Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary School

Join us for the Pena-Gonzalez Community Meeting on January 8, 2026, from 6:00-7:30pm in cafeteria. We look forward to seeing our families there.

We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about Why Reinvestment Opportunities Matter. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre por qué son importantes las oportunidades de reinversión. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions

Join us in celebrating School Board Recognition Month!
Thank you to our School Board Members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students. Our Future is Public and stronger because of you. #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth2026 #ourfutureispublic

🎉 District UIL Winners 🎉 Congratulations to our amazing students for their outstanding achievements! Jimena Guajardo – Chess, 6th place Sebastian Torres – Number Sense, 8th place Sophia Gutierrez – Calculators, 4th place Santiago Lopez – Number Sense, 9th place; Dictionary Skills, 10th place Eden Flores – Number Sense, 6th place; Spelling, 9th place Axton Gonzalez – Spelling, 2nd place We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! 👏📚♟️

December Reading Challenge Raffle Winners 🎉📚 Congratulations to our raffle winners from the December Reading Challenge! Mrs. Lumbreras, Librarian, would like to thank every student that participated. Every student that participated received a candy and had the chance to enter the raffle. Thank you for making reading fun this December!#lajoyaisd #reading #ljisd #hbgpride

We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important updates about enrollment and how we’re planning for the future together. Read more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre la matrícula y cómo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.

🎉 December Birthday Wishes! 🎉 We would like to congratulate Officer Cordero, Coach Guerrero, Counselor Mrs. Rodriguez, and Librarian Mrs. Lumbreras on their birthdays this December. Wishing you all a month filled with joy, good health, and happiness. Warm wishes from Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary! 🎂🎈

At Henry B. Gonzalez, students and staff embraced the 12 Days of Christmas celebration by wearing festive holiday accessories.

Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary is proud to recognize our Reading Challenge Raffle winners—Delayza Pena(5th grade) and Lucas Gonzalez(3rd grade)! 🎉📚

Throughout the month of November, students were encouraged to dive into books and track their reading. All participants received a candy treat for taking part in the challenge. In addition, every student who completed the challenge earned an entry into a raffle provided by our librarian, Mrs. S. Lumbreras.

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to all students who participated! Keep up the amazing reading—every page brings you closer to new adventures! 📖✨ #lajoyaisd #hbgpride #ljisd

Understanding the “why” matters. The school actions being considered are rooted in three key areas: strengthening academics, responding to enrollment decline, and creating opportunities to reinvest in our classrooms.

Please take a moment to review the infographic to learn more about the reasons behind these recommendations. 📚

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Entender el “por qué” es importante. Las acciones escolares que se están considerando se basan en tres áreas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento académico, responder a la disminución de matrícula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.

Le invitamos a revisar la infografía para conocer más sobre las razones detrás de estas recomendaciones. 📚

Henry B. Gonzalez continued the 12 Days of Christmas with another fun and festive celebration! 🎄✨
Students and staff proudly wore their reindeer antlers, filling the hallways with laughter, holiday cheer, and plenty of Christmas spirit. 🦌❤️
The creative outfits and joyful energy brought our campus together as we enjoyed another memorable day of seasonal fun. We loved seeing everyone participate and can’t wait to share the rest of our celebrations! #lajoyaisd, #HBGpride, #ljisd

You’re invited! 🎄✨ Join us for our Christmas program as we celebrate the joy and hope of the season. We’d love to see you there!

December is here! ✨ Here’s the calendar for this magical month—full of celebrations, cozy plans, and holiday cheer.

📣 La Joya ISD families, we want to hear from you!

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. As we move forward, we want to remind our families that these School Action items are recommendations and not final decisions.

We invite you to join us for your campus’s upcoming meeting to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.

❤️ Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership every step of the way.
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📣 ¡Familias de La Joya ISD, queremos escucharlos!

Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. A medida que avanzamos, queremos recordarles que estas acciones escolares son recomendaciones y no decisiones finales.

Les invitamos a unirse a la próxima reunión de su plantel para conocer más, hacer preguntas y compartir sus ideas.

❤️ Su voz es importante, y valoramos su colaboración en cada paso del camino.

La Joya ISD is committed to keeping our community informed about the School Action Recommendations. These proposals aim to strengthen academics and ensure students have access to stronger educational opportunities.

Read the graphic for key details and visit lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions for the full overview.
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La Joya ISD comparte los hechos detrás de las Recomendaciones de Acciones Escolares. Estas propuestas están diseñadas para fortalecer lo académico, reinvertir en los estudiantes y asegurar que cada niño tenga acceso a mejores oportunidades educativas.

Revisa el gráfico para ver los detalles clave y visita lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions para ver la información completa.

Here are the key facts about the School Action Recommendations. These are recommendations only and nothing changes in 2025–26 school year. Review the graphics to learn more and stay updated with accurate information.
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Aquí están los datos más importantes sobre las Recomendaciones de Acción Escolar. Son solo propuestas y no habrá cambios en el año escolar 2025–2026. Consulte las gráficas para obtener más información precisa.

Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary is proud to recognize our outstanding Students of the Month for October and November! These students have shown excellence in character, effort, and academic achievement. Way to go! 🎉🌟

Our 12 Days of Christmas flyer is here! 🎄✨ Check it out to see what fun activities are coming up and what to wear each day. Let the holiday countdown begin!