Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School

Congratulations go out to Isaac Vazquez, 6th grade, for becoming De Zavala's newest Diamond Reader! Isaac has read over 1 million words! Great job, Isaac, we are extremely proud of you! Keep up the fantastic reading!

Congratulations to 7th and 8th grade boys baseball teams for winning their season opening games tonight against Ann Richards MS. 7th grade team won by a score of 11-1, and 8th grade won by a score of 8-1. Great job Coyotes and keep up the good work.

🌟 Today marks the beginning of STAAR testing! 🌟 Wishing all our incredible students the best of luck on their STAAR exams. Remember, you’ve got this! 💪📚 Let your hard work and determination shine bright. Good luck! 🍀

Message from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools: 🌟 Tomorrow's the big day – STAAR testing begins! 🌟 Wishing all our incredible students the BEST of luck! 🍀💪 You're ready to shine bright and show what you've got! 🚀💫 *********************** Mensaje de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendente de Escuelas: Mañana es el gran día: ¡comienza los exámenes de STAAR! 🌟 ¡Deseando a todos nuestros increíbles estudiantes la MEJOR de las suertes! 🍀💪 ¡Están listos para brillar! 🚀

Help celebrate National Library Week! On Monday: show your spirit for READING! Wear a spirit shirt! 📚♥️📚 #ldzreads #ldzpride

Congratulations go out to Gregoria Ruiz (7th grade)and Ximena Hernandez-Esparza (8th grade) for reading over one million words! Great job ladies, we are very proud of you! Keep up the great reading!

STAAR Assessment Dates.

🌟 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! 🚀

👖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

Solar Eclipse Monday, April 8th

📢 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! 📚

La Joya ISD Celebrates Our Employees of the Year! 🎉 Congratulations to Norma Erika Moreno, Campus Teacher of the Year, Anjelica Maria Raya, Campus Instructional Assistant of the Year, and Suzanne Jane Hernandez, Support Staff of the Year for Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School. Join us in applauding these amazing individuals for their dedication and hard work. 👏 Thank you for your commitment to Educational Excellence! *Stay tuned this month as we highlight our La Joya ISD Employees of the Year!

🎉 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! 🎵👏

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

LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE SCHOOL NO CLASSES FRIDAY - MARCH 29, 2024 MONDAY - APRIL 1, 2024 DUE TO EASTER BREAK CLASSES RESUME, TUESDAY - APRIL 2, 2024

LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE SCHOOL Attention Parents Backpacks will not be allowed in school starting tomorrow, Tuesday through the rest of this week. Students who bring backpacks will be asked to turn them in to the front office until the end of the day. Easter eggs will NOT be allowed. We ask for your support on this matter. Thank you.

🌟🎉 Congratulations to our incredible LDZ Middle School students, Maleny Ramírez and Julissa Rodriguez! 🎉🌟 We are thrilled to announce Maleny’s well-deserved win of the Broadcom Coding with Commitment Award and Julissa’s impressive achievement of the Lemelson Early Inventor Prize at the TXSEF competition! 🏆 Your dedication, creativity, and hard work have truly shone through, and we couldn’t be prouder of your accomplishments! Maleny and Julissa, your passion for innovation and excellence is an inspiration to us all. Your achievements not only highlight your individual talents but also reflect the exceptional caliber of our LDZ community. Keep shining brightly, Maleny and Julissa! Your future is boundless, and we can’t wait to see where your talents and determination take you next. 🚀 #LDZPride #TXSEF #Congratulations #InnovationLeaders

Students engaged in meaningful lessons this Saturday, as they continue to prepare for the STAAR Assessments coming up this April. Thank you parents for your support, looking forward to seeing your child during the following Saturday Camps: April 6th: All Contents April 13th: Math, SS & Science April 20th: Math