COVID-19 Vaccination Pods

June and July
Times vary based on date

The Roosevelt School District is proud to partner with community organizations to offer vaccines to our students, families and South Phoenix community. Through these partnerships, vaccination PODs will be set up at Bernard Black, I.G. Conchos, P.L. Julian and Valley View schools on select dates this summer. More information about each vaccine site is below. The COVID-19 vaccine is available for free to all eligible age groups. Proof of insurance is not required.

Answers to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

June 10
5-6 p.m.

Join us in one week for a discussion about the COVID-19 vaccine presented in partnership with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services. Dr. Francisco Moreno will cover, how the vaccine works, why it's important to get your vaccine, if your children need to get it and if it's safe to get if you're pregnant. This free event will be presented in English and Spanish. More information is avaialble on this flyer.

Everyone Can Create: Free Student Summer Camps

July 12-16, 2021
8 a.m. – Noon
Southwest Elementary School

The Roosevelt School District is proud to offer free summer camps for students entering 5th-8th grades. Everyone Can Create camps, led by Apple Professional Learning, will engage students in a variety of activities from coding to digital media creation. Camps will be held in-person only and space is limited.

Everyone Can Code
Grades: Entering 5-8th
This camp introduces learners to a world of coding through interactive puzzles, fun characters and engaging activities. At the end of this camp, you will know Swift coding language and be able to use coding algorithms to solve puzzles. Camp led by Apple Professional Learning.

Community App Challenge
Grades: Entering 7-8th
In this camp, you will work in a collaborative group through the Design Thinking process to plan an app to address a community problem. On the final day of camp, you and your team will pitch your app to a team of professionals who will declare a winner. No coding experience is needed. Camp led by Apple Professional Learning.

Architecture Camp
Grades: Entering 6-8th
In this camp, you will work with professional architects from Orcutt | Winslow to design a building that addresses a problem within your community.

Create Space with Media
Grades: Entering 5-8th
In this camp, you will learn how to use apps like Camera, Clips and iMovie to create your own video stories and share what you’re most passionate about. On the last day, you will attend a red carpet screening on your video!

A Family Health Forum: Vaccinations and Nutrition

Apri 7, 2021
5:30-6:30 p.m.

Roosevelt School District in partnership with Valleywise, invites you and your family to join a free virtual forum to hear the latest information on COVID-19 vaccinations, nutrition resources, diabetes prevention and management and more from experts at Valleywise Health and our community partners. The forum will feature a Q&A session and will be conducted in both English and Spanish.

*The first 30 pre-registrants will receive a FREE FRY’s $25.00 Gift Card courtesy of Valleywise Health Foundation.

Featured Panelists:
Nelson Craig-Silva, BSN, RN
Director Nursing, Valleywise Health

Sandra Chmelnik, RDN CDCES
Diabetes Program Manager, Valleywise Health

Jhoana Molina
Media & Community Relations Coordinator, Maricopa County Public Health

City of Phoenix Adaptive Recreation activites

March-April
Register: 602-262-4874

Adaptive Recreation programs are designed to empower individuals with disabilities. March activities include an art class, sign language class and a bingo event. See more details in their brochure. For more information, please call South Mountain Community Center.

Kinder Round Up

March 3, 2021
6-7 p.m.

Students and families will receive free books, kindergarten readiness kits and more! Our school offices are open for you to pick up your free kindergarten readiness kit ahead of Wednesday's event. Call 602-243-4839 to find out which school to pick up your kit from.

Spring Break Meal Distirbution

American Dream Academy self-paced workshops

Feb. 9 and 23, 2021

In the “Realizing the American Dream” courses, families will gain the tools and confidence to join forces with schools and communities to make sure their own children continue their academic growth to ensure and prepare for the university experience. For more information, visit the American Dream Academy on Facebook.

City of Phoenix Virtual Special Olympics Cheerleading

Feb. 16, 2021
6-7 p.m.

The City of Phoenix Adaptive Recreation will be hosting practices virtually over 6 weeks. During this time the athletes will be working towards creating a virtual performance to submit to Special Olympics Arizona. Please be aware that a Special Olympics Arizona physical must be on file for participation. The form is available for download here.

For more information contact Angelica Raya: Angelica.Raya@Phoenix.gov | 602-262-4874

Science Curriculum Adoption Q&A Session

Kith and Kin Project

Jan. 20, 2021
1:30 p.m. (Spanish)
4 p.m. (English)

After completion of class, first aid and CPR will be scheduled. Car seats, safety devices and learning products will be handed out.
Please register through Stacey.

Kith and Kin Project - Session 1 (class offered only in Spanish)

Dec. 2 and 9, 2020
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Kith and Kin Project Every Wed.

Spanish Class Only

Kith and Kin Project - Session 2 (class offered only in Spanish)

Dec. 2 and 9, 2020
3-5 p.m.

Kith and Kin Project Every Wed.

Spanish Class Only

Kith and Kin Project - Session 1 (class offered only in Spanish)

Nov. 4 and 8, 2020
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Kith and Kin Project Every Wed.

Spanish Class Only

Kith and Kin Project - Session 2 (class offered only in Spanish)

Nov. 4 and 8, 2020
3-5 p.m.

Kith and Kin Project Every Wed.

Spanish Class Only

COVID Mobile Testing at Irene Lopez School

Oct. 2, 2020
7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
4610 S. 12th Street, Phoenix AZ 85040: North Parking Lot by cafeteria

Irene Lopez and RSD are partnering with the City of Phoenix, and Vincere Cancer Center to bring mobile COVID-19 testing to our campus. Testing will be open to all community members. Please register online to reserve your spot. Walk ins are welcomed until 12p.m.

For questions, contact Michelle Cabanillas at (602) 524-7271

FREE Flu Vaccine for all Roosevelt School District Children & Adults

Oct. 14, 2020
1-4 p.m
4610 S. 12th Street, Phoenix AZ 85040: Irene Lopez School Gym

• Practice social distancing & monitor the amount of people in the building at one time

• Ask only the person/s needing vaccine and or only one parent or guardian to accompany children. Everyone else is asked to remain outside of the building while practicing social distancing.

• Ask families to maintain social distancing while waiting

• Clean the area and items between families

• Ask families to avoid coming to the immunization clinic when you or your child is sick with COVID-19 symptoms, which may include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

Families will be asked to:

• Bring their own pen

• Wear a mask

• Bring the immunization record if available

• Bring the insurance card if available

Kith and Kin Project - Session 1 (class offered only in Spanish)

Oct. 14, 21 and 28, 2020
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Kith and Kin Project Every Wed.

Spanish Class Only

Kith and Kin Project - Session 2 (class offered only in Spanish)

Oct. 14, 21 and 28 2020
3-5 p.m.

Kith and Kin Project Every Wed.

Spanish Class Only

Parent Resource Forum In Partnership with Southwest Behavioral & Health Services 

Sept. 10, 2020
6-7:30 p.m.

Complete the post-event survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PHPRDM9 

More than 10 non-profit organizations will be available at this virtual resource forum event to share information about Positive Parenting Programs, Social and Emotional Learning and more!

Phoenix Children’s Hospital Raising resilient, Confident, Competent Children, The Power of Positive Parenting

Sept. 15, 2020
4-6 p.m

Representatives will share information about the following topics: Raising resilient, Confident, Competent Children, The Power of Positive Parenting.

University of Arizona – Nutrition Class

Sept. 17 & 24, 2020
10-10:45 a.m.  (Spanish)
11-11:45 a.m.  (English) 

Health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables

Livening up meals with vegetables and fruits your family will enjoy

Easy ways to eat more fruits and vegetables at home and away

Shopping for and cooking with fruits and vegetables.

Safely preparing and storing produce

How to make Healthy Snacks AZ Health Zone University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Maricopa 

Sept. 29, 2020
4:30 p.m. (English)
5:30 p.m. (Spanish)

LEARN ABOUT

Health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables

Livening up meals with vegetables and fruits your family will enjoy

Easy ways to eat more fruits and vegetables at home and away

Shopping for and cooking with fruits and vegetables.

Safely preparing and storing produce

PARTICIPATE IN

A fun five-senses food activity for children

Preparing a healthy fruit snack with your child.