajoyaisd
about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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📣 Sam Fordyce Families—We’re Getting There! 📣
Weekly Attendance Report!
Congrats to 3rd, 4th, and 1st Grade for meeting our 98% attendance goal this week! 🌟

Thank you, parents, for your dedication. Let’s challenge ALL grade levels to show up strong and help increase our campus attendance! 🚀
#AttendanceMatters #TogetherWeCan @lajoyaisd

about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important updates about enrollment and how we’re planning for the future together. Read more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre la matrícula y cómo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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📣 Let’s do this, Sam Fordyce! 📣
Enrollment & transfers for the 2026–2027 school year are OPEN!

Families, your action makes a difference—let’s hit 100% together!
📲 Scan the QR code or visit: https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu

Need help? We’ve got you covered! 😊
Stop by this afternoon and complete your registration on site. Our team is ready to help—let’s get it done today!
#EnrollNow #HereToHelp #SamFordyceProud
about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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📚 As our La Joya ISD students prepare for MAP Growth testing, families may wonder what MAP Growth is and why it matters.

MAP Growth is an adaptive assessment that adjusts to each student’s learning level. It helps measure growth over time and provides teachers with valuable information to guide instruction.

🔗 Visit the La Joya ISD website for more information about MAP Testing: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/map-testing-information
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📚 Mientras nuestros estudiantes de La Joya ISD se preparan para las pruebas MAP Growth, muchas familias pueden preguntarse qué es MAP Growth y por qué es importante.

MAP Growth es una prueba adaptativa que se ajusta al nivel de aprendizaje de cada estudiante. Ayuda a medir el crecimiento a lo largo del tiempo y brinda a los maestros información valiosa para guiar la instrucción.

🔗 Visite el sitio web de La Joya ISD para obtener más información sobre las pruebas MAP:
https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/map-testing-information

about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about How Student Assignments & Transportation Will Work. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo funcionarán las asignaciones de estudiantes y el transporte escolar Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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🌟 Friendly Reminder! Online Enrollment & Transfer Applications open Jan 12 for the 2026–2027 school year!
🏫 Need help? Visit Room 191 on Jan 14, 15 & 19 (9–11 AM & 4:30–6:30 PM).
📲 Scan the QR or visit: https://bit.ly/4QD4HQU
🌟 ¡Recordatorio amistoso! Las inscripciones en línea y solicitudes de traslado abren 12 de enero para el año escolar 2026–2027.
🏫 ¿Necesita ayuda? Visite el Aula 191 los 14, 15 y 19 de enero (9–11 AM y 4:30–6:30 PM).
📲 Escanee el QR o visite: https://bit.ly/4QD4HQU @lajoyaisd
about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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📸 Class Group Photos Are Coming! 📸
Southern Smiles Photography will be on campus for class group photos.

🗓️ Order Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
💲 $15 for an 8x10 class photo
💻 Orders must be placed ONLINE only
📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.southernsmiles.online and select Sam Fordyce Groups

👕 Student Reminder:
All students must wear their red polo shirts this Friday for picture day. ❤️

Photos will be sent to the school. Thank you for your support! ❤️📷
about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families!
Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:

📖 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Reading
🔬 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Science
➗ Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Math

These assessments help measure student growth and guide instruction. It is important that students are present, well-rested, and arrive on time on testing days.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed. ⭐

#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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📣Weekly Attendance Report 🌟 (Jan 7–9, 2026)

👏 Top 3 Grade Levels:
🥇 Kinder – 98.41%
🥈 2nd Grade – 98.15%
🥉 1st Grade – 97.68%

“Be here. Be ready. Be successful.”

Thank you to our amazing parents and families for your continued support! ❤️ Attendance matters—every day counts and makes a difference in student success. Let’s keep showing up strong!

#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #SamFordyceElementary #TogetherWeShine #StudentSuccess 📚✨ @lajoyaisd
about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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📣 2026–2027 Online Enrollment & Transfers are OPEN!
🗓️ Jan 12–Feb 6
✅ New students | 🔁 Transfers
📲 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu
about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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❄️🧸 Snuggle Up and Stay Warm This Upcoming Week! 🧸❄️
Students may wear their warm-ups and bring a blanket while coming ready to learn.
about 1 month ago, Sam Fordyce Elementary
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We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about How These School Actions Help Students. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
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