Narciso G. Cavazos Elementary School

Mr.Garza's 2nd grade class explored sound and vibrations through string and cups.

Students in Mrs. Esquivel's 2nd grade class, did a Science observation on temperature. They observed how the Sun affects the temperature. They put water in the sunlight and water in the shade, and compared the temperature of both.

Mrs. Quintanilla’s 3rd-grade class had so much fun decorating gingerbread cookies today! The students let their imaginations run wild with colorful icing, sprinkles, and festive designs. This hands-on activity brought lots of smiles and plenty of holiday cheer to our classroom!

🎄 Friendly Reminder for La Joya ISD Families! 🎄 December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025: Christmas Break - No Classes! January 6, 2025: No Classes - District Professional Learning Day for staff. January 7, 2025: Classes Resume Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! 🎅🎉 Enjoy the time with your loved ones, and we’ll see you back at school in the new year! ✨

🍎✨ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services hosted a fun and flavorful Food Exposition! Students had the chance to taste-test new menu items and share their feedback, helping shape the meals served in our schools. 💬🍴 🎉 Thank you to our amazing CNS team for making this event possible and ensuring our students enjoy nutritious, delicious, and high-quality meals every day! 🌟

📢 REMINDER FOR STAFF! 📢 Don’t forget to sign up for EMPOWERED: LEARN. ELEVATE. ENGAGE – dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: 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! 🎉

Turn Every Drive into a Learning Adventure! 🚗📖 Make car rides more than just a journey—turn them into reading adventures! At La Joya ISD, we encourage you to ask your child to spot and read words on signs, billboards, or store names to practice recognizing environmental print. It's a fun and easy way to build literacy skills on the go! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¡Convierte cada paseo en una aventura de aprendizaje! 🚗📖 ¡Haz que los viajes en carro sean más que un recorrido—conviértelos en aventuras de lectura! En La Joya ISD, te invitamos a pedirle a tu hijo que identifique y lea palabras en letreros, anuncios o nombres de tiendas para practicar el reconocimiento de texto ambiental. ¡Es una forma divertida y fácil de desarrollar habilidades de lectura mientras están en movimiento! 🌟📚

Mrs. M. Peña’s 5th Grade Class worked hard to complete their November Reading Challenge. Students who read 15 books and wrote a short summary received a Burger King Kids Meal coupon from our wonderful librarian. Not only did the students get to read, but they also got to practice their writing skills.

Mrs. Villarreal’s 5th grade students learned about moon phases. During their learning they had a blast creating the moon phases using chocolate sandwich cookies.

Ms. Hernández 3rd grade students had fun learning about the solar system. Students developed and used models to identify the planets and other objects in Earth’s solar system, and named the planets in order from the sun.

🌟 Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen Meets with Student Advisory Committee! 🌟 🎓💡 This amazing group represents the heart and voice of La Joya ISD—our students! Their ideas, insights, and perspectives are at the center of every decision we make because they are our “why.” 💖✨ This meeting marks a powerful start to shaping the Strategic Plan for Our Future. Together, we’re building a path that puts our students first and ensures a brighter tomorrow. 🌈🚀 👏 Thank you to our Student Advisory Committee for leading the way with your passion and vision! 💬

Building Stronger Families, One Story at a Time! 📖❤️ Did you know that family reading time does more than build strong readers? It creates strong bonds, too! At La Joya ISD, we know that children who read with their families are more likely to develop a lifelong love of reading and perform better in school. Let’s make family reading a tradition that lasts a lifetime! 📚✨ #FamilyReading #StrongBonds #LaJoyaISD #LJISDReads

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions! La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! 🌟📚 🗓️ Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Let’s make a difference—together! 💡🎓 📍 Dates & Locations: 🟨 12/16 – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 12/18 – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ We can’t wait to see you there! **************************************************************** 📢 ¡Acompáñenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! Este diciembre, ¡La Joya ISD visitará varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro más brillante! 🌟📚 🗓️ Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de éxito para todos los estudiantes. ¡Hagamos la diferencia—juntos! 💡🎓 📍 Fechas y Ubicaciones: 🟨 16 de diciembre – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 18 de diciembre – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ ¡Unámonos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos allí!

📚✨ At La Joya ISD, we believe dreams become unstoppable when you make reading your superpower! Encourage your child to read just 20 minutes a day and watch their vocabulary, imagination, and confidence soar. 🚀 Let’s inspire young readers across our district to unlock their full potential—one page at a time! 💡💪 #ReadingSuperpower #DreamBig #LaJoyaISD #LJISDReads

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions! La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! 🌟📚 🗓️ Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Let’s make a difference—together! 💡🎓 📍 Dates & Locations: 🟪 12/9 – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 12/10 – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 12/10 – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 12/16 – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 12/18 – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ We can’t wait to see you there! **************************************************************** 📢 ¡Acompáñenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! Este diciembre, ¡La Joya ISD visitará varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro más brillante! 🌟📚 🗓️ Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de éxito para todos los estudiantes. ¡Hagamos la diferencia—juntos! 💡🎓 📍 Fechas y Ubicaciones: 🟪 9 de diciembre – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 16 de diciembre – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 18 de diciembre – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ ¡Unámonos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos allí!

🎄 Spreading Holiday Cheer! 🎄 Our student council is gearing up to make this holiday season extra special by preparing Christmas care packages for the elderly in our community! ❤️🎁 These packages will be filled with essentials and treats to show our love and gratitude for the wisdom and warmth our elders bring to our lives. #lajoyaisd #cavazoselem #studentcouncil

📚 Save the Date! Title III Parent Meeting: Literacy Night 🌟 La Joya ISD Parents of Emergent Bilingual Students, you're invited! 📅 Date: December 18, 2024 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Location: La Joya High School Cafeteria At this meeting, you'll learn about: ✅ The benefits of being bilingual ✅ The importance of literacy ✅ Make and take literacy activities to support your child at home Enjoy special student performances, hands-on activities, door prizes, and much more! For more information, call 956-323-2170. Mark your calendars – we can't wait to see you there! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 ¡Guarde la Fecha! Reunión de Padres de Título III: Noche de Lectura y Escritura 🌟 ¡Padres de estudiantes bilingües emergentes de La Joya ISD, están invitados! 📅 Fecha: 18 de diciembre de 2024 🕔 Hora: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Ubicación: Cafetería de La Joya High School En esta reunión aprenderá sobre: ✅ Los beneficios de ser bilingüe ✅ La importancia de la alfabetización ✅ Estrategias y actividades para apoyar la alfabetización de su hijo en casa. ¡Disfrute de presentaciones especiales de estudiantes, actividades interactivas, premios por asistencia y mucho más! Para más información, llame al 956-323-2170. ¡Marque la fecha en su calendario – esperamos verlo allí!

📢 Join Us for the State of the District Community Sessions! La Joya ISD is hitting the road this December with 7 exciting sessions to share updates, celebrate achievements, and discuss our vision for a brighter future! 🌟📚 🗓️ Mark your calendar and bring your ideas, questions, and feedback as we work together to shape a path of success for all students. Let’s make a difference—together! 💡🎓 📍 Dates & Locations: 🟪 12/9 – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 12/10 – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 12/10 – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 12/16 – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 12/17 – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 12/18 – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ We can’t wait to see you there! **************************************************************** 📢 ¡Acompáñenos en las Sesiones Comunitarias del Estado del Distrito! Este diciembre, ¡La Joya ISD visitará varias localidades con 7 emocionantes sesiones para compartir actualizaciones, celebrar logros y discutir nuestra visión para un futuro más brillante! 🌟📚 🗓️ Marque su calendario y traiga sus ideas, preguntas y comentarios mientras trabajamos juntos para trazar un camino de éxito para todos los estudiantes. ¡Hagamos la diferencia—juntos! 💡🎓 📍 Fechas y Ubicaciones: 🟪 9 de diciembre – JD Salinas Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Memorial Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟧 10 de diciembre – Garcia Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟨 16 de diciembre – Saenz Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Treviño Middle School (9:00 AM) 🟩 17 de diciembre – Ann Richards Middle School (6:00 PM) 🟦 18 de diciembre – De Zavala Middle School (6:00 PM) ✨ ¡Unámonos para crear un sistema de escuelas excelentes para nuestros estudiantes! ¡Estamos ansiosos por verlos allí!

La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Event 🎄✨ What a magical evening! The La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Centennial Style was a glowing success! 🌟🎁 A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the incredible departments, campus performers, and staff who worked tirelessly to bring this festive event to life! 🎶🎭🍪 Your hard work and dedication made this celebration truly unforgettable. 🎅 Special thanks to everyone who helped us kick off the holiday season with style, joy, and community spirit! La Joya ISD shines brighter because of YOU! 💖✨ 📸 Check out these moments of holiday cheer and magic! 🥳🎄 https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.980189884139005

🎄✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! The La Joya ISD 4th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Centennial Style - is here! 🎁🎶 Bring your holiday spirit and join us for a magical evening as we kick off the season in style! 🌟🎅 🎉 Enjoy food, treats, activities, music, student performances, and so much more! This evening is packed with festive fun you don’t want to miss! 🌟 📅 TODAY! Thursday, December 5, 2024 ⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 La Joya ISD Central Office Administration Building 200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, TX 78560 🎅🎉 This is a FREE community event – bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us! See you there! ✨🌟