EAGLE NEWS

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Fall Festival! Both the Costume Parade and the Trunk-or-Treat event went above and beyond our expectations. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and school spirit truly brought our campus to life and showcased what it means to live and love the Eagle Way at VVLA.

Events like these remind us of the power of community and the joy that comes from coming together to celebrate our students and families. We are grateful for the support of our staff, parents, volunteers, and community partners who made this day such a success. We look forward to hosting more positive, community-centered events in the future that continue to strengthen our connection and make VVLA a place where everyone feels they belong.

The second round of District DNA Benchmark Assessments is quickly approaching! Testing will take place Monday, November 3 through Friday, November 7, 2025. In addition, CoGAT gifted testing will be administered on Tuesday and Thursday of the same week.

Please ensure that students arrive on time each day, have a nutritious breakfast, and are ready to show what they know. These assessments provide valuable insight into student growth and help guide instruction moving forward.

Following the completion of benchmark testing, STAR progress monitoring will take place to provide additional data on student progress and continued areas of focus. Thank you for your support in helping our students perform their best!

• November 3, 2025-Girls/Boys Basketball @ VVLA @ 4:45 PM
• November 4, 2025-ELECTION DAY, Gifted Testing
• November 5, 2025-ERW (Early Release Wednesday), Morning Crew
• November 6, 2025-Gifted Testing, Girls/Boys Basketball @ VVLA @ 4:45 PM
• November 10, 2025-Coffee with the Principal @ 8:15 AM
• November 11, 2025-Veterans Day-NO SCHOOL
• November 12, 2025-ERW, Student Lighthouse Team Meeting @ 7:00AM
• November 13, 2025-Girls/Boys Basketball @ VVLA @ 4:45 PM
• November 18, 2025-Girls/Boys Basketball Game @ Sunland @ 4:45 PM
• November 19-21, 2025-Parent Teacher Conferences-Early Release
• November 20, 2025-VVLA Spelling Bee
• November 24, 2025-Students vs. Staff Volleyball Game
• November 25, 2025-VVLA Turkey Trot/Kona Ice
• November 26-28, 2025-Thanksgiving Recess-NO SCHOOL

Our Valley View students brought their "A" game for the annual costume parade. We had some extravagant homemade costumes, we even had some motorized attachments, fully functional lights and smoke! Our students, staff and community had a great time.

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November is just around the corner, and I wanted to share the November Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter with you all.

November Newsletter Link:: https://roosevelt-school-district-66.edurooms.com/engage/roosevelt-school-district/newsletters/family-engagement-november-newsletter.

Please help us spread the word to families about the upcoming workshops and the Native Heritage Event. We’d love for staff to join us at the Native Heritage Event as well!

🌟 Join us on Wednesday, 11/05! 🌟

Bullying 101 Workshop (English and Spanish)

📅 11/05 ⏰ 9:30 -10:30 a.m.

📍 Location: Cloves Campbell, 2624 E South Mountain Ave

What to Expect:

⭐️ Learn what bullying is and the policies and procedures that the Roosevelt School District has in place to foster a bully-free environment.

⭐️ Raffle Giveaway! Join Us for a Chance to Win!

🌟 Join us on Thursday, 11/13! 🌟

Celebrating Native Culture

📅 Nov. 13th ⏰ 4-6 p.m. 📍Southwest School, 1111 W Dobbins Rd

What to Expect:

⭐️ Celebrate culture and fun with the whole family! Watch the Gila River Hiosik Basket Dancers, learn how to make traditional blue corn mush, enjoy Native arts and crafts, explore community resources, and savor delicious food available for purchase. Don't miss this unforgettable evening!

🌟 Join us on Thursday, 11/20! 🌟

K–5 Math Resources Parent Workshop (English & Spanish)

📅 Date: Thursday, 11/20 ⏰ Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.📍 Location: Valley View School, 8220 S 7th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85041

What to Expect:

⭐️ Discover tools and tips for supporting K-5 math at home

⭐️ Raffle Giveaway! Join Us for a Chance to Win!

We’re excited to celebrate our October Pizza Party recipients for achieving the highest rates of proficiency in IXL this month! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to growth have truly paid off. Because of your outstanding effort, your class has earned a pizza party celebration on Friday, November 7th, in the cafeteria.

Keep up the great work, Eagles! Let’s continue striving for excellence and showing what it means to learn and lead the Eagle Way! 🍕🦅

We’re excited to announce that our 3rd grade students are participating in the Read to the Final Four program—an exciting literacy challenge that combines the love of reading with the spirit of friendly competition! Sponsored in partnership with the NCAA, this program encourages students to strengthen their reading skills as they compete against other schools for a chance to advance through tournament-style rounds leading up to the Final Four.

Throughout the competition, students will log their reading minutes, set personal goals, and celebrate their progress along the way. Families can support by encouraging daily reading at home and helping students track their minutes consistently.

We’re proud of our young readers and can’t wait to see how far they advance in the Read to the Final Four challenge—go Eagles! 🦅📖