OCTOBER 22, 2024 | ISSUE 11 | PTO | CONTACT

Many thanks to International Festival Chair Amber Pyeatt and the many volunteers who made the International Festival a success!

IN THIS ISSUE

Staff Member of the Week: Artimese Yarbrough, crossing guard
Family Fun Fridays begin at Roberts playground Oct. 25
Scholastic Book Fair Oct. 28–Nov. 1
Fall Picture Day, Oct. 29
Booktacular dress-up day Oct. 31
Spelling Bee qualifier Nov. 4
Roberts Running Club volunteers needed; used shoe drive until Oct. 25
HISD partnership offers telehealthcare appointments for students
Padres campout sold out; softball registration opens this week
Silent Auction items needed for the RE Auction and Gala
School Choice timeline: applications open Dec. 10
Roberts Elementary Tours for K–5th
Middle school tours Oct. 10–Feb. 6
Lanier hosts Junior Dance Clinic Nov. 16
Texas Family Literacy Festival Nov. 9

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Artimese Yarbrough (aka Ms. Y), Crossing Guard

Hi Roberts family! You may have seen me at the intersection of School Street and Swift. I grew up in Houston and have been with Roberts for nine years. I have two kids, a 20-year-old son and a 19-year-old daughter. I love all of the Roberts children, and I treat them like they are my own. My first priority is to make sure the children get to school safely. In my free time, I love to sing, dance, and shop. I love all music! I’m so happy to be a part of Roberts Elementary School.

FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS AT ROBERTS PLAYGROUND

Beginning this Friday, Oct. 25, the Roberts playground will be open every Friday following dismissal for families to connect with one another. Please keep in mind that the building will not be available for restroom needs. iKids will still be holding the after-school care program inside and all students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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. 4 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 has been extended until October 25. You may drop off any 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 run Oct. 28–Nov. 1. Book Fair Community Night is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 30, 3:30–6 p.m., with the Stick Talk Cajun Hibachi food truck on site 4–6:30 p.m.

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.

HISD has partnered with a third party to provide telehealthcare to students.

HISD PARTNERSHIP FOR STUDENT TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS

HISD has partnered with Hazel Health to offer telehealth appointments for students at no out-of-pocket cost to families (insurance will be billed where available).

UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS

PADRES CAMPOUT NOV. 15: SOLD OUT!

The PADRES Campout scheduled on Friday, Nov. 15 has reached 100% capacity and is FULLY SOLD OUT! We look forward to seeing you for Friday dinner, a night of fun activities, snacks, and Saturday breakfast. For those registered, there are a few more volunteers needed for the event. See the campout page for more info.

SOFTBALL REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

The Roberts Dad's Softball Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8, and registration will open later this week. A link to register will be sent to the PADRES email list, posted on Facebook, and listed in next week's Front Page. Registration will be open for one week before we allow alumni and friends of Roberts to fill in open spots. Please keep an eye out and register early, as we will have a firm cap on registration.

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 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:

Fri, Nov. 15
Fri, Dec. 13
Fri, Jan. 17
Fri, Feb. 21
Fri, Mar. 21
Fri, Apr. 11
Fri, May. 16

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.