
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.


2025–2026 Market Dates & Themes
September 13, 2025 – Welcome Back Market & Hispanic Heritage Celebration
October 11, 2025 – Sustainability Fair + Market
November 8, 2025 – Canned Food Drive for Local Food Bank
December 13, 2025 – Holiday celebration+ Tree Care Workshop w/ Certified Arborist
January 10, 2026 –New Year Kickoff & Petting Zoo
February 14, 2026 – Love & Friendship Market
March 14, 2026 – Spring Celebration Market
April 11, 2026 – Local Schools Highlight Market
May 9, 2026 – Mother’s Day Market
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating community, culture, and healthy living all season long!
Warmly,
Diana Apresa
#spacesofopportunity #southphoenix #farmersmarket communitygardens


Local library events click link:
https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/calendar/burtonbarr?cid=15670&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=15670,15471,15680&inc=0
Get Free Museum passes from Library:
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Melissa Downs-Family Coordinator



October 6-10
Enjoy!
Melissa Downs-Family Coordinator



Bus Schedule Changes: Oct. 2
Route 301 will operate with a sub driver with stops as follows:
Old Southern & 8th Pl: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:24 a.m.
740 E Alta Vista Rd: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:26 a.m.
5607 S 7th St: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:23 a.m.
711 E Roser Rd: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:28 a.m.
Thank you for your patience

Bus Schedule Changes: Oct. 1
Route 301 will operate with a sub driver with stops as follows:
Old Southern & 8th Pl: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:24 a.m.
740 E Alta Vista Rd: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:26 a.m.
5607 S 7th St: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:23 a.m.
711 E Roser Rd: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:28 a.m.
Thank you for your patience


Bus Schedule Changes: Sept. 30
Route 301 will operate with a sub driver with stops as follows:
Old Southern & 8th Pl: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:24 a.m.
740 E Alta Vista Rd: Rt 303, Bus 101 - 7:26 a.m.
5607 S 7th St: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:23 a.m.
711 E Roser Rd: Rt 304, Bus 110 - 7:28 a.m.
Thank you for your patience

Bus Schedule Changes AM 9-29-25
Route 301 will operate with a sub driver with stops as follows:
Old Southern & 8th Pl -Rt 303 - 7:30 AM
740 E Alta Vista Rd- Rt 303 - 7:32 AM
5607 S 7th St- Rt 304 - 7:23 AM
711 E Roser Rd - 7:28 AM
Please remain at the stop the bus will arrive.
Thank you for your patience









We are excited to form a PTSO this year! Our Parent Teacher Student Organization will help organize and raise money for our school.
Would you like to make a difference and become a member or a Parent Volunteer? We will be taking nominations and voting on Oct.3rd at 8:30.
Please come, we welcome your ideas and your help!
Executive Positions we need to vote on are:
President: Attend all meetings: regular and special, primary contact with principal
Vice President: aids the president, organizes communication
Secretary: takes notes, attendance, record keeping
Treasurer: deposit money, keep financial records, budget etc.
For any questions, please contact Melissa.downs@rsd.k12.az.us


Bus Route Change 9/25/25
*Routes 303 and 304 will ride together in Bus 110
*Route 303 students will ride in Bus 110, pick up time for students will run a little later than normal
· 7th st & Alta Vista - 7:20am
· 7240 S 7th st -7:22am
· Jesse Owens Pkwy & Central. -7:26am
· Central & St Anne. – 7:28am
· Alta Vista & Central – 7:29am
· Southern Ave & 1st St 7:31am
· Southern Ave & 3rd St 7:33am

🍎 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.

Thank you,
Melissa Downs
Family Coordinator
At Greenfield on Tuesday’s and Friday’s


Routes 303 and 304 will ride together in Bus 110
Route 303 students will ride in Bus 110, pick up time for students will run a little later than normal
· 7th st & Alta Vista -at 7:20am
· 7240 S 7th st at 7:22
· Jesse Owens Pkwy & Central. at 7:26
· Central & St Anne. at 7:28
· Alta Vista & Central at 7:29
· Southern Ave & 1st St at 7:31
· Southern Ave & 3rd St at 7:33
Route 303 students will ride in Bus 101

Get a library card to check out free books, movies, video games, day passes etc.
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PM Bus Route Update Sept. 122
This afternoon, we are making temporary adjustments to a few transportation routes.
Routes 303 and 304 will ride together on Bus 110.
Route 302 will ride in Bus 101.
Please allow for a slight variance, as some buses are covering additional stops. We will continue to monitor routes and provide updates as needed.

This morning, we are making temporary adjustments to a few transportation routes to ensure safe and timely student drop-off. Please see the updated stop details below. The listed time reflects when the bus is expected to arrive at the stop. Please allow for a slight variance, as some buses are covering additional stops.
We will continue to monitor routes and provide updates as needed.
Kennedy/Greenfield303. 9/22/25
*Routes 303 and 304 will ride together in Bus 110
*Route 303 students will ride in Bus 110, pick up time for students will run a little later than normal
· 7th st & Alta Vista - 7:20am
· 7240 S 7th st -7:22
· Jesse Owens Pkwy & Central. -7:26
· Central & St Anne. – 7:28
· Alta Vista & Central – 7:29
· Southern Ave & 1st St 7:31
· Southern Ave & 3rd St 7:33
*Route 303 students will ride in Bus 101

Bus Route Update Sept. 19
This afternoon, we are making temporary adjustments to a few transportation routes.
Routes 303 and 304 will ride together on Bus 110.
Route 302 will ride in Bus 101.
Please allow for a slight variance, as some buses are covering additional stops. We will continue to monitor routes and provide updates as needed.