SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 | ISSUE 6 | PTO | CONTACT

• Reminder: NO SCHOOL Monday Sept. 21
• Culture of Giving in full swing, donate today
• Complete the Annual Student Update form
• Roberts Math Club tryouts Friday Sept. 18
• Accepting submissions for Rodeo Art Club
• Coming soon, Roberts International Festival Oct. 23
• Save the date - PADRES Campout Nov. 6
• Jeni's Ice Creams spirit night tonight Sept. 15
• Running Club registration open
• Request GT testing by Sept. 25
• Volunteer and get involved with the PTO
• Roberts Ready volunteer What's App group

Do you like having nice grounds? Playground? Constable? HPD Officer? Trophy Cases? New Library? New Computer Lab? THE PTO FUNDS ALL THESE THINGS AND HUNDREDS MORE! Donate TODAY to the Culture of Giving! The Roberts Community is a generous and supportive place - let's show Roberts what YOU can do to help!

Congratulations to Ms. Lamont's and Ms. Waterman's class for winning our week 1 contest - they've earned donuts for the class and water bottles for the teachers!
For week 2 it will be Grade Levels Unite! The entire grade level with the highest increase in participation will earn a special surprise snack during recess. And there will be a BONUS competition this week - if we reach our $145,000 goal by Friday at 11:59 pm, we'll also have a special surprise snack during recess for the runner up grade level with the second highest increase in participation. We can do it, Roberts Elementary!

Parents, please ensure you have completed HISD's Annual Student Update form. Roberts strives to meet the district goal of 100% completion by September 30th, 2026. Click or scan the code below to complete your student's information.

If you completed the Annual Student Update prior to August 10th, please complete it again- the district updated the forms with more information after the start of the school year.

We are excited to offer Math Club to our 4th and 5th grade students! Math Club is designed for students who enjoy challenging themselves mathematically, applying problem-solving strategies, and thinking creatively as mathematicians. Due to limited space, students interested in joining Math Club will need to complete this form and participate in a tryout process- held Friday September 18th in the Roberts Café.

Tryout Details: tryouts will consist of a rigorous math assessment designed to provide students with opportunities to demonstrate both their mathematical understanding and their ability to approach and solve complex problems. Student selection will be based on a combination of their overall assessment performance and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.

Math Club Tryouts Form
Date: Friday September 18th
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Roberts Café
Who: Interested students in 4th and 5th Grades for a total of 40 students will be selected to participate in Math Club

• 20 fourth-grade students
• 20 fifth-grade students

Dismissal Pick Up: School Street gate promptly at 4:00 PM

Our goal is to create a Math Club that provides students with opportunities to stretch their mathematical thinking, collaborate with other students, develop perseverance, and engage in challenging and meaningful problem-solving experiences. We look forward to seeing our 4th and 5th grade mathematicians showcase their thinking at tryouts!

Rodeo Art Club is open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students interested in creating artwork for the annual Rodeo Art competition.

Students interested in auditioning should submit an original rodeo-themed artwork to Teacher Morales by Monday, September 28. Please include the student’s name, grade level, and homeroom teacher on the artwork.

Rodeo Art Club is limited to approximately 10 students. Students will be selected based on their audition artwork, and families will be notified after submissions have been reviewed.

The first meeting will be Monday, October 5, from 3:15–4:15 PM in the Art Studio.

Questions? Please contact Teacher Morales at

pedro.moralesberrios@houstonisd.org.

The Roberts International Festival is coming up on Friday, October 23rd! This is a favorite Roberts event - be a part of it by volunteering or hosting a country booth. We especially need fashion show and volunteer coordinators this year!

Upcoming meetings to attend if interested in being involved:

• Wednesday September 23rd at 8:00AM in Roberts Café: general information, come learn more!
• Wednesday September 23rd 7:00PM: committee meeting for those interested in helping organize a part of the festival!

Email internationalfestival@robertspto.org for more information or if you'd like to join the committee.

REGISTRATION COMING SOON! Join the PADRES and the Roberts Community on Friday November 6th, to camp out under the stars on the lawn and field at Roberts Elementary! Campout will include activities, Friday dinner and snacks, Saturday breakfast, and a Campout t-shirt for students. Adult volunteers will also receive a Campout shirt. Registration is planned to open on September 28th, so save the date and stay tuned for more info!

Our next Spirit Night is a sweet one! Join us at Jeni’s Ice Creams TODAY 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!

On your mark, get set, go! Roberts Running Club practices will be starting Wednesday, September 23rd. You use the following link to register your runner: https://robertspto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/13638.

We are also looking for VIPs approved parent volunteers to help with morning practices. Please sign up to volunteer here! As a reminder, we ask that students do not get dropped off earlier than 6:35am.

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!

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/GT or contact the G/T department (giftedandtalented@houstonisd.org or 713-556-6954)

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.

As we prepare for a successful school year, we encourage families who plan to volunteer on campus, chaperone a field trip, or have lunch with their child starting September 22nd 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 after Aug 10. The HISD volunteer handbook can be found here.

Want to volunteer but can't commit to joining a specific committee? Just want to put up canopies or take down signs? Join the Roberts REady Volunteer What's App group! We will post general needs for volunteers or needs for help. WE ARE ROBERTS READY!