Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School

**DISTRICT UPDATE ** September 10, 2024 Dear La Joya ISD Parents/Guardians, La Joya ISD is aware of social media messages mentioning potential threats to a few of our campuses. We have conducted thorough investigations, and no credible threat has been identified. Please rest assured, the safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority, and we take all concerns seriously. We have communicated with the schools affected, and investigations into those reports are ongoing. Although there is no evidence of any immediate danger, we are taking extra precautions. We have increased police and administrative presence across all campuses to ensure a safe learning environment. We also ask that you remind your children not to forward or spread any threatening messages. Instead, they should report such matters directly to a campus administrator. Individuals involved in creating or sharing threats will face serious legal and administrative consequences. We will keep you updated with any new developments. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we work together to ensure a legacy of excellence and the well-being of our school community at La Joya ISD. *********************************** Estimados padres/tutores de La Joya ISD, La Joya ISD está al tanto de los mensajes en las redes sociales que mencionan posibles amenazas a algunos de nuestros campus. Hemos llevado a cabo investigaciones exhaustivas y no se ha identificado ninguna amenaza creíble. Tenga la seguridad de que la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad y tomamos todas las inquietudes en serio. Nos hemos comunicado con las escuelas afectadas y las investigaciones sobre esos informes están en curso. Aunque no hay evidencia de ningún peligro inmediato, estamos tomando precauciones adicionales. Hemos aumentado la presencia policial y administrativa en todos los campus para garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro. También le pedimos que recuerde a sus hijos que no reenvíen ni difundan ningún mensaje amenazante. En su lugar, deben informar estos asuntos directamente a un administrador del campus. Las personas involucradas en la creación o el intercambio de amenazas enfrentarán graves consecuencias legales y administrativas. Lo mantendremos informado de cualquier novedad. Gracias por su continuo apoyo y cooperación mientras trabajamos juntos para garantizar un legado de excelencia y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad escolar en La Joya ISD. Sincerely, Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools La Joya ISD

🚨 ATTENTION PARENTS! 🚨 We're excited to announce that the Campus Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is forming at your child's school! 🏫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Starting the week of September 16, 2024, principals will be selecting members to join this vital group! 🙌 PAC members play a key role in strengthening the bond between school and community, fostering collaboration, and ensuring a top-notch educational experience for all students! 🎓💡 Want to be involved? Contact your school or the Office of Student, Family, and Community Engagement at 956-323-2609 for more details! 📞✨

Dear Parents/Guardians, La Joya ISD is aware of threatening messages circulating on social media, targeting several schools in the Rio Grande Valley. Please know that the well-being of our school community remains our top priority, and we take all threats seriously. While an arrest has been made in another school district in connection with these threats, we want to assure you that we are closely monitoring the situation. At this time our campus administrators and police force have diligently followed up on potential threats posed at La Joya ISD campuses and will continue to keep campus communities updated. We have increased patrols in and around our campuses to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff as a further precaution. We also ask that you take this opportunity to talk with your children about the importance of not forwarding any threatening messages. Instead, they should report these threats immediately to a campus administrator. Please be aware that anyone responsible for making or circulating threats will face serious legal and administrative consequences. We will continue to provide updates as needed and appreciate your continued support and cooperation in maintaining a safe learning environment. ******************************************************************** Queridos Padres / Tutores, El Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Joya está al tanto de los mensajes amenazantes que circulan en las redes sociales y que apuntan a varias escuelas del Valle del Río Grande. Tenga en cuenta que el bienestar de nuestra comunidad escolar sigue siendo nuestra principal prioridad y tomamos todas las amenazas en serio. Si bien se realizó un arresto en otro distrito escolar en relación con estas amenazas, queremos asegurarle que estamos monitoreando de cerca la situación. En este momento, los administradores de nuestro campus y la fuerza policial han hecho un seguimiento diligente de las posibles amenazas planteadas en los campus del Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Joya y continuarán manteniendo informadas a las comunidades del campus. Hemos aumentado las patrullas dentro y alrededor de nuestros campus para garantizar la seguridad continua de nuestros estudiantes y personal como medida de precaución adicional. También le pedimos que aproveche esta oportunidad para hablar con sus hijos sobre la importancia de no reenviar ningún mensaje amenazante. En cambio, deben informar estas amenazas de inmediato a un administrador del campus. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier persona responsable de realizar o difundir amenazas enfrentará graves consecuencias legales y administrativas. Continuaremos brindando actualizaciones según sea necesario y agradecemos su continuo apoyo y cooperación para mantener un entorno de aprendizaje seguro.

🎉👖 **REMINDER** 🛎️ It’s Jean Week for **ALL STAFF** at La Joya ISD! 🎉👖 **September 9 - September 13** #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 Join the Journey! La Joya ISD Centennial Celebration Committee Needs YOU! 🎉 🌟 We’re celebrating 100 years of educational excellence, and we want passionate community members, alumni, students, and staff to be part of something historic! 🌟 💡 Why Join? ✅ Be a part of history. ✅ Contribute your ideas to our community. ✅ Help shape events that will be remembered for generations! 📲 How to Apply: Click the link www.lajoyaisd.com/centennial or scan the QR code in the post to apply NOW! Let’s make history together! 💯 #LJISDCentennialCelebration #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 Celebrating College Career & Military Readiness Week and promoting a College Career & Military Readiness going culture at La Joya ISD! 🌟 Join us in the fun by rocking your favorite college shirt every Wednesday! 🎓💥 #LegacyOfExcellence

Class of 2025 Senior Sunrise!

🚨 Coming Soon! 🚨 💬 Superintendent’s Advisory Committees 💬 Our Advisory Committees will serve as a platform to connect directly with the Superintendent and district leaders! 🗣️ Share your voice, give feedback, and help shape our district’s future. Together, we’re driving improvement and success! 🌟 Your voice matters! 🗣️ Be a part of one of our committees: 👩‍👧‍👦 Parent Advisory Committee 👩‍🎓 Student Advisory Committee 👩‍🏫 Educator Advisory Committee 👷 Auxiliary Advisory Committee Stay tuned for details on how to be part of our committees!

🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️ Let's honor the brave children fighting cancer and remember those we’ve lost. Wear gold this month to show your support and raise awareness. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GoGold #LegacyOfExcellence

💜September is National Suicide Prevention Month 💜 Join us in raising awareness and showing support by wearing teal/purple every Tuesday this September. Together, we can make a difference and help prevent suicide. #YouAreNotAlone #LegacyOfExcellence

Join us for College, Career, and Military Readiness Week! Across the district, we're celebrating College, Career, and Military Readiness with a week of fun dress-up activities! 🎓💼🎖️ College, Career, or Military is the plan! #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉🏈 La Joya ISD administration and central office are all in to support our football teams and every student organization as we celebrate our 100 years of excellence! From the band and color guard to cheerleaders, drill team, JROTC, student council, and beyond, we’re cheering you on every step of the way! Let's make this season unforgettable and continue our legacy of excellence! 💪🎶🎺📣✨ #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Please note that all La Joya ISD administration offices and campuses will be closed on September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday! 🎊

Get ready to cheer on our La Joya ISD football teams! 🏈💥 The 2024 season is here, and we’re bringing the heat🔥 Check out the game schedules and mark your calendars—it's time to pack the stands and show your #LaJoyaISDPride! 🎉📅 Let’s make this season unforgettable! GO PACK! #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ Exciting times at La Joya ISD! Our La Joya High School Cheerleaders and Mariachi groups brought the energy to the grand opening of the new Sonic Drive-In restaurant in Peñitas! 🎺🎶 La Joya ISD Board President Julian Alvarez III, Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent and administration join in the celebration. Catch all the fun moments from the ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrate with us as we welcome this new spot to our La Joya ISD community! 🍔🥤 #LegacyOfExcellence

Highlights from our Carnegie Campus visit! 🌟 Our Math Department, along with our Academics and School Leadership teams, are committed to implementing our new curriculum correctly to ensure our students receive the best education. Together, we're driving student success and shaping the future of education. #LegacyOfExcellence

🍽️ La Joya ISD Breakfast & Lunch Menu for August 19-23, 2024 🍽️ Check out what’s cooking in our cafeterias this week! Make sure your students start the school year off right with a nutritious meal every day. 🥗🍔🍕

📣 La Joya ISD Family, it's almost time! 📣 🗓️ Monday, August 12, 2024, is the big day—our first day of school! We can't wait to see you! 📚✨ 📚 For more back-to-school information, please visit our website at https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/back-to-school-2024 #LegacyOfExcellence

🚍✨ Attention La Joya ISD families! We sincerely apologize for any confusion caused by our previous communication. This is a new update to clarify that there will be no changes to the transportation department for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We're excited for an amazing year ahead! 🚌📚 #LegacyOfExcellence ************************* 🚍✨ ¡Atención familias de La Joya ISD! Nos disculpamos sinceramente por cualquier confusión causada por nuestra comunicación anterior. Esta es una nueva actualización para aclarar que no habrá cambios en el departamento de transporte para el próximo año escolar. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo continuo. ¡Estamos emocionados por un año increíble por delante! 🚌📚 #LegadoDeExcelencia

📅 Don't Forget our Centennial Style Night events begin TODAY!! 📅 🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉 Join us for Centennial Style Night as we celebrate a century of learning excellence! 🏫✨ 📅 Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 High Schools: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 8, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 🌟 Meet Campus Administration and Counselors 🌟 Meet Your Teacher 🌟 Pick Up Your Schedule 🌟 Backpack Giveaway at the Elementary Level (First come, first serve, limited quantities) 🌟 Transportation information will be available #LegacyofExcellence