October Events & Important Dates @ T.G. BARR.
Here are the important T.G Barr events and dates for October! Parents, please get involved and show your support as you learn more about our school and the opportunities available to our students. We look forward to seeing you at these events! 😊
🍂 Fall Break
October 5–9 No School
Monday, October 12
First day back to school!
📸 Fall Picture Day
Friday, October 16
Be ready! 😊
💙 NOT MY KID: Bullying Prevention (Spanish Session)
Tuesday, October 20 9:30–10:30 AM @T.G Barr.
(english will be online ;Ask for more information in the front office)
Parents, please join us for an important conversation about how we can work together to prevent bullying among our children.
We will discuss:
Different forms of bullying, including physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying
How to recognize the signs of bullying and Ways parents and schools can work together to support students.
Arizona laws and protections related to bullying and student safety.
Your involvement matters! Let's work together to create a safe and supportive environment for all of our children.
🎓 7th & 8th Grade Parent Meeting with HMDP
Tuesday, October 27@9:00-10:00 A.M T.G Barr
Parents of 7th and 8th grade students, please join us to learn more about HMDP, a program from Arizona State University (ASU) serving students in grades 7–12.
HMDP provides:
•Activities: Participants attend in-person and digital workshops covering admissions, financial aid, leadership, career planning, and networking.
• Support: Offers family-focused guidance and mentorship to help students navigate the university application process.
Cost: All program course materials and events are completely free of charge.
☕ Coffee with the Principal
Friday, October 30
Lastly, we invite all parents to join us for Coffee with the Principal! ☕️
Come enjoy a cup of coffee, connect with other parents, meet with our principal, and learn more about what's happening at T.G. Barr Your questions, ideas, and involvement are always welcome!
We hope to see you there! 💙
T.G. Barr
2041 E Vineyard RD.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-232-4900
📣 UPCOMING DISTRICT-WIDE EVENTS! 🎉
We have several exciting events happening next week. We hope you’ll join us!
🌺 Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Chick-fil-A Luau Family Night
7650 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
You’re invited for a fun-filled evening for the whole family! There will be:
🎶 Live dancers
📸 Photo backdrop
🎨 Activities for kids
🍗 FREE KIDS’ MEALS (while supplies last)
#Chick-Fil-A
🧠 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 4:00 PM
McClain Wellness Center
1030 E Baseline RD. Phoenix, AZ 85040
Back-to-School Mental Health Event
We especially encourage our middle and high school students to join! There will be:
Food
🎁 Door prizes
🎟️ Raffles
🎯 Activities
And much more!
🥫 Friday, October 2, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Mobile Food Distribution
Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy
6550 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Before we head into Fall Break, we will be hosting our mobile food distribution. Please arrive early, as distribution will begin promptly at 8:00 AM!
🍂 FALL BREAK
Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9, 2026
We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events! If you have any questions, please contact our office. 😊
T.G Barr Academy of Global Studies
2041 E. Vineyard RD.
Phoenix,AZ 85042
602-232-4900
Reminder: Early Dismissal at 1:30 today!
Don’t forget to join us this afternoon at Irene Lopez School to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉
There will be lots of fun activities for kids, literacy stations, the City of Phoenix Mobile, community partners, and delicious food available for purchase. 🌮📚🎨
The event starts at 4:00 PM. We hope to see everyone there! 💃🏽❤️
Irene Lopez School
4610 S 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
There will be lots of fun activities for kids, literacy stations, the City of Phoenix Mobile, community partners, and delicious food available for purchase. 🌮📚🎨
The event starts at 4:00 PM. We hope to see everyone there! 💃🏽❤️
Irene Lopez School
4610 S 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Join us for a Back-to-School Mental Health Summit for middle and high school students and their families!
You won’t want to miss this family event! There will be dinner, a raffle, fun activities, and a panel discussion.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 30
⏰ Time: 4–6 p.m.
📍 Location: Roosevelt School District Wellness Center, 1030 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
We’re sorry to let you know that Coffee with the Principal is CANCEL for tomorrow.
Please stay tuned for the date of our next Coffee with the Principal. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
T.G Barr
2041 E. Vineyard RD
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602 232 4900
Any Questions:
Family Education and Coordinator
EXT: 11271
Join us this morning at PASTOR for our District Attendance Workshop! Did you know that regular attendance and arriving on time can make a big difference in a student’s academic success? come and learn more.
We look forward to seeing you there.
🎉 RAFFLE ! 🎉
Date: Thursday, Sept. 17th
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location Pastor School Library, 2101 W Alta Vista Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Tomorrow is Crazy Hair Day! 🤪💇♀️💇♂️
🏆 Thursday: Wear your favorite team jersey!
💛🖤 Friday: Represent your school! If you don’t have a T.G. shirt, wear BLACK & YELLOW!
Don`t forget!!!Coffee with the principal FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 @8:30 A.M
⏰ BE ON TIME AND READY EVERY DAY!
📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Every day counts, so let’s finish the week strong! 💪🏽
🏆 Thursday: Wear your favorite team jersey!
💛🖤 Friday: Represent your school! If you don’t have a T.G. shirt, wear BLACK & YELLOW!
Don`t forget!!!Coffee with the principal FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 @8:30 A.M
⏰ BE ON TIME AND READY EVERY DAY!
📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Every day counts, so let’s finish the week strong! 💪🏽
Good morning T.G Barr ☀️
Don’t forget to join us this morning for our PEA Workshop! Come drop off your student and stay connected with other parents while learning more about how to enroll and get involved.
We’d love to see you there! 😊
📚 Workshop starts at 9:00 AM.
See you this morning!
T.G Barr
2041 E. Vineyard RD
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602 232 4900
Family Education and Coordinator
EXT: 11271
Don’t forget to join us this morning for our PEA Workshop! Come drop off your student and stay connected with other parents while learning more about how to enroll and get involved.
We’d love to see you there! 😊
📚 Workshop starts at 9:00 AM.
See you this morning!
T.G Barr
2041 E. Vineyard RD
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602 232 4900
Family Education and Coordinator
EXT: 11271
T.G Barr Families,
📚 Don’t forget to join us tomorrow, Tuesday September 15 at 9:00 AM for our PEA (Parent Education Academy) with Denia.
Come learn more about how schools work and, most importantly, how you as a parent can support your child’s success. 💙
We hope to see you tomorrow! 😊
T.G Barr 2041 E Vineyard Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
602-232-4900
Hello Families,
Please read the attached letter. The letter was also sent home to all students on Friday.
Please read the attached letter. The letter was also sent home to all students on Friday.
T.G Barr
Don’t Forget About All the Exciting Events Coming Up Next Week, Parents! 🎉
We have a fun and busy week planned for our families!
Monday: 🎉 Spirit Week – Pajama Day! Come to school in your favorite pajamas and show your school spirit!
Tuesday: 📚 PEA Workshop for Parents : Join us here at T.G. Barr at 9:00 AM. DON’T MISS IT!
Wednesday: ⏰ Early Release Day
Thursday: 📖 Attendance Workshop for Parents at Pastor School at 9:30 AM
Friday: ☕ Coffee with the Principal at 8:30 AM. Come join us for coffee, conversation, and community!
We hope to see you at as many events as possible! Have an amazing weekend, parents! 💙
📍 T.G BARR
2041 E Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4900
Don’t Forget About All the Exciting Events Coming Up Next Week, Parents! 🎉
We have a fun and busy week planned for our families!
Monday: 🎉 Spirit Week – Pajama Day! Come to school in your favorite pajamas and show your school spirit!
Tuesday: 📚 PEA Workshop for Parents : Join us here at T.G. Barr at 9:00 AM. DON’T MISS IT!
Wednesday: ⏰ Early Release Day
Thursday: 📖 Attendance Workshop for Parents at Pastor School at 9:30 AM
Friday: ☕ Coffee with the Principal at 8:30 AM. Come join us for coffee, conversation, and community!
We hope to see you at as many events as possible! Have an amazing weekend, parents! 💙
📍 T.G BARR
2041 E Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4900
T.G Barr
Next week is Attendance Awareness Spirit Week! 🎉
Be Here. Be On Time. Be Awesome! ⭐
We are excited to participate in the District-Wide Attendance Awareness Spirit Week from September 14–18. Let’s show our school spirit while celebrating the importance of being at school and ready to learn every day!
Monday, September 14 – Wake Up, Get Up! 💤
Pajama Day! Come to school dressed in your favorite pajamas.
Tuesday, September 15 – Wacky Tacky Tuesday! 🧦
Crazy Sock Day! Wear your wildest, wackiest socks.
Wednesday, September 16 – Wild Hair Wednesday! 💇♀️🎉
Get creative and show off your most fun and wild hairstyle!
Thursday, September 17 – Sports Day! 🏀⚾🏈
Wear your favorite sports team shirt or jersey.
Friday, September 18 – Rep Your School! 💙
Wear your favorite school T-shirt and show your school pride!
Let’s make it a fun week and, most importantly, remember: Every day counts! We can’t wait to see everyone participating! 🎉
📢 SAVE THE DATE
Parent Educator Academy (PEA) Orientation Class
Taller Bilingüe
Date: Tuesday, September 15th
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: T.G. Barr
2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
Parent Educator Academy (PEA) Orientation Class
Taller Bilingüe
Date: Tuesday, September 15th
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: T.G. Barr
2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
T.G Barr Families! Join us on Tuesday September 15 at 9:00 AM!
Come meet with Denia, from ALL IN EDUCATION who will be here to help you enroll in the Parent Educator Academy (PEA) for this fall!
PEA is a FREE leadership program that helps parents:
Understand how the education system works.
Build strong advocacy skills.
Use their voices to create positive change for their children and communities.
Learn how Arizona schools actually work.
Learn how to help your child read at grade level.
Learn how to advocate for your child at school.
Come join us, get informed, and learn how you can become a stronger advocate for your child!
📅 Tuesday September 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 T.G BARR
2041 E Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4900
Family Coordinator:
EXT: 11271
We hope to see you there!
Come meet with Denia, from ALL IN EDUCATION who will be here to help you enroll in the Parent Educator Academy (PEA) for this fall!
PEA is a FREE leadership program that helps parents:
Understand how the education system works.
Build strong advocacy skills.
Use their voices to create positive change for their children and communities.
Learn how Arizona schools actually work.
Learn how to help your child read at grade level.
Learn how to advocate for your child at school.
Come join us, get informed, and learn how you can become a stronger advocate for your child!
📅 Tuesday September 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 T.G BARR
2041 E Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4900
Family Coordinator:
EXT: 11271
We hope to see you there!
T.G. Barr , What an Amazing First Month!
It has been an amazing first month back to school at T.G. Barr! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who has helped make this such a wonderful start to the school year. We especially want to thank our amazing parent volunteers for giving their time and supporting our students and school. We truly appreciate your partnership, dedication, and support!
Thank you to our staff for all of their support and dedication, and to the parents who joined us for our first Coffee with the principal Ms. Hagerty . It was wonderful to connect, share ideas, and continue building our school community together. ☕️
We would also like to extend a thank you to Delivering Dreams for generously donating uniforms to 50 of our students. Your kindness and generosity are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families. 👕💙
Thank you to Nothing Bundt Cakes for the delicious treats for our Coffee with Parents/ principal event. Your generosity helped make our gathering extra special! 🧁☕️
Every effort, big or small, makes a big difference. Once again, thank you to our parents, staff, volunteers, and community partners for helping make T.G. Barr a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow.
Join us at our upcoming coffees, and stay tuned for workshops, events, and more opportunities to get involved!
Together, let’s make this an amazing school year for our students, families, and T.G. Barr community! 💙🎉
T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard RD
Phoenix, AZ 84040
602-232-4900
It has been an amazing first month back to school at T.G. Barr! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who has helped make this such a wonderful start to the school year. We especially want to thank our amazing parent volunteers for giving their time and supporting our students and school. We truly appreciate your partnership, dedication, and support!
Thank you to our staff for all of their support and dedication, and to the parents who joined us for our first Coffee with the principal Ms. Hagerty . It was wonderful to connect, share ideas, and continue building our school community together. ☕️
We would also like to extend a thank you to Delivering Dreams for generously donating uniforms to 50 of our students. Your kindness and generosity are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families. 👕💙
Thank you to Nothing Bundt Cakes for the delicious treats for our Coffee with Parents/ principal event. Your generosity helped make our gathering extra special! 🧁☕️
Every effort, big or small, makes a big difference. Once again, thank you to our parents, staff, volunteers, and community partners for helping make T.G. Barr a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow.
Join us at our upcoming coffees, and stay tuned for workshops, events, and more opportunities to get involved!
Together, let’s make this an amazing school year for our students, families, and T.G. Barr community! 💙🎉
T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard RD
Phoenix, AZ 84040
602-232-4900
Don’t forget to join us this morning for Coffee with the Principal at 8:30 a.m. ☕️ We hope to see you all here!
📅 Friday, August 28th
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-232-4900
☕ 8th Grade Parents, Join Us Tomorrow for Coffee with the Principal! ☕
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
Please join us tomorrow for Coffee with the Principal! We are excited to welcome a special guest, Dulce Martinez from the Be a Leader Program (Rising Leaders).
Dulce was here this morning speaking with our 8th grade students about this amazing opportunity. Tomorrow, we invite you, as parents, to come learn more about the program, ask questions, and find out how your student can get involved.
🌟 This is an amazing opportunity for our 8th graders!
☕ Coffee starts at 8:30 AM
🎤 Dulce’s presentation will begin right after
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
📍 T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-232-4900
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
Please join us tomorrow for Coffee with the Principal! We are excited to welcome a special guest, Dulce Martinez from the Be a Leader Program (Rising Leaders).
Dulce was here this morning speaking with our 8th grade students about this amazing opportunity. Tomorrow, we invite you, as parents, to come learn more about the program, ask questions, and find out how your student can get involved.
🌟 This is an amazing opportunity for our 8th graders!
☕ Coffee starts at 8:30 AM
🎤 Dulce’s presentation will begin right after
We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
📍 T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-232-4900
☕ FIRST Coffee with the Principal! Friday August 28, 2026 @ 9:00 A.M
Join us for our FIRST Coffee with the Principal this Friday, August 28th at 9:00 AM!
We encourage ALL parents to attend and learn more about the start of the school year, including important updates, upcoming events, and plans for the school year.
Come connect with our Principal and fellow parents as we kick off a new school year together!
We especially encourage our Kindergarten and 8th Grade parents to attend. Our Kindergarten students are beginning an exciting new chapter, while our 8th Grade students are preparing for bigger things ahead.
⭐ Special Guest: Dulce Martinez from the Be A Leader Foundation will be joining us and speaking with our 8th Grade parents about opportunities and preparing our students for their next steps.
📅 Friday, August 28th
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-232-4900
We hope to see you there! Come enjoy some coffee, connect with our school community, and start the school year together!
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