Valley View Leadership Academy

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.

Our 5th and 6th grade band students headed to the Musical Instrument Museum last week for their annual field trip. Student explored and learned about the history of instruments from all over the world as well as the history of the instrument they play! We hope everyone had a restful Spring Break and we can't wait to see you all on Monday!

On Monday, we hosted Muriel Summers, the principal responsible for Leader in Me in schools and also the first principal of a school that earned Lighthouse status. She shared with us just how amazing our leaders are and how she wishes she could have brought her staff from AB Combs to see how far LIM has gone! What an honor to host someone whose legacy is now engrained in our kids here in South Phoenix.

Thank you for participating in the RSD Principal Community Forum. Your feedback is valued and appreciated. Please provide feedback per candidate, per question. https://youtu.be/BhpBYR6ulro English: https://forms.office.com/r/VEjjBch5ng Español: https://forms.office.com/r/9DGUk3uiGm

📣 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

Thank you for participating in the RSD Principal Community Forum. Your feedback is valued and appreciated. Each candidate will have 20 minutes to respond. Please provide feedback per candidate, per question. English: https://forms.office.com/r/VEjjBch5ng Español: https://forms.office.com/r/9DGUk3uiGm

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

Dear Families and Staff, The Phoenix Police Department has lifted the lockdown, and normal activities at our school have resumed and we will dismiss as usual at 2:30pm. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.

Valley View school is currently on lockdown at the direction of Phoenix Police due to police activity near campus. Students and staff are 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.

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 🔔 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.

We are hosting a Holiday themed Spirit Week NEXT WEEK! Monday December 16 - Charlie Brown Christmas Day Tuesday December 17 - Ugly Sweater Day Wednesday December 18 - Winter Wonderland (wear your winter gear!) Thursday December 19 - Santa vs. Grinch Friday December 20 - Pajama Day *Spirit Week is optional! Anyone not in spirit day dress must be in uniform.* Any student participating in the Jingle Bell Run Finals on Friday December 20 must be in athletic wear and athletic shoes. They can then change into pajamas after the Jingle Bell Run Finals!

🚌 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