
Join Story School, a bilingual program where families with young children read, learn, play, and grow together while building lifelong literacy skills.
Dates: Starts on Tuesday August 18th
August 18, 20, 25, 27; September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 & 24
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
🎁 Receive up to 23 books for your family!
To register, contact Family Coordinator Jenny by Friday 8/17@ jenny.burnside@rsd.k12.az.us or 602-232-4920, and sign up here:
English: www.mystoryschool.org/apply
Spanish: www.mystoryschool.org/es/apply
Don't wait — space is limited, register now!

We are collecting shoe boxes from **August 10 through September 18** for our “Build Your Own Día de los Muertos Nicho” station at the Hispanic Heritage Month Literacy Event. Families may send donated shoe boxes to school with their student or give them directly to our Family Coordinator, Ms. Jenny. Thank you for helping make this special activity possible!
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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

Join Story School, a bilingual program where families with young children read, learn, play, and grow together while building lifelong literacy skills.
Dates: Starts on Tuesday August 18th
August 18, 20, 25, 27; September 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 & 24
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
🎁 Receive up to 23 books for your family!
To register, contact Family Coordinator Jenny by Friday 8/17@ jenny.burnside@rsd.k12.az.us or 602-232-4920, and sign up here:
English: www.mystoryschool.org/apply
Spanish: www.mystoryschool.org/es/apply
Don't wait — space is limited, register now!

Hello Parents and Families!
As a reminder, tomorrow is not a free dress day.
All students are expected to arrive in full school uniform.
Thank you for your support!
We can't wait to welcome our Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts families back to campus!
📅 Thursday, July 30
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
Come meet your child's teacher, visit the classroom, drop off school supplies, and get ready for an amazing school year. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with staff, and start the year with confidence.
We look forward to seeing all of our students and families!
💙 See you Thursday!
#IreneLopezAcademy #MeetTheTeacherNight #BackToSchool #RooseveltSchoolDistrict #WeAreLopez

As we get ready for the new school year, here is a quick reminder about our school uniform expectations.
✅ Clear backpacks are required (no logos)
✅ Uniform tops: Polo or button-up shirts in white, light blue, navy, or light gray
✅ Uniform bottoms: Navy or khaki pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumpers with belt loops
🚫 Not permitted: Hoodies, T-shirts, leggings, black bottoms, or bottoms without belt loops.
Our dress code helps create a safe, focused, and unified learning environment for all students.
If you have any questions about the uniform policy, please contact the school office. We look forward to welcoming everyone back!
#IreneLopezAcademy #BackToSchool #SchoolUniform #ClearBackpacks #ReadyToLearn

🚨🚨🚨🚨 REMINDER LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 🚨🚨🚨🚨
TOMORROW Friday, May 22 is the final day of school for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉
⏰ Half Day Schedule
📍 Dismissal at 12:30 PM
Thank you for an amazing year, Bulls! We hope everyone has a safe and fun summer break. ☀️🐂
#IreneLopezBulls #LastDayOfSchool #HalfDay #SummerBreak

Friday, May 22 is the final day of school for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉
⏰ Half Day Schedule
📍 Dismissal at 12:30 PM
Thank you for an amazing year, Bulls! We hope everyone has a safe and fun summer break. ☀️🐂
#IreneLopezBulls #LastDayOfSchool #HalfDay #SummerBreak

Scholar Spotlight Karol Ramirez
At Roosevelt School District, our scholars continue to inspire us with their passion, determination, and heart. Today, we proudly shine the Scholar Spotlight on eighth grader Karol Ramirez Velez from Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts.
Karol has been accepted into Bioscience High School, a prestigious program known for its rigorous and innovative learning environment that emphasizes science, mathematics, the arts, collaboration, and problem solving.
We are so proud of Karol and excited to see where this next chapter takes her. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning! Congratulations, Karol.
We are excited to offer:
☀️ Before School Care: $20–30
🎒 After School Care: $50–80
📅 Breaks & Summer Care: $100–160
Programs are available at:
📍 Irene Lopez
📍 C.O. Greenfield
📍 Pastor
Champions provides a safe, fun, and enriching environment for students before school, after school, and during school breaks.
💚 Tuition assistance options are available for families.
📞 Reach out to the front office for tuition fees and enrollment information.
#ChampionsProgram #BeforeSchoolCare #AfterSchoolCare #SummerCare #RooseveltSchoolDistrict

Our 8th graders made memories to last a lifetime at Disney this past weekend! From rides and laughs to spending time together outside the classroom, this trip was the perfect way to celebrate an amazing group of students before they head into high school. Thank you to our staff and families for helping make this experience so special. ❤️🏰✨ Special thank you to Ms. Glaviano, Ms. Lastovica, Ms. C. Preciado, Ms. O. Preciado, Ms. Pineda, Mr. Oviedo, and Mr. Trujillo for chaperoning our students and making this trip happen. #8thGradeTrip #Disney2026 #MakingMemories #FutureHighSchoolers #BullPride

Both classes brought incredible energy, school pride, and enthusiasm, but in the end, Ms. Laughlin’s 8th grade class took home the Bull Spirit Award! Congratulations on showing what true Bull spirit looks like! #BullPride #BullSpirit #SchoolSpirit
We are so proud of these outstanding students and the positive example they set for our school community every day. Congratulations to all of our Student of the Year honorees! #BullPride #StudentOfTheYear #ExcellenceInAction

📅 May 11–15, 2026
Get ready to show your school spirit all week long with fun themed dress-up days! We can’t wait to see everyone participate and have fun! 💙🤍
🌟 Spirit Week Dress-Up Days 🌟
📚 Monday – Anything But a Backpack Day
Bring your school supplies in a creative, school-appropriate object instead of a backpack!
👔 Tuesday – Unprofessional vs. Professional Day
Dress in mismatched, silly clothing OR wear your fanciest professional outfit!
🌺 Wednesday – Hawaiian / Beach Day
Wear Hawaiian shirts or your favorite beach-inspired outfit!
🏈 Thursday – Sports Day
Represent your favorite sports team by wearing a jersey or team gear!
🎭 Friday – Favorite Character Day
Dress in clothing that shows off your favorite character!
Let’s make this an exciting and spirited week, Lopez Bulls! 🐂💙
Remember: All outfits must follow school dress code guidelines.
You’re invited to attend a Mental Health Workshop
(Spanish translation will be available)
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location:
Ed and Verma Pastor Elementary School
2101 W Alta Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
🎁 Why Join Us?
• Chance to win a raffle prize
• Improve emotional wellness
• Learn practical mental health tools for everyday life
• Connect with other parents and caregivers
✅ All parents and caregivers are welcome!
We’re excited to celebrate Career Day Spirit Day on Friday, May 8, 2026!
All students are invited to participate by dressing up as their future career. Whether they dream of becoming a doctor, teacher, engineer, artist, athlete, or anything in between, this is a fun opportunity for students to express their goals and aspirations.
We look forward to seeing the creativity and enthusiasm of our students as they showcase their future careers. Let’s make it a fun and inspiring day for everyone!
Please ensure all outfits are school-appropriate and follow campus dress guidelines.
Families, if you haven’t completed re-enrollment yet, please do so as soon as possible.
Complete re-enrollment here: https://www.rsd66.org/page/enroll-in-rsd
Thank you for helping us plan for next school year!

Celebrating our K–4 students for their hard work, growth, and positive choices. We are so proud of the way they are learning, growing, and showing what it means to be a Bull every day.
Keep it up, Bulls 💙🐂 #BullsExcellence #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess