Enrique Camarena Elementary School

📢 SUPERINTENDENT'S 30 DAY UPDATE📅 What an incredible 30 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In such a short period of time, I’ve had the privilege of learning so much and meeting many of you. I’m eager to continue meeting the rest of our amazing staff, students, parents, and community members. I have discovered that we have wonderfully talented and dedicated students and educators here in La Joya ISD and that we have a lot of work ahead of us. I have no doubt that with dedication and hard work, we will ensure our district builds on the strong foundations that already exist in order to exemplify excellence and continue to share out what we learn, transparently. Rest assured; I am committed to working tirelessly every day to ensure the success of our students is at the forefront of all of our decision-making processes. Let’s continue this journey together towards greatness! Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools ********************************* 📢 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE 30 DÍAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTE📅 ¡Qué increíbles 30 días han sido aquí en La Joya ISD! En tan poco tiempo, he tenido el privilegio de aprender mucho y conocer a muchos de ustedes. Estoy ansioso por seguir conociendo al resto de nuestro increíble personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad. He descubierto que tenemos estudiantes y educadores maravillosamente talentosos y dedicados aquí en La Joya ISD y que tenemos mucho trabajo por delante. No tengo ninguna duda de que con dedicación y trabajo duro, aseguraremos que nuestro distrito se base en las bases sólidas que ya existen para ejemplificar la excelencia y continuar compartiendo lo que aprendemos de manera transparente. Está seguro; Estoy comprometido a trabajar incansablemente todos los días para garantizar que el éxito de nuestros estudiantes esté al frente de todos nuestros procesos de toma de decisiones. ¡Continuemos este viaje juntos hacia la grandeza! Dra. Marcey Sorensen Superintendente de Escuelas

🔦🔦Classroom Spotlight🔦🔦 Mrs. Nunez's and Ms. Barrera's Pre-k 3 classes had some literary and bubble fun on Friday!! Teachers read the book "Soapy Scientist" by Marlene Williams 🥼 to their classes. 👨🏼‍🔬 During their book discussions, students discussed experiments and making predictions.👩🏻‍🔬 Students were prompted to predict if they could use a cup to blow bubbles. 🫧 Using cups, with their bottoms cut off, students were able to test their predictions with 🧼 soapy water and their cups! It was bubble fun!! 🫧 WOW! 🤩 Way to go everyone!! 🧠⭐️ Outstanding Lesson and Learning! #camarenaproud 🏫❤️🎉🤩

La Joya ISD Celebrates Texas Public Schools Week March 4 - March 8. Successfully Educating all Students!! Join Us for Open House! Middle Schools -Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM Elementary Schools - Wednesday, March 6, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM High Schools -Thursday, March 7, 2024 @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM

💕👸🤴👑𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒!! 💕👸🤴👑We were eager to showcase our Valentine Class representatives and Royal Court winners! Everyone that graced the stage looked beautiful, handsome, and regal! 👑 💎 Congratulations to all the winners! ❤ 🎉🎉🎉 We thank all of our parents and our community that helped make this event a success! 💕💕💕#camarenaproud

🥰❤📚🏫 Love Your Library Week was full of "Shelfies", Reading Buddies, Book Character Dress Up, and Reading 🏫📚❤🥰 Our library has a book for everyone! 📗📘📙📖 Thank you everyone for showing it some love 🏫📚❤❤❤

⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE ⚠️ La Joya ISD initiated a lockdown at 8:22 a.m. following a notification from the La Joya Police Department regarding an unauthorized presence on the premises of the La Joya ISD transportation building. Our Chief of Police immediately coordinated with the City of La Joya to identify any potential intruders and ensure the security of La Joya ISD campuses, including La Joya High School, Thelma Salinas STEM High School, Jimmy Carter Early College, CCC, Academic Health Science Profession, Hope, and La Joya ISD Central Office. Once all areas were confirmed secure, the lockdown was lifted at 8:50 a.m. We will continue to assure you that the safety and well-being of all La Joya ISD students and staff are of utmost importance to us. ****************** ⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ⚠️ La Joya ISD inició un cierre a las 8:22 a. m. luego de una notificación del Departamento de Policía de La Joya sobre una presencia no autorizada en las instalaciones del edificio de transporte de La Joya ISD. Nuestro Jefe de Policía coordinó de inmediato con la Ciudad de La Joya para identificar a posibles intrusos y garantizar la seguridad de los campus de La Joya ISD, incluidos La Joya High School, Thelma Salinas STEM High School, Jimmy Carter Early College, CCC, Academic Health Science Profession. , Hope y la Oficina Central de La Joya ISD. Una vez que se confirmó que todas las áreas eran seguras, el cierre se levantó a las 8:50 a. m. Queremos asegurarles que la seguridad y el bienestar de todos los estudiantes y el personal de La Joya ISD son de suma importancia para nosotros.

Our school hours will remain unaffected, maintaining our regular schedule. Please note that there might be bus delays due to additional stops, ensuring that students won't have to walk longer distances to reach a bus stop. Your child's convenience and safety remain our top priorities, Thank you. ****************** Nuestro horario escolar seguirá sin cambios, Tome en cuenta que puede haber retrasos en los autobuses debido a paradas adicionales, asegurando que los estudiantes no tengan que caminar distancias largas para llegar a una parada de autobús. La seguridad de su hijo/a sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad, gracias.

⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE⚠️: Important Notification: The cause of a gas odor emanating in the north western part of the county. ****************** ⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO⚠️ : Notificación importante: Ubicación y la causa de un olor a gas que emana en la parte noroeste del condado.

⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE⚠️: Important Notification: Gas Leak in Nearby Town ****************** ⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO⚠️ : Notificación importante: fuga de gas en ciudad cercana

❤️❤️February is full of Love!! 🎉🎉 Help us celebrate our love for books 📘 and reading this coming week! 📗 We all have a favorite 📖 book and our own libraries at home. If you would like to share a "shelfie" with us, please send it to r.solis@ljisd.com. Ms. Solis, our librarian 📕, will share your pictures at the end of the week. 🏫🏫❤️❤️📚📚

⏰ Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES on Monday, February 12. We will be having an in-service day for staff. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

🌟✨ It's National School Counseling Week! 🌟✨ Here at La Joya ISD, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for each and every one of our incredible counselors. 💖 From guiding our students through academic challenges to providing invaluable support for their emotional well-being, our counselors truly go above and beyond every single day. 🙌 Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community. 🎓💙 Let's take this week to celebrate and honor these amazing individuals who play such a vital role in shaping the future. Thank you for all that you do! 🌈👏

🌟✨ It's National School Counseling Week! 🌟✨ Here at La Joya ISD, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for each and every one of our incredible counselors. 💖 From guiding our students through academic challenges to providing invaluable support for their emotional well-being, our counselors truly go above and beyond every single day. 🙌 Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community. 🎓💙 Let's take this week to celebrate and honor these amazing individuals who play such a vital role in shaping the future. Thank you for all that you do! 🌈👏

📅 REMINDER: 📆 Please check out the district calendar as it's been updated to reflect the following: 🏫 Regular School Day on Friday, February 9, 2024 ❌ No school for students on Monday, February 12, 2024 (Staff Inservice Day) 👩‍🏫 Staff will be at work on both Friday, February 9, 2024, and Monday, February 12, 2024.

📣Shoutout to all the rockstar ✨students with perfect attendance📆 all first semester! 🌟 Sporting our Camarena Spirit❤️ shirts and owning it! 🎉👏 #AttendanceAllStars #CamarenaSpirit Visit our Camarena Facebook page to see more school Activities! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066177919586

🎉🎉It is with immense PRIDE that we share with you Camarena's STAFF OF THE YEAR!!! 🎉🎉 Your dedication and passion for educating and assisting students is truly admirable and deserving of recognition!! ❤️❤️ You are all invaluable members of our educational community! CONGRATULATIONS!! 🎉🥳Thank you for all that you do for our school! 🏫🥳🥳❤️❤️🎉🎉 #camarenaproud #staffoftheyear🎉🎉

DISTRICT UPDATE Letter from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, New Superintendent of Schools, La Joya ISD ************************************** ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO Carta de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Nueva Superintendente de Escuelas, La Joya ISD

February is CTE Month!! Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training necessary to succeed in future careers.

🛑 January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. La Joya ISD unites against this heinous crime, raise awareness, and stand up for the rights of every individual. 💙 Together, we can make a difference and bring an end to human trafficking.

📣 La Joya ISD, answer the call and unite with us in embracing the 2024 It’s Time Texas Community Challenge! 🌟 The Challenge is in full swing, running until March 3, 2024. 💪🏼🏋🏼‍♂️ Let's collaborate to enhance our community's health, one point at a time. Don't hesitate, register today and be part of the transformation! 🏃‍♀️🌱