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  •  All staff welcomed back at high-energy convocation

    All staff welcomed back at high-energy convocation

    Roosevelt staff were welcomed back for a new school year on Aug. 4 at the Academies at South Mountain. Superintendent Dr. Dani Portillo spoke about this year’s Wildly Important Goal, keynote speaker Trisha DiFazio talked about engaging students, staff and schools were recognized for their achievements, and Sunland students performed “The Circle of Life.”

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  •  All In Education hosts Movement Building Training

    All In Education hosts Movement Building Training

    Roosevelt parents from all campuses came together at the Verna McClain Wellness Center for All in Education's two-day Movement Building Training. Together, they learned more about how to become the most influential person in their child's educational journey.

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  •  Students receive back-to-school vaccines

    Students receive back-to-school vaccines

    In partnership with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Roosevelt students were able to receive free back to school vaccines on Aug. 10. Students came to the brand-new C.O. Greenfield campus to get their updated immunizations. A big thank you to Nurse Rico and Community Engagement for coordinating this event!

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  • Donations pour into district, help jumpstart year

    Donations pour into district, help jumpstart year

    Multiple community partners provided donations to schools and the district ahead of the start of the school year including Valley Metro, Arizona State University, American Airlines, Valley of the Sun United Way, McCarthy Construction and QT. The entire Roosevelt community is very grateful to all the wonderful folks who made these donations happen.

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  •  Student Wellness welcomes AKA to district

    Student Wellness welcomes AKA to district

    Roosevelt School District Partnered with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to host their annual Chapter retreat at the Wellness Center. The chapter also hosted a back-to-school supply drive for the students in RSD.

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  •  Teacher Effectiveness gears up staff for 23-24 year

    Teacher Effectiveness gears up staff for 23-24 year

    Teacher Effectiveness spent the run up to the school year preparing teachers and staff to welcome back students with trainings and professional development.

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  •  Child Nutrition Services welcomes back students

    Child Nutrition Services welcomes back students

    We welcome back our students to a brand new cafeteria at Greenfield. The kids were excited to see their new cafeteria. We also brought back salad bars so the kids have more access to healthy fruits and vegetables during the school day. We also had a special visit from Dr. Dani Portillo.

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  •  Federal programs director joins state committee

    Federal programs director joins state committee

    Director of Federal Programs, Tanya Diemand has been appointed to the state Title I Committee of Practitioners. The role of the Committee of Practitioners is to act as an advisory body to the Arizona Department of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction in carrying out responsibilities under Title I and the Every Student Succeeds Act. Committee of Practitioners members serve a three-year term.

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  •  Values in Action Awards

    Values in Action Awards

    Ms. Tiffanie Gilbert and Ms. Pam Vigil earned the Values in Action Awards in Collaboration and Excellence.

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  •  Thunderbirds welcome new and returning students

    Thunderbirds welcome new and returning students

    T.G. Barr school brought students entering kindergarten and first grade to campus a few days before school started to help them get to know their campus, teachers and each other. Then, after the school year started, the entire student body joined together at the Be Kind People Project Assembly!

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  •  Hawk Parents join healthy eating workshop

    Hawk Parents join healthy eating workshop

    The Su Salud con Sabor Latino program hosted its first of a series of parent workshops at Ignacio Conchos to improve the academic level of our children in all aspects by educating parents staff and students so that there is a safe place for our children.

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  •  Jets embrace the power of positivity

    Jets embrace the power of positivity

    Students at C.J. Jorgensen created an affirmation board in art during culture week to help remind themselves they are capable of anything they put their mind to.

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  •  Colts, Panthers unveil renovations

    Colts, Panthers unveil renovations

    On Aug. 25, John F. Kennedy Academy of Inquiry held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly renovated flexible learning spaces. On Aug. 30, Southwest school cut the ribbon its brand-new front office.

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  •  Tigers join NASA in the clouds

    Tigers join NASA in the clouds

    V. H Lassen Junior High teacher Ms. Laughlin connects with a NASA expert on clouds through Zoom! Such an exciting opportunity for our students. Our students were able to use the GLOBE observer app and take live pictures to connect to the NASA expert. The students were well prepared with questions and the entire presentation was so awesome! Excellent job and outside connection!

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