Jose De Escandon Elementary School

September 12, 2024 Dear La Joya ISD Parents and Guardians, In response to recent false threats made against our schools, thorough investigations have led to three arrests. These individuals are facing a variety of legal charges, including and up to a felony charge. We are sharing this information with you to let you know that we are taking each of these false threats seriously and want our parents and community to know that although none of these have resulted in any safety issues to our students, staff, or campuses, false threats will not be tolerated in our District. 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 or to our Anonymous Alerts reporting system. Individuals involved in creating or sharing threats will continue to face serious legal and administrative consequences. Again, we want all of our students and parents to understand that we seek to create a safe and secure learning environment for all of our students and staff which is why we cannot tolerate false threats of any kind in La Joya ISD. Our district has thorough safety protocols in place and we will continue to treat every threat with the utmost seriousness. Our priority remains maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff. Rest assured, La Joya ISD will take all necessary actions to protect our schools and community. Thank you for your continued support and vigilance. We appreciate your partnership in making our schools safe and productive spaces to learn each and every day. ***************************************************************************************** Estimados padres y tutores de La Joya ISD, En respuesta a las recientes amenazas falsas realizadas contra nuestras escuelas, investigaciones exhaustivas han dado lugar a tres arrestos. Estas personas enfrentan una variedad de cargos legales, que incluyen hasta un cargo por delito grave. Compartimos esta información con usted para informarle que tomamos en serio cada una de estas amenazas falsas y queremos que nuestros padres y la comunidad sepan que, aunque ninguna de ellas ha provocado problemas de seguridad para nuestros estudiantes, personal o campus, no se tolerarán amenazas falsas en nuestro Distrito. También le pedimos que recuerde a sus hijos que no reenvíen ni difundan mensajes amenazantes. En su lugar, deben informar estos asuntos directamente a un administrador del campus o a nuestro sistema de informes de alertas anónimas. Las personas involucradas en la creación o el intercambio de amenazas seguirán enfrentando graves consecuencias legales y administrativas. Nuevamente, queremos que todos nuestros estudiantes y padres comprendan que buscamos crear un entorno de aprendizaje seguro para todos nuestros estudiantes y personal, por lo que no podemos tolerar amenazas falsas de ningún tipo en La Joya ISD. Nuestro distrito cuenta con protocolos de seguridad exhaustivos y continuaremos tratando cada amenaza con la mayor seriedad. Nuestra prioridad sigue siendo mantener un entorno de aprendizaje seguro para nuestros estudiantes y personal. Tenga la seguridad de que La Joya ISD tomará todas las medidas necesarias para proteger nuestras escuelas y nuestra comunidad. Gracias por su continuo apoyo y vigilancia. Apreciamos su colaboración para hacer que nuestras escuelas sean espacios seguros y productivos para aprender todos los días. Sincerely, Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools La Joya ISD

September 11, 2024 Dear La Joya ISD Parents and Guardians, We want to address the continued social media threats targeting some of our campuses. Please be assured that La Joya ISD is fully aware of these concerns, and our Police Department has conducted thorough investigations. At this time, there is no credible threat to any of our La Joya ISD schools. In response, we have deployed additional police officers to our campuses and provided extra administrative support to ensure the safety of our students and staff. The safety and well-being of our school community remain our top priority. We will continue to investigate all threats and take them seriously. Please note that anyone found responsible for making or sharing these threats, even if they are not credible, will face both administrative and legal consequences. Thank you for your cooperation and trust as we work together to maintain a safe learning environment for our students at La Joya ISD. *************************************************************************************** Estimados padres y tutores de La Joya ISD, Queremos abordar las continuas amenazas en las redes sociales dirigidas a algunas de nuestras escuelas. Tenga la seguridad de que La Joya ISD es plenamente consciente de estas preocupaciones y nuestro Departamento de Policía ha llevado a cabo investigaciones exhaustivas. En este momento, no existe ninguna amenaza creíble para ninguna de nuestras escuelas de La Joya ISD. En respuesta, hemos enviado más agentes de policía a nuestros campus y brindado apoyo administrativo adicional para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. La seguridad y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad escolar siguen siendo nuestra principal prioridad. Seguiremos investigando todas las amenazas y las tomaremos en serio. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier persona que sea considerada responsable de realizar o compartir estas amenazas, incluso si no son creíbles, enfrentará consecuencias administrativas y legales. Gracias por su cooperación y confianza mientras trabajamos juntos para mantener un entorno de aprendizaje seguro para nuestros estudiantes en La Joya ISD. Sincerely, Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools La Joya ISD

September 11, 2024 Dear Parents and Guardians of Jose De Escandon Elementary, We want to inform you that La Joya ISD is aware of a threat circulating on social media that appears to target Jose De Escandon Elementary. Please know that we take all threats seriously. After a thorough investigation, we have determined that there is no credible threat at this time. In response, we have deployed additional police officers to our campuses and provided extra administrative support to ensure the safety of our students and staff. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we will continue to investigate any and all threats to ensure the security of our schools. Please be advised that any individuals found responsible for making or sharing threats, even in a non-credible manner, may face serious administrative and legal consequences. We will keep you updated if there are 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 y tutores de Jose De Escandon Elementary, Queremos informarles que La Joya ISD está al tanto de una amenaza que circula en las redes sociales que parece apuntar a Jose De Escandon Elementary. Tenga en cuenta que tomamos todas las amenazas con mucha seriedad. Después de una investigación exhaustiva, hemos determinado que no existe una amenaza creíble en este momento. En respuesta, hemos desplegado agentes de policía adicionales en nuestros campus y brindado apoyo administrativo adicional para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra máxima prioridad y continuaremos investigando todas y cada una de las amenazas para garantizar la seguridad de nuestras escuelas. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier persona que sea considerada responsable de realizar o compartir amenazas, incluso de manera no creíble, puede enfrentar graves consecuencias administrativas y legales. Los mantendremos informados con 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

La Joya ISD Central Office staff proudly supports Mental Health Awareness Month by wearing teal or purple every Tuesday in September! 💚💜 Let's stand together to raise awareness and support mental wellness in our community.

**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

🚨 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

Congratulations to the winners of Jose de Escandon STEM Elementary's Wacky Hair Day! 🏆 Your creative and fun hairstyles truly made the day special. We're so proud of your imagination and style! Enjoy your well-deserved prize, and keep up the amazing work. ¡Felicidades a los ganadores del Día del Cabello Loco en la primaria Jose de Escandon STEM ! Sus peinados creativos y divertidos hicieron que el día fuera realmente especial. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de su imaginación y estilo! Disfruten de su merecido premio y sigan con el excelente trabajo.

🎉 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! 🎊

Hello, José de Escandon STEM community! We are excited to introduce our incredible teaching and administrative staff for the 2024-2025 school year. These dedicated educators are ready to provide your children with an exceptional learning experience. Meet our team! ¡Hola, comunidad de José de Escandon STEM! Estamos emocionados de presentarles a nuestro increíble personal docente y administrativo para el año escolar 2024-2025. Estos dedicados educadores están listos para brindar a sus hijos una experiencia de aprendizaje excepcional. ¡Conozcan a nuestro equipo! # EscandonPride #LegacyOfExcellence https://www.canva.com/design/DAGOa-K7iOE/gN-eHuAaHQeoTyyCLfkBkA/watch?utm_content=DAGOa-K7iOE&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel

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