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PTO MEETING THIS FRIDAY AT 8AM
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Join us for this month's PTO meeting, this Friday October 2nd at 8:00AM in the Roberts Café. All Roberts Elementary families are members of the PTO, no dues are required! And there will be coffee!
Please remember to bring a valid ID and arrive at 7:45am for check in at the front desk. Can't attend in person? Click here to attend the meeting virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 922 6565 1797 - Passcode: 19qcg8).
Did you miss September's meeting? Never fear, the minutes can be found here!
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ROBERTS TAILGATE AT RICE FOOTBALL
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Roberts night at Rice Football is on Saturday, October 3rd at 6PM. Roberts students will be invited to go onto the field with the players before the game! We will have a PTO-sponsored tailgate before the game starting at 4:00PM. Scan the QR code below or use this link to purchase tickets for $16.
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Join our tailgate which will be on the west side of the stadium in the Greenbriar Lot, see the map below. Look for a Roberts Elementary flag!
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LIMITED RUN, MAXIMUM SCHOOL SPIRIT
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The time has come to buy that pesky red Roberts school field trip shirt … so you might as well make it a collector’s edition! In honor of our school’s 90th anniversary, we’re doing a limited run of these special-edition shirts. Grab one for field trips now, then wear it to our big 90th Celebration next month on Sunday October 25th!
Limited run. Maximum school spirit. Get yours online via the link: via the School Store online or buy in person at Friday's PTO meeting!
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 23RD
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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. As with any great event, volunteers make it happen! Please see below for opportunities to be involved in making the International Festival a success-
Email internationalfestival@robertspto.org for more information or if you'd like to join the committee.
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RSVP FOR ROBERTS' 90TH ANNIVERSARY
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Come celebrate Roberts Elementary's 90th Anniversary on Sunday, October 25th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Roberts Elementary. We will have an open house and party with student performances, school tours, historical display, and cake! Everyone is welcome!
RSVP for you and your family here. PLEASE SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR ROBERTS FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND NEIGHBORS! Thank you!
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ROBERTS CAMPOUT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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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!Registration is now open!
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 - dozens of adult volunteers are required to make this event a success and there are several Friday options for adults that can't attend, but want to help.
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SAVE THE DATE! ROBERTS PTO AUCTION SOIRÉE
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This year's Roberts Elementary PTO Auction Soirée - Re-Enchanted Garden - will be held February 27, 2027 at Rice's Cohen House! The Roberts PTO Auction Soirée is a fabulous adults-only evening celebrating our incredible community at Roberts that includes fancy outfits, delicious food, a bar for those who partake, dancing, casino games, and an enchanted auction with amazing prizes & events! Proceeds raised make up ONE THIRD of the PTO budget, so you make a direct difference while enjoying an enchanted evening!
Stay tuned for ticket sales – launching in October! Questions? Email auction@robertspto.org.
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CAN I DONATE ITEMS, SERVICES, OR EXPERIENCES TO THE AUCTION?
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Yes, please! We've had parents teach classes on everything from cooking to tennis and lead students and parents on learning adventures. Business owners and professionals often give in-kind services, and everyone loves a bidding war on a massage, facial, or other luxury service. If you have a donation, service, or skill to offer, please reach out to auctiondonations@robertspto.org or fill out this form.
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Parents, please ensure you have completed HISD's Annual Student Update form. Roberts strives to meet the district goal of 100% completion by TOMORROW 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.
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5TH GRADE PJ DAY FUNDRAISER
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PJ Day is Thursday, October 8, with PJ bottoms on sale October 7 & 8 from 7:15–7:30 a.m. Students can wear their PJs to school with a wristband.
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An important reminder that early pick up ends promptly at 2:30PM. If you need to sign your child out early, parents should email both their child's teacher and res@houstonisd.onmicrosoft.com to make them aware. Always arrive at least 5 - 10 minutes early in case there are delays due to students being at recess, lunch, or ancillary.
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LIBRARY OCTOBER VOLUNTEER SIGNUP
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Thank you to everyone who helped our September be a success. If you have not been able to have a training refresh and would still like to volunteer in the library, please make a note during sign up so that we can be sure to have someone on hand to walk you through the shelving system.
If you would like to help the library but are unable to be physically present, Mrs. Nelson has updated the amazon wish list to reflect the creative wishes of our Roberts students after asking for their feedback. We are so grateful for all of the support the community at Roberts is able to provide to help make our library as wonderful as it is.
October Library Volunteer Signup
Mrs. Nelson's Maker Space Wishlist
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The 2026–2027 Spelling Bee Qualifier is open to all 2nd through 5th grade students and will take place on Monday, November 16th at 2PM. If your child is interested in participating, sign up here!.
Students will receive the spelling list after their registration is received. The deadline to sign up is Thursday, November 5th. Please email Ms. Tran at Kristina.tran@houstonisd.org if you have any questions.
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HISD SCHOOL CHOICE PORTAL OPENS DECEMBER 8TH
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Attention 5th grade Parents (and incoming Kinder students not zoned to Roberts)- the Phase 1 School Choice Application will launch on December 8, 2026, and will close on February 12, 2027. Please see key dates for the application timeline below. Reach out to the Office of School Choice and Enrollment for additional support: SchoolChoice@houstonisd.org
For additional resources, please visit the School Choice website at https://www.houstonisd.org/schoolchoice. This is especially important for our families who plan to apply to HISD non-zoned middle schools for the 2027 – 2028 school year.
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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.
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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 childto register or renew their registrationwith 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.
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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!
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RUNNING CLUB REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 2ND
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Calling all aspiring dancers! The Lamar Rangerettes are excited to host the Future Rette Kiddie Clinic, and all Pre-K - 5th graders are welcome to join in on the fun!
Event Details
• Date/Time: Tuesday October 13th, 5:00–7:00PM
• Location: Lamar High School
• Cost: $40 (includes T-shirt, goodie bag, and snacks)
Click here or scan code below to register. Clinic participants will have the exciting opportunity to show off what they learned with a performance at the Lamar football game Friday October 16th!
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LOOKING AHEAD
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
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