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Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter

Volume 1 - December 2025

 

Warm Holiday Wishes to All Families!

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We know the holidays can be overwhelming, especially for parents and caregivers juggling so many responsibilities. Watch the video for helpful tips to reduce stress and create a more enjoyable holiday season for you and your family. We hope each of you enjoys quality time with your families during the upcoming Winter break!

25 Ways To Keep Your Kids Engaged During Winter Break

Winter Break Math: Understanding Place Value

 

How to Support Student Learning at Home

Your child will be taking District tests between December 1st and December 12th. Research shows that when parents or caregivers help their child prepare, it can make a big difference. Click the links below for tips on how to help your child get ready for these tests. 

Parent Tips: Preparing Students for Standardized Testing

Preparing Your Child for Testing (English and Spanish)

Test Anxiety Strategies for Kids

A Guide to Arizona's Statewide Assessment

 

Literacy at Home

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Did you know that listening to audiobooks can help both parents and children strengthen their reading skills, listening skills, language development, vocabulary, pronunciation, and so much more? Watch the video to learn how audiobooks can help!

Benefits of Audiobooks for All Readers

How Audiobooks and Reading Aloud Inspire Reluctant Readers

The Mental Health Benefits of Audiobooks

Phoenix Public Library Card 

 

Parent/Caregiver Climate Survey 

Your voice matters, and we truly value your partnership. Please take a few minutes to complete our annual Climate Survey, which helps us better understand your child's experience at school. Your feedback directly supports our efforts to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive         

Share Your Feedback — Climate Survey Available in English and Spanish:   

Parent/Caregiver Climate Survey

 

Emergency Crisis Resources

Our team will always do the best to accommodate each family’s unique needs. However, if you find yourself in an immediate crisis, please reach out to one of these agencies.

 

24 Hour Crisis and Legal Phone Numbers

Crisis Line
602-222-9444

Teen Lifeline
602-248-8336

Mind 24-7
844-646-3247

Police (Non-Emergency)
602-262-6151

Department of Child Safety
1-888-767-2445

 

Food

Rio Vista Center
Food Boxes, Farmers Market and Community Garden
1431 E. Southern Ave. Phoenix
602-242-1866

St. Mary's Food Bank
Food Boxes
2831 N. 31st Ave. Phoenix
602-242-3663

 

Housing

Women/Children
Family Housing Hub of UMOM
3307 E Van Buren St. Phoenix
877-211-8661

Men
Andre House
206 S. 12th Ave. Phoenix
602-229-5155

Single Women
Halle Women's Center of UMOM
3424 E. Van Buren St. Phoenix
602-362-5833

 

Districtwide Events/Workshops

We will be hosting district-wide workshops and events throughout the school year.

View December's Workshop