La Joya ISD Jumpstarts Literacy Campaign

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La Joya ISD is committed to ensuring every child in the district reads. On Saturday, January 28, 60 students, along with school board members and staff members, climbed atop a 35-foot parade float to jumpstart the district’s “La Joya ISD loves to Read” campaign at the 75th Annual Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade in Mission.

The district’s cabinetmakers constructed five-foot wooden books that were then covered with vinyl replicating eight popular children’s books, including Harry Potter, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Curious George. The float was dressed in full Mardi Gras colors, which was the overall theme of the parade. The float was created and decorated by a committee of staff members that worked tirelessly to make sure that the district’s vision was showcased.

One student from each campus was chosen as a top reader and invited to participate in the parade. Each student was given a book and a shirt that included the “La Joya ISD loves to Read” logo. Students also donned Mardi Gras masks and beads as they waved at the onlookers throughout the three mile parade.

Dancers from La Joya High School accompanied the float down the path and danced to Cajun music as the attendees looked on and joined in on the excitement. La Joya ISD was awarded a 3^rd place ribbon in the General Theme category and was hailed as one of the best in the entire parade that included over 150 floats.

CONTACT:
Belinda Garcia
La Joya ISD
Public Information/Marketing Officer
956.580.6025
b.garcia9@lajoyaisd.net
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