Please join us tomorrow, March 18th, for our first Spanish session.
T.G. Barr, invites all parents and caregivers to participate in our Tobacco Prevention Program. These sessions will provide important information about vaping and tobacco use, and how families can help youth stay tobacco-free.
The program is designed to empower parents and caregivers with knowledge about the dangers of smoking and vaping. We encourage all parents to attend, learn, and gain tools to help guide and support their children in making healthy choices.
This information is especially important for students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, as they begin preparing for the transition into high school. By learning now, we can work together to guide our children in the right direction and help protect them from these harmful and dangerous habits.
Each program consists of two sessions provided by Unlimited Potential.
Spanish Sessions:
Wednesday, March 18 at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 25 at 8:30 a.m.
English Sessions:
Wednesday, April 8 at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 15 at 8:30 a.m.
We strongly encourage parents and caregivers to attend and learn how we can work together to support and protect our students.
Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy and tobacco-free.
Attend for a chance to win raffle prizes! 🎟️
If you have any questions, please contact the school :
T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard Rd
602-232-4900
Family Education and Engagement Coordinator.
Maria Hernandez
602-232-4900 Ext: 11271
maria.hernandez@rsd66.org
Our school, T.G. Barr, invites all parents and caregivers to participate in our Tobacco Prevention Program. These sessions will provide important information about vaping and tobacco use, and how families can help youth stay tobacco-free.
The program is designed to empower parents and caregivers with knowledge about the dangers of smoking and vaping. We encourage all parents to attend, learn, and gain tools to help guide and support their children in making healthy choices.
This information is especially important for students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, as they begin preparing for the transition into high school. By learning now, we can work together to guide our children in the right direction and help protect them from these harmful and dangerous habits.
Each program consists of two sessions provided by Unlimited Potential.
Spanish Sessions:
Wednesday, March 18 at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 25 at 8:30 a.m.
English Sessions:
Wednesday, April 8 at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 15 at 8:30 a.m.
We strongly encourage parents and caregivers to attend and learn how we can work together to support and protect our students.
Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy and tobacco-free.
Attend for a chance to win raffle prizes! 🎟️
If you have any questions, please contact the school :
T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard Rd
602-232-4900
Family Education and Engagement Coordinator.
Maria Hernandez
602-232-4900 Ext: 11271
maria.hernandez@rsd66.org
Good morning parents, welcome back! We hope you all had an amazing spring break and are ready to finish the last months of the 2025–2026 school year. Let’s continue working hard and supporting our students as we finish the year strong.
We would like to thank all the parent volunteers who helped with the dinner during our recent Parent-Teacher Conferences. Thank you so much for all the food and snacks you provided for our teachers—we truly appreciate your support.
Second, we would like to congratulate our second round of parent winners from our Parent Survey! Thank you for all the great input in helping us become better for our students and our community.
And most exciting of all—congratulations to the winner of the bicycle from our Parent Survey!
We are here to support each and every one of you. Thank you to all our parents for your amazing support of our students and our school community.
T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4900
Hello Thunderbirds! We hope you all had a restful break and are ready for our last quarter of this school year! Check out our newsletter for important dates/reminders. See you all tomorrow! ☀️
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/barr-school/newsletters/3-16-26-thunderbird-times
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/barr-school/newsletters/3-16-26-thunderbird-times
Friendly reminder: Due to parent-teacher conferences today is early release, please pick up your child at 1:30pm. Have an excellent spring break!
Our school T.G Barr invites all parents and caregivers to participate in our Tobacco Prevention Program. These sessions will provide important information about vaping and tobacco use, and how families can help youth stay tobacco-free. The program is designed to empower parents and caregivers with knowledge about the dangers of smoking and vaping, especially for students who are in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade/ transitioning into high school.
Each program consists of two sessions.
Spanish Sessions:
Wednesday, March 18 at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 25 at 8:30 a.m.
English Sessions:
Wednesday, April 8 at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 15 at 8:30 a.m.
We strongly encourage parents and caregivers to attend and learn how we can work together to support and protect our students.
Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy and tobacco-free.
If you have any questions, please contact the school :
T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard Rd
602-232-4900
Family Education and Engagement Coordinator.
Maria Hernandez
602-232-4900 Ext: 11271
maria.hernandez@rsd66.org
Good morning, parents!
Come and join us on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. for our Parent Educator Academy Workshop.
Now recruiting for Spring 2026 — join the next group of parent leaders!
What is the Parent Educator Academy?
The Parent Educator Academy is an introductory leadership development program designed for caregivers who wish to enhance their skills, enabling them to better support their children in navigating the school system and to have a stronger voice in decisions affecting their families and communities.
Participants in the program will benefit from valuable resources and training provided by certified experts.
Join us: English & Spanish.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 8:30 a.m
T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard RD.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232- 4900
Good afternoon, parents!
Come and join us on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. for our Parent Educator Academy Workshop.
Now recruiting for Spring 2026 — join the next group of parent leaders!
What is the Parent Educator Academy?
The Parent Educator Academy is an introductory leadership development program designed for caregivers who wish to enhance their skills, enabling them to better support their children in navigating the school system and to have a stronger voice in decisions affecting their families and communities.
Participants in the program will benefit from valuable resources and training provided by certified experts.
Join us: English & Spanish.
Come and join us on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. for our Parent Educator Academy Workshop.
Now recruiting for Spring 2026 — join the next group of parent leaders!
What is the Parent Educator Academy?
The Parent Educator Academy is an introductory leadership development program designed for caregivers who wish to enhance their skills, enabling them to better support their children in navigating the school system and to have a stronger voice in decisions affecting their families and communities.
Participants in the program will benefit from valuable resources and training provided by certified experts.
Join us: English & Spanish.
Are you preparing for your first or next school administration interview? Join us for an Aspiring Administrators Interview Skills Clinic on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Verna McClain Wellness Center
This interactive clinic is designed to help aspiring leaders confidently communicate their experience, navigate panel and scenario-based interviews, and stand out as strong leadership candidates.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for networking and breakfast.
Register Today
Who Should Attend
✓ Aspiring school administrators
✓ Teacher leaders and instructional coaches
✓ Deans, counselors and coordinators
✓ Educators pursuing leadership roles
What You’ll Learn
✓ Preparing for administrator-level interviews
✓ Answering panel and scenario-based questions
✓ Communicating leadership experience with clarity
✓ What hiring panels are really looking for
✓ Practical strategies to interview with
This event is hosted in partnership with the Arizona Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents and the Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators
Good Morning T.G Barr Parents,
Please don’t forget to join us tomorrow, Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8:30–9:30 a.m., for our Cafecito with the Principal.
Come learn more about upcoming testing and our journey toward becoming an IB school. Your input and feedback are invaluable as we continue to grow and prepare for the upcoming school year.
We will also welcome a special guest from North High School, the IB Program representative, who will share information about the benefits of continuing in the IB program as students transition to high school.
We hope to see you there! Thank you for your continued support and for all that you do.
T.G Barr School
2041 E Vineyard RD.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-232-4900
Good afternoon, parents!
Come and join us on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. for our Parent Educator Academy Workshop.
Now recruiting for Spring 2026 — join the next group of parent leaders!
What is the Parent Educator Academy?
The Parent Educator Academy is an introductory leadership development program designed for caregivers who wish to enhance their skills, enabling them to better support their children in navigating the school system and to have a stronger voice in decisions affecting their families and communities.
Participants in the program will benefit from valuable resources and training provided by certified experts.
Join us: English & Spanish.
Come and join us on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. for our Parent Educator Academy Workshop.
Now recruiting for Spring 2026 — join the next group of parent leaders!
What is the Parent Educator Academy?
The Parent Educator Academy is an introductory leadership development program designed for caregivers who wish to enhance their skills, enabling them to better support their children in navigating the school system and to have a stronger voice in decisions affecting their families and communities.
Participants in the program will benefit from valuable resources and training provided by certified experts.
Join us: English & Spanish.
Happy Monday TG Barr Families! Check out our family newsletter:
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/barr-school/newsletters/2-23-26-thunderbird-times
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/barr-school/newsletters/2-23-26-thunderbird-times
Good afternoon, Parents,
Please don’t forget to join us tomorrow morning, Monday, February 23, 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 Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center (AAEC) will be present to provide important information and give a presentation.
Following the presentations, 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 Academy of Global Studies
2041 E Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4900
Please don’t forget to join us tomorrow morning, Monday, February 23, 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 Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center (AAEC) will be present to provide important information and give a presentation.
Following the presentations, 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 Academy of Global Studies
2041 E Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4900
Congratulations to our first 5 winners from our Parent Survey Raffle!
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
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.
Good afternoon, Parents,
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
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
Good Afternoon, Parents,
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!
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!
Good Morning, Parents,
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
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
Good afternoon parents,
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
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
Hello Thunderbird Families!
We will be having a Valentines Spirit Day tomorrow....students can wear red , pink, and white!
We will be having a Valentines Spirit Day tomorrow....students can wear red , pink, and white!
