The Husky Huddle
Week of October 13 - October 16, 2026
From Dr. Flores's Desk:
Dear Teachers, Staff, Parents, and Students,
πΎπͺ What a Week at Chapa Elementary! π
Although it was a short week at Chapa Elementary with Monday off, we were thrilled to welcome our Huskies back on Tuesday! This week was filled with excitement, appreciation, and celebration! In honor of National School Lunch Week, our amazing teachers and staff joined forces to bring a little circus magic to our cafeteria! πͺπΏ With fun circus-themed decorations, our cafeteria received a spectacular makeover, making lunchtime extra special for our Huskies!
We also took time during our faculty meeting to recognize some outstanding members of our Chapa family! A huge congratulations to Mrs. Solis, our September Employee of the Month! π We also celebrated Coach Ibarra in honor of National Coaches Day and recognized Mrs. Reyna for her exceptional teaching and dedication to student success! π We are incredibly proud of our hardworking staff who continue to go above and beyond for our students. Even in a short week, great things are happening at Chapa Elementary!
Husky Pride is shining bright! To Infinity and Beyond! ππΎβ€οΈ
Chapa Elementary Staff 2026 - 2027
National School Lunch Week
πͺπΏ Step Right Up! National School Lunch Week at Chapa Elementary! πΎπ
The circus came to Chapa Elementary this week as we celebrated National School Lunch Week in a BIG way! πͺ Our amazing teachers and staff went above and beyond to transform our cafeteria into a fun-filled circus extravaganza! With colorful decorations, creativity, and lots of teamwork, our cafeteria received a spectacular makeover that brought smiles and excitement to our Huskies during lunchtime! πΏπ A huge shout-out to our incredible Chapa family for coming together to make this celebration extra special for our students. It's moments like these that remind us that school is more than just academicsβit's about creating memories, building relationships, and making every student feel special!
At Chapa Elementary, the greatest show on Earth is our Husky Pride! πΎβ€οΈπͺ
Chapa Elementary September Employee of the Month
πΎπ Congratulations to Our September Employee of the Month! π
A huge Husky shout-out to Mrs. Solis, our Chapa Elementary September Employee of the Month! πβ€οΈ Mrs. Solis is an exceptional educator who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure her students receive the very best instruction each and every day. Her dedication shines through the countless hours she invests in planning, preparing, and creating meaningful learning experiences that set her students up for success. Her passion for teaching, commitment to excellence, and willingness to go the extra mile truly embody what it means to be a Chapa Husky!
Congratulations, Mrs. Solis! We see your hard work, we appreciate your dedication, and we are incredibly proud to have you as part of our Chapa family! πΎπβ€οΈ
Happy Coach's Day
ππΎ Three Cheers for Coach Ibarra! πβ€οΈ
This week at Chapa Elementary, we took a moment during our faculty meeting to give a special shout-out to our very own Coach Ibarra in celebration of National Coaches Day! π π Coach Ibarra brings energy, enthusiasm, and Husky Pride to our campus each and every day! His dedication to encouraging, motivating, and inspiring our students does not go unnoticed. Thank you, Coach Ibarra, for always going the extra mile and reminding our Huskies that with hard work, determination, and a positive attitude, anything is possible! We're so lucky to have you on Team Chapa! Keep coaching our Huskies to infinity and beyond! ππΎβ€οΈ
Awesome Teaching Caught
ππΎ Caught Being AMAZING! Spotlight on Mrs. Reyna! πβ€οΈ
Great teaching deserves to be celebrated, and this week our very own 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Reyna, was caught doing what she does bestβdelivering AMAZING instruction! ππ Her passion for teaching, dedication to student success, and commitment to making every lesson meaningful truly shine in her classroom. Mrs. Reyna goes above and beyond to create learning opportunities that help our Huskies grow and succeed. Her students are incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated teacher guiding them each day! Keep shining, Mrs. Reyna! Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so proud to have you as part of our Chapa family! πΎβ€οΈπ
Chapa Elementary Fun Friday
πΎπ We POP-Tarticularly Appreciate You! ππ
This week's sweet treat came with an extra sprinkle of appreciation! Our Chapa staff enjoyed some delicious Pop-Tarts as a small token of gratitude for all the amazing things they do each day! We wanted to remind our hardworking Chapa family that βWe POP-Tarticularly Appreciate You!β β€οΈ Because at Chapa Elementary, our staff is the sweetest ingredient to our success! πΎπ
Friendly Reminders
πΎ Every Day Counts at Chapa! β€οΈπ€
At Chapa Elementary, attendance matters because every day of learning counts! To encourage our Huskies to be at school every day, we have both long-term and short-term attendance incentives. Our long-term incentive challenges classrooms to βSpell CHAPAβ by earning letters for outstanding attendance, with a special celebration waiting when they complete the word!
Every Student. Every Day. To Infinity and Beyond! ππΎ
Pre-K September Lunch Menu
Elementary September Lunch Menu
Husky Starting & Ending Times
Husky Uniforms
Husky BackPack Guidelines
26 -27 La Joya ISD School Calendar
Resources for Parents
Vision: Educational Excellence: the Right of Every Student
Mission: The La Joya Independent School District empowers students to become critical thinkers, visionary leaders, and active contributors in their community, fostering a pathway to success for limitless opportunities in a competitive global, civic and economic landscape. Educational excellence is the responsibility of all members of the La Joya ISD community, where we embody the belief system, both in voice and action, that results in students who are prepared to realize their fullest potential.
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Location:5670 Doffing Rd, Mission, TX 78572
Phone: 956-323-2403