Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School

📢🎉 The May 2025 Edition of The Pack Connection is HERE! From our Centennial Tree Planting 🌳 to Community Design Day 🗣️, record ADSY enrollment 🚀, and our upcoming graduation of 1,600+ amazing seniors 🎓 This issue is packed with celebration, progress, and pride! 🐾❤️ 📰 Check out the latest stories, updates, and district highlights that showcase the heart of La Joya ISD. 👉 Read it now: https://5il.co/3fnlg

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the incredible teachers at La Joya ISD!🍎 Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the heart of our schools. 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🌸🎓 Hello, May! 🎓🌸 La Joya ISD is blooming with celebrations, appreciation, and milestones all month long! From Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎 to Graduation Day 🎓, Mental Health Awareness Tuesdays 💚 to National Educational Bosses’ Week 🏆—we're closing out the school year strong! 💫 Don’t miss highlights like: 🛠️ Community Design Day 🛸 Family NASA Night 🥗 School Lunch Hero Day 📣 School Communicators Day 🎖️ Armed Forces Day 📚 Last Day of School – May 29! Let’s finish the year with pride and positivity! 🌟

🎉📣Exciting News, La Joya ISD! We’re proud to share that La Joya ISD has earned a “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency! 🅱️👏 This accomplishment reflects the hard work of our students, staff, families, and community — and we’re just getting started! 💪📚 Let’s keep growing, learning, and shining together! 🌟 🔗 Find more info about your child’s school in the link below: https://www.txschools.gov/?lng=en #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

📚✨ Happy World Reading Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate the power of books — to spark imagination, share knowledge, and connect us across time and cultures. Whether you're into gripping mysteries, epic fantasies, or thought-provoking non-fiction, there's a book out there that can change your world. Take a moment today to open a book, read a page, and let your mind wander. Let’s keep the magic of reading alive for ourselves and future generations! 🌍❤️📖 ------------------------------------------------ 📚✨ ¡Feliz Día Mundial del Libro! ✨📚 Hoy celebramos el poder de los libros: para despertar la imaginación, compartir conocimientos y conectarnos a través del tiempo y las culturas. Ya sea que te gusten los misterios emocionantes, las fantasías épicas o la no ficción que te hace reflexionar, siempre hay un libro capaz de cambiar tu mundo. Tómate un momento hoy para abrir un libro, leer una página y dejar volar tu mente. ¡Mantengamos viva la magia de la lectura para nosotros y para las futuras generaciones! 🌍❤️📖

🎉 Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!🎉 Join us in celebrating the outstanding secretaries, administrative assistants, and office staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students, staff, and campuses every day. 👩‍💻🏫✨ Thank you for keeping everything organized, welcoming, and running smoothly — we appreciate you today and always! 🙌 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

📅 Tuesday Reminder – Parent Power Week Take a moment today to check on your child’s grades and attendance. 📝 Your involvement helps pave the way for success. 🌟 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #AttendanceMatters -------------------------------- 📅 Recordatorio del Martes – Semana del Poder Familiar Dedica unos minutos hoy para revisar las calificaciones y asistencia de tu hijo(a).📝 Tu apoyo marca la diferencia en su camino al éxito. 🌟

Parent Power Week – Monday Reminder! As you prepare for tomorrow, include a little note in your child’s backpack. 🎒 Remind them that they’re doing great — a little encouragement goes a long way! 💌⭐ #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #AttendanceMatters ------------------------------- Semana del Poder Familiar - Recordatorio del Lunes Mientras te preparas para el día de mañana, coloca una notita en la mochila de tu hijo(a). 🎒 Recuérdale que lo está haciendo muy bien — ¡un poco de motivación puede hacer una gran diferencia! 💌⭐

🎒🗓️ La Joya ISD 2025-2026 School Calendar is HERE! 📚✨ Plan ahead for a successful year! 📅 From first and last days of school, holidays, STAAR testing, to professional learning and ADSY days — everything you need is in one place! 💥 Start strong. Stay organized. Succeed all year long! 💯 🔗 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com for more info. 📲 Follow us on social media @lajoyaisd for updates! *************************************** 🎒🗓️ ¡Ya está disponible el Calendario Escolar 2025-2026 de La Joya ISD! 📚✨ ¡Prepárate para un gran año! 📅 Todo lo que necesitas saber — desde el primer y último día de clases, días festivos, exámenes STAAR y días de desarrollo profesional — ¡en un solo lugar! 💥 ¡Comienza fuerte, mantente organizado y triunfa todo el año! 💯 🔗 Visita www.lajoyaisd.com para más información. 📲 ¡Síguenos en redes sociales @lajoyaisd para actualizaciones!

📣 La Joya ISD invites YOU to Community Design Day! Join us for a morning of collaboration, creativity, and community as we plan for the future of La Joya ISD. 💡✏️ 📅 Saturday, May 3, 2025 🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School 🍽️ Breakfast and lunch will be provided! Your voice matters! Let’s design the future together. 🔗 Register now using the QR code or click the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnboh9juhhRbscRAnYhGU-_acy75pLSa6E2Lns6uZEYJOrkg/viewform *************************************** 📣 ¡La Joya ISD te invita al Día de Diseño Comunitario! Acompáñanos en una mañana de colaboración, creatividad y comunidad mientras planeamos el futuro de La Joya ISD. 💡✏️ 📅 Sábado, 3 de mayo de 2025 🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Preparatoria Juarez-Lincoln 🍽️ ¡Se ofrecerá desayuno y almuerzo! ¡Tu voz importa! ¡Diseñemos juntos el futuro! 🔗 Regístrate ahora escaneando el código QR o visita el enlace a continuación. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnboh9juhhRbscRAnYhGU-_acy75pLSa6E2Lns6uZEYJOrkg/viewform

🎉 Happy Public School Volunteer Week! 🎉 La Joya ISD celebrates the amazing parent volunteers who dedicate their time and hearts to support our students, teachers, and schools. 👏🏫❤️ Thank you for making a difference every day — we appreciate YOU! 👏 #PublicSchoolVolunteerWeek #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence ------------------------ 🎉 ¡Feliz Semana de los Voluntarios en las Escuelas Públicas! 🎉 La Joya ISD celebra a los increíbles padres voluntarios que dedican su tiempo y corazón para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes, maestros y escuelas.👏🏫❤️ Gracias por marcar la diferencia cada día — ¡los apreciamos mucho! 👏

🎯 Finish Strong – Every Day Counts! Let’s celebrate consistency, effort, and the commitment to showing up to school every day! 🏆📚 📅 Friday’s Reminder: Celebrate your child’s attendance achievement this week — every day they show up, they’re one step closer to success! #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #FinishStrongLJISD #AttendanceMatters ---------------------- 🎯¡Terminemos Fuertes – Cada Día Cuenta! ¡Celebremos la constancia, el esfuerzo y el compromiso de asistir a la escuela todos los días! 🏆📚 📅 Recordatorio del viernes: Celebra el logro de asistencia de tu hijo(a) esta semana — cada día que se presenta en la escuela, está un paso más cerca del éxito.

🚀🌌 Get ready for lift-off! Join us for the 5th Annual LJISD NASA Night at the Planetarium! 🧪 Hands-on experiments 🛠️ Make-and-take science projects 🔭 20+ interactive STEM stations 🎓 Open to all LJISD K-5 elementary students! 🗓️ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ✨ A night of science, discovery, and fun for the whole family!🚀👨‍🔬🧬 ******************************************* 🚀🌌 ¡Prepárense para despegar! ¡Acompáñanos a la 5ª Noche Anual de NASA de LJISD en el Planetario! 🧪 Experimentos interactivos 🛠️ Proyectos de ciencia para llevar 🔭 ¡Más de 20 estaciones STEM! 🎓 ¡Evento abierto para todos los estudiantes de primaria de LJISD (K-5)! 🗓️ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ✨ ¡Una noche de ciencia, descubrimiento y diversión para toda la familia! 🚀👩‍🚀🧪

🎯 Finish Strong – Every Day Counts! Staying on track is a team effort! 💻👨‍👩‍👧 📅 Thursday’s Reminder: Log in with your child to check grades and review any missing assignments — it’s a simple way to support their success and consistent attendance. #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #FinishStrongLJISD #AttendanceMatters ----------------------------- 🎯¡Terminemos Fuertes – Cada Día Cuenta! ¡Mantenerse al día es un esfuerzo en equipo! 💻👨‍👩‍👧 📅 Recordatorio del jueves: Inicie sesión con su hijo(a) para revisar calificaciones y tareas pendientes — es una forma sencilla de apoyar el éxito académico y la asistencia constante

🌷 Holiday Reminder! There will be no school on Friday, April 18, in observance of the district holiday. 📚 Classes will resume on Monday, April 21. Enjoy the long weekend with your family and loved ones! 🐣✨

📣 La Joya ISD invites YOU to Community Design Day! Join us for a morning of collaboration, creativity, and community as we plan for the future of La Joya ISD. 💡✏️ 📅 Saturday, May 3, 2025 🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Juarez-Lincoln High School 🍽️ Breakfast and lunch will be provided! Your voice matters! Let’s design the future together. 🔗 Register now using the QR code or click the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnboh9juhhRbscRAnYhGU-_acy75pLSa6E2Lns6uZEYJOrkg/viewform *************************************** 📣 ¡La Joya ISD te invita al Día de Diseño Comunitario! Acompáñanos en una mañana de colaboración, creatividad y comunidad mientras planeamos el futuro de La Joya ISD. 💡✏️ 📅 Sábado, 3 de mayo de 2025 🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Preparatoria Juarez-Lincoln 🍽️ ¡Se ofrecerá desayuno y almuerzo! ¡Tu voz importa! ¡Diseñemos juntos el futuro! 🔗 Regístrate ahora escaneando el código QR o visita el enlace a continuación. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnboh9juhhRbscRAnYhGU-_acy75pLSa6E2Lns6uZEYJOrkg/viewform

📢 The April 2025 Edition of The Pack Connection is HERE! 🐾📰 It’s packed with exciting updates, student highlights, testing tips, and everything you need to know as we head into the final stretch of the school year! 💥🎓✏️ 📚 Get the scoop on STAAR & EOC testing, celebrate the incredible work happening across our schools, and check out how your voice is helping shape our Strategic Plan for 2025-2026 and beyond! 💡👥✨ 📲 Read it now and stay connected with all things La Joya ISD! View The Pack Connection Here: https://5il.co/3cw6m

🌟 It’s Gifted and Talented Awareness Week! 🌟 La Joya ISD is excited to celebrate GT Awareness Week, recognizing the incredible talents of our Gifted and Talented students while giving a big shout-out to the amazing educators who guide them on their journey! Let’s come together to celebrate their achievements! 🎉 #GiftedEducation #GTawareness

🎉 Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 La Joya ISD proudly recognizes the hard work, dedication, and leadership of our incredible assistant principals. Your commitment to student success and campus excellence does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do! 🙌📚💼 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #APWeek25

📢 La Joya ISD Closure – Friday, March 28, 2025 ❄️ Due to weather conditions, La Joya ISD will be closed on Friday, March 28, 2025. All district staff and students are advised to stay home 🏡 and remain safe❗ We appreciate our community’s understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff 👨‍🏫👩‍🎓. Thank you for your continued support! 🙌 We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, March 31, 2025. Stay safe! 🌟 ************************************ 📢 Cierre de La Joya ISD – Viernes 28 de marzo de 2025 ❄️ Debido a las condiciones climáticas, La Joya ISD permanecerá cerrado el viernes 28 de marzo de 2025. Se les pide a todos los empleados del distrito y estudiantes que permanezcan en casa 🏡 y se mantengan seguros❗ Agradecemos la comprensión y cooperación de nuestra comunidad mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal 👨‍🏫👩‍🎓. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo! 🙌 ¡Cuídense y nos vemos el lunes, 31 de marzo del 2025! 🌟