Jimmy Carter Early College High School

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families! 📣 Get ready for State of the Schools Nights! 🌟 Join us as we share exciting updates on how your child’s school is performing, and the improvements we're making to support their learning journey. 🎓📚 ✨ Discover our district's initiatives for student success! ✨ Connect with school leaders and staff! ✨ Partner with us in building a brighter future for your child! 📅 Dates & Times: Elementary Schools: Thursday, November 14 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM Middle Schools: Tuesday, November 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM High Schools: Wednesday, November 13 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM 📲 Don’t miss out! For more details, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/TEAScores or contact your child’s campus. Together, let's make sure "Educational Excellence is the Right of Every Student!" 🏆💼 We’re excited to see you there! 💛

📚✨ **November is National Family Literacy Month!** ✨📚 At La Joya ISD, we’re excited to celebrate the joy of reading with family-friendly events all month long! Join us in making reading a fun, shared activity for the whole family. From family reading nights to storytelling events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s build a culture of literacy together and inspire lifelong readers! Let’s make this month a memorable one for you and your family. *************************** 📚✨ ¡Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Alfabetización Familiar! ✨📚 En La Joya ISD, estamos emocionados de celebrar la alegría de la lectura con eventos familiares durante todo el mes. ¡Únete con nosotros para hacer de la lectura una actividad divertida y compartida para toda la familia! Desde noches de lectura familiar hasta eventos de narración de cuentos, hay algo para que todos disfruten. Construyamos juntos una cultura de alfabetización e inspiremos lectores de por vida. Hagamos que este mes sea inolvidable para ti y tu familia.

📅🍂 Get ready for an exciting month at La Joya ISD! November is packed with activities, special events, and opportunities to celebrate learning and community! 🎉 From Professional Learning Day and STEM/STEAM Day to honoring Veterans Day and participating in American Education Week, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t forget to vote on Election Day, and enjoy a well-deserved Thanksgiving Break at the end of the month! 🦃✨ Check out the calendar and mark your dates!

🎉 This week we had the incredible opportunity to showcase La Joya ISD’s P-TECH program to representatives from Educate Texas and the Dell Foundation! Our guests got an up-close look at how our Precision Manufacturing program is equipping students with vital skills for today’s workforce. 🔧✨ They toured our state-of-the-art facility, exploring the impressive equipment funded by Texas Workforce Commission's JET Grants. A big thank you to South Texas College for joining us and for helping our students earn valuable dual credit hours in the Precision Manufacturing field. Together, we’re building a brighter future for La Joya ISD! 🚀📚 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ Exciting News at La Joya ISD! We’re proud to announce the formation of our Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🙌🎓👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍎 These four powerful committees are made up of dedicated students, engaged parents, passionate educators, and our committed principals—all coming together to collaborate and shape the bright future of our district! 🌟💙 Together, they’ll work on exciting initiatives to ensure every voice is heard and that La Joya ISD continues to thrive for our entire community! 🚀💫 #LegacyOfExcellence

📣 ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF 📣 📅 Save the Date! 📅 La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 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

Important update from our Principal Mr. Luis Bocanegra regarding Student Attendance

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ We had our first Centennial Celebration Committee meeting and it was a blast! 🎊🎈 Together, we’re planning incredible celebrations to honor the rich history and legacy of La Joya ISD! 💎📚 Get ready, amazing centennial events are in the works, and we can’t wait to share them with our community! 🌟👏 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉👏 We had our first Parental Advisory Committee Meeting at La Joya ISD, and it was a huge success! 🎓💬 Parents, thank you for your valuable input and for being part of this exciting journey to strengthen our schools and support our students! 🏫✨ Together, we’re building a brighter future! 🌟 #LegacyOfExcellence

📅 Save the Date! 📅 La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 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! 🎉

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #HalloweenCentennialNight

⏰Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES! Students and staff will be off on Friday, October 11th, and on Monday, October 14 for Fall Holiday, and Bad Weather Day. Classes and La Joya ISD offices will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor an amazing leader at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mr. Luis C. Bocanegra, Principal at Jimmy Carter Early College High School Thank you, Mr. Bocanegra, for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💛❤️ Your commitment makes a world of difference! 💛❤️ 🐾 #ThankAPrincipal

🎉👖 JEAN WEEK is HERE! 🍁🎃 La Joya ISD, it’s time to DENIM UP and dive into the fall spirit from October 7th - 11th! 🍂✨ Rock your jeans, sip that pumpkin spice, and feel all the cozy vibes! This week is for ALL employees, and we’re proudly standing together for Anti-Bullying Week! 💙🎗️ Let’s celebrate in style, unity, and comfort! Ready, set, JEANS! 👖 **************************** 🎉👖 ¡SEMANA DE JEANS YA ESTÁ AQUÍ! 🍁🎃 ¡La Joya ISD, es hora de PONERSE LOS JEANS y sumergirse en el espíritu otoñal del 7 al 11 de octubre! 🍂✨ Ponte tus jeans, disfruta de tu pumpkin spice y siente todas las vibras acogedoras del otoño. ¡Esta semana es para TODOS los empleados, y estamos orgullosos de unirnos para la Semana Contra el Bullying! 💙🎗️ ¡Celebremos con estilo, unidad y comodidad! ¡Listos, preparados, JEANS! 👖💥

🎀 Thank You for Making Our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk a Huge Success! 🎀 We walked, we supported, and we made a difference! 💖👟 A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Century of Community Support event. Your presence and energy helped raise awareness and brought us one step closer to a cure. 💪🎗️ Check out the amazing pictures from the walk! 📸✨ We couldn't have done it without your love and support. Together, we're stronger! 💕 #CommunityStrong 🌸 Let’s keep the momentum going and continue spreading hope! 🌸 #ThankYou #WalkingForACure #LaJoyaISD100 Full Photo Album : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.933492922142035

🌍✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🎉🍎 Today, we celebrate the amazing educators at La Joya ISD! 🍎📚 Your dedication and passion make a profound impact on our students’ lives every day. Thank you for inspiring and shaping the future with your hard work and commitment. You truly make a difference! ❤️✨ #LegacyOfExcellence

Just a reminder that our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk event is tomorrow: 🎀 Join Us for a Century of Community Support! 🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – Walking Together for a Cure! 💖👟 🗓 Date: October 5, 2024 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 221 N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX ⏰ Time: Starts at 8:00 AM Be a part of something special and help raise awareness, show support, and make a difference in the fight against cancer. 💪🎗️ Together, we can spread hope and inspire change! 🌸✨ Let’s walk for a cure! 💖👟 Don’t forget to wear pink and bring your energy!

School to Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with Student Altar Students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School are invited to honor the memory of loved ones during the school’s observance of Día de Los Muertos. The celebration will include the creation of a community altar, where students are encouraged to bring photos, decorations, and traditional offerings (ofrendas). In a letter to students, the school encouraged participation by asking them to contribute items to help build a colorful altar in tribute to those who have passed. “The letter read, Your contributions will help us build a beautiful altar in their honor, creating a space to reflect on and celebrate their memory. " Día de Los Muertos, which dates back thousands of years, is a Mexican tradition that blends indigenous Mesoamerican customs with Spanish influences. It is a time to celebrate the lives of deceased loved ones by sharing joyful memories and offerings, emphasizing the importance of family, community, and remembrance. “We look forward to seeing your contributions and celebrating together,” the school added. The observance serves as both a cultural learning experience and a personal reflection for students, offering a way to keep the legacies of family and friends alive. For more information on how to participate, students are encouraged to contact Mr. Silva in room E-115.

📢 Attention La Joya ISD community! 📢 ValleyCentral CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley is celebrating the incredible teachers in our area, and we need your help to recognize them! 🎉 From October 1, 2024, to March 11, 2025, two educators will be selected each month to receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award 🍎✨ and be featured in their newscasts. Teachers have been the foundation of our success and future, and we are proud to honor their dedication. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 🍎✨If you know a teacher who deserves this recognition, please take a moment to submit their name using the form below. Let’s come together to celebrate the outstanding educators of La Joya ISD! 🍎 https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-golden-apple-award/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpRQ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZG0W8rQZspTougUomIGGU9a7ItnHOEoqEA2KvOTE-38rrM7Mby0mGALlA_aem_4HGxe9Lf6GR4kXf8UN1AFQ#/gallery/