SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 | ISSUE 4 | PTO | CONTACT

Reminder: NO SCHOOL Monday Sept. 7
A message from Principal Zatzkin, PTO meeting Friday Sept. 4 at 8AM
Roberts Choir auditions tomorrow Sept. 2
Roberts soccer team try outs Monday Sept. 14
Running Club registration open
Help support our Maker's Space in the library
Request GT testing by Sept. 25
Roberts directory is live
Jeni's Ice Creams spirit night Sept. 15
Important iKids dismissal reminders
Volunteer and get involved with the PTO
Celebrate and support our 5th grade class
Join the RE Auction Soirée committee
Open practices for Pershing Lacrosse Club
Cub Scout Pack 505 informational event

Following our first PTO meeting of the school year on Friday, September 4th, I would like to invite the Roberts Elementary community to a meeting at 9:00AM focused on student safety. During this meeting, I will review the procedures and practices currently in place at Roberts to support the safety and well-being of our students throughout the school day in regards to campus safety and drills done throughout the school year.

I will also address questions from families and share how our staff, families, and community can continue to work together to maintain a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for every student.

Please make sure to join us for the meeting at 8:00AM in the Roberts Cafeteria. All Roberts Elementary families are members of the PTO, no dues are required- and there will be coffee! Remember to bring a valid ID and arrive at 7:45am for check in at the front desk. Can't attend in person? Click here to attend the meeting virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 922 6565 1797 - Passcode: 19qcg8).

ROBERTS CHOIR AUDITIONS

Calling All 3rd through 5th Grade singers! Is your child passionate about singing and ready to be part of something truly special? We are excited to announce auditions for the Roberts Choir on Wednesday September 2nd, and we’d love for your child to join us on this musical journey!

Mr. Lacy will be leading the auditions, and we welcome singers of all skill levels. Whether your child is an experienced vocalist or new to singing, this is a fantastic opportunity for them to grow and thrive in a supportive and enriching musical environment!

To reserve an audition spot, use the following link: Audition Sign Up.We can’t wait to hear your child sing and hope to see them in the Roberts Choir!

ROBERTS SOCCER TRYOUTS

The Roberts Mustangs soccer season is right around the corner! Tryouts for any 4th and 5th grade students interested in playing will be held Monday, September 14th from 3 - 4 PM at the Roberts soccer field. Please complete the application by September 11th in order to participate in tryouts. Reach out to Coach Montoya EMontoy1@houstonisd.org with any questions or for further information.

MAKERSPACE NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS!

Support the fantastic work our wonderful Ms. Nelson does in the library! We would love your help to ensure that our students have everything they may need for the Maker's Space. Please check out the wishlist or scan the QR code below if you are able to donate any items.

RUNNING CLUB REGISTRATION

On your mark, get set, go- Running Club registration is now open! We will begin practices on Wednesday, September 23rd. Practices begin at 6:45AM, and we ask that runners do not get dropped off earlier than 6:35AM.

For more details regarding Running Club, please visit https://robertspto.membershiptoolkit.com/runningclub. To register your runner, use this link.

GIFTED AND TALENTED TESTING

Are you interested in Gifted and Talented testing for your student(s)? Complete the form in ParentSquare to register for Fall G/T testing by September 25th, 2026. Gifted and Talented Testing is available for HISD students currently enrolled in PK4 - 12th grades and students entering Kindergarten in the 2027-2028 school year. Gifted and Talented Identification is required to be eligible to apply for Vanguard campuses in HISD.

Universal G/T Testing: HISD also administers universal G/T testing for students who have not been identified as G/T and who meet the following criteria:

All students in 2nd grade (requesting testing is not required)
Students in 5th & 8th grades scoring above the 80th percentile on BOY NWEA Math or Reading

Previously Identified G/T Students: If your student has previously been identified G/T, please note the following:

Students identified as G/T in all content areas do not need to be retested for identification and are eligible to apply to Vanguard campuses.
Students identified as G/T in one content area are eligible to request testing to be identified in all content areas for eligibility to apply to Vanguard campuses.
Please reach out to your student’s campus G/T coordinator if you have any questions about current identification status.

Testing Window: October 5th – 23rd (make up testing available: October 26th - 30th)

The campus will schedule the specific testing dates for your student within the window. If you have questions about the testing timeline, please contact the campus coordinator.

G/T Identification Results will be sent home from your student’s campus in December, in alignment with the School Choice Application window. If you have any questions regarding G/T services and identification, please visit our websitewww.houstonisd.org/GTor contact the G/T department (giftedandtalented@houstonisd.orgor713-556-6954).

ROBERTS DIRECTORY IS LIVE

The school directory is a great way to contact parents for playdates, parties, and class events! If you have a student at Roberts, your name and email address will be in the directory unless you opt out online. Log in at https://robertspto.membershiptoolkit.com/directory to verify your directory information and update your publishing preferences.

If you have never logged in, sign up for a free account at our PTO website to access the directory and school store. Email directory@robertspto.org with any questions!

SPIRIT NIGHT AT JENI'S ICE CREAMS

Our next Spirit Night is a sweet one! Join us at Jeni’s Ice Creams on Tuesday, September 15th from 4 - 7 PM and 25% of all sales will be donated back to Roberts. Grab a scoop (or a few) and show some love to a local favorite that gives back to our school!

JOIN US IN THE PTO

Say hello to your PTO! We’re a group of parents who love being part of the Roberts community and helping make the school year extra special for our kids. We’re here to support our teachers, bring families together, and of course, have some fun along the way! We’d love for you to get to know us and get involved! Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for everyone in the PTO. Come say hi, share your ideas, and help us make this another wonderful year!

Do you like to make copies? Build furniture? Own a business? Know how to make a spreadsheet? THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU as a Roberts Volunteer with the PTO!

Email us at volunteer@robertspto.org to be a valued part of the Community.

VIPS APPROVAL

As we prepare for a successful school year, we encourage families who plan to volunteer on campus to register or renew their registration with HISD Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS). Please note that background checks can take several weeks to process, so we encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible.

VIPS approval does not roll over from one school year to the next, so all volunteers must complete a new application each school year. The HISD volunteer handbook can be found here.

IKIDS DISMISSAL GUIDELINES

If your student attends iKids afterschool program, please review the iKids policies in conjunction with the Roberts policies outlined below regarding dismissal:

School Dismissal Procedures

Dismissal Changes | Any time there is a change in your child’s dismissal plan, a written notice must be sent to the school BEFORE noon. Email your child’s teacher(s) and CC RES@houstonisd.onmicrosoft.com.
If you must pick up before 3:15 pm, please change your child’s dismissal plan for the day to either parent walk up, car pool, or independent walker (grades 2nd through 5th). Once they are checked into iKids, the school will not be able to dismiss the student and you will have to come in and check out through iKids after 3:15PM.
Deadline | To ensure timely transportation arrangements, your child's school must receive the transportation notice no later than noon on the day it should take effect.
Check Schedule | If you are unsure of your child's iKids schedule, log into your Enrollsy Parent Portal account using the Enrollsy Parent Portal.

Pick-up Information

Location | Students must be picked up at the front of the school.
Pick-Up Times |
General Pick-Up: 3:30 PM - 6 PM. If your child needs to be picked up before 3:15 pm, please change to another dismissal method as stated above.
Stay & Play/One-on-One/Enrichment + Stay & Play: Pick-up by 6 PM; a late fee of $1 per minute applies after 6 PM.
Enrichment Only (Part-time): Pick-up by 4 PM to avoid a late fee of $1 per minute.
FetchKids App | Log into your FetchKids account and select "Start PickUp" to notify iKids when you are headed to the school. This ensures a smooth pick-up process.
ID Requirement | Please be prepared to bring your ID for the first few weeks until our staff becomes familiar with your faces. If someone different picks up your child, they must bring their ID and be listed on your Pick-Up Authorization Form. All authorized pick-up persons MUST have the FetchKids app installed on their phone, and you must add each authorized person to your team in the app.

Pick-Up Transition | We kindly ask for your patience during the first few weeks of school as we work to ensure a smooth and efficient pickup process for everyone. To reach out to iKids, please email support@ikidsinc.com.

ATTENTION FIFTH GRADE PARENTS & GUARDIANS

We are so excited to celebrate our 5th Grade Class of 2027 and their final year at Roberts Elementary School. Please check out the links for all things 5th Grade and save those important dates to your calendar now!

PUT THE FUN IN FUNDRAISING WITH US - JOIN THE AUCTION SOIRÉE COMMITTEE!

We are so excited about this year's Roberts Elementary PTO Auction Soirée, RE-Enchanted Garden, on February 27, 2027 at Rice's Cohen House! Want to be involved?

Join our committee!! We may be (unofficially) the best party... we mean committee... and you know you want to join us! Our first meeting is Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6pm. RSVP toauction@robertspto.orgfor the address and details.

We're organized, but more importantly, we have fun! Join us to make this year's auction soirée an event to remember, and make wonderful friends along the way! Sign up here - we cannot WAIT to work with you!

The Roberts PTO Auction Soirée is a fabulous adults-only evening celebrating our incredible community at Roberts that includes fancy outfits, delicious food, a bar for those who partake, dancing, casino games, and an enchanted auction with amazing prizes & events! Proceeds raised make up ⅓ of the PTO budget, so you make a direct difference while enjoying an enchanted evening!

PERSHING LACROSSE CLUB

Are you a 5th grade student interested in lacrosse? The Pershing Lacrosse Club is a club sport at the middle school level open to students from all schools. There are no tryouts and no equipment needed upfront. Practices start this fall on September 21st and regular season play begins next semester. For more information, email pershinglax@gmail.com or check out https://pershinglax.com.

CUB SCOUT PACK 505

Calling all Roberts boys and girls in Kinder through 5th grade! Join Cub Scout Pack 505 for camping, hiking, Pinewood Derby, outdoor adventures, community service, and fun with friends and family!

The Scout Sign-up and Information Night is Wednesday, September 2nd at 6 PM at Roberts Elementary at the deck near Circle Drive. Come meet our Pack 505 families and learn what Cub Scouts is all about. No experience or commitment required! Learn more about us at houstonpack505.org