St. Mary’s Community Mobile Food Distribution
Please join us for our free mobile food distribution in collaboration with St. Mary’s Food Bank.
Date: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy, 6550 S. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85041
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.
In partnership with Activate Food Arizona, the Student Wellness Departments is bringing the Farm Fresh Bus to the District Office!
Stop by to shop high-quality, farm-fresh produce at reduced prices.
Date: Wednesday, December 10th | Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
AZELLA Workshop for Parents and Caregivers (in English and Spanish)
Date: Tuesday, December 2nd
⏰ Time: 8:45 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Location: T.G. Barr School, 2041 E. Vineyard Rd.
What to Expect:
🧮 Children whose families did not mark English as their home language will take the AZELLA test. If your child needs to take the AZELLA test, attend this free workshop to learn more about it. (Offered in English and Spanish)
🎉 Attend for a chance to win a prize!
On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., we will be having Coffee with the Principal in the cafeteria.
Please remember to register in the office upon arrival and bring your ID.
We hope you can join us for coffee, conversation, and connection!
Your voice matters! Please take a few minutes to complete our family survey and share your feedback on how the school year is going so far.
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, November 21, will be an early dismissal day.
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Top 3. In First place, we had Josiah from Ms. Williams' 3rd Grade homeroom. In Second Place, we have Mariela from Ms. C's 5th Grade homeroom. In 3rd Place, we have Erika from Ms. Marquez's homeroom. Congratulations everyone!
Good afternoon Lopez Families,
UPDATED THANKSGIVING LUNCH SCHEDULE
This Thursday we will be hosting our annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Families are welcome to join their students during their scheduled lunch time. Please see the lunch schedule below:
Kinder : 10:30–11:00
1st/2nd Grade: 10:45–11:15
3rd Grade: 11:15–11:45
4th Grade: 11:00-11:30
6th Grade: 11:05-11:35
5th Grade: 11:30-12:00
7th/8th: 11:50-12:20
We look forward to celebrating with you!
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Join us on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, as we celebrate the season of gratitude together! Families are warmly invited to share a special Thanksgiving lunch with their students during their regular lunchtime.
Our Festive Menu Includes:
Roasted Turkey with Gravy • Creamy Mashed Potatoes • Savory Stuffing • Green Beans • Dinner Roll • Cranberries • Fruit Cup • Pumpkin and Cream Bread Stick
Cost:
Adults and Non-Enrolled Students – $4.75
Come enjoy a delicious meal, good company, and the spirit of Thanksgiving! 🍂
Veterans' Day is Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Irene Lopez School will be closed in observance of this national holiday. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
Route 401 ( Bus 104) will assist with the transportation needs of the students, expect possible delays.
Thank you for your patience.
K–5 Math Resources Parent Workshop (English & Spanish)
📅 Date: Thursday, Nov. 20 ⏰ Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.📍 Location: Valley View School, 8220 S 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
What to Expect:
⭐️ Discover tools and tips for supporting K-5 math at home
⭐️ Raffle prize
Student Meal Updates
We understand that recent cuts to SNAP funding and the temporary lapse in benefits may cause concern for many of our Roosevelt families. Please rest assured that all Roosevelt students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, regardless of any changes to SNAP.
Bookworm Bash Parade!
Get ready to celebrate reading in style!
Join us on Friday, October 31st at 9:00 AM for our Bookworm Bash Parade. Students can come dressed as their favorite book character — from wizards to wild things!
There will be two winners per grade level:
Best store-bought costume
Best homemade costume
Students in the parade should also have a copy or a picture of the book for their characters.
Parents, please remember to sign in at the front office before heading to the gym to enjoy the parade.
We can’t wait to see all our creative bookworms!
#BookwormBash #LopezBulls #ReadingIsFun #BookCharacterParade #LopezPride
🌟 Join us on Wednesday, 11/5! 🌟
Bullying 101 📅 Date: Wednesday, Nov. 5th ⏰ Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.📍 Location: Cloves Campbell, 2624 E South Mountain Ave
What to Expect:
⭐️ Learn what bullying is and the policies and procedures that the Roosevelt School District has in place to foster a bully-free environment.
⭐️ Raffle prize
Celebrating Native Culture
📅 Nov. 13th ⏰ 4-6 p.m. 📍Southwest School, 1111 W Dobbins Rd
Join us for an evening of fun!
⭐️ Gila River Hiosik Basket Dancers
⭐️ Make Blue Corn Mush & enjoy fun Native activities
⭐️ Resources for students and families
⭐️ Arts and Crafts Booths
Get ready to celebrate reading in style!
Join us on Friday, October 31st at 9:00 AM for our Bookworm Bash Parade. Students can come dressed as their favorite book character — from wizards to wild things!
There will be two winners per grade level:
Best store-bought costume
Best homemade costume
Parents, please remember to sign in at the front office before heading to the gym to enjoy the parade.
We can’t wait to see all our creative bookworms!
#BookwormBash #LopezBulls #ReadingIsFun #BookCharacterParade #LopezPride
Bus Route Changes - Oct. 27
To help reduce the overloading on Route 303 (Bus 101), students assigned to the 14th Way & Roeser stop will now ride on Route 302 (Bus 100) beginning today.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue working to improve route efficiency and ensure safe, reliable transportation for all students.
Route change for 14th Way & E Roeser Rd stop – Effective 10/27/25
To help reduce the overloading on Route 303 (Bus 101), students assigned to the 14th Way & Roeser stop will now ride on Route 302(Bus 100) for both AM and PM transportation, beginning Monday, October 27, 2025.
Route 302 (Bus 100) AM/PM :
E Roeser Rd & 14th Way - 6:47 am / 2:36 pm
E Roeser Rd & 6th Str - 6:49 am / 2:40 pm
358 E Roeser Rd- 6:51 am / 2:42 pm
E Cody Dr & S 2nd Str -6:53 am / 2:45 pm
Route 303 (Bus 163) AM/PM :
Jones Ave & 9th St - 6:45 am/ 2:36 pm
Jones Ave & 12th St- 6:48 am / 2:41 pm
Woods St & 14th St - 6:50 am / 2:45 pm
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue working to improve route efficiency and ensure safe, reliable transportation for all students.