September is Attendance Awareness Month across RSD and we're kicking things off with a district-wide challenge:

Attendance Awareness Spirit Week, September 14th-18th! Every school in the district will compete to have the best daily attendance rate all week long. The school with the highest point total by Friday wins district-wide recognition, a certificate or trophy, and a schoolwide reward!

Here's how we earn points:
-96-100% of students at school earns us 5 points each day! We want the greatest number of points so we need our Eagles here!

We want Julian to win, and the way we do that is simple: get your kids to school, on time, every day that week!

Each day also has a fun theme, so get ready to show your Eagle spirit:
-Monday, Sept 14 – Wake Up, Get Up Pajama Day: Roll out of bed and wear your favorite appropriate pajamas to school!
-Tuesday, Sept 15 – Wacky Tacky Crazy Socks Day: Show off your wackiest, most mismatched socks!
-Wednesday, Sept 16 – Wild Hair Day: Wild hair, don't care, just be here on time!
-Thursday, Sept 17 – Teamwork Thursday: Wear your favorite sports team shirt or jersey!
-Friday, Sept 18 – Fun Spirit Friday: Rep your favorite Julian Eagles gear!

Great attendance today means a brighter future tomorrow. Let's show RSD what Julian Eagles are made of! Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Safe.

🫐🍊🍋‍🟩We received the Fresh Food Grant for the second year in a row! Twice a week, students are given a fresh fruit or vegetable snack. This promotes healthy eating and trying new things. The fruit of the month are chocolate persimmons and the vegetable of the month are sun chokes. Attached is the calendar of the other nutritious, adventurous snacks for the month of September! 🫑🥕🍅

🌵Saturday, September 12 from 2pm-7pm at the Desert Botanical Gardens 🌵

This summit engages and empowers students in grades 6–12 by bringing together passionate youth, scientists and industry experts to explore pressing sustainability and STEM challenges, collaborate on innovative solutions, and inspire advocacy.

This is a partnership event between Desert Botanical Garden and ASU's SciTech Institute. Dinner is included, and following the event students will also have free admission to Flashlight Nights--one of our most popular summer events at the Garden! Spots are limited and first come first serve by RSVP.

⭐️Student early-bird pricing is available at $5 until September 1st.
⭐️Student pricing from September 2nd-12th is $10.

🔗Link to RSVP: https://givebutter.com/2026-youth-solutions-summit

We want every student at Julian in class, every day, so they don't miss a single moment of learning. To celebrate great attendance, we're launching Free Dress Fridays again this year!

Here's how it works: if your student is present all day, arrives on time, and stays until dismissal Monday through Thursday, they earn the privilege of free dress on Friday!

Being at school on time, every day, makes a big difference. It means your child is here for every lesson, every friendship, and every chance to grow. Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority!

Questions? Reach out to your student's teacher or the front office.

2026 Christmas Angel Program
For Families with Children Ages 0-12
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program provides holiday gifts to children and families in need.

Register with your Julian Family Coordinator by contacting her at (602) 232-4950 for an appointment.
Registration runs through September 30. Hurry and schedule an appointment now.

📢 New Health Guidelines for Classroom Celebrations

Eagle Families,

Starting this school year, Roosevelt School District No. 66 is following the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (Senate Bill 1062) and USDA Smart Snacks standards. These guidelines affect what food can be served or sold on campus, including for birthday celebrations and classroom parties.

What this means for you:

Many common snacks, like chips, candy, sugary drinks, and donuts, no longer meet the requirements and can't be brought in for celebrations. Homemade food items are also not allowed, since they don't come with the nutrition labeling needed to confirm they meet Smart Snacks standards. We want you to know this now so you're not caught off guard (or turned away!) if you're planning to bring something in for your child's special day.

What you can bring instead:

•Approved store-bought snacks like fresh fruit, low-fat yogurt, whole grain crackers, string cheese, or 100% fruit snacks
•Non-food celebration ideas, like small gift bags, stickers, pencils, or little trinkets for classmates. Such a thoughtful way to celebrate without worrying about food restrictions!

If you're planning to bring something in for your child's birthday, please message your child's teacher through Thrillshare ahead of time so they know to expect it.

If you're ever unsure whether an item qualifies, please contact Child Nutrition Services or our front office before purchasing.

Child Nutrition Services
📞 602-243-4835
📧 Heather.Cruickshank@rsd.k12.az.us

We appreciate your partnership in keeping our Eagles healthy and ready to learn!

The Eagle Way,
Percy L. Julian School

What a wonderful first week we had at Percy L. Julian School! Our hallways were full of energy, our classrooms were buzzing with learning, and it was clear from day one that our Eagles are ready for a great year.

Thank you as always for trusting us with your children. That trust means everything to us, and our whole staff is committed to earning it every single day.

We also want to thank you for your patience as we worked through our dismissal routines this week. Getting everyone home safely takes teamwork, and we appreciate you working with us as we settle into our procedures.

A few important reminders:
📚 Benchmark testing is happening now. Students are taking their benchmark assessments this week and next. These results help our teachers understand exactly where each student is starting so we can support them well all year. Please make sure your child is at school and well rested during this window.

✅ Attendance matters every day. Daily attendance is one of the biggest factors in student success, and it's especially important during testing weeks. If your child needs to be absent, please contact the office so we can plan accordingly.

We're proud to have your Eagles with us again this year. Here's to a great year ahead!

🦅 IMPORTANT REMINDER🦅

P.L. Julian School's Meet the Teacher Night is TONIGHT!

📅 Thursday, July 30
🕐 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Percy L. Julian School

Come meet your child's teacher, tour the school, and get ready for an amazing year ahead!

🏥 FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS! Students can get a FREE physical for ANY sports season right there at the event, no appointment needed. Don't miss this chance to knock it off your back-to-school list!

We'll also have amazing community vendors and partners on site with resources, giveaways, and information for your family including many daycare & after school programming opportunities (and much more!).

We can't wait to see you there Eagles!

Meet the Teacher Night is Thursday, July 30, 5-7pm at P.L. Julian School!

Before you come see us, take a look at our uniform requirements so you're ready for day one. Questions? Our team is happy to help.

See you Thursday 7/30, Eagles! 🦅