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Coffee with the Principal
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 7:45–8:15 AM
Coffee with the Principal
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 7:45–8:15 AM
🏈🏐 Bernard Black Fall Sports Schedule Update
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please see the updated Bernard Black Flag Football and Volleyball schedules below. There have been some changes and additions, so please use this announcement as the most current schedule.
🏈 Flag Football
Monday, August 31 — Bernard Black at Greenfield
📍 Greenfield
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 3 — Julian at Bernard Black
📍 Bernard Black
Boys ONLY: 4:45 PM
No girls game
Tuesday, September 8 — Bernard Black at TG Barr
📍 TG Barr
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 10 — Pastor at Bernard Black
📍 Bernard Black
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 17 — Conchos at Bernard Black
📍 Bernard Black
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
🏆 Flag Football Tournament
The single-elimination Flag Football Tournament is tentatively scheduled for September 21–October 1. Specific dates, times, locations, and matchups will be shared once finalized.
🏐 Volleyball
Monday, August 31 — Bernard Black at Greenfield
📍 Greenfield
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 3 — Julian at Bernard Black
📍 Bernard Black
Girls ONLY: 4:45 PM
No boys game
Tuesday, September 8 — Bernard Black at TG Barr
📍 TG Barr
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 10 — Pastor at Bernard Black
📍 Bernard Black
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
🏆 Volleyball Tournament
The single-elimination Volleyball Tournament is tentatively scheduled for September 17–29. Specific dates, times, locations, and matchups will be shared once finalized.
🚌 IMPORTANT: Away-Game Transportation
For away games, Bernard Black will provide transportation TO the game location only. There will NOT be transportation back to Bernard Black after the game.
This currently applies to:
August 31 — Greenfield
September 8 — TG Barr
Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up their student-athlete directly from the away school after their game.
Please plan transportation ahead of time and make sure your student-athlete is picked up on time.
Thank you for your continued support and flexibility. We look forward to a great season for our Bernard Black student-athletes! 🏈🏐
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please see the updated Bernard Black Flag Football and Volleyball schedules below. There have been some changes and additions, so please use this announcement as the most current schedule.
🏈 Flag Football
Monday, August 31 — Bernard Black at Greenfield
📍 Greenfield
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 3 — Julian at Bernard Black
📍 Bernard Black
Boys ONLY: 4:45 PM
No girls game
Tuesday, September 8 — Bernard Black at TG Barr
📍 TG Barr
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 10 — Pastor at Bernard Black
📍 Bernard Black
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 17 — Conchos at Bernard Black
📍 Bernard Black
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
🏆 Flag Football Tournament
The single-elimination Flag Football Tournament is tentatively scheduled for September 21–October 1. Specific dates, times, locations, and matchups will be shared once finalized.
🏐 Volleyball
Monday, August 31 — Bernard Black at Greenfield
📍 Greenfield
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 3 — Julian at Bernard Black
📍 Bernard Black
Girls ONLY: 4:45 PM
No boys game
Tuesday, September 8 — Bernard Black at TG Barr
📍 TG Barr
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 10 — Pastor at Bernard Black
📍 Bernard Black
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
🏆 Volleyball Tournament
The single-elimination Volleyball Tournament is tentatively scheduled for September 17–29. Specific dates, times, locations, and matchups will be shared once finalized.
🚌 IMPORTANT: Away-Game Transportation
For away games, Bernard Black will provide transportation TO the game location only. There will NOT be transportation back to Bernard Black after the game.
This currently applies to:
August 31 — Greenfield
September 8 — TG Barr
Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up their student-athlete directly from the away school after their game.
Please plan transportation ahead of time and make sure your student-athlete is picked up on time.
Thank you for your continued support and flexibility. We look forward to a great season for our Bernard Black student-athletes! 🏈🏐
🏈🏐 Bernard Black Fall Sports Schedule
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Below is the current schedule for our Flag Football and Volleyball teams. Please review the dates, game locations, and transportation information carefully.
🏈 Flag Football Schedule
Tuesday, August 25
Conchos vs. Bernard Black
📍 at Bernard Black
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Monday, August 31
Greenfield vs. Bernard Black
📍 at Greenfield
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 3
Bernard Black vs. Julian
📍 at Bernard Black
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Tuesday, September 8
TG Bar vs. Bernard Black
📍 at TG Bar
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Flag Football Tournament
The single-elimination Flag Football Tournament will take place between September 17 and October 1. Additional tournament details will be shared once they are available.
🏐 Volleyball Schedule
Tuesday, August 25
Conchos vs. Bernard Black
📍 at Bernard Black
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Monday, August 31
Greenfield vs. Bernard Black
📍 at Greenfield
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 3
Bernard Black vs. Julian
📍 at Bernard Black
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Tuesday, September 8
TG Bar vs. Bernard Black
📍 at TG Bar
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 10
Bernard Black vs. Pastor
📍 at Bernard Black
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Volleyball Tournament – Single Elimination: September 17 – September 29, 2026
Additional tournament details will be shared once they are available
🚌 IMPORTANT: Transportation & Pick-Up
For away games, the school bus will transport student-athletes TO the opposing school only.
The bus will NOT transport students back to Bernard Black after the game.
Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up their student-athlete directly from the school where the away game is being played.
Please make arrangements ahead of time and pick up your student-athlete on time after every game. Timely pickup is extremely important and helps our coaches and athletics program run smoothly.
Thank you for your support and cooperation. We are looking forward to a great season! 🏈🏐
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Below is the current schedule for our Flag Football and Volleyball teams. Please review the dates, game locations, and transportation information carefully.
🏈 Flag Football Schedule
Tuesday, August 25
Conchos vs. Bernard Black
📍 at Bernard Black
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Monday, August 31
Greenfield vs. Bernard Black
📍 at Greenfield
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 3
Bernard Black vs. Julian
📍 at Bernard Black
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Tuesday, September 8
TG Bar vs. Bernard Black
📍 at TG Bar
Girls: 4:45 PM
Boys: 5:45 PM
Flag Football Tournament
The single-elimination Flag Football Tournament will take place between September 17 and October 1. Additional tournament details will be shared once they are available.
🏐 Volleyball Schedule
Tuesday, August 25
Conchos vs. Bernard Black
📍 at Bernard Black
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Monday, August 31
Greenfield vs. Bernard Black
📍 at Greenfield
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 3
Bernard Black vs. Julian
📍 at Bernard Black
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Tuesday, September 8
TG Bar vs. Bernard Black
📍 at TG Bar
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Thursday, September 10
Bernard Black vs. Pastor
📍 at Bernard Black
Boys: 4:45 PM
Girls: 5:45 PM
Volleyball Tournament – Single Elimination: September 17 – September 29, 2026
Additional tournament details will be shared once they are available
🚌 IMPORTANT: Transportation & Pick-Up
For away games, the school bus will transport student-athletes TO the opposing school only.
The bus will NOT transport students back to Bernard Black after the game.
Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up their student-athlete directly from the school where the away game is being played.
Please make arrangements ahead of time and pick up your student-athlete on time after every game. Timely pickup is extremely important and helps our coaches and athletics program run smoothly.
Thank you for your support and cooperation. We are looking forward to a great season! 🏈🏐
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Do you have children from birth to 5 years old?
Join Story School, a bilingual program where families have fun while building lifelong literacy skills. ❤️📖
📅 Starts: Tuesday, August 18
⏰ Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Irene Lopez School, 4610 S. 12th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040
📝 How to Register:
📧 Contact Family Coordinator Jenny by Monday, August 17:
📧 Email: jenny.burnside@rsd.k12.az.us
📞 Phone: 602-232-4920
⏰ Don’t wait—space is limited! Register today! 📚❤️
Do you have children from birth to 5 years old?
Join Story School, a bilingual program where families have fun while building lifelong literacy skills. ❤️📖
📅 Starts: Tuesday, August 18
⏰ Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Irene Lopez School, 4610 S. 12th St., Phoenix, AZ 85040
📝 How to Register:
📧 Contact Family Coordinator Jenny by Monday, August 17:
📧 Email: jenny.burnside@rsd.k12.az.us
📞 Phone: 602-232-4920
⏰ Don’t wait—space is limited! Register today! 📚❤️
🏈🏐 Fall Sports Tryout Information
Attention Student-Athletes & Parents/Guardians,
Tryouts for Boys & Girls Flag Football and Boys & Girls Volleyball will take place during the week of:
📅 August 17–21
Specific tryout dates and times for each sport will be announced soon.
Important Information
Physicals are REQUIRED. A completed physical must be turned in to the school office before a student can participate in tryouts or any school sport.
The official season for both Flag Football and Volleyball will begin August 25.
Students participating in athletics must have reliable transportation home. Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up their student on time after practices and games.
Additional information regarding practices, games, expectations, and the season will be provided after tryouts.
📣 Parent Meeting — August 24 at 4:45 PM
We will hold an important Parent/Guardian Meeting on August 24 after practice for:
🏈 Boys & Girls Flag Football
🏐 Boys & Girls Volleyball
We highly recommend that a parent/guardian attend, as we will cover important information regarding the upcoming season, including expectations, schedules, transportation, communication, and other important procedures.
More information regarding specific tryout dates and times will be coming soon.
We look forward to a great season!
Attention Student-Athletes & Parents/Guardians,
Tryouts for Boys & Girls Flag Football and Boys & Girls Volleyball will take place during the week of:
📅 August 17–21
Specific tryout dates and times for each sport will be announced soon.
Important Information
Physicals are REQUIRED. A completed physical must be turned in to the school office before a student can participate in tryouts or any school sport.
The official season for both Flag Football and Volleyball will begin August 25.
Students participating in athletics must have reliable transportation home. Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up their student on time after practices and games.
Additional information regarding practices, games, expectations, and the season will be provided after tryouts.
📣 Parent Meeting — August 24 at 4:45 PM
We will hold an important Parent/Guardian Meeting on August 24 after practice for:
🏈 Boys & Girls Flag Football
🏐 Boys & Girls Volleyball
We highly recommend that a parent/guardian attend, as we will cover important information regarding the upcoming season, including expectations, schedules, transportation, communication, and other important procedures.
More information regarding specific tryout dates and times will be coming soon.
We look forward to a great season!
Our August District Family Newsletter is here! Click below to read it. 📰✨
👇
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/newsletters/roosevelt-school-district/newsletters/august-family-newsletter
We hope your child's first week of school has been full of smiles, new friends, and great beginnings! 💛
#BackToSchool 2026#FamilyNewsletter #RooseveltFamily
👇
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/newsletters/roosevelt-school-district/newsletters/august-family-newsletter
We hope your child's first week of school has been full of smiles, new friends, and great beginnings! 💛
#BackToSchool 2026#FamilyNewsletter #RooseveltFamily
We are excited to invite you to our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday, May 20th at 9:00 AM, which will be held in the gym/cafeteria.
Each student will receive 4 tickets. Please plan accordingly and ensure that all guests have a ticket for entry.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the front office.
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you and your student!
Each student will receive 4 tickets. Please plan accordingly and ensure that all guests have a ticket for entry.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the front office.
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you and your student!
Dear BBEA Families,
We are excited to share an important update regarding the school schedule for the upcoming school year.
Beginning next school year, Bernard Black Elementary School's instructional hours will change to:
School Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
School End Time: 3:30 p.m.
This adjustment is being made to better support the needs of our students, staff, and families while continuing to provide a strong learning environment for all students.
We encourage families to begin planning accordingly for student drop-off and pick-up times for the upcoming school year. Additional information regarding arrival procedures, transportation, and before- and after-school programs will be shared as it becomes available.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Bernard Black Elementary School. We look forward to another successful school year together.
Roosevelt School District
Bernard Black Elementary School
We are excited to share an important update regarding the school schedule for the upcoming school year.
Beginning next school year, Bernard Black Elementary School's instructional hours will change to:
School Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
School End Time: 3:30 p.m.
This adjustment is being made to better support the needs of our students, staff, and families while continuing to provide a strong learning environment for all students.
We encourage families to begin planning accordingly for student drop-off and pick-up times for the upcoming school year. Additional information regarding arrival procedures, transportation, and before- and after-school programs will be shared as it becomes available.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Bernard Black Elementary School. We look forward to another successful school year together.
Roosevelt School District
Bernard Black Elementary School
Reinventing Roosevelt Community Listening Session
🗓️ Thursday, May 14 ⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📍Verna McClain Wellness Center
Join us for a listening session on the future of several RSD school sites and nearby parcels. Share your ideas, ask questions and help shape our community's future.
Join us for our free mobile food distribution, in collaboration with St. Mary's Food Bank, on Friday, May 1 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,
Here is the updated soccer game schedule. All games will have the girls game at 4:45 PM and the boys game at 5:45 PM.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Conchos vs. Bernard Black @ Conchos
Girls – 4:45 PM
Boys – 5:45 PM
Monday, March 23, 2026
Southwest vs. Bernard Black @ Bernard Black
Girls – 4:45 PM
Boys – 5:45 PM
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Bernard Black vs. Pastor @ Bernard Black
Girls – 4:45 PM
Boys – 5:45 PM
Monday, April 6, 2026
Bernard Black vs. Valley View @ Bernard Black
Girls – 4:45 PM
Boys – 5:45 PM
Monday, April 13, 2026
Bernard Black vs. Campbell @ Bernard Black
Girls – 4:45 PM
Boys – 5:45 PM
Please make sure students are picked up on time after away games. For away games, students will need to be picked up at the game location unless stated otherwise.
Thank you for your continued support this season, and we are looking forward to a great year of soccer.
Here is the updated soccer game schedule. All games will have the girls game at 4:45 PM and the boys game at 5:45 PM.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Conchos vs. Bernard Black @ Conchos
Girls – 4:45 PM
Boys – 5:45 PM
Monday, March 23, 2026
Southwest vs. Bernard Black @ Bernard Black
Girls – 4:45 PM
Boys – 5:45 PM
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Bernard Black vs. Pastor @ Bernard Black
Girls – 4:45 PM
Boys – 5:45 PM
Monday, April 6, 2026
Bernard Black vs. Valley View @ Bernard Black
Girls – 4:45 PM
Boys – 5:45 PM
Monday, April 13, 2026
Bernard Black vs. Campbell @ Bernard Black
Girls – 4:45 PM
Boys – 5:45 PM
Please make sure students are picked up on time after away games. For away games, students will need to be picked up at the game location unless stated otherwise.
Thank you for your continued support this season, and we are looking forward to a great year of soccer.
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
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.
✨ JOIN US! ✨
Join us for a district-wide STEM Night in honor of Black History Month, celebrating Black inventors and innovators.
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.
Join us for a district-wide STEM Night in honor of Black History Month, celebrating Black inventors and innovators.
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.
✨ JOIN US! ✨
Join us for a district-wide STEM Night in honor of Black History Month, celebrating Black inventors and innovators.
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.
Join us for a district-wide STEM Night in honor of Black History Month, celebrating Black inventors and innovators.
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.
