OCTOBER 15, 2024 | ISSUE 10 | PTO | CONTACT

Roberts families at the Rice football game—Hoot 'em! Photo: Abby Delisio/Facebook
IN THIS ISSUE
 
 
NEW TEACHER OF THE WEEK: Mary Davies, 1st Grade
 

Hi! My name is Mary Davies and I am a 1st grade teacher at Roberts Elementary. This is my first year as a teacher here, but I have been part of the Roberts community since 2016 when my son Lucas started kindergarten. My daughter Olivia is still at Roberts in 5th grade. I am so happy to be teaching this year in a school that has been such a big part of our lives. When I am not teaching, I love to spend time with my family, travel to new countries, and run! I am originally from New Zealand and I'm a former professional athlete (marathon and track). I am excited about this school year and supporting our students on their educational journey.

FALL PICTURE DAY TUESDAY, OCT. 29

Pre-order your pictures with the school code EVT94T4QT. We are looking for a few Picture Day heroes to assist our classes and photographers. If you are interested, please reach out to Ms. Tran at Kristina.tran@houstonisd.org and make sure you are VIPS cleared!

ROBERTS SPELLING BEE QUALIFIER, 2ND–5TH GRADES

The 2024–2025 Spelling Bee Qualifier is open to all 2nd–5th grade students and will take place on Monday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. If your child is interested in participating, sign up here. Students will receive the spelling list after their registration is received. Please email Ms. Tran at Kristina.tran@houstonisd.org if you have any questions.

ROBERTS RUNNING CLUB—SHIRTS COMING; VOLUNTEERS NEEDED; SHOE DRIVE

We’re preparing to order t-shirts, so please register your runner if he/she wants to join running club!

Running club is seeking VIPS-cleared parent volunteers for Monday and Friday morning practices! If you’re interested in volunteering, please email us at runningclub@robertspto.org.

Our used shoe drive continues until October 18. You may drop off gently used men’s, women’s, or children’s shoes in one of the labeled boxes that are located near the front desk check in area.

ROBERTS BOOK FAIR

The Roberts Book Fair will occur Oct. 28–Nov. 1, and there will be an evening shopping event on Wednesday, Oct. 30. More details coming soon!

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BOOKTACULAR DRESS-UP DAY OCT. 31

Roberts Elementary will celebrate book characters from our favorite stories on Booktacular Day! Students may come dressed in their favorite book character costume on Thursday, Oct. 31. All costumes must be school appropriate: no weapons, gore, costume masks, or inappropriate language. Students should bring a copy of the book depicting their character.

 
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
ROBERTS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OCT. 18—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The International Festival is THIS Friday and still needs volunteers in many different roles—can you help? Looking forward to seeing you at the event!

PADRES CAMPOUT NOV. 15: LIMITED SPACES LEFT

Join the PADRES and Roberts PTO Friday, Nov. 15, to camp out under the stars on the lawn and field at Roberts Elementary! The cost is $25 per camper (adults and children), which includes activities, Friday dinner, snacks, and Saturday breakfast, and a camp t-shirt for kids. Adult volunteers will also receive a campout shirt. Register and then sign up to volunteer, or see the Campout page for more info. Registration is open through October 15 or until capacity is reached—as of this morning 88% of spots were filled.

WANTED: SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS

Do you own a business or a vacation home? Have season tickets to the Texans, Rockets, opera, or ballet? Consider donating gift cards, services, items, event tickets, a vacation weekend, or another experience to the Roberts "Out of this GALAxy" Auction to raise funds for a new computer lab and technology that benefits all students. Have an idea but also have questions? We can help you sort out the details. Please contact AuctionDonations@robertspto.org!

SCHOOL CHOICE TOURS AND DEADLINES
 
Roberts Elementary School Tours for K–5th Grade Students

Roberts Elementary will start school tours for prospective K–5 students on Oct. 18. Tours run from 9–10 a.m.; all participants must check in with valid ID by 8:55 a.m.

Tour Dates:

  • Fri, Oct. 18
  • Fri, Nov. 15
  • Fri, Dec. 13
  • Fri, Jan. 17
  • Fri, Feb. 21
  • Fri, Mar. 21
  • Fri, Apr. 11
  • Fri, May. 16
LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGNET COFFEES

Prospective Lanier parents, Trish Hilliard will be hosting a Lanier Magnet coffee info session on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. Lanier’s magnet coordinator will give a presentation and answer questions for our Roberts parents. Interested 5th grade parents, please register to attend and learn more about Lanier’s GT Vanguard Magnet and IB programs.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURS

Attention all 5th grade families: Houston ISD Magnet Tours have begun! Middle schools across the district will hold weekly informational sessions and usually site tours for interested students and their families at 1 p.m. every Thursday between Oct. 10 and Feb. 6. This is a great way to learn more about a campus while school is in session. The School Choice Phase 1 Application Deadline is Dec. 10.

 

Pin Oak Middle School, HISD's premiere foreign language magnet middle school, is pleased to announce our 2025–2026 tour dates! Parents interested in learning more about our outstanding programs are invited to join us for one of our guided tours, lasting approximately 45 minutes. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required, and each tour will accommodate only 50 participants. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore all that Pin Oak has to offer—secure your spot today!

TOUR PERSHING FINE ARTS MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL

Interested parents should sign up for Pershing magnet tours. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start so that you may sign in with the school. Parking is available in front of the school on Blue Bonnet or in our Stella Link parking lot. Please enter the school through the main entrance on Blue Bonnet.

TEXAS FAMILY LITERACY FEST NOV. 9

It's that time of year again when Texas families meet up at the Lit with Families Texas Family Literacy Festival. Journey to Discovery Green Nov. 9 for alphabetastic bliss at the haven just for families! Come and enjoy
- Meeting authors
- Free books
- Fun and yummy vendors
- Great performances
- STEM joy
- Facepainting and more!

Want to compete in the Bluebonnet Book Brawl, a family-feud-style, name-that-book contest? See flier for more info!
Tickets free w/ Eventbrite registration.

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LOOKING AHEAD
 
Friday, October 18
  Birthday - Sandra Felder (Nurse)
  4:00p International Festival
Monday, October 21
  Birthday - Alexis Nelson (1st grade)
Wednesday, October 23
  Birthday - Elena Vogiatzis (3rd grade)
  Birthday - Vonetta Carey (SPED)
Monday, October 28
  Book Fair
Tuesday, October 29
  Book Fair
Wednesday, October 30
  Book Fair
  3:30p Book Fair Family Shopping
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