



🎉 October is National Principals Month! 🎉
At Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary, we are proud to recognize and celebrate our amazing leader, Principal Mrs. Ana Rosa Perez! 💙
Principal Perez is more than just the head of our school — she is a passionate advocate for students, a dedicated supporter of teachers and staff, and a true champion of excellence in education. Her leadership, heart, and commitment make a lasting impact on every student and every classroom.
From welcoming smiles in the morning to supporting innovative learning throughout the day, Principal Mrs. Perez leads with purpose, compassion, and strength. 💫
Please join us in showing appreciation for everything she does to make Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary a place where students feel safe, inspired, and ready to succeed! 🏫🍎💐
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #LeadershipMatters #HenryBGonzalezES #lajoyaisd #ljisd

Families, it’s time to get creative! Decorate a plastic or foam pumpkin as your favorite book character and have it displayed at the library for everyone to enjoy.
This is a fun way to celebrate stories and show off your creativity—no carving or real pumpkins, please!
Thank you in advance for participating—we can't wait to see your amazing creations!







Get ready for the October Reading Challenge starting October 6, 2025! This two-week challenge celebrates the love of reading and recognizes the top 5 independent readers who dive into the most books during the challenge period.
📚 Challenge Dates: October 6–17, 2025
🏆 Goal: Read as many books as possible independently
🎉 Winners: Top 5 readers will be featured and rewarded for their dedication
Grab a book, set a goal, and let the reading adventure begin!

Our talented Cheer Pack students kicked off the evening with an energetic performance 🎉. Families then visited interactive stations hosted by our amazing teachers, each one focused on sharing our campus strategic priorities. We also held a fun raffle for our families 🎟️—congrats to the winners!
The evening wrapped up with parents visiting their students’ classrooms to see where the learning happens every day.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night a success! 💙📚 #CurriculumNight #TeamHBG #FamilyEngagement
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On September 30, 2025, Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary came alive with color 🌈 as students and staff celebrated the beloved book The Day the Crayons Quit. Each grade level dressed in a different color 👕👗, creating a vibrant rainbow across the campus.
Students gathered for group photos 📸, proudly showing off their assigned colors and bringing the story’s playful spirit to life. In the library, Mrs. Lumbreras, the school librarian, shared the book 📖 with her classes, sparking laughter 😂 and imagination 💡 as students connected with the crayons’ voices and personalities.
The celebration extended beyond the students, with staff joining in the fun 🎉 by dressing up as well. The event highlighted the joy of reading ❤️, creativity ✨, and community 🤝, making it a memorable day for the entire school. #lajoyaisd #HBGpride #HenryBGonzalezElementary














From September 22 to 25, 2025, our school came alive with color, culture, and community as students and staff proudly celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Each day highlighted the rich traditions, history, and contributions of the Hispanic community. 💃🏽📖🎶
Students and staff showed their pride all week! 👕 Rocking colorful Lotería shirts, 🎨 dressing up in flag colors, 🎓 sporting their college shirts, and 🦸♂️ wearing shirts of their favorite Hispanic heroes. A fantastic way to celebrate culture and community! 🎉❤️
The week was a powerful reminder of the beauty of heritage, identity, and unity. We are proud to celebrate our comunidad and the many cultures that make us strong. ❤️🌟 #HispanicHeritageMonth #HBGStrong#lajoyaisd








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Our young buccaneers at Henry B. Gonzalez had a fantastic Pirate Day! 📚 The halls were filled with pirates in search of adventure, and they found it in our school library. All to celebrate the high-seas adventure found in a good book. We found our own treasure—the joy of reading! A huge thank you to our incredible students and staff for making Pirate Day so much fun! Your spirit and creativity helped us celebrate the joy of reading in true pirate fashion. We appreciate you! 🏴☠️📚 #PirateDay #ReadingIsFun#lajoyaisd#HBGpride















Thank you to our wonderful staff and students for participating and helping to promote the joy of reading and the lifelong value of literacy across our campus!#lajoyaisd #HBGpride #readingmatters










September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Every day matters when it comes to learning and growing. 🌟
Students who attend regularly set the foundation for success in school, college, careers, and life.
Let’s rise to the challenge and make every day count! 🏆
#AttendanceMatters #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #AttendanceChallenge
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🌟 ¡Feliz viernes, La Joya ISD! 🌟
¡Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Asistencia!
Cada día cuenta cuando se trata de aprender y crecer. 🌟
Los estudiantes que asisten con regularidad construyen la base para el éxito en la escuela, la universidad, la carrera y la vida.
¡Aceptemos el reto y hagamos que cada día cuente! 🏆
#LaAsistenciaImporta #CadaDíaCuenta #RetoDeAsistencia






















It was a day full of pride, unity, and celebration! ❤️🤍💚
#HispanicHeritageMonth #16DeSeptiembre #HBGpride#lajoyaisd










Congratulations to our top readers — your dedication is inspiring! 🏆👏
A big THANK YOU to all the students who participated — every page you read counts! 💪📖
Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀✨ #ReadingChampions #MyONChallenge

Students and staff showed their creativity by dressing up in fun dot-themed attire! 📚 They enjoyed a special read-aloud from our librarian, Mrs. Lumbreras, and participated in a hands-on activity using Quiver, where they designed and brought to life their own 3D spheres with imaginative decorations. What a colorful way to celebrate creativity and self-expression! 🟠🔵🟢
#NationalDotDay #CreativityInAction #GonzalezElementary #DotDay2025#lajoyaisd










