MARCH 25, 2025 | ISSUE 29 | PTO | CONTACT

The 2nd Annual Roberts Science Fair was a success! Many thanks to Mr. Coronado and all who helped. Photo: Kristina Tran

IN THIS ISSUE

From the principal: STAAR testing schedule for 3rd–5th grades
Intent to return: let Roberts know if your students will be back 2025–2026, deadline TOMORROW, Wednesday, Mar. 26
Sibling registration is open—sign up for an appointment
PTO 2025–2026 executive slate announced
Donate to the RE Library Makers Space
Lasso some teacher appreciation
Spirit Night: Torchy's Tacos tonight!
Roberts Carnival Saturday, Apr. 5
Fundraisers: Dance with your child and Moms' Kickball
Fifth grade baby photos needed
Mustang Rally May 1
Auction survey and photos available (password Roberts0301)
I-Kids 2025–2026 aftercare and summer camp
Roberts Elementary tours for families of prospective K–5th students

FROM THE PRINCIPAL: STAAR TESTING FOR 3RD–5TH GRADES

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

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

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

Math STAAR: Apr. 24 (3rd–5th grades)

On these testing days, our campus will be closed to visitors to ensure a quiet and focused environment. This means:

Parents will not be able to join students for lunch.
Students will not have access to the garden.
Parents will not be able to visit for presentations.

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.

INTENT TO RETURN

Please complete the Intent to Return form to help us anticipate student enrollment for the 2025–26 academic year.

The form should be completed for ALL currently enrolled students in grades kindergarten through 4th, whether they will be returning or not.

Deadline: TOMORROW, Wednesday, Mar. 26

Please provide one (1) current utility bill per household. The utility bill is required to complete registration for the 2025–2026 school year. If Intent to Return is submitted without a current utility bill, your child(ren) will not be enrolled for the next school year at Roberts.
Instructions on submitting a current utility bill:
1. Write student's name, grade level and teacher's name on the utility bill (include all students in your household).
2. Place utility bill in a sealed envelope and label "REGISTRAR"
3. Return the envelope in your student's Tuesday Folder (not to Reception)

PTO 2025–2026 EXECUTIVE SLATE VOTING APR. 4

Per PTO by-laws 4.3 and 5.6, we will be voting on the 2025-26 Executive Committee at the Apr. 4 PTO meeting. We are excited to announce next year's Executive Committee nominees:

President Elect: Emily Forswall
Recording Secretary: Amanda Voie
Historian: Sue Church
Parliamentarian: Ryan Hammer
Corresponding Secretary: Savannah Bourgeois (year 2 of 2 term, no nomination)
Treasurer: Izzy Schulte (year 2 of 2 term, no nomination)
President: Michelle Wan (no nomination)
Past President: Wafa Taiym (no nomination)

Please come to the Roberts Café for the PTO meeting Friday, Apr. 4, 8:00 a.m. Check in starts around 7:30 a.m. (after drop-off). If you can't make it in person, please join the Zoom meeting.

DONATE TO THE RE LIBRARY MAKERS SPACE

RE students love the library makers space and supplies are being used up quickly. The following items are needed:

rubber bands (any colors)
connectors for rubber band bracelets
decorative beads for bracelets (here are suggestions, but we are grateful for all bead donations)
origami paper
aluminum foil
duct tape (colorful preferred)
washi tapes
popsicle sticks
batteries (all sizes)

Donations can be dropped off at the school labeled for Ms. Nelson for the library.

LASSO SOME LOVE WITH THE TEACHER APPRECIATION COMMITTEE

The Teacher Appreciation Committee is lassoing some love for our amazing teachers! Please stop by the front desk to write a note about what you love about Roberts, your children’s teachers, or our staff. Your kind words will be displayed in the teachers’ lounge as a reminder of how much they are appreciated!

SPIRIT NIGHT: TORCHY'S TACOS TONIGHT!

Today is the last Tuesday of the month, which means TORCHY'S TACO TUESDAY! Join us from 4–8 p.m. at the Rice Village location on Times Blvd. Mention the Roberts fundraiser and Torchy's will donate 15% back. Dine-in, takeout, and online orders are eligible as long as you mention Roberts when picking up.

ROBERTS CARNIVAL, SATURDAY, APR. 5

The Roberts Carnival will occur on Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Order your wristbands and tickets today and skip the line at the 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.

Carnival USED BOOKS & GAMES DONATION - We will begin collecting your gently used books and games beginning on Monday, March 24 through Friday, April 4 in designated boxes at reception.

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

Buy your ticket now for Dance with your Daughter (Father–Daughter Dance) on Friday, Apr. 11 at 6 p.m. and 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.

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

FIFTH GRADE BABY PICTURES NEEDED

Calling all 5th grade parents! Please s ubmit a baby/toddler picture of your 5th grader for the 5th grade promotion ceremony slideshow.

Questions? FifthGrade@RobertsPTO.org

MUSTANG RALLY MAY 1

Join us for our 9th annual Mustang Rally at the Rice University track on May 1, 2025! This is Roberts’ 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 $20 each. Click for further details and to register.

AUCTION PHOTOS ARE IN

RE Auction photos are in! Take a peek at the many fun moments captured and download for free.

To view the gallery, please enter the password Roberts0301

To download the images, use the password 2093

AUCTION SURVEY

Thank you again to all who volunteered and attended the 2025 Roberts Auction and Gala. New technology will come to Roberts soon with the funds raised! Whether you joined the resistance or not, please take a moment and help our committee by taking this one-minute survey on what you thought about this year's event!

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 school tours for prospective K–5 students. Tours run from 9–10 a.m.; all participants must check in with valid ID by 8:55 a.m.

Tour Dates: