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RSD celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Throughout May, schools and the district will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through a variety of activities including art displays, guest speakers, and a recognition of influential community members.
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Parents take next steps in educational engagement
Roosevelt Parents attended ALL In Education Day at the Capitol to learn more on how to make a difference in education to better our kids opportunities: Advocate. Innovate. Educate. Superintendent Dr. Dani Portillo along other senators and representatives participated in a panel to discuss and addressed different topics with parents.
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District’s lead nurse becomes nationally certified
Roosevelt School District lead nurse Marie Rico recently earned her National Board Certification for school nursing. Nurse Rico started with the district nine years ago at Valley View Leadership Academy after completing her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Grand Canyon University. She took over as lead nurse in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Roosevelt Votes Days engage students in schools’ futures
Recently, students and staff at nine schools successfully completed our student participatory budgeting pilot, in collaboration with the Center for the Future of Arizona and Arizona State University.
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Bernard Black celebrates Earth Day
In the afternoons after testing, Mrs. Bradford’s 5th grade class read about Earth Day, pollution and possible solutions for saving the planet. This week they researched a type of pollution and created an infographic as well as completed the Garbage Challenge where they reused a piece of "garbage" and in a creative way. Lastly, they chose one of the "re-" words we learned: recycle, reuse, repurpose, etc. and created a persuasive poster to persuade others to use this solution to save the earth.
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Campbell playground, recess equipment upgraded
Cloves Campbell school cut the ribbon on a brand new adaptive playground on April 3. The playground features a jungle gym, swing set, musical instruments and a wheelchair-compatible swing.
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Davis students learn hands on at Spaces of Opportunity
Recently, Ms. Goodridge's 1st grade class went on a walking field trip to Spaces of Opportunity and happened to run into Dr. Portillo. They engaged in hands on learning activities and gained a better understanding of community gardening.
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Jorgensen hosts ‘Grand’ field trip, carnival
On April 7, fourth grade students at C.J. Jorgensen took a field trip to the Grand Canyon. They were able to go on guided hikes and participate in classes provided by the park.
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Kennedy teacher receives literacy grant
Dr. Tina McCulloch was chosen as 1 of 50 people for the Barbara Park Memorial Literacy Grants. This program is made possible by the generosity of Mr. Richard Park in memory of his wife, author Barbara Park, of the Junie B. Jones series.
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Grant helps Lassen creates on-campus oasis
V.H Lassen Academy of Science and Nutrition used a grant from Flinn Foundation to create desert oasis on campus! This is such an exciting opportunity for Lassen students to feel like they are at Desert Botanical Garden! Students at Lassen can take a small hike through the desert landscape and learn about cool native desert plants and trees! Teachers use this space to connect the learning in the classroom to the beautiful outdoors!
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Southwest students learn about ecosystems
First graders at Southwest School were visited by Monique Franco from ASU, who taught teach them about the importance of insects and bugs in the ecosystem
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Valley View band takes their show on the road
On April 1, the Eagle Band performed on the main stage inside Knott’s Berry Farm for hundreds of parkgoers. Performing a setlist of 18 pieces, including solos, these leaders put on a great show!
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Conchos takes Catalina Island trip
Twenty-four middle school students at Ignacio Conchos School started a new tradition of exploring Catalina Island. The trip included a ferry trip, dolphin sightings, snorkeling, hiking, and squid dissection.
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RSD Celebrates National Administrative Professionals Day
During the month of April, Roosevelt would like to celebrate its administrative assistants and attendance clerks for all they do! We hope you’ll join us in celebrating them on National Administrative Professionals Day later this month.
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