Family RESOURCE
The PTA is proud to offer a variety of family resources throughout the year that help support our members, promote family engagement, and develop parent leaders to promote student success.
Below are helpful links and resources stemming from our Parent Education topics. Please check back regularly for updated information. We hope you will also consider attending School Smarts, the six-week parent engagement seminars designed to provide an in-depth look at how to help your child and school community thrive.
If you have a Parent Education topic you would like to see covered at an upcoming PTA meeting, please email ptapresidentteddy@gmail.com.
Immigration Enforcement resources
The California State PTA has released a statement addressing the presence of Immigration Enforcement in schools: Schools must be safe spaces for learning where every child can thrive, not places of fear. Read the full release statement here.
Sign to protect sensitive spaces – Schools Should Be A Safe Place For All Children to Learn and Thrive.
- Link to our PTA General Meeting Presentation of Home is Here on October 9
- Link to SMMUSD’s Immigration Resources & Support
- Link to Family Preparedness Planning for emergencies.
- Link to Family Preparedness Planning for emergencies (in Spanish)
- Caregivers Authorization Affidavit (this is a free document and therefore, people should not charge anyone to access it)
- Family Preparedness Slides– Find more information on how to fill out the affidavit and other related details
Parent Connect @ Roosevelt is a series of family learning sessions designed to bring parents and caregivers together with our school team. Each session focuses on a different topic to support your child’s growth and strengthen the home–school connection. All Roosevelt parents and guardians are welcome, and we encourage you to RSVP HERE so we can prepare for proper accommodations.
NEXT TOPIC: Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices at Home
Guest Speakers: Ms. Hanna Haghayeghi, School Psychologist, and Ms. Liz Sciutto, SMMUSD Behavioral Specialist
In this interactive session, parents will gain practical tools to support children with diverse learning and behavioral needs, nurture self-advocacy, and celebrate neurodiversity at home.
- Session 1: Tuesday, November 18 |
8:40 A.M. | 
Roosevelt Auditorium - Session 2: Wednesday, November 19 |
6:00 P.M. | 
Zoom
Links to previous sessions: Reading 2025
Communication Flow Chart
Earthquake & Disaster Preparedness
Nigel Taylor presents his Disaster Preparedness Seminar to Roosevelt families every year. Don’t miss this important talk full of information and tips on preparing your family and home for an earthquake or other catastrophic event. Below are helpful documents to help you prepare and assemble your own comprehensive earthquake kit.
Nigel’s Check List: Emergency Preparedness
American Red Cross Checklists & Tools for Emergency Preparedness:
- 21 Weeks to Prepare
- Be Red Cross Ready
- Emergency Contact Card
- Family Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Preparedness Guide
Roosevelt Parent Resource Network (PRN)
Roosevelt’s Parent Resource Network (PRN) – Roosevelt Education Support & Special Needs Community is a supportive space for families with children who are neurodivergent, have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), accommodations, or other education supports.
Our community goals are to:
- Support: Provide a welcoming space for families navigating education supports or special needs.
- Connect: Build relationships and create a safe, confidential place to share knowledge, experiences, and resources.
- Collaborate: Partner with families, teachers, and staff to strengthen support for our kids.
- Advocate: Amplify our families’ voices at the school and district level to foster a more inclusive environment for all children.
Events and community offerings
The Roosevelt PRN hosts regular gatherings and learning opportunities throughout the school year. Events include:
- Monthly Meetings: Conversations on special education topics, IEP navigation, and SMMUSD-relevant updates.
- Special Education Speaker Series: Expert talks featuring BCBAs, psychologists, district specialists, and community providers.
- Community-Building Activities: Family playdates, parent meetups, and district-wide connection events that help families find support and belonging.
Check the Roosevelt Calendar for upcoming events.
Join the Roosevelt PRN Community
Scan the QR code below, or email Lily at RooseveltPRNRep@gmail.com to get notified about upcoming PRN meetings and events. We keep communication minimal, and your information is used only for PRN communications and community-building purposes.
PRN is also a district-wide resource with parent representatives at every SMMUSD school. PRN reps serve as bridges between families, school-site administrators, and the SMMUSD Special Education Department. For more information, please see the PRN page on the SMMUSD Special Education website.
Paraeducators in SMMUSD: At A Glance
Trusted Village WhatsApp Group
Looking to connect with others in the community? Join the Trusted Village WhatsApp Group: a collaborative community for families across West LA who have neurodivergent children.
It’s a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to share knowledge, experiences, and resources while building community and supporting one another.
There are sub-groups for community events, plus a living spreadsheet of resources built from trusted family recommendations – organized across therapies, programs, school support, and more.
