Today is the first day of fall break! We hope our students and their families have a restful and fun week, and we look forward to seeing you next Monday, Oct. 13!
The district and school offices will be open to the public on Monday and Tuesday only, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All offices will be closed from Wednesday through Friday.
🍎 Mobile Food Distribution 🍊
⏰ 8 a.m. | 📅 Oct. 1
📍 Bernard Black School
Food items will be distributed in the parking lot, courtesy of St. Mary's Food Bank. Please bring your ID and a piece of mail to confirm your address.
⚠️ For everyone's safety, please enter the distribution site via Southern and 27th Ave.
Hello Chavez Families,
Exciting News!
The Pantry will be open on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 8:00 to 10:30 AM.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Hola, Familias de Chavez:
¡Noticias emocionantes!
La despensa estará abierta el Jueves 28 de agosto de 2025, de 8:00 a 10:30 a. m.
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Read all about it! Click the links below to access the August Family Newsletter and some of our September Workshops/Events.
¡Entérate de todo! Haz clic en los enlaces a continuación para acceder al Boletín Familiar de agosto y a algunos de nuestros talleres/eventos de septiembre Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter Aug 2025
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/roosevelt-school-district/newsletters/family-engagement
https://www.rsd66.org/page/family-education-engagement
¡Entérate de todo! Haz clic en los enlaces a continuación para acceder al Boletín Familiar de agosto y a algunos de nuestros talleres/eventos de septiembre Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter Aug 2025
https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/roosevelt-school-district/newsletters/family-engagement
https://www.rsd66.org/page/family-education-engagement
Week 1 ✅ Please join assistant principal Mrs. Montelongo about drop off/ dismissal procedures, uniforms and cafecito with the principal on 8/11/25 at 8:45am! https://youtu.be/6Da-LXPgLW4
Welcome to Chavez! Join Principal Mrs. Chavez and Assistant Principal Mrs. Montelongo as we share important information about arrival/dismissal procedures and school uniforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn_qQFNPw1s
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!
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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
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.
📣 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
