Happy Saturday Thunderbird Families! It was a wonderful first week! Please check your email for our 2nd newsletter....see you Monday! 💛

Welcome Back Thunderbirds!
We are so excited to see you tomorrow!
Remember we start at 8:30 and dismiss at 3:30.
Only buses are allowed in the front of the school. All cars will need to use the driveline.
More bus stops have been added. Please double check the routes and times.
It's going to be a wonderful year of learning!
Ms. Hagerty 💛🖤

Good afternoon, T.G. Barr families,
We are excited to welcome each one of you to our campus. Just a reminder that the first day of school is Monday, August 4, 2025. Starting time will be from 8:30 A.M- 3:30 P.M,.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30 A.M- 3:30 P.M.
Early release Wednesday 8:30 A.M- 1:30 P.M.

Hello T.G Barr Family,
Don't forget tonight is meet the teacher night, July 31st
from 5:00 P.M -7:00 P.M.
Come join us to meet your teacher and get ready for an exciting new year 2025-2026.

Attention RSD Families! You're invited to our Back-to-School & Health Fair on Saturday, July 19 at Ed and Verma Pastor Elementary School 📍 2101 W. Alta Vista Rd. 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join us for a fun and resourceful morning with: 🎒 Free backpacks 💉 Vaccinations ✏️ School supplies ..and so much more! We can’t wait to see you there!

Free Sports Physicals Information When: 7/26 from 8am- 12pm Where: Central High School: 4525 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (North or South gym, final location TBD)

We offer our sincerest congratulations to the promoting class of 2025! We can't wait to see what you do next! https://youtu.be/llv1L_JcT_I

📣South Phoenix parents and community members📣 Join us to review the 2028 Student Academic Outcome Goals hosted by the RSD Governing Board. 📅 May 8 ⏰ 5:30 p.m. 📍 Verna McClain Wellness Center Childcare and dinner will be provided, so RSVP today! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qiyBhyJjFr

🥗 Health With a Latin Twist 📅 May 1-22* ⏰ 9-10:30 a.m. 🏫 Cloves C. Campbell Sr. School Improve your lifestyle in this interactive eight-session program. Learn to eat better, stay active, and commit to a healthier life for you and your family. To register, email Dulce.Renteria@rsd66.org. Topics include: • How to choose healthier foods • Practice portion control • Understand nutrition labels • The importance of physical activity • Adopt shopping strategies at the supermarket • Practice healthy recipes to make at home *Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are only available in Spanish.

📣 Don't miss out on the exciting opportunity to work at one of our thriving schools! 📣 Connect directly with school leaders and participate in on-the-spot interviews. Remember to bring your CV or Resume. RSD Job Fair April 26 | 9 a.m. – Noon 6000 S. 7th Street There's still space available - register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ-Nze2bL10bjj-5qAsiZbgNz5QLtf2kFNhqtzxvz9hGt7KQ/viewform

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to share how we build safe, reliable and efficient routes. Please review this important update from our Transportation Department: https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/roosevelt-school-district/newsletters/transportation-updates

💼 RSD Job Fair 📅 April 26 ⏰ 9 a.m. – Noon 📍Roosevelt Governing Board Room (6000 S. 7th Street) Work for one of our thriving schools! The RSD Job Fair will connect qualified candidates directly with school leaders in conversation and on-the-spot interviews. Remember to bring your CV or Resume. Register Today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ-Nze2bL10bjj-5qAsiZbgNz5QLtf2kFNhqtzxvz9hGt7KQ/viewform

Join us for an event during Autism Awareness Month! Learn about resources for you and your child, hosted by T.G. Barr Academy & community partners. 🗓 April 23 | ⏰ 4:30-6 PM | 📍 T.G. Barr Library | 2041 E Vineyard Rd., Phoenix

Motivational Monday!!! Here are a few of the stories from around the district to help inspire some motivation and a happy start to the week I Am Roosevelt: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16GzNvUEub/ Jesse Owens 5k Run: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DqUoK8uWD/ Sunland Presents: Finding Nemo: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1J6a6jfV9E/ Cesar Chavez Day: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/159yU2GTzz/

We're hiring! Join our team and be part of a community united to create better futures for all through education! 💲 Teacher Starting Salary $56,000 💰 $2,500 New Hire Incentive - ESS, Math and Science 💰 $2,000 Incentive - ESL/Bilingual or Reading Endorsement 💰 $5,000 Additional Compensation - ESS Instructors 💰 $2,000 Additional Compensation - Math Approved Content Area 💰 Credit for teaching experience - Up to 17 years 💰 Paid Student Teaching ➕Plus a comprehensive benefits package, including 💼 Holiday Pay, PTO and Sick Leave 💼 ASRS contributions 💼 Employee Assistance Program 💼 Professional Development Opportunities 💼 Small Class Sizes 💼 Apple devices for all students and teachers 🌐 Apply today: jobs.rsd66.org

Over the next month, our 3rd–8th graders will complete the Arizona State Standardized tests. Below is the testing window for each exam. Your child's school will communicate specific dates. 🔭 Science: March 24-27 (5th and 8th grade only) ✍️ Writing: April 3 and 4 📖 Reading: April 7-11 📐 Math: April 14-17 🗣️ Oral Reading Fluency: April 1-4 (3rd grade only) Please help us set them up for success by ensuring they are well-rested and at school on time on testing days. If you have any questions, please contact your school. Together, we are building a culture of performance.

Hello TG Barr Families! Early release today and tomorrow at 1:45!

Hello Families, Our teachers and students are working hard to get ready for conferences! If you would like to support our staff and teachers during conferences, you are welcome to bring in a dish to share (entrees, salads, desserts, drinks, etc). You may drop it off on after 12:00 at the front desk on Thursday, March 6th. Thank you for your support! Ms. Hagerty

📣 Reinventing Roosevelt Community Update 📣 📅 March 3 🕘 9 a.m. or 🕠 5:30 p.m. 🛜 https://zoom.us/j/741989868 Join either session and hear about: 🏗️ Repurposing of Buildings 💲 Financial Update ✏️ Academic Programs 🚀 Showcase Recap 🏫 Campus Combination 🛠️ Facilities Status 🚍 Transportation Routes

🔔 Public Notice 🔔 This is to give notice that a Quorum of the Governing Board will be attending the SOFG Workshop in Baltimore, MD from Thursday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. View the full notice: https://5il.co/36ywf Dated this January 27, 2025. Dr. Ashley Hodge President - 2025 Dr. Megan Frankiewicz Vice President - 2025