❄️ 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
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.
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! 🤝✨
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
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
📣 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
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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.
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
📚 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
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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
🏫 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
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! ❤️📷
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
👏 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
🗓️ Jan 12–Feb 6
✅ New students | 🔁 Transfers
📲 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu
Students may wear their warm-ups and bring a blanket while coming ready to learn.
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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
Shoutout to our Top 3 attendance leaders for December 15–19:
🥇 5th Grade – 98.67%
🥈 2nd Grade – 96.67%
🥉 4th Grade – 96.39%
Our goal is 98%—let’s start 2026 strong! 💪📚@lajoyaisd
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #OurFutureIsPublic #LaJoyaISD
Happy School Board Recognition Month! A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Rosalva Hernandez, La Joya ISD School Board Member, for her unwavering leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving our students, families, and community. ❤️
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #OurFutureIsPublic #LaJoyaISD
