Your Voice Matters in Curriculum Adoption
We believe that strong curriculum is built with community input. As part of our curriculum adoption process, instructional materials are now open for 60 days of public review and comment. Parents, guardians, educators, and community members are invited to explore the materials and share feedback.
🗓 Review period: Jan. 30 – March 30, 2026
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Join us for our free mobile food distribution, in collaboration with St. Mary's Food Bank, on Friday, Feb. 27 at 8 a.m. Food items will be distributed in the parking lot of Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy.
🚗 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.
8TH GRADE FAMILIES: Join us at Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts on Feb. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. for high school night!
Learn about our neighborhood high schools – Cesar Chavez High School, Betty H. Fairfax HS and The Academies at South Mountain – along with other nearby Phoenix Union High School District schools: Camelback Montessori College Preparatory, Franklin Police & Fire High School, North High School and Wilson College Prep.
They'll go over the programs they offer, what life is like for a student and how to enroll!
Snacks will be available for purchase during the event. Community partners will be on site with free resources for families.
8TH GRADE FAMILIES: Join us at Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts on Feb. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. for high school night!
Learn about our neighborhood high schools – Cesar Chavez High School, Betty H. Fairfax HS and The Academies at South Mountain – along with other nearby Phoenix Union High School District schools: Camelback Montessori College Preparatory, Franklin Police & Fire High School, North High School and Wilson College Prep.
They'll go over the programs they offer, what life is like for a student and how to enroll!
Snacks will be available for purchase during the event. Community partners will be on site with free resources for families.
Students may come in free dress for picture day. All students will take both their individual photo and a class picture.
Photo proofs will be sent home at a later date for families to review and order if they wish.
We look forward to seeing all of our students looking their best!
8TH GRADE FAMILIES: Join us at Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts on Feb. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. for high school night!
Learn about our neighborhood high schools – Cesar Chavez High School, Betty H. Fairfax HS and The Academies at South Mountain – along with other nearby Phoenix Union High School District schools: Camelback Montessori College Preparatory, Franklin Police & Fire High School, North High School and Wilson College Prep.
They'll go over the programs they offer, what life is like for a student and how to enroll!
Snacks will be available for purchase during the event. Community partners will be on site with free resources for families.
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!
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Makers Space
Families are cordially invited to attend Coffee with the Principal. This meeting provides an opportunity to engage in discussion, ask questions, and share feedback in a welcoming and collaborative environment. We look forward to your participation.
Bring the whole family for hands-on STEM activities, connections with community partners, helpful family resources, and food available for purchase. It’s going to be an evening full of learning, innovation, and community fun — we hope to see you there! 🚀
8TH GRADE FAMILIES: Join us at Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts on Feb. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. for high school night!
Learn about our neighborhood high schools – Cesar Chavez High School, Betty H. Fairfax HS and The Academies at South Mountain – along with other nearby Phoenix Union High School District schools: Camelback Montessori College Preparatory, Franklin Police & Fire High School, North High School and Wilson College Prep.
They'll go over the programs they offer, what life is like for a student and how to enroll!
Snacks will be available for purchase during the event. Community partners will be on site with free resources for families.
This is a reminder that today is our Re-Enrollment Carnival from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We invite you to join us for a fun experience and to enroll your students for the 2026–2027 school year.
Please note that all students must be accompanied by an adult and must be registered in order to enter the carnival.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Makers Space
Families are cordially invited to attend Coffee with the Principal. This meeting provides an opportunity to engage in discussion, ask questions, and share feedback in a welcoming and collaborative environment. We look forward to your participation.
Join us for a district-wide STEM Night.
This family-friendly event will feature hands-on STEM activities, community partners and resources, and food available for purchase.
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 11
⏰ Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍Bernard Black Entrepreneurial Academy
6550 S 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
Legacy. Learning. Leadership.
Join us tomorrow, January 23 for a sweet treat.
Students should bring their own money - cash only.
We recommend each student having their own money because we cannot guarantee that siblings will be able to exchange.
Klassic $4 | Color Changing $6 | Refills of existing Cups $4
Good afternoon Lopez Families,
You are invited to join us for Principal Talk on Thursday, January 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM via Zoom.
Zoom Information:
Meeting ID: 986 3879 1513
Passcode: HVhew4
We look forward to your participation and hope you can join us for this important conversation.
Thank you,
Jenny Burnside
Join us for our Family Showcase
📅 Feb. 4 ⏰ 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Explore our campus and discover what it means to be a Bull. See the incredible work your kids are doing and hear from Ms. Miller about the unique opportunities we offer.
We’ll also have staff on-site to help you connect with important resources, including:
Uniforms
PTSO
Champions After School Program
Soutwest Behavioral Health
Your Student’s Classroom in the RSD App
This is also a great opportunity to re-enroll for the 2026-27 school year! Be sure to visit our Enrollment Center in ROOM.
#LopezBulls #IamTheGenesis
Dear Irene Lopez Families,
We are excited to share that the re-enrollment window for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. We kindly ask that you take a few moments to re-enroll your child at Irene Lopez as soon as possible.
Re-enrollment is extremely important, as it helps us plan and prepare to best serve our students and families. Your response directly impacts our ability to:
· Staff classrooms with the appropriate number of grade-level teachers
· Plan for resource teachers and specialized services
· Ensure adequate support in speech, hearing, and special education
· Plan class sizes, programs, and enrichment opportunities
· Ensure we have all the necessary supplies, curriculum and resources needed for our students which includes technology.
Simply put, every area of our school is affected by enrollment numbers. Even if you are still considering your plans for next year, completing the re-enrollment process now will greatly support our planning and help us prepare an exciting and successful school year for all students.
Re-enrollment can be completed easily:
· From the comfort of your home or workplace online
· In person at our front office if you need assistance
We are also excited to invite you to a Family Fun Night and Re-Enrollment Support Event:
Tuesday, February 4 5:00-6:30 p.m. Irene Lopez Elementary School
Families who have completed the re-enrollment process are invited to attend and enjoy a fun evening of activities. We will also have staff available that night to assist with re-enrollment for anyone who still needs to re-enroll. However, families who complete re-enrollment ahead of time will be able to fully enjoy the activities without needing to complete paperwork.
Your partnership is essential, and your timely re-enrollment helps us plan, staff, and prepare for a strong 2026–2027 school year. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you to our Family Fun Night.
Sincerely,
Sylvia Miller Principal
We are happy to share some positive news with you regarding our campus.
The repair work related to the storm damage earlier this school year has been successfully completed. Our classrooms and learning spaces have been fully repaired, cleaned, and restored, and we are excited to transition staff and students back into their permanent classrooms.
This process required careful planning and coordination, and we are grateful for the patience and flexibility during this time. The Facilities Department and staff will be spending time ensuring classrooms are fully set up and ready so that students return to organized, welcoming learning spaces.
Please know that student safety remains our top priority, and all repairs were completed in accordance with district standards and safety expectations. We are proud to welcome our students back into refreshed spaces that support learning, creativity, and growth.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the front office.
We look forward to a strong and successful start as we continue the school year together.
Sincerely,
Sylvia Miller
Principal
Irene Lopez Elementary School