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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Home of the Explorers </span></i></b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><br><b><i>Daily Bulletin</i></b><br><b><i><u>Thursday March 16, 2017<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Today is a RTI bell schedule.</span></i></b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Good morning Explorers, let’s remember to have La Joya PRIDE in everything we do!</span></i></b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Algerian'>STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:32.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>High School Registration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Attention 8th grade students. El Diamante will be here today to meet with the rest of our 8th grade students during their PE period. Be prepared to sign up for your classes for high school during this time. The packets that were given to you should be reviewed and discussed with your parents so you will be ready to select the classes you would like to take while the counselors are here. There will be a make-up day for students that miss this week on Monday, March 20th. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:32.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>PRIDE Spirit Day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>LJ PRIDE Spirit day: Don’t get caught with no green this Friday on St. Patrick’s day!! Let’s see how green you can be this Friday La Joya!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:32.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>EDHS Chearleading<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>8<sup>th</sup> grade students, if you are interested in trying out for the El Diamante cheerleading squad, you can get an application from 8<sup>th</sup> grade office. Applications are due to the 8<sup>th</sup> grade office on Tuesday March 28<sup>th</sup> by 4:00 p.m. No late packets will be accepted. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:32.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>PRIDE Fun Friday<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Our next Fun Friday date has been changed to Friday, March 31st. Remember to show your LJ PRIDE by keeping your grades above a 2.3 in all of your class, be on time to class, show PRIDE by not getting any referrals, and have no unexcused absences. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:32.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>School-Wide Fundraiser<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Please support our spring school-wide fundraiser in selling <b>Cookie-Dough</b>. Sales end this Thursday 3-16-17. The TOP selling 1<sup>st</sup> period class in both 7<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup> grade will win a donut party! Top three sellers in both 7<sup>th</sup> and 8<sup>th</sup> grade will get to SPIN THE MONEY WHEEL! For a chance to win $100! Fundraiser money supports student activities such as school dances, end of the year celebration, 8<sup>th</sup> grade Adventure Park, fun end of the year school activities, and much more. So sell, sell, sell!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>AVID Applications<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>7<sup>th</sup> graders: It’s March Madness and College is on everyone’s mind. You heard all the benefits of going to college during College Awareness Month. If you think you are ready, but need a class to prepare you for the college path, then AVID is for you. AVID is a college readiness elective that prepares you by learning how to take effective notes, being organized, supporting you in all your classes, and many other things that will have you ready for college when you graduate High School. Please get an application from the front office, or room 102. If you want more information, join us next Wed. at 6:00 pm in the Gym for AVID parent night<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Algerian'>Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>JV Softball<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>The La Joya Junior Varsity Softball Team won 1 and lost 1 at Kastner on Saturday. The Lady Explorers won, 3-2, in Game 1, but lost 5-6 in Game 2. They were led by Pitcher Karlie Bilbrey who pitched both games. Collecting hits in 2 games were - Bilbrey (5 hits); Jazilyn Vargas (3); Ryleigh Rush, Maddy Caine, and Samira Gutierrez (2); Alyssa Lackey and Lisamarie Rendon (1).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>JV Softball<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>The La Joya Junior Varsity Softball Team defeated Exeter, 16 - 0, on Monday. The Lady Explorers were led by Pitcher Karlie Bilbrey who pitched a complete game. Offensive standouts were Jazilyn Vargas (3 hits); Ryleigh Rush and Bilbrey (2); and Ariana Ruiz (1). Defensive standouts were Emilie Lopez, Alyssa Lackey, Vargas, Bilbrey, and Ruiz.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Two Pitchers Team Up As JV Baseball Shuts Out Wilson M.S (Exeter)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>La Joya Explorers JV defeated Wilson M.S (Exeter) 16-0 on Monday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Henry Vidak struck out #10 to finish off the game. Dillion Phillipe earned the win for La Joya Explorers JV. He threw three innings, giving up zero runs, one hit, striking out six, and walking zero. Castenon, Phillipe, Perry, Branson Campbell, Watson, and Block all had one hit to lead La Joya Explorers JV. Watson led La Joya Explorers JV with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 18 stolen bases.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Saturday<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Boys Baseball will be playing a doubleheader vs. Clarke Intermediate, start times are 9am and 12pm. 7<sup>th</sup> grade boys will be at Clark Intermediate while 8<sup>th</sup> grade will be at Clovis High.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:32.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>•<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Have a Great Day, Explorers!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Remember to have LJ PRIDE in who you are, in what you do, and in our school. </span></i></b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:27.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-27.0pt;line-height:normal;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>