
Thank you so much for completing the survey and helping us improve with your valuable feedback. If you have not completed the survey yet, you still have time to enter our second parent raffle next week! Remember, once you complete the survey, your student will receive a free dress-down pass and will also be entered into our bicycle raffle.
To enter the raffle:
• Complete the survey
• Take a screenshot of your completion page
• Show it at the front office or email it to: maria.hernandez@rsd66.org
We truly value your feedback and greatly appreciate your participation. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and you may select the language you are most comfortable using. If you need assistance, please feel free to stop by — we are happy to help.
Survey Link:
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57IOTVvTLZ3b0cS?Q_CHL=qr




Join us for our free mobile food distribution, in collaboration with St. Mary's Food Bank, on Friday, Feb. 27 at 8 a.m. Food items will be distributed in the parking lot of Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy.
🚗 For everyone’s safety, please enter the distribution site via Southern and 27th Ave.
✉️ Bring your ID and a piece of mail to confirm your address.


We are pleased to invite you to our school this coming Monday, February 23rd, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the library. We will be hosting a special event for our 8th grade parents. Representatives from Academies at South Mountain, North High School, and AAEC will be present to provide important information and give a presentation.
Following the presentation, we will be available to assist you with enrollment and answer any questions you may have. Please save the date and join us as we help prepare your child for this exciting new journey — goodbye, 8th grade; hello, high school!
We look forward to seeing you there!
T.G Barr School
2041 E. Vineyard Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-232-4900

Please don’t forget to join us next Friday, February 27, 2026, @8:30-9:30 a.m. for our Cafecito with the Principal.
Come and learn more about upcoming testing and the process of becoming an IB school. Your input and feedback will help us grow and better prepare for the upcoming school year.
We will also have a guest from North High School, the IB program representative, who will share more information about the benefits of continuing in the IB program as students transition to high school.
We hope to see everyone there. Thank you for your continued support and for all that you do!

If you haven’t already, please DON’T FORGET TO COMPLETE OUR ANNUAL SURVEY!
We will be picking our first 10 winners today! There is still time to complete the survey to be entered into our second raffle on Friday, February 20, 2026.
To enter Friday’s raffle:
• Complete the survey
• Take a screenshot of your completion page
• Show it at the front office or email it to me: maria.hernandez@rsd66.org
Your student will also receive a free dress-down ticket for participating!
We truly value your feedback and greatly appreciate your participation. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and you may select the language you are most comfortable using. If you need assistance, please feel free to stop by — we are happy to help.
Survey Link:
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57IOTVvTLZ3b0cS?Q_CHL=qr

This is a friendly reminder that on February 18th, there will be an event at Irene Lopez for our 8th graders to explore and learn more about the many high school options available in South Phoenix. Irene Lopez School, 4-6 p.m
4610 S 12th St Phoenix, AZ 85040.
If you are not able to attend on the 18th, don’t worry! On February 23rd, several high schools will be visiting our campus to give a short presentation for our 8th grade parents. We encourage you to join us either at Irene Lopez on the 18th or here at our school T. G Barr on the 23rd @ 9;00 a.m. We will be available to answer your questions, provide support, and assist you with the enrollment process.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you for your continued support.
Maria Hernandez
Family Education and Engagement Coordinator
T.G Barr Academy of Global Studies
2041 E Vineyard RD,
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602)232-4900 : 11271

We will be having a Valentines Spirit Day tomorrow....students can wear red , pink, and white!

As you know, each year we ask families to complete our Parent Survey to help us understand how we are doing and identify ways we can improve. We truly value your feedback and would appreciate your participation.
The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and you may choose the language you are most comfortable using. If you need assistance, you are always welcome to come in and ask us for help.
Link :https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57IOTVvTLZ3b0cS?Q_CHL=qr
Once you complete the survey, please take a screenshot of the confirmation page and bring it to the front office to receive a ticket. We will be raffling the items listed below. Winners for the first round will be contacted tomorrow February 13.
Once again, thank you for your continued support and dedication to helping our families and students succeed.
Maria Hernandez
Family Education and Engagement Coordinator
602-232-4900
EXT: 11271

📣 Join us for our Family Showcase
📅 Feb. 4 ⏰ 5:00 - 6:30pm
Explore our campus and discover what it means to be a Thunderbird. See the incredible work your kids are doing and hear from Ms. Hagerty about the unique opportunities we offer.
- International baccalaureate
- Arts and Humanities (Spanish, Art, Music, PE)
- Before and after school activities
We’ll also have staff on-site to help you connect with important resources, including:
👕 Uniforms
📱 Your Student’s Classroom in the RSD App
📱 Student enrollment
📣 Join us for our Family Showcase
📅 Feb. 4 ⏰ 5:00 - 6:30pm
Explore our campus and discover what it means to be a Thunderbird. See the incredible work your kids are doing and hear from Ms. Hagerty about the unique opportunities we offer.
- International baccalaureate
- Arts and Humanities (Spanish, Art, Music, PE)
- Before and after school activities
We’ll also have staff on-site to help you connect with important resources, including:
👕 Uniforms
📱 Your Student’s Classroom in the RSD App
📱 Student enrollment
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/barr-school/newsletters/2-2-26-thunderbird-times
Good morning, Parents,
As you know, each year we ask families to complete our Parent Survey to help us understand how we are doing and identify ways we can improve. We truly value your feedback and would appreciate your participation.
The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and you may choose the language you are most comfortable using. If you need assistance, you are always welcome to come in and ask us for help.
Link : https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57IOTVvTLZ3b0cS?Q_CHL=qr
Once you complete the survey, please take a screenshot of the confirmation page and bring it to the front office to receive a ticket. We will be raffling the items listed below. Winners for the first round will be contacted on February 13.
Once again, thank you for your continued support and dedication to helping our families and students succeed.
Maria Hernandez
Family Education and Engagement Coordinator
602-232-4900
EXT: 11271

📅 Feb. 4 ⏰ 5:00 - 6:30pm
Explore our campus and discover what it means to be a Thunderbird. See the incredible work your kids are doing and hear from Ms. Hagerty about the unique opportunities we offer.
- International baccalaureate
- Arts and Humanities (Spanish, Art, Music, PE)
- Before and after school activities
We’ll also have staff on-site to help you connect with important resources, including:
👕 Uniforms
📱 Your Student’s Classroom in the RSD App
📱 Student enrollment

Your Voice Matters in Curriculum Adoption
We believe that strong curriculum is built with community input. As part of our curriculum adoption process, instructional materials are now open for 60 days of public review and comment. Parents, guardians, educators, and community members are invited to explore the materials and share feedback.
🗓 Review period: Jan. 30 – March 30, 2026
6th-8th Grade Social Studies
username: azreview2026
password: password1
6th-8th Grade Science
No login required
🔗 Learn more & submit comments
Thank you for partnering with us to support student learning.
📅 Feb. 4 ⏰ 5:00 - 6:30pm
Explore our campus and discover what it means to be a Thunderbird. See the incredible work your kids are doing and hear from Ms. Hagerty about the unique opportunities we offer.
- International baccalaureate
- Arts and Humanities (Spanish, Art, Music, PE)
- Before and after school activities
We’ll also have staff on-site to help you connect with important resources, including:
👕 Uniforms
📱 Your Student’s Classroom in the RSD App
📱 Student enrollment

Join us for a district-wide STEM Night.
This family-friendly event will feature hands-on STEM activities, community partners and resources, and food available for purchase.
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 11
⏰ Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy
6550 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Legacy. Learning. Leadership.


This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, January 22, 2026, we will be hosting the Lions Eye Program on campus. The program will provide free eye exams and glasses for students.
If you have registered your child for this program, please be sure they arrive on time. School begins at 8:30 a.m., and we will start the program promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Thank you for your continued efforts and support of your child—we truly appreciate it.


