Roosevelt School District

Parent and Family Engagement Newsletter

Volume 1 - October 2025

Bullying 101: What Every Family Needs to Know

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Watch this short video to learn what bullying is. Understanding it is the first step to stopping bullying.

Learn more helpful tips

Helping Children Stay Safe and Confident

One way to protect your children from online bullying is to talk with them about online safety and guide them in making smart, safe choices online.

Learn how to keep your children safe online

Children's Books to Build Social and Emotional Skills

Click below for children’s books that build social and emotional skills, some tackling bullying head-on.

Building Social and Emotional Skills (English)

Building Social and Emotional Skills (Spanish)

Student Wellness

Our team of family coordinators, social workers, counselors and health staff provides services to students and families, including counseling, crisis response, food and clothing distribution, parent workshops, vaccination events, and hearing and vision screenings.

Meet Your Family Coordinator

Meet Your Social Worker or Counselor

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 October's Workshops