Irene Lopez Academy of the Arts

We're hiring for open principal positions for the 2025-26 school year, and community input is vital in this process. Join us for the upcoming Community Forum on Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wellness Center: 1030 E. Baseline Rd. If you can't make it in person, join us online: zoom.us/j/92233150633

🔔 Public Notice 🔔 This is to give notice that a Quorum of the Governing Board will be attending the SOFG Workshop in Baltimore, MD from Thursday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. View the full notice: https://5il.co/36ywf Dated this January 27, 2025. Dr. Ashley Hodge President - 2025 Dr. Megan Frankiewicz Vice President - 2025

🔔 Public Notice 🔔 This is to give notice that a Quorum of the Governing Board might attend the Jesse Owens 5K Fun Run/Walk and the RSD Track Championship on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. View the full notice: https://5il.co/38a8l Dated this Feb. 20, 2025. Dr. Ashley Hodge President - 2025 Dr. Megan Frankiewicz Vice President - 2025

ℹ️ Child Find Information Session 📅 Feb. 26 | 🕒 3 p.m. | 🛜 zoom.us/j/2333071975 If you have concerns about your child’s development, Roosevelt School District is responsible for the Child Find provision, which locates and identifies children from Kindergarten to Eighth grade who may be eligible for and need special education services. For more information: 🌐 rsd66.org/child-find | 📞 602-243-2608

🚀 Reinventing Roosevelt in Action! 🚀 Our leadership team, alongside amazing community partners, visited the Glendale Elementary School District System of Care Center—a former school campus transformed into a thriving community hub! 🌟 As we work to Reinvent Roosevelt, we’re exploring innovative ways to repurpose our campuses for greater impact. Huge thanks to Glendale Elementary School District for the warm welcome and for inspiring us to build a culture of performance.

SCHOOL SHOWCASE Join us at our school Showcase Feb. 12 from 5-7 p.m. to see our highly performing district’s great programs! 📖 Welcome to Kinder 🗺️ Campus Tours 🎤 Student Performances 🤝 Meet the Staff 📲 RSD App Support 🖥️ Online Enrollment Don’t forget to enroll today and reserve your spot for next year: rsd66.org/enroll

Motivation Monday! Check out some of our great stories to start off the week on a positive note. I Am Roosevelt Series: https://www.facebook.com/reel/901829625497319 Sunland STEAM Academy presents Disney Aladdin Jr. : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18WUwr4skc/

Motivation Monday. Check out this past Wednesday's I Am Roosevelt video where we recognize the 4th grade teachers at Cesar Chavez https://www.facebook.com/reel/532351205824765

Come and join us on January 31, 2025 for a cafecito with the principal. At 8:15 in the parent center

Join us for a meaningful day of community, celebration, and reflection at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Saturday, January 18, 2025! The event will take place at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School (4615 S. 22nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040) from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Kick-off & March: 9:45 am The event officially begins with a community march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Come out to honor his legacy and strengthen community bonds through a day of celebration, education, and inspiration. We hope to see you there!

Dear Lopez Parents and Guardians, We want to inform you about an incident brought to our attention earlier today. Several students alerted school administration to a concerning Instagram post that included an image of a gun and a vague statement about bringing it to school. While Irene Lopez School was not specifically named in the post, we take matters like this very seriously. The post has been reported to local law enforcement, who are actively investigating the situation. Please know that the safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities. We are working closely with Phoenix Police Department and have implemented all appropriate safety measures. In addition, students who make or post threats will be disciplined according to district policy, which could include long-term suspension or reassignment to our alternative education program. This situation serves as an important reminder about the role social media plays in our students' lives and the importance of monitoring their online activity. We encourage all parents to: Regularly review your child’s social media accounts to ensure they are using these platforms responsibly. Have open conversations with your child about the importance of reporting concerning posts, whether they see them or hear about them from friends. Remind your child that any threats or inappropriate posts, even if made as a joke, can have serious consequences. Immediately report any concerning messages or posts to school administration or law enforcement. We are proud of the students who stepped forward to alert us to this post. Their quick action demonstrates the importance of working together as a community to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school office. Thank you for your continued partnership in ensuring the safety of all students.

🔔 REMINDER 🔔 Tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 20, will be an early release day. Please make arrangements to ensure your students are picked up on time.

🔔 REMINDER 🔔 There will be no early release tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 18. Schools will follow a full-day schedule. Friday, Dec. 20 will be an early release day. Please make arrangements to ensure your students are picked up on time on both days.

🚌 Now Hiring Drivers and Driver Trainees! 🚛 Earn up to $18.56/hour as a trainee and $21.05/hour as a driver with CDL. 🚚 Trainees earn CDLs on the job 🖥️ Apply Today: https://jobs.rsd66.org

8th annual healthy fall festival &Turkey giveaway

📢  RSD Community 📢  Join the upcoming Governing Board Study Session. 🗓  Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. 📍 6000 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042 🖥️  https://zoom.us/j/741989868 The Governing Board will study financial information regarding the district's structural financial deficit as they consider the best way to leverage limited resources to maximize student success. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or community member, your voice matters! Come get involved and be informed.

📢 Attention RSD Community 📢 Today is our Governing Board Meeting 🗓 Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. 📍 6000 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042 🖥️ https://zoom.us/j/741989868

Hello School Community, Tomorrow, 9/16/24, students and staff will be able to wear traditional Hispanic clothing or the colors red, white, and green.

Hello Irene Lopez School Community, Over the past two weeks, school districts throughout the city, state, and country have been receiving social media threats. We are hearing more about these districts pressing charges and prosecuting the individuals responsible for these threats as felony crimes. There has also been an increase in the prosecution of parents who either turn a blind eye or enable their children to carry out such threats and other harmful actions. At Roosevelt School District, we care deeply about our students and staff, and their safety is always our priority. However, creating and sharing social media threats causes fear, disrupts the educational process, and leads to unnecessary student absences. These actions also have a lasting impact on our community. We will continue to report all perceived threats to the authorities and take appropriate actions, including keeping our families and staff informed. It is important to note that we have not received any credible threats to RSD schools at this time. However, there have been instances of students posting inappropriate content on social media, and the authorities have been contacted to investigate. We urge parents to take a moment tonight to speak with their children about the seriousness of this issue. Please emphasize that creating or sharing threats, even in jest, can have severe consequences and potentially harm their future. Law enforcement will be involved, and the district will take disciplinary action, up to and including recommending expulsion. If you have any information or tips about individuals involved in making or distributing social media threats, please use our safety reporting form on our website or contact our tip line at Police Department’s Non-Emergency line at (602) 262-6151. Thank you for partnering with us to support the safety and well-being of our Irene Lopez school community along with Roosevelt School District students and staff. Ms. Elizabeth Romo School Principal

September 9, 2024 Dear Parents, Staff and Community Members, The safety and security of students is the highest priority at Irene Lopez and Roosevelt School District. For this reason, we wanted to communicate that it was reported that a student had a weapon in a backpack. Upon investigation we found a toy gun in the student’s backpack that a younger sibling had placed there. We are thankful that students reported the suspicious activity to trusted adults. We were able to locate the student and address the matter promptly. Timely reporting supports safety throughout our community. This is a good time to remind your children about school safety. Here are some important tips you may speak with your children about: • Ask your student to alert a trusted adult about any suspicious activity immediately. • Remind student that toys resembling weapons are not allowed at school and make others feel unsafe. • Reassure your student that our schools are safe; teachers and administrators work to ensure safety on campus. Thanks for partnering with us to ensure safety is a priority at Irene Lopez.