Emiliano Zapata Elementary School

🌟 Get ready for an extraordinary event! 🌒 We're putting safety first for our students and staff during the upcoming eclipse on April 8th. Elementary students will have a special indoor experience while secondary students can enjoy the eclipse with parental permission outdoors. Everyone will have the chance to witness the magic safely through a live-stream NASA feed! 🚀 **************** 🌟 ¡Prepárate para un evento extraordinario! 🌒 ¡La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra prioridad durante el próximo eclipse el 8 de abril! Los estudiantes de primaria tendrán una experiencia especial en sus salones, mientras que los estudiantes de secundaria podrán disfrutar del eclipse al aire libre con el permiso de los padres. ¡Todos tendrán la oportunidad de presenciar la magia de manera segura a través de la transmisión en vivo de NASA! 🚀

Zapata Elementary celebrates Happy Assistant Principal week to Mr. Eduardo Gonzalez! Thank you for your hard work and dedication😊

👖Testing season just got a whole lot comfier, It’s Jean Week at La Joya ISD! 👖

Exciting News! 🎉 La Joya ISD is thrilled to announce that we are offering an exceptional Full Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Program at all Elementary Schools! 🏫💫 Our Pre-K program is designed to nurture early childhood development and ignite a passion for learning from the very start. Registration for the upcoming school year is now OPEN! 📣 Don't miss out—ENROLL TODAY and choose La Joya ISD for an enriching educational experience! ✏️📚 To enroll, simply click on the link below: 🔗 Online Enrollment: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll

📢 SUPERINTENDENT'S 60 DAY UPDATE📅 What an incredible 60 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In just two months, I’ve had the privilege of immersing myself in our district and learning from each of you. I’ve met many more incredible individuals and witnessed firsthand the talent and dedication within our district. As I continue to engage with our staff, students, parents, and community members, I’m reminded of the tremendous potential that exists within La Joya ISD. Our journey ahead is clear—we have much work to do, but I’m confident that with dedication and perseverance, we will build upon our existing strengths and strive for excellence. Transparency and sharing our learnings will remain paramount as we progress. I want to reassure you all that I am fully committed to advocating for our students’ success in every decision we make.Let’s stride hand in hand along this journey toward greatness, united in our pursuit of excellence! Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools ********************************* 📢 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE 60 DÍAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTE📅 ¡Qué increíbles 60 días han sido aquí en La Joya ISD! En solo dos meses, tuve el privilegio de sumergirme en nuestro distrito y aprender de cada uno de ustedes. He conocido a muchas más personas increíbles y he sido testigo de primera mano del talento y la dedicación dentro de nuestro distrito. A medida que sigo interactuando con nuestro personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad, recuerdo el tremendo potencial que existe dentro de La Joya ISD. El camino que tenemos por delante es claro: tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer, pero confío en que, con dedicación y perseverancia, aprovecharemos nuestras fortalezas existentes y nos esforzaremos por alcanzar la excelencia. La transparencia y el intercambio de nuestros aprendizajes seguirán siendo primordiales a medida que avancemos. Quiero asegurarles a todos que estoy totalmente comprometida a defender el éxito de nuestros estudiantes en cada decisión que tomemos. ¡Caminemos de la mano en este viaje hacia la grandeza, unidos en nuestra búsqueda de la excelencia educativa! Dra. Marcey Sorensen Superintendente de Escuelas

📅🎉 The La Joya ISD 2024-2025 Approved District Calendar is now available! 🌟 Get ready for another fantastic academic year filled with learning and growth. Check out the calendar and start planning your year ahead! 📚

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that La Joya ISD has been honored as a 2024 NAMM Best Communities for Music Education recipient! 🎶 This incredible achievement marks the 7th consecutive year that LJISD has been recognized with this prestigious award. 🏆 We are immensely proud of our dedicated students, passionate educators, and supportive community for their commitment to music education. Thank you for helping us create a thriving environment where the arts flourish at La Joya ISD! 🎵👏

In honor of National Nutrition Month, our fantastic cafeteria ladies donned their chef hats and handed out some culinary inspiration to our students! 🎩👩‍🍳 Capturing the moment with smiles and snapshots, we're encouraging healthy eating habits and the joy of cooking from a young age. 📸🌟 Let's nourish our bodies and minds with wholesome foods and the excitement of culinary exploration! #NationalNutritionMonth #lajoyaisd #HealthyEating #ZapataElementary"

Exciting times at Zapata Elementary as our students dive into the world of STEM during library classes! 💡🔍 With engaging STEM books as our guide, every session is a journey of discovery and learning. 📖✨ Join us as we inspire the next generation of innovators and thinkers! #STEMeducation #ZapataElementary #LibraryAdventures #lajoyaisd"

It’s National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 We want to give a big shoutout to all the amazing assistant principals at La Joya ISD! Thank you for your commitment to our students' success! Your hard work and dedication make a difference in our schools every day. 🏫💪🎓 #AssistantPrincipalWeek #APWeek24

🌟✨ Another week, another adventure at Zapata Elementary! 🏫✨ 🚀 It's that time again for our character kids to gather for their weekly meeting! At Zapata Elementary, these young leaders are shaping tomorrow with their values and dedication. 💡👧👦 🌈 From kindness challenges to discussing empathy and teamwork, our character kids are the heart of our school community. Their commitment to making Zapata Elementary a better place shines brightly every single week. 🌟💖 🎉 Let's give a big round of applause to these incredible students for their unwavering enthusiasm and positive impact! Keep shining, character kids! 🎉👏 #ZapataPride #CharacterBuilding #LeadersOfTomorrow #zapataelementary 🌟📚

Attention employees! 🌟 Take advantage of our enticing incentives for early resignation or retirement notices. 💼 *********************** ¡Atención empleados! 🌟 Aprovechen nuestros atractivos incentivos para renuncias anticipadas o notificaciones de jubilación. 💼

We still have townhall meetings coming up!! We value our community and your input, so don't worry if you can't make it – share your feedback via the link below. Let's shape our community together! 🌟 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0HNuuXR0MIN5gg7OSAmNp2_V5EC8Fm8uhN5-l3--kmTFeLw/viewform?usp=send_form ************************** ¡Aun tenemos próximas reuniones comunitarias! Valoramos a nuestra comunidad y su opinión, así que no se preocupen si no pueden asistir; compartan sus comentarios a través del enlace a continuación. ¡Formemos nuestra comunidad juntos! 🌟 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0HNuuXR0MIN5gg7OSAmNp2_V5EC8Fm8uhN5-l3--kmTFeLw/viewform?usp=send_form

🌟 Welcome back from Spring Break, everyone! 🌸 We hope you had a rejuvenating time off. As we dive back into the swing of things, don't forget about the important meetings happening this week. We have community meetings and teacher meetings scheduled to discuss the upcoming school calendar. Your input is invaluable, so be sure to join us! 📅 Let's make this week productive and inspiring together! 💫 ***************************** 🌟 ¡Bienvenidos a, todos! 🌸 Esperamos que hayan tenido unas vacaciones de primavera excelentes. Al sumergirnos de nuevo en la rutina, no olviden las reuniones importantes que tendremos esta semana. Tenemos programadas reuniones comunitarias y reuniones de maestros para discutir el próximo calendario escolar. Su opinión es invaluable, ¡así que asegúrense de asistir con nosotros! 📅 💫

"🌺🎶 What an unforgettable night at La Joya Performing Center! Our talented students from Zapata Elementary took the stage alongside 21 other schools, all bringing the vibrant spirit of Hawaii to life through music, dance, and culture. From graceful hula dances to upbeat ukulele tunes, every moment was filled with joy and aloha spirit. Mahalo to all the performers, teachers, and families who made this Hawaiian-themed extravaganza a success! 🌺🎶 #ZapataElementary #HawaiianNight #LaJoyaPerformingCenter #StudentTalent"

We're thrilled to announce that the students of Zapata Elementary have emerged victorious in our latest reading challenge! 🎉📖 These incredible young readers have devoured books with enthusiasm and determination, demonstrating their love for learning and literacy. Congratulations to all our reading champions for their outstanding dedication and passion for reading! 🏅📚 Your commitment to expanding your minds and exploring new worlds through books is truly inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work! 🚀📚 #ReadingChallengeWinners #ZapataElementaryReaders 🌟📖 #lajoyaisd

We're thrilled to shine the spotlight on our outstanding Zapata Elementary students who have been named Students of the Week! 🏆🎉 These exceptional individuals have showcased remarkable dedication, leadership, and kindness within our school community. Congratulations to our Students of the Week for their exemplary behavior and positive impact on their peers and teachers alike! 🌟 Your hard work and positive attitude inspire us all. Keep shining bright! 💫👏 #StudentOfTheWeek #ZapataElementaryPride 🏅📚 #lajoyaisd

We're bursting with pride to announce that the students of Zapata Elementary have achieved the remarkable feat of earning spots on the A Honor Roll! 🏅🎓 These bright minds have demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and mastery in their studies. Congratulations to each and every student who has earned this prestigious distinction! 🌟 Your hard work and commitment to excellence inspire us all. 📖💫 Let's continue to aim high and reach for the stars! 🚀🌟 #AHonorRollAchievement #ZapataElementaryStars 📚🌟 #lajoyaisd

On behalf of your Zapata Family, Happy Diagnostician Week Mrs. Rios!!! 🎉Thank You for dedication and hard work ! 😃❤️

🐼 Don't forget to join us today to support the La Joya ISD fundraiser at Panda Express in Peñitas! 50% of all sales will be donated to La Joya ISD. Don't forget to enter the code in the flyer below or bring a copy of the flyer to the restaurant to get the discount. Let's make a difference together! 🍜 Code #370588