APRIL 15, 2025 | ISSUE 32 | PTO | CONTACT

The Roberts Chess Team won the 5th place team trophy at the TH Rogers citywide scholastic chess tourney. Photos: Michelle Wan via FB.

The 2nd grade field trip to HMNS on Apr. 8 ended with lunch in the sunshine at Hermann Park.

IN THIS ISSUE

Campus closed to visitors for STAAR testing Apr. 15, 22, 24
Spring photo retakes May 6
Spirit Night at The Kebab Shop Apr. 15
Roberts Carnival rescheduled for May 18
Volunteer as a 2025–2026 PTO Committee Chair
Fundraisers: Dance with your son Apr. 25; Moms' Kickball Apr. 27
Register for the Mustang Rally May 1
Yearbooks available to order (code 1014763033911424)
I-Kids summer camp and 2025–2026 aftercare
Roberts Elementary tours for families of prospective K–5th students

STAAR TESTING DATES

Below is the STAAR testing schedule for our 3rd–5th grade students.

Reading STAAR: Tuesday, Apr. 15 (3rd–5th grades)

Science STAAR: Tuesday, Apr. 22 (5th grade only)

Math STAAR: Thursday, Apr. 24 (3rd–5th grades)

On these testing days, our campus will be closed to visitors and volunteers to ensure a quiet and focused environment. This includes the garden, the library, and the café. Thank you in advance for helping to ensure optimal testing conditions for our students!

Testing will start at the beginning of each day, and it is very important that your child be on time to school each day at 7:30 a.m. Please do not schedule appointments for late arrival or early release on these days so that students have the appropriate allotted time to test.

SPRING PHOTO RETAKES TUESDAY, MAY 6

Lifetouch Photography will return to campus on Tuesday, May 6, to photograph any students who missed the original Picture Day, are new to school, or need to retake their photo. If your child needs a retake, please fill out this form to ensure they are pulled for pictures on May 6. If you ordered photo prints, you will need to return the first set to receive retakes.

SPIRIT NIGHT: THE KEBAB SHOP, TUESDAY, APR. 15

The Kebab Shop new-school Mediterranean restaurant is donating 50% of sales to Roberts all day today! Show the flyer, mention, or enter code FUNDRAISER with dine in, take out, or online orders to participate. Overflow seating and delicious desserts can be found next door at Whole Foods, also a Roberts corporate sponsor.

ROBERTS CARNIVAL SUNDAY, MAY 18

The Roberts Carnival has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 18, noon to 4 p.m.

Order your wristbands and tickets today and skip the line at the carnival! Wristbands and tickets will be placed in Tuesday folders the Tuesday before carnival.

Parent volunteers needed—sign up here!

Interested in setting up a table at the Roberts Carnival Marketplace? Make a donation and reserve your space.

This year's carnival art design was was drawn by Anqing and the slogan was written by Winnie L.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEEDED 2025–2026

MISSING: PTO Committee Chairs for 2025–2026. Most committees already have 1–2 chairs but seek another co-chair. Please browse through the descriptions and sign up for more information. Contact volunteer@RobertsPTO.org.

UPCOMING FUNDRAISER PARTIES: DANCE WITH YOUR KIDS, MOMS' KICKBALL

Buy your ticket now for Dance with Your Son (Mother–Son Dance) on Friday, Apr. 25 at 6 p.m! Dress fancy and show off your smooth style as we turn Roberts Café into a party to remember with a DJ and snacks. $75/parent–kid couple. (Pictured above is the Dance with Your Daughter event Apr. 11.)

Moms' Kickball, Coffee, Kolaches also has spots left on Sunday morning, Apr. 27. No skill needed, just enthusiasm! Hot Mamas vs. Cool Chicks! $40.

Join us for our 9th annual Mustang Rally at the Rice University track on May 1, 2025! This is Roberts’s annual foot race open to ALL students. Students will race one lap (400 meters) around the track according to grade level and gender. The registration fee is $25 per runner, and t-shirts are available to order for runners and adults at $25 each. Click for further details and to register. We are also seeking VIPS approved volunteers to help with the event!

YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE TO ORDER

Roberts 2024–2025 yearbooks are available from Treering with code 1014763033911424. Order before May 1 to customize your yearbook with two pages of your own photos and memories.

iKids AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPEN

iKids after school program registration applications for new students are now being processed! If you are a returning student, as a reminder, please register soon to secure your placement and preferred schedule.

Enrollment is online. For current students, you may use the NO-REG-FEE-2025 to waive the registration fee until June 1, 2025. This code is not eligible for Summer Camp.

Please contact us at support@ikidsinc.com or 713-665-5200 if you have any questions. Spaces are limited so register early to secure your spot for next school year.

ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOURS FOR K–5TH GRADE STUDENTS

Roberts Elementary is hosting a final school tour for prospective K–5 students Friday, May 16. The tour will run from 9–10 a.m.; all participants must check in with valid ID by 8:55 a.m.