Southwest School

Over the next month, our 3rd–8th graders will complete the Arizona State Standardized tests. Below is the testing window for each exam. Your child's school will communicate specific dates. 🔭 Science: March 24-27 (5th and 8th grade only) ✍️ Writing: April 3 and 4 📖 Reading: April 7-11 📐 Math: April 14-17 🗣️ Oral Reading Fluency: April 1-4 (3rd grade only) Please help us set them up for success by ensuring they are well-rested and at school on time on testing days. If you have any questions, please contact your school. Together, we are building a culture of performance.

📣 Reinventing Roosevelt Community Update 📣 📅 March 3 🕘 9 a.m. or 🕠 5:30 p.m. 🛜 https://zoom.us/j/741989868 Join either session and hear about: 🏗️ Repurposing of Buildings 💲 Financial Update ✏️ Academic Programs 🚀 Showcase Recap 🏫 Campus Combination 🛠️ Facilities Status 🚍 Transportation Routes

🔔 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.

Hello Southwest Families and Community, We are excited to invite you all to the Southwest Showcase hosted here on campus. Come check out our programs, meet all the teachers and if you haven't already complete the Online Enrollment, we will be here to assist. Come help support our Student Government who will be selling a Pizza Combo for $5.00 - 1 slice of pizza, 1 Soda & a bag of chips! Hope to see you all! Today at 5:00PM-7:00PM SEE YOU ALL TONIGHT!!!!

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

Dear Families and Staff, The Phoenix Police Department has lifted the lockdown, and normal activities at our school have resumed. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.

Southwest is currently in lockdown at the direction of Phoenix Police Department due to police activity near campus. Staff and students are safe. We will communicate updates as soon as we are able to.

Southwest is still on lockdown at the direction of Phoenix Police due to police activity near campus. Students and staff continue to be safe and campus is fully secured. Please do not come to campus at this time. We will communicate updates as soon as we are able to.

Hello Southwest Families, Please join us for a Bullying Prevention workshop presented by "Not my Kid" at Conchos Elementary on Feb. 4th at 9AM to 10:30AM. This presentation will be bilingual. Please let me know if you are interested in attending and would need transportation. I will be attending as well. Date: 02/04/2025 Location: Conchos Elementary (1718 W. Vineyard Road Phoenix, AZ 85041) Time: 9:00AM-10:30AM Thank You, Ms. Patty

Attention 8th Grade Families, We have Future Freshman Nights for the 8th graders that are getting ready for High School. *February 20th at Academies at South Mountain High School (5401 S. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ. 85040) from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. *February 27th at Cesar Chavez High School (3921 W. Baseline Road, Laveen, AZ. 85339) from 5:00PM to 7:30PM Students and families can come on campus to tour, register students, attend a club fair, and receive information about high school. Thank you, Ms. Patty

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!

🔔 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.

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📢  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.